Kilgore Public Library, serving an area of 13,200 residents, has a collection of 33,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,100 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 920 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 7 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $31,000. Patrons make 48,000 visits annually, and check out materials 72,000 times. Twenty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
301 N Henderson Blvd, Kilgore Texas 75662
Telephone
903-984-1529
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Athens) Henderson County/Clint Murchison Library
(Kilgore) Kilgore Public Library
(Gladewater) Lee Public Library
(Lindale) Lindale Library
(Marshall) Marshall Public Library
(Mineola) Mineola Memorial Library
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01/10 Coming to The Kilgore area
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Hope Watermelon Festival Hope AR August9-11 Watermelon Olympics, melon judging and auction, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, melon toss, antique engine show, entertainment and SW Arkansas' largest arts and crafts show.
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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