Algona Public Library

Algona Public Library, serving an area of 7,500 residents, has a collection of 42,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,760 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 7 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $46,000. Patrons make 100,000 visits annually, and check out materials 132,000 times. Thirty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 210 N Phillips St, Algona Iowa 50511 Telephone 515-295-5476

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