Manhattan Public Library, serving an area of 44,000 residents, has a collection of 200,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 4,400 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 39 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $220,000. Patrons make 600,000 visits annually, and check out materials 580,000 times. Forty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
Juliette & Poyntz, Manhattan Kansas 66502
Telephone
913-776-4741
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Jonesboro) Clayton County Library System
(Jonesboro) Clayton County Library System
(Griffin) Flint River Regional Library System
(Mcdonough) Henry County Library System
(Manhattan) Manhattan Public Library
(Macon) Middle Georgia Regional Library System
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06/09 Coming to The Manhattan area
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Georgia Strawberry Festival Art and Craft Show Reynolds GA April27 The Georgia Strawberry Festival Arts and Crafts Show invite you to Reynolds, Georgia for a funfilled day of arts and crafts, food, fun and entertainment as we celebrate strawberry season.
Madison Fest Madison GA April37 Madison Fest features solutions for living a considered and ""greener"" life. This daylong festival takes place on the last Saturday of April each year.
Inman Park Spring Festival Atlanta GA April27-28 During the last weekend in April each year, Inman Park proudly presents a neighborhood festival widely regarded as Atlanta's most spirited and eclectic. Highlights include: Atlanta's biggest Street Market, A juried Arts and Crafts Show, The city's quirkiest and most colorful Parade, The Tour of Homes, Live music, A Dance Festival, Children's Activities, Food and beverages.
Sacred Heart Garden Festival Augusta GA April26-28 Historic Sacred Heart Cultural Center in downtown Augusta, GA will be the focus for classic southern gardening during its annual garden festival. Join us as we celebrate the advent of spring and raise funds to support the magnificent sacred heart cultural center.
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