Brown County Library, serving an area of 230,000 residents, has a collection of 420,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 16,800 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 14,700 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 92 employees, of whom 9 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 8 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $960,000. Patrons make 1,200,000 visits annually, and check out materials 2,500,000 times. Forty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
515 Pine St., Green Bay Wisconsin 54301
Telephone
920-448-4400
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Appleton) Appleton Public Library
(Appleton) Appleton Public Library
(Brillion) Brillion Public Library
(Green Bay) Brown County Library
(Green Bay) Brown County Library
(Clintonville) Clintonville Public Library
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04/19 Coming to The Green Bay area
Montello's Fish-n-Fun Montello WI May3-5 Fly over the city in a helicopter, paddle down the Fox River like Marquette and Joliet in a guided canoe, munch on cotton candy between thrilling carnival rides, send the kids fishing with the pros on Montello Lake.
Beer Barons World of Beer Festival Milwaukee WI June1 Tired of beer festivals where you spend more time in line
waiting for a beer than you do tasting them?
Welcome to a small beer festival.
Great Northern Beer Festival Eagle River WI June8 The Great Northern Beer Festival is a great opportunity to try many
different styles of beers from many different breweries.
Darboy Chickenfest Darboy WI June21-23 Free entertainment. Chicken dance contests with prizes. Pizza eating contest.
Cranberry Blossom Festival Wisconsin Rapids WI June20-23 More than 20 events including live music, a parade, arts and crafts, cranberry blossom tours, and culinary treats featuring Wisconsin's tart and tangy fruit, the cranberry!
Festa Italiana Milwaukee WI July19-21 Enjoy all new and exciting entertainment, a variety of wines and spirits, Italian heritage and fun attractions for all to enjoy. Benvenuto!
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