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Paola Free Library, serving an area of 5,000 residents, has a collection of 37,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 920 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 750 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 4 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $28,000. Patrons make 29,000 visits annually, and check out materials 63,000 times. Thirty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 101 E. Peoria, Paola Kansas 66071 Telephone 913-294-3866

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Appleton City) Appleton City Public Library
(Harrisonville) Cass County Public Library
(Harrisonville) Cass County Public Library
(Burlington) Coffey County Library
(Burlington) Coffey County Public Library
(Garnett) Garnett Public Library

06/08 Coming to The Paola 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.