Oakley Public Library, serving an area of 2,200 residents, has a collection of 27,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 370 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,050 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 3 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $11,500. Patrons make 21,000 visits annually, and check out materials 50,000 times. Forty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
700 W. 3rd St., Oakley Kansas 67748
Telephone
913-672-4776
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Colby) Colby/Pioneer Memorial Library
(Grainfield) Grainfield City Library
(Hoxie) Hoxie/Sheridan County Library
(Sharon Springs) Sharon Springs Public Library
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06/15 Coming to The Oakley 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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