The Library Of Hattiesburg, Petal & Forrest C, serving an area of 75,000 residents, has a collection of 138,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,400 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 7,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 36 employees, of whom 6 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $220,000. Patrons make 310,000 visits annually, and check out materials 400,000 times. Twenty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
329 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg Mississippi 39401
Telephone
601-582-4461
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Hattiesburg) Hattiesburg Regional Library
(Purvis) Lamar County Library System
(Laurel) Laurel-Jones County Library
(Laurel) Laurel-Jones County Library
(Hattiesburg) Library Of Hattiesburg, Petal & Forrest
(Richton) Pine Forest Regional Library
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04/03 Coming to The Hattiesburg area
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans LA April25 The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a/k/a Jazz Fest, is a 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 500,000 visitors each year. There are two main components: the Louisiana Heritage Fair and the Ev ening Concert Series. The Lousiana Heritage Fair is the signature feature of the Festival, showcasing unforgettable music on 12 stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from the region and around the world demonstrating and selling their work.
Gulfport Music Festival Gulfport MS May10-11 Huge weekend music festival featuring headliner entertainment, food booths, and more!
Hangout Music Festival Gulf Shores AL May17-19 Located directly on white sandy beaches surrounded by palm trees, the festival treats guests to a unique festival experience and consistently features a diverse selection of top touring artists.
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