J.H. Wootters Crockett Public Library, serving an area of 7,200 residents, has a collection of 39,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 310 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 580 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 3 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $23,000. Patrons make 18,900 visits annually, and check out materials 42,000 times. Fourteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
708 E Goliad Ave, Crockett Texas 75835
Telephone
936-544-3089
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Buffalo) Buffalo Public Library
(Fairfield) Fairfield Library
(Crockett) J.H. Wootters Crockett Public Library
(Lufkin) Kurth Memorial Library
(Nacogdoches) Nacogdoches Public Library
(Palestine) Palestine Public Library
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04/24 Coming to The Crockett 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.
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.
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
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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