Washington County Library, serving an area of 198,000 residents, has a collection of 380,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 42,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 15,400 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 63 employees, of whom 12 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises9 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $630,000. Patrons make 690,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,760,000 times. Forty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
2150 Radio Drive, Woodbury Minnesota 55125
Telephone
651-731-8487
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Blaine) Anoka County Library
(Blaine) Anoka County Library
(Cannon Falls) Cannon Falls Library
(Chaska) Carver County Library
(Eagan) Dakota County Library
(Eagan) Dakota County Library
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06/09 Coming to The Woodbury area
Minnesota Alpaca Festival Owatonna MN April13-14 The halter show has over 500 alpacas in the most astonishing array of colors. Award winning fleece will be on display throughout the weekend! This is also a shopping extravaganza.
Scott-Carver Thresher's Annual Swap Meet Jordan MN May4-5 Antique car, tractor, farm equipment and machinery for consignment and auction.
Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival Lake Elmo MN May10-12 Shepherd’s Harvest Festival is an opportunity for rural and urban people to meet and share information about sheep and sheep products and other fiber-producing animals.
Rhubarb Festival Lanesboro MN June1 Taste such delicious rhubarb delights as pies, crisps, cakes, soups, chutneys, chili, jams, ketchup, leathers, drinks and more. Be the judge of the best of everything rhubarb. After tasting your favorites, vote. Winners of Peoples Choice Awards win great prizes!
Rhubarb Days Osceola WI June7-8 Enjoy rhubarb at Mill Pond Park in Osceola.
Coon Creek Trout Fest Coon Valley WI June15 Bring you friends and family and celebrate the fish. Kids trout derby and classic car show.
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