Wakeeney Public Library, serving an area of 1,890 residents, has a collection of 23,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 320 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 520 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $8,800. Patrons make 8,000 visits annually, and check out materials 24,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
408 Russell, Wakeeney Kansas 67672
Telephone
913-743-2960
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(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 Wakeeney 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.
Kansas State Fair Hutchinson KS September6-15 Each year, over 400,000 visitors flock to the Kansas State Fair to visit a wide array of exhibits, partake in fabulous Fair food, and see the amazing butter sculpture.
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