Shenandoah Public Library, serving an area of 7,500 residents, has a collection of 46,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,320 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 5 employees, of whom 2 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $63,000. Patrons make 46,000 visits annually, and check out materials 84,000 times. Twenty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
201 S Elm, Shenandoah Iowa 51601
Telephone
712-246-2315
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Ralston) Baright Public Library
(Bellevue) Bellevue Public Library
(Bellevue) Bellevue Public Library
(Brownville) Brownville Public Library
(Gretna) Gretna Public Library
(Nebraska City) Morton-James Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Shenandoah area
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.
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.
80/35 Music Festival Des Moines IA July5-6 80/35 is a multi-day music festival in Des Moines, Iowa celebrating music and the people who support music. The name comes from the two prominent interstates, I-80 and I-35, that meet at the corner of Des Moines. The festival includes a stage for national touring bands and several smaller stages featuring regional and local supporting acts.
Italian-American Heritage Festival of Iowa Des Moines IA July26-27 The 2013 Festival Best Sauce contest will be held on Saturday. The 2013 Festival Queen contest is open to young ladies of Italian descent, residing in Iowa, who are between 17 and 23 years of age.
Iowa State Fair Des Moines IA August8-18 Smile. Whether it's the happiness of a day at fair with your family or winning a ribbon, enjoying your favorite bands or snacking on your favorite food on a stick, nothing compares to the Iowa State Fair.
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