Chippewa River District Library System, serving an area of 60,000 residents, has a collection of 138,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 4,800 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 5,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 27 employees, of whom 5 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 5 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $230,000. Patrons make 200,000 visits annually, and check out materials 210,000 times. Forty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
301 South University, Mt. Pleasant Michigan 48858
Telephone
989-773-3242
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Alma) Alma Public Library
(Bay City) Bay County Library System
(Big Rapids) Big Rapids Community Library
(Bridgeport) Bridgeport Public Library
(Cedar Springs) Cedar Springs Public Library
(Chesaning) Chesaning Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Mt. Pleasant 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.
Annual Manchester Chicken Broil Manchester MI July18 Adelicious chicken dinner complete with half chicken, roll with butter, fresh made cole slaw with secret local recipe, radishes, chips and beverage. Entertainment and camaraderie are provided for your enjoyment along with an antique car show.
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.
Harvest Moon Celebration Farmington MI September27-29 Find yourself in our small town celebrating Michigan's most glorious season during the Harvest Moon Celebration.
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