Slayton Public Library, serving an area of 9,600 residents, has a collection of 25,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 161 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,100 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 2 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $13,200. Patrons make 12,600 visits annually, and check out materials 26,000 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
2451 Broadway Av, Slayton Minnesota 56172
Telephone
507-836-8778
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Comfrey) Comfrey Community Library
(Dell Rapids) Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library
(White) Deubrook Community Library
(Fulda) Fulda Memorial Library
(Jackson) Jackson County Library
(Marshall) Marshall-Lyon County Library
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06/09 Coming to The Slayton area
Orange City Tulip Festival Orange City IA May16-18 The Orange City Tulip Festival - an entertaining celebration of the best of small-town America - showcases for 100,000 visitors this thriving community's rich Dutch heritage. Festivities include music and dancing by hundreds of children and adults in intricate authentic costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, nightly musical theatre, a carnival midway, fun ethnic food treats, plus thousands of tulips and a dozen reproduction windmills throughout a charming village.
Teapot Days Tea SD June13-15 Enjoy the carnival, view antique tractors and equipment, and watch the crowning of Ma and Pa Teapot.
Awesome Biker Nights Sioux City IA June13-15 Awesome Biker Nights is Northwest Iowa's premier regional motorcycle event with an attendance of over 25,000! Of course, even those who aren't traveling on two wheels are welcome at the event. The Awesome experience includes three stages of live music from National and Regional Bands, motorcycle stunt performances, a poker run through the beautiful countryside, a bike show, tattoo contest, poker tournament, bike raffle, vendors and more.
Craft Brew Fest Winnebago MN June29 Craft Brew Fest is a festival dedicated to the enjoyment of craft beer. Over 50 different beers from some great craft breweries will be available for sampling.
Henderson Sauerkraut Days Henderson MN June28-30 Activities include a Car Cruise, Tractor Ride, Kiddie Parade, Car Show, Softball Tourney, Miss Henderson Coronation, Mini Rods, Live Music Outdoors, Cabbage Toss, World Champion Kraut Eating Contest.
Turner County Fair Parker SD August12-15 South Dakota's oldest county fair. The four best days of summer.
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