Kountze Public Library, serving an area of 3,200 residents, has a collection of 9,200 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 350 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 400 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 2 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $6,900. Patrons make 16,800 visits annually, and check out materials 54,000 times. Twenty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
835 Redwood St, Kountze Texas 77625
Telephone
409-246-2826
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Woodville) Allan Shivers Library & Museum
(Cleveland) Austin Memorial Library
(Beaumont) Beaumont Public Library System
(Beaumont) Beaumont Public Library System
(Bridge City) Bridge City Public Library
(Coldspring) Coldspring Area Public Library
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04/06 Coming to The Kountze 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.
International Rice Festival Crowley LA October17-19 Lots of entertainment, arts & crafts, carnival rides and yes, plenty of food.
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