Alva Public Library, serving an area of 5,200 residents, has a collection of 56,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 390 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,260 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 5 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $22,000. Patrons make 21,000 visits annually, and check out materials 48,000 times. Forty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
504 Seventh Street, Alva Oklahoma 73717
Telephone
405-327-1833
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Argonia) Argonia/Dixon Township Library
(Buffalo) Buffalo Public Library
(Cherokee) Cherokee - City County Library
(Enid) Enid-Library Of Enid & Garfield Co
(Medicine Lodge) Medicine Lodge/Lincoln Library
(Nash) Nash Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Alva area
Dodge City Days Dodge City KS July26-August4 The 10-day celebration hosts more than 50 events including Q-97 FM DODGE CITY DAYS COUNTRY Concert,
the top-rated Dodge City Days Rodeo,
a 2-day Indoor Craft show with over 200 crafters from a 10-state area,
KidFest, and
Professional Barbecue Contest.
Kansas State Fair Hutchinson KS September6-15 Each year, over 400,000 visitors flock to the Kansas State Fair to visit a wide array of exhibits, partake in fabulous Fair food, and see the amazing butter sculpture.
Greater Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival West Newton PA August24-September29 Jousters will compete in the Jousting Arena, while the smallest of the kingdom can enjoy their time in the New Children's Realm. Also a Pirate’s Pub and a New upscale Crafts Marketplace. Weekends only.
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