Paris Public Library

Paris Public Library The Library Association of Paris, Texas, held its first meeting at the home of Mrs. T. M. Scott, August 26, 1926.

City Clerk's OfficePrimary ResponsibilitiesThe City Clerk’s office provides administrative support to the City Council, ...
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City Clerk's Office
Primary Responsibilities

The City Clerk’s office provides administrative support to the City Council, City Manager and City staff. In combination with the City Manager’s office, the City Clerk’s office prepares and distributes all the City Council agenda packets and keeps accurate minutes of all City Council proceedings.

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The City Attorney also serves as the primary legal advisor to the Paris Economic Development Corporation and supports the PEDC Board and Executive Director with their efforts to retain and attract business and industry to Paris, Texas.

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The City Attorney is the primary legal advisor to the Paris City Council, the Paris City Manager and to all City Departments, City Boards and Commissions. The City Attorney’s responsibilities also include preparation or review of all City ordinances, resolutions, contracts, easements, deeds, and other legal documents, and responding to requests for legal opinions from the City Council, City Manager and other City Department Heads.

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Mission Statement
The mission of the Office of the City Attorney is to provide timely, accurate and professional legal services to the City Council, City Manager, Department Heads and City Boards and Commissions as needed.

In November 1987 the library's new wing opened to the delight of readers, enabling the staff to provide better patron an...
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In November 1987 the library's new wing opened to the delight of readers, enabling the staff to provide better patron and technical services.

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A matching federal grant enabled the library to renovate the original building and extend it by over 9,000 square feet at the back. The new facility included more accessible shelving and counter space yet maintained the charm of the original building.

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The original building was much too crowded and in disrepair by the mid-eighties. The library advisory board and friends of the library carried out a well-publicized campaign and voters responded favorably on May 4, 1985, with the passage of a $975,000 bond issue. The 63% winning margin clearly indicated strong community support for the library.

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By the 25th anniversary year, 1957, library service was extended to all citizens of Lamar County. The collection had grown to 18,300 items. A children's area had replaced the art gallery in order to provide special services to the growing number of juvenile patrons. The Bywaters panels and other important historical art works remained.

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The library was a hub of activity from its opening day. Art exhibits and reading clubs dominated the calendar. In 1934 the four Jerry Bywaters panels were given places of prominence in the library. The print collection continued to grow and circulation steadily escalated.

Volunteers can bring a new perspective, added talents, and energy to already established library services.
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Volunteers can bring a new perspective, added talents, and energy to already established library services.

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Local labor and materials were utilized whenever possible which was a boon to the area economy. The collection included both adult and juvenile titles and works of art including paintings and statuary on loan from the Culbertsons.

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With a generous contribution by Mr. And Mrs. J. J. Culbertson, the library moved into its own building on South Main Street in 1932. Mr. Culbertson donated the land and financed the $50,000 building, which was to serve as both a library and art gallery.

Address

326 S Main Street
Paris, TX
75460

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+19037858531

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