J.R. Huffman Public Library, serving an area of 9,600 residents, has a collection of 14,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 920 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $8,000. Patrons make 19,800 visits annually, and check out materials 19,800 times. Twelve percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
Rt 5 Box 2140, Hemphill Texas 75948
Telephone
409-787-4829
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Deridder) Beauregard Parish Library
(Center) Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library
(Hemphill) J.R. Huffman Public Library
(Jasper) Jasper Public Library
(Lufkin) Kurth Memorial Library
(Nacogdoches) Nacogdoches Public Library
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04/09 Coming to The Hemphill area
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Breaux Bridge LA May3-5 The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has become one of the largest gatherings of world famous Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop musicians and plays host to over 30 bands on three stages during the three-day festival.
Louisiana Peach Fest Ruston LA June21-22 The fun begins on Friday in Ruston’s historic Railroad Park at 6:30 p.m. with Dixie Tradition, followed by a return festival appearance by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band at 8:30 p.m.
Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee Ville Platte LA June29-30 This festival, which translates into the "Smoked Meat Festival", has a World Championship Cookoff, culinary demos, Cajun smokehouse in action, and Cajun Heritage exhibitions. Thirty hours of non-stop music are also an attraction of the festival.
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Cracklin Festival Port Barre LA November8 This festival is held in November in Port Barre. Four days of fun include family entertainment, Cajun and Country music, food, cooking contests, arts and crafts, and a parade.
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