Wabash Carnegie Public Library, serving an area of 11,500 residents, has a collection of 63,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,500 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 11 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $84,000. Patrons make 56,000 visits annually, and check out materials 138,000 times. Forty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
188 W Hill St, Wabash Indiana 46992
Telephone
219-563-2972
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Fort Wayne) Allen County Public Library
(Upland) Barton Rees Pogue Public Library
(Berne) Berne Public Library
(Camden) Camden-Jackson Township Public Library
(Churubusco) Churubusco Public Library
(Converse) Converse-Jackson Township Public Library
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06/10 Coming to The Wabash area
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Mayfest Chicago IL May17-19 Chicago Mayfest brings in three days of celebration - featuring; Chicago's BEST Bands, Festival Cuisine, pretzels, beer, and a broad spectrum of super cool entertainment...
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