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Oskaloosa Public Library, serving an area of 2,100 residents, has a collection of 9,600 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 340 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 400 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 18,900 visits annually, and check out materials 23,000 times. Twenty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 315 Jefferson, P.O. Box 347, Oskaloosa Kansas 66066 Telephone 913-863-2475

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Basehor) Basehor Library, District #2, Lv. County
(Holton) Beck-Bookman Library
(Horton) Horton Public Library
(Overland Park) Johnson County Library
(Overland Park) Johnson County Library
(Kansas City) Kansas City Public Library

06/09 Coming to The Oskaloosa 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.


Greater Kansas Citry Japan Festival Kansas City MO October6 Cekebrating the cultural of Japan.