Redwood Falls Public Library, serving an area of 5,600 residents, has a collection of 36,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,100 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,050 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 5 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $54,000. Patrons make 56,000 visits annually, and check out materials 120,000 times. Forty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
509 South Lincoln Street, Redwood Falls Minnesota 56283
Telephone
507-637-8650
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Clarkfield) Clarkfield Public Library
(Comfrey) Comfrey Community Library
(Marshall) Marshall-Lyon County Library
(New Ulm) New Ulm Public Library
(Gaylord) Sibley County Library System
(Sleepy Eye) Sleepy Eye: Dyckman Free Library
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06/09 Coming to The Redwood Falls 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.
North Iowa Band Festival Mason City IA May23-27 The event is the largest free marching band competition in the Midwest. The mission of the North Iowa Band Festival is to provide a weekend of wholesome family entertainment at little or no cost to the family; to promote and celebrate the rich musical heritage of North Iowa; and to provide an atmosphere which showcases young musicians who are becoming a part of that heritage. It features Carnival, Concessions, Marketplace, Car Show, Arts and Craft exhibits.
Teapot Days Tea SD June13-15 Enjoy the carnival, view antique tractors and equipment, and watch the crowning of Ma and Pa Teapot.
Tater Daze Brooklyn Park MN June13-16 Brooklyn Park Tater Daze is a unique festival where residents pay homage to the humble potato. Early settlers discovered that potatoes flourished in the flat, sandy soil of the area.
Bash On The Farm Forest City IA June21-22 Free Admission with 3 Stages, and there's camping, food, games.
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