Recording Library of West TX

In 1938 several women's clubs persuaded the county to refurbish the old courthouse-square jail as Odessa's first public library. From 1938 to 1942 Lila White served as organizing librarian. Started with 800 donated books, the collection tripled within one year and a children's section was added. In 1942 a new library was constructed at 622 N. Lee. From 1943 to 1963 under librarian Velma Barrett, circulation swelled and the building expanded in 1957. It functioned 39 years until a burgeoning 300, 000 item inventory required a larger space at 321 West 5th in 1981. Unique library resources include southwestern history and genealogy collections. Book circulation and library patronage per capita are among Texas' highest. It is the mission of Ector County Library to enable every person in Ector County to achieve their full potential by empowering them with information and knowledge. The library strives to select, organize, preserve, and make available materials in a variety of formats to meet the recreational, educational, cultural and informational needs in an efficient and effective manner to our diverse community.

Martin County Library in Stanton, TX is a community-oriented library that offers a range of services and resources to its patrons. With a dedicated team led by Jackie Garza as the librarian and Marla Hagins as the assistant librarian, the library provides a welcoming environment for individuals of all ages to explore and engage in reading and learning. Located at 200 N St. Mary Street, the library serves as a hub for information and knowledge, offering a variety of materials and programs to cater to the diverse interests and needs of the community. From books and magazines to digital resources, Martin County Library is committed to promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading among its visitors.Generated from the website