Wichita Public Library, serving an area of 340,000 residents, has a collection of 960,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 42,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 17,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 115 employees, of whom 23 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 11 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $920,000. Patrons make 460,000 visits annually, and check out materials 2,100,000 times. Thirty-five percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
223 S. Main St, Wichita Kansas 67202
Telephone
316-261-8500
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Argonia) Argonia/Dixon Township Library
(Arlington) Arlington City Library
(Augusta) Augusta Public Library
(Augusta) Augusta Public Library
(Cheney) Cheney Public Library
(Clearwater) Clearwater Public Library
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02/21 Coming to The Wichita area
OK Mozart Festival Bartlesville OK June9-15 Oklahoma's Premier Music Festival,
OK Mozart brings the highest quality professional musical and cultural experience to the state of Oklahoma and the middle United States.
Wild West Festival Hays City KS July3-6 A typical Kansas fair -- parade, big name music stars, games, demonstrations, competitions and shows, including fireworks.
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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