Hoesch Memorial Library, serving an area of 1,200 residents, has a collection of 13,800 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 132 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 480 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 $11,500. Patrons make 12,000 visits annually, and check out materials 21,000 times. Thirty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
City Park West 2nd, Box 438, Alma Nebraska 68920
Telephone
308-928-2600
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Red Cloud) Auld Public Library
(Cambridge) Butler Memorial Library
(Orleans) Cordelia B Preston Memorial Library
(Elwood) Elwood Public Library
(Gaylord) Gaylord City Library
(Hastings) Hastings Public Library
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06/13 Coming to The Alma area
Swedish Festival Stromberg NE June14-16 Welcome to Stromsberg, the Swede capital of Nebraska. Swedish dancing, costumes, and food can be enjoyed throughout the festivities.
Wild West Festival Hays City KS July3-6 A typical Kansas fair -- parade, big name music stars, games, demonstrations, competitions and shows, including fireworks.
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