Cherokee Public Library, serving an area of 6,600 residents, has a collection of 25,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,540 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 690 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 6 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $39,000. Patrons make 30,000 visits annually, and check out materials 72,000 times. Forty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
215 South 2nd Street, Cherokee Iowa 51012
Telephone
712-225-3498
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Alta) Alta Public Library
(Cherokee) Cherokee Public Library
(North Sioux City) Dakota Valley/N. Sioux City Library
(Odebolt) Field-Carnegie Public Library
(Hawarden) Hawarden Public Library
(Ida Grove) Ida Grove Public Library
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01/22 Coming to The Cherokee 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.
Teapot Days Tea SD June13-15 Enjoy the carnival, view antique tractors and equipment, and watch the crowning of Ma and Pa Teapot.
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.
Bash On The Farm Forest City IA June21-22 Free Admission with 3 Stages, and there's camping, food, games.
Craft Brew Fest Winnebago MN June29 Craft Brew Fest is a festival dedicated to the enjoyment of craft beer. Over 50 different beers from some great craft breweries will be available for sampling.
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