Elk Rapids District Library, serving an area of 5,400 residents, has a collection of 18,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 520 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 60 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Staffing consists of 2 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $18,900. Patrons make 15,400 visits annually, and check out materials 30,000 times. Twenty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
300 Noble Street, Elk Rapids Michigan 49629
Telephone
616-264-9979
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Frankfort) Benzie Shores District Library
(Benzonia) Benzonia Public Library
(Thompsonville) Betsie Valley District Library
(Beulah) Beulah Public Library
(Central Lake) Central Lake District Library
(Grayling) Crawford County Library
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12/05 Coming to The Elk Rapids area
MorelFest Boyne City MI May16-19 Each May, Boyne City fills with hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country who come seeking that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel.
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.
Charlevoix Venetian Festival Charlevoix MI July20-27 What began as a simple candle-lit boat parade has grown into a week-long flurry of color and pageantry that highlights the summer season and attracts tens of thousands of visitors.
Mackinac Island Festival of the Horse Mackinac Island MI August8-11 Mackinac Island Carriage and Saddle Horse Parade, the Breeds of Mackinac presentation, musical kurs featuring the beautiful Friesians, lectures on the role of the horse in Mackinac's history.
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.
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