Menlo Public Library, serving an area of 750 residents, has a collection of 11,500 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 220 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 84 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $6,600. Patrons make 2,100 visits annually, and check out materials 9,200 times. Thirty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
417 Sherman Street, Box 39, Menlo Iowa 50164
Telephone
641-524-4201
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Adel) Adel Public Library
(Altoona) Altoona Public Library
(Andover) Andover Public Library
(Audubon) Audubon Public Library
(Bayard) Bayard Public Library
(Coon Rapids) Coon Rapids Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Menlo area
Orange City Tulip Festival Orange City IA May16-18 The Orange City Tulip Festival - an entertaining celebration of the best of small-town America - showcases for 100,000 visitors this thriving community's rich Dutch heritage. Festivities include music and dancing by hundreds of children and adults in intricate authentic costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, nightly musical theatre, a carnival midway, fun ethnic food treats, plus thousands of tulips and a dozen reproduction windmills throughout a charming village.
Jefferson Bell Tower Festival Jefferson IA June7-8 Jefferson's annual Festival promises a weekend full of family-friendly fun and entertainment. Nestled in the middle of Greene County's county seat, the Festival is home to a broad spectrum of activities.
Awesome Biker Nights Sioux City IA June13-15 Awesome Biker Nights is Northwest Iowa's premier regional motorcycle event with an attendance of over 25,000! Of course, even those who aren't traveling on two wheels are welcome at the event. The Awesome experience includes three stages of live music from National and Regional Bands, motorcycle stunt performances, a poker run through the beautiful countryside, a bike show, tattoo contest, poker tournament, bike raffle, vendors and more.
Newton Iowa Sculpture Festival Newton IA June14-16 The purpose and goal of the Iowa Sculpture Festival is to celebrate the development and growth of sculpture as an ultimate art form and to feature artists that create it.
Glenn Miller Festival Clarinda IA June13-16 Hear exciting bands from around the world topped off by the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. Enjoy the new Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum and the Birthplace Home; stage shows; picnics; dances; historical displays; plus the fellowship of hundreds of Miller fans from around the world.
Cedar Basin Jazz Festival Cedar Falls IA June28-30 The Cedar Basin Jazz Festival has a variety of great eats in store for our guests.
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