Siouxland Libraries, serving an area of 154,000 residents, has a collection of 390,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 12,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 6,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 66 employees, of whom 10 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 10 branch libraries, plus 2 bookmobiles. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $440,000. Patrons make 810,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,260,000 times. Thirty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
201 North Main Ave, Sioux Falls South Dakota 57104
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Lennox) Ashley Memorial City Library
(Canova) Canova Public Library
(Canton) Canton Public Library
(Centerville) Centerville Community Library
(Chester) Delker Memorial Library
(Dell Rapids) Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library
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02/21 Coming to The Sioux Falls area
Orange City Tulip Festival Orange City IA May16-18 The Orange City Tulip Festival - an entertaining celebration of the best of small-town America - showcases for 100,000 visitors this thriving community's rich Dutch heritage. Festivities include music and dancing by hundreds of children and adults in intricate authentic costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, nightly musical theatre, a carnival midway, fun ethnic food treats, plus thousands of tulips and a dozen reproduction windmills throughout a charming village.
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.
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.
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.
Turner County Fair Parker SD August12-15 South Dakota's oldest county fair. The four best days of summer.
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