Maffett Memorial Library, serving an area of 8,800 residents, has a collection of 18,900 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 250 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 320 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $5,600. Patrons make 12,000 visits annually, and check out materials 40,000 times. Twenty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
601 W Yeagua St, Groesbeck Texas 76642
Telephone
254-729-3667
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Fairfield) Fairfield Library
(Whitney) Lake Whitney Public Library
(Belton) Lena Armstrong Public Library
(Groesbeck) Maffett Memorial Library
(Palestine) Palestine Public Library
(Temple) Temple Public Library
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01/10 Coming to The Groesbeck area
Fort Worth Show of Antiques and Art Fort Worth TX March8-9 Formerly the Dolly Johnson Antique Show, this is one of the oldest shows in Texas.
Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival Glen Rose TX April4-6 Live entertainment in historic Oakdale Park.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Dallas Greek Food Festival Dallas TX September27-29 The Greek Food Festival supports Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's
ministries, community outreach, and youth programs.
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