Lena Armstrong Public Library, serving an area of 14,700 residents, has a collection of 26,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 270 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 420 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 5 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $21,000. Patrons make 39,000 visits annually, and check out materials 36,000 times. Thirty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
301 E 1st Ave, Belton Texas 76513
Telephone
254-933-5830
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Copperas Cove) Copperas Cove Public Library
(Gatesville) Gatesville Public Library
(Harker Heights) Harker Heights Public Library
(Killeen) Killeen Public Library
(Lampasas) Lampasas Public Library
(Leander) Leander Public Library
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01/10 Coming to The Belton area
Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival Glen Rose TX April4-6 Live entertainment in historic Oakdale Park.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
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 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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