Douglas County Library, serving an area of 33,000 residents, has a collection of 58,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,500 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 12 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $105,000. Patrons make 210,000 visits annually, and check out materials 300,000 times. Forty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
720 Fillmore Street, Alexandria Minnesota 56308
Telephone
320-762-3014
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Alexandria) Douglas County Library
(Elbow Lake) Elbow Lake: Thorson Memorial Library
(Fergus Falls) Fergus Falls Public Library
(Fergus Falls) Viking Library System
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06/08 Coming to The Alexandria 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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