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Corpus Christi Public Libraries

Coordinates: 27°47′35″N 97°23′57″W / 27.7931°N 97.3991°W / 27.7931; -97.3991
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The Corpus Christi Public Libraries serve as the municipal library system of the city of Corpus Christi, Texas, US.

Overview

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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

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  • 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

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  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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27°47′35″N 97°23′57″W / 27.7931°N 97.3991°W / 27.7931; -97.3991