Corpus Christi Public Libraries

The Corpus Christi Public Libraries serve as the municipal library system of the city of Corpus Christi, Texas, USA.

Overview

The Corpus Christi Public Libraries serve library patrons through the La Retama Central Library and five branch Libraries.[1] The library collection includes over 375,400[2] items in a variety of formats, including books, audio compact discs, books-on-CD, downloadable audio books, DVDs, videocassettes, audiocassettes, large print books, electronic books, and over 200 magazine and newspaper subscriptions. Library patrons can also access a large suite of electronic databases from the TexShare consortium.

The La Retama Central Library is the designated Major Resource Center for the South Texas Library System.

Branches
  • Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library
  • Ben F. McDonald Public Library
  • Janet F. Harte Public Library
  • Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library (formerly Parkdale Branch Library)
  • Owen R. Hopkins Public Library

References
  1. Corpus Christi Public Libraries official web page. Retrieved 7 April 2009.
  2. Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Library Statistics for 2007. Retrieved 7 April 2009.

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