Welcome to THE Sharkey-Issaquena County Library
The Sharkey-Issaquena County Library seeks to provide for the needs of the citizens of Sharkey and Issaquena Counties by developing a collection that meets their needs for recreational, personal help with information, educational tools, and life-long learning experiences.
Sharkey-Issaquena County Library patrons can currently access library services at the Warren County-Vicksburg Library, Washington County Library System, or Yazoo Library Association
Location: 35 Walnut Street, Rolling Fork, MS 39159
Sharkey-Issaquena County Library patrons can access library services at the Warren County-Vicksburg Library, Washington County Library System, or Yazoo Library Association
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 8:30AM – 3:30PM
- Tuesday: 8:30AM – 3:30PM
- Wednesday: 8:30AM – 3:30PM
- Thursday: 8:30AM – 3:30PM
- Friday: 8:30AM – 3:30PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
About SHARKEY-ISSAQUENA COUNTY LIBRARY
Background
From 1967 until 2004, South Delta Library Services consisted of Yazoo County (Ricks Memorial Library) and Sharkey and Issaquena Counties (Sharkey-Issaquena County Library), which joined together for shared library services in the South Delta area. Sharkey-Issaquena County Library became an independent entity on October 1, 2004.
Community Profile
The Sharkey-Issaquena County Library serves a two-county area covering 841 square miles with a combined population of 8,854 citizens. The communities that are part of the area have a rich heritage of the land, a sense of community, and the strength of the people who live there. The Blues, as well as the history of the “Teddy Bear,” can be traced to these two counties.
