Hoisington Public Library, serving an area of 3,000 residents, has a collection of 24,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 340 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 630 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 2 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $19,800. Patrons make 12,000 visits annually, and check out materials 34,000 times. Twenty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
169 S. Walnut, Hoisington Kansas 67544
Telephone
316-653-4128
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Claflin) Claflin/Independent Township Library
(Ellinwood) Ellinwood School Community Library
(Ellsworth) Ellsworth/J H Robbins Memorial Library
(Great Bend) Great Bend Public Library
(Hays City) Hays Public Library
(Hoisington) Hoisington Public Library
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12/05 Coming to The Hoisington area
Wild West Festival Hays City KS July3-6 A typical Kansas fair -- parade, big name music stars, games, demonstrations, competitions and shows, including fireworks.
Dodge City Days Dodge City KS July26-August4 The 10-day celebration hosts more than 50 events including Q-97 FM DODGE CITY DAYS COUNTRY Concert,
the top-rated Dodge City Days Rodeo,
a 2-day Indoor Craft show with over 200 crafters from a 10-state area,
KidFest, and
Professional Barbecue Contest.
Kansas State Fair Hutchinson KS September6-15 Each year, over 400,000 visitors flock to the Kansas State Fair to visit a wide array of exhibits, partake in fabulous Fair food, and see the amazing butter sculpture.
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