Laurel-Jones County Library, serving an area of 63,000 residents, has a collection of 115,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,800 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,300 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 15 employees, of whom 2 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $63,000. Patrons make 154,000 visits annually, and check out materials 220,000 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
530 Commerce Street, Laurel Mississippi 39440
Telephone
601-428-4313
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Butler) Choctaw County Public Library
(Quitman) East Mississippi Regional Library
(Hattiesburg) Hattiesburg Regional Library
(Laurel) Laurel-Jones County Library
(Laurel) Laurel-Jones County Library
(Hattiesburg) Library Of Hattiesburg, Petal & Forrest
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04/06 Coming to The Laurel area
World Catfish Festival Belzoni MS April6 This whiskers and fin festival held every April celebrates the world's largest catfish fry. Bands ranging from Gospel, Country, to Rock-n-Roll and Blues! Free Kids Zone!
Pensacola Repticon Show Pensacola FL April27-28 Features two days of reptile fun, with over 100 tables of top-quality reptiles, amphibians, exotic pets and pet products, hourly seminars and presentations, door prizes sponsored by Exo Terra, and much more!
Pensacola Crawfish Festival Pensacola FL May4-6 The festival is one of the largest crawfish boils in the state and is always held in downtown Pensacola on the beautiful waterfront of Bartram Park. The Pensacola Crawfish Festival brought a little of the Louisiana bayou right here to Pensacola Bay.
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.
Pensacola Greek Festival Pensacola FL October11-13 Live bouzouki music, folk dance performances, a variety of delicious foods, shopping in the Greek Market and tours of the church.
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