Independence Public Library, serving an area of 10,000 residents, has a collection of 58,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 840 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,680 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 7 employees, of whom 2 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $33,000. Patrons make 28,000 visits annually, and check out materials 100,000 times. Twenty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
220 E. Maple, Independence Kansas 67301
Telephone
316-331-3030
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bartlesville) Bartlesville Public Library
(Baxter Springs) Baxter Springs/Johnston Public Library
(Chetopa) Chetopa Public Library
(Columbus) Columbus Public Library
(Columbus) Columbus Public Library
(Dewey) Dewey - Tyler Memorial Library
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06/09 Coming to The Independence 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.
National Poultry Festival Rogers AR June14-15 In addition to a music concert, the weekend events includes a golf tournament, fishing tournament, skeet shoot, horseshoe tournament, ladies luncheon, motorcycle rally, kids’ activities, ice cream socials, a barbecue cooking contest, and a barbecue fair where delicious food can be sampled.
Tulsa Greek Festival Tulsa OK September19-21 Build your own Greek dinner, enjoy some Greek desserts, buy a Greek cookbook with an area flavor, and imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of Mediterranean life.
Arkansas Apple Festival Lincoln AR October4-6 The centerpiece of the festival is the unequalled variety of arts and crafts, featuring works of some of the most talented artisans in the Ozarks. One of the highlights of the Arkansas Apple Festival is the Apple Core Throwing Contest, a test of strength, accuracy, aerodynamics, and just plain luck.
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