Americus Township Library, serving an area of 1,540 residents, has a collection of 19,800 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 40 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 370 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 $7,500. Patrons make 6,600 visits annually, and check out materials 31,000 times. Sixty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
710 Main, P.O. Box 404, Americus Kansas 66835
Telephone
620-443-5503
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Burlington) Coffey County Library
(Burlington) Coffey County Public Library
(Cottonwood Falls) Cottonwood Falls/Burnley Library
(Council Grove) Council Grove Public Library
(Council Grove) Council Grove Public Library
(Dwight) Dwight Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Americus area
Heart of America Shakespeare Festival Kansas City MO June18-July7 The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival is set under the stars in South Moreland Park near Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. It is a perfect way to spend a summer evening with family and friends. They have several programs to study and explore such as Speaker's Bureau and Poster and Sonnet Contest. The faculty includes theatre professionals, actors, and educators experienced in performing and teaching Shakespeare. Many of the instructors are veterans of festival productions.
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.
Greater Kansas Citry Japan Festival Kansas City MO October6 Cekebrating the cultural of Japan.
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