Big Rapids Community Library, serving an area of 19,800 residents, has a collection of 66,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,400 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 8 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $60,000. Patrons make 78,000 visits annually, and check out materials 154,000 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
426 South Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids Michigan 49307
Telephone
231-796-5234
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Alma) Alma Public Library
(Big Rapids) Big Rapids Community Library
(Cedar Springs) Cedar Springs Public Library
(Fremont) Fremont Area District Library
(Clare) Garfield Memorial Library
(Muskegon) Hackley Public Library
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12/05 Coming to The Big Rapids area
National Cherry Festival Traverse City MI June29-July6 The Grand Traverse region, known for its world-record tart cherry harvest, bursts with visitors eager to savor the flavor of cherries tucked into everything imaginable.
National Baby Food Festival Freemont MI July18-21 Show is rain or shine, no lawn chairs, no coolers, no strollers, no smoking or alcohol.
Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival Paw Paw MI August6-8 Choose from a hole in one contest, 5k walk/run, the Grape Escape Motorcycle Ride witht he Blue Knights of Southwest Michigan, Coca-Cola Grape Stomping competition, bicycle tour or now the new Grape Escape Golf Tournament.
Apple and BBQ Cook-Off Festival Hart MI September13-14 BBQ Cook-Off events, classic auto and truck show, dune buggy show, apple pie contest, beautiful baby contest. Farm fresh apples and craft show.
St Helen Bluegill Festival St Helen MI January1 Crafter demonstrations, live music and entertainment, vendors, kids games, a medallion hunt, and great food. Sunday wraps up with the Grand Parade and Awards Ceremony.
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