Harrison Community Library, serving an area of 13,200 residents, has a collection of 28,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,500 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,760 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. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $25,000. Patrons make 58,000 visits annually, and check out materials 44,000 times. Sixteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
105 West Main Street, Harrison Michigan 48625
Telephone
517-539-6711
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bay City) Bay County Library System
(Big Rapids) Big Rapids Community Library
(Cadillac) Cadillac-Wexford County Public Library
(Clare) Garfield Memorial Library
(Roscommon) Gerrish-Higgins School District Library
(Midland) Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
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12/05 Coming to The Harrison 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.
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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