Putnam County District Library, serving an area of 35,000 residents, has a collection of 138,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,500 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 6,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 32 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 7 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $189,000. Patrons make 210,000 visits annually, and check out materials 270,000 times. Fifty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
525 N. Thomas St., Ottawa Ohio 45875
Telephone
419-523-3747
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Alger) Alger Public Library
(Archbold) Archbold Community Library
(Wapakoneta) Auglaize County District Public Library
(Wapakoneta) Auglaize County Public District Library
(Berne) Berne Public Library
(Bettsville) Bettsville Public Library
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06/12 Coming to The Ottawa area
Smokin' on the Water - BBQ Festival By The Lake Liberty IN May4-5 Arts, Crafts, and Antiques of all kinds are permitted and desired. Lawn Equipment, Golf Carts, Personal Mobility Devices, Home Healthcare Products, ATVs, RVs, Vehicles, Boats, Outdoor Cooking Equipment, and Sporting Goods are also permitted and desired.
Tri-state Bluegrass Festival Kendallville IN May24-27 The goal that the board of directors has tried to achieve at these festivals is to provide high quality and a variety of entertainment in a family oriented atmosphere that encourages jamming.
Mentone Egg Festival Mentone IN May30-June1 The three-day event features entertainment, games, food, a parade in the downtown area, a play area for kids, and a huge car, truck, motorcycle and tractor show. All entertainment events are free. Flea markets and crafters line the main street in our downtown.
Park Street Festival Columbus OH June7-8 So many Food Trucks, so little time! Bringing you the best & most diverse food trucks in all of Ohio, all in one place!
New Haven Canal Days Festival New Haven IN June4-8 The NHCD Festival Committee, which consists of a team of dedicated volunteers, community leaders, civic organizations, businesses, churches, and residents, have been working hard all year long to bring quality events to our community that will entertain the entire family.
Willkommen zum Germanfest Fort Wayne IN June2-9 Festival events located throughout Fort Wayne, Allen County, and northeast Indiana.
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