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Karlen Memorial Library, serving an area of 780 residents, has a collection of 7,500 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 189 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 126 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of one employee, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $3,100. Patrons make 6,300 visits annually, and check out materials 8,400 times. Sixty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 217 Blaine St., Box 236, Beemer Nebraska 68716 Telephone 402-528-3476

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Arlington) Arlington Public Library
(Battle Creek) Battle Creek Public Library
(Clarkson) Clarkson Public Library
(Beemer) Karlen Memorial Library
(Leigh) Leigh Public Library
(Meadow Grove) Meadow Grove Public Library

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