Harris County Public Library, serving an area of 1,200,000 residents, has a collection of 1,260,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 37,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 35,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 270 employees, of whom 92 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 25 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $2,500,000. Patrons make 3,200,000 visits annually, and check out materials 5,600,000 times. Forty percent of all check-outs are children's materials. This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.
Location:
8080 El Rio St, Houston Texas 77054
Telephone
713-749-9000
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Richmond) Fort Bend County Libraries
(Richmond) Fort Bend County Libraries
(Houston) Harris County Public Library
(League City) Helen Hall Library
(Houston) Houston Area Library System
(Dayton) Jones Public Library
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01/10 Coming to The Houston area
Pearland Crawfish Festival Pearland TX April5-7 Great crawfish, food, music, and fun.
Great Texas Mosquito Festival Clute TX July25-27 Many booths with a variety of foods, along with arts and crafts and more. The carnival provides three days of fun for children and adults.
Houston Hot Sauce Festival Houston TX September21-22 The Houston Hot Sauce Festival, conducted in September, showcases everything from sauce, salsa and spices to jams, jellies and pickles. The festival also features cooking demonstrations and on stage entertainment.
Texas Rice Festival Winnie TX October2-6 Bar-B-Que Cook-off Weekend,
Horseshoe & Washer Pitching Tournaments,
Rice Run 5k & Kids Fun Run,
Queen’s Coronation & Street Dance
Houston Italian Festival Houston TX October10-13 Fiesta Italiana! Bringing Italian culture to life.
Texas Renaissance Festival Plantersville TX October12-December1 Men and women decked out in the latest in 16th century Renaissance garb, jousting, juggling, dancing and feasting at the King's banquet hall.
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