Quinter/Jay Johnson Public Library, serving an area of 960 residents, has a collection of 8,400 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 168 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,000 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 $9,200. Patrons make 15,400 visits annually, and check out materials 21,000 times. Forty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
411 Main, P.O. Box 369, Quinter Kansas 67752
Telephone
913-754-2171
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Colby) Colby/Pioneer Memorial Library
(Grainfield) Grainfield City Library
(Hays City) Hays Public Library
(Hoxie) Hoxie/Sheridan County Library
(Stockton) Stockton Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Quinter 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.
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