Kothe Memorial Library, serving an area of 2,100 residents, has a collection of 26,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 480 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,100 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 $21,000. Patrons make 10,500 visits annually, and check out materials 66,000 times. Twenty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
309 3rd St, Parkersburg Iowa 50665
Telephone
319-346-2442
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Charles City) Charles City Public Library
(Denver) Denver Public Library
(Floral Park) Floral Park Public Library
(Independence) Independence Public Library
(Jesup) Jesup Public Library
(Oelwein) Oelwein Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Parkersburg area
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