Wabasso Public Library, serving an area of 1,100 residents, has a collection of 10,500 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 210 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 360 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $9,200. Patrons make 12,000 visits annually, and check out materials 40,000 times. Fifty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
1248 Oak St, Wabasso Minnesota 56293
Telephone
507-342-5279
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Clarkfield) Clarkfield Public Library
(Comfrey) Comfrey Community Library
(Marshall) Marshall-Lyon County Library
(New Ulm) New Ulm Public Library
(Sleepy Eye) Sleepy Eye: Dyckman Free Library
(Springfield) Springfield Public Library
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06/10 Coming to The Wabasso area Scott-Carver Thresher's Annual Swap Meet Jordan MN May4-5 Antique car, tractor, farm equipment and machinery for consignment and auction. 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. 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. 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.
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