Glenwood Public Library, serving an area of 4,800 residents, has a collection of 22,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 920 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 920 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 3 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $16,800. Patrons make 21,000 visits annually, and check out materials 63,000 times. Twenty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
108 SE. First Av, Glenwood Minnesota 56334
Telephone
320-634-3375
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Alexandria) Douglas County Library
(Elbow Lake) Elbow Lake: Thorson Memorial Library
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06/09 Coming to The Glenwood area
Scott-Carver Thresher's Annual Swap Meet Jordan MN May4-5 Antique car, tractor, farm equipment and machinery for consignment and auction.
Scandinavian Hjemkomst and Midwest Viking Festivals Moorhead MN June28-29 The Midwest Viking Festival is an outdoor gathering of craftsmen, musicians and living history enthusiasts, from throughout the upper Midwest, who specialize in bringing the Viking Age back to life.
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.
Pioneer Days Albany MN September13-15 Featuring Year of the TRACKS! Construction Equipment and Snowmobiles!
Minnesota Renaissance Festival Shakopee MN August17-September29 The legend of the 16th century comes to life at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Open weekends and Labor Day.
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