Paris Public Library, serving an area of 26,000 residents, has a collection of 105,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 6,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 9,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 14 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $132,000. Patrons make 120,000 visits annually, and check out materials 340,000 times. Thirty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
326 S Main St, Paris Texas 75460
Telephone
903-785-8531
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bonham) Bonham Public Library
(Farmersville) Charles J. Rike Memorial Library
(Commerce) Commerce Public Library
(Cooper) Delta County Public Library
(Denison) Denison Public Library
(Durant) Durant - Robert L Williams Library
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04/06 Coming to The Paris 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.
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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