Kensington Community/School Library, serving an area of 520 residents, has a collection of 12,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 189 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 100 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $2,700. Patrons make 1,600 visits annually, and check out materials 10,500 times. Sixty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
P.O. Box 188, Kensington Kansas 66951
Telephone
913-476-2219
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Red Cloud) Auld Public Library
(Beloit) Beloit/Port Library
(Cawker City) Cawker City Public Library
(Cawker City) Cawker City Public Library
(Orleans) Cordelia B Preston Memorial Library
(Gaylord) Gaylord City Library
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06/10 Coming to The Kensington area
Swedish Festival Stromberg NE June14-16 Welcome to Stromsberg, the Swede capital of Nebraska. Swedish dancing, costumes, and food can be enjoyed throughout the festivities.
Wild West Festival Hays City KS July3-6 A typical Kansas fair -- parade, big name music stars, games, demonstrations, competitions and shows, including fireworks.
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