Dighton/Lane County Library, serving an area of 2,200 residents, has a collection of 18,900 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 440 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 3 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $6,900. Patrons make 18,000 visits annually, and check out materials 28,000 times. Forty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
144 South Lane, Dighton Kansas 67839
Telephone
620-397-2808
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Jetmore) Jetmore Public Library
(Ness City) Ness City Public Library
(Ness City) Ness City Public Library
(Scott City) Scott City/Scott County Library
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06/09 Coming to The Dighton 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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