Independence Public Library

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

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