Columbus Public Library, serving an area of 30,000 residents, has a collection of 84,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,800 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 13 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $100,000. Patrons make 126,000 visits annually, and check out materials 230,000 times. Fifty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
2504 14th Street, Columbus Nebraska 68601
Telephone
402-564-7116
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Albion) Albion Public Library
(Clarks) Clarks Public Library
(Clarkson) Clarkson Public Library
(Genoa) Genoa Public Library
(Greenwood) Greenwood Public Library
(Hooper) Hooper Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Columbus area
Awesome Biker Nights Sioux City IA June13-15 Awesome Biker Nights is Northwest Iowa's premier regional motorcycle event with an attendance of over 25,000! Of course, even those who aren't traveling on two wheels are welcome at the event. The Awesome experience includes three stages of live music from National and Regional Bands, motorcycle stunt performances, a poker run through the beautiful countryside, a bike show, tattoo contest, poker tournament, bike raffle, vendors and more.
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.
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