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Henderson County/Clint W. Murchison Library, serving an area of 56,000 residents, has a collection of 52,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,540 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 840 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 4 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $27,000. Patrons make 46,000 visits annually, and check out materials 115,000 times. Twenty-five percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 121 S Prairieville St, Athens Texas 75751 Telephone 903-677-7295

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Fairfield) Fairfield Library
(Ferris) Ferris Public Library
(Athens) Henderson County/Clint Murchison Library
(Kilgore) Kilgore Public Library
(Gladewater) Lee Public Library
(Lindale) Lindale Library

01/10 Coming to The Athens 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.
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.