Watertown Regional Library, serving an area of 20,000 residents, has a collection of 69,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,500 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,100 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 13 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $100,000. Patrons make 154,000 visits annually, and check out materials 250,000 times. Thirty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
611 B Ave Ne, Watertown South Dakota 57201
Telephone
605-886-8521
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bristol) Bristol School/Community Library
(White) Deubrook Community Library
(Watertown) Hamlin-Codington Regional Library
(Hendricks) Hendricks: Siverson Public Library
(Watertown) Watertown Regional Library
(Watertown) Watertown Regional Library
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04/19 Coming to The Watertown area
South Dakota BBQ Championships Huron SD May31-June1 Anyone can compete in the backyard BBQ Competition. Meat is provided so you don't need to bring any.
Teapot Days Tea SD June13-15 Enjoy the carnival, view antique tractors and equipment, and watch the crowning of Ma and Pa Teapot.
Antique Power Show Huron SD June15-17 Experience the days of antique tractors, cars, steam and stationary gas engines. 150 exhibits and displays, entertainment, demonstrations, flea market, parade and tractor and car games.
Brown County Fair Aberdeen SD August12-18 The Brown County Fair has been providing entertainment and promoting family unity since the 1880s. Enjoy the Dacotah Stampede Rodeo and the demolition derby.
Sidewalk Arts Festival Sioux Falls SD September7 The Sidewalk Arts Festival is the Sioux Salls region's largest one day outdoor festival. Held each year in historic downtown Sioux falls, the festival fills Phillips Avenue from 9th to 14th streets, draws 65,000 visitors and showcases 375 fine art, folk art, and craft booths.
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