Allen Memorial Public Library, serving an area of 3,300 residents, has a collection of 16,800 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,470 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $4,000. Patrons make 6,900 visits annually, and check out materials 20,000 times. Fifteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
121 E Blackbourn St, Hawkins Texas 75765
Telephone
903-769-2241
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Hawkins) Allen Memorial Public Library
(Daingerfield) Daingerfield Public Library
(Winnsboro) Gilbreath Memorial Library
(Grand Saline) Grand Saline Public Library
(Athens) Henderson County/Clint Murchison Library
(Kilgore) Kilgore Public Library
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03/30 Coming to The Hawkins 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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