Shawano City-County Library, serving an area of 40,000 residents, has a collection of 126,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 4,400 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 16 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 5 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $110,000. Patrons make 176,000 visits annually, and check out materials 320,000 times. Twenty-five percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
128 S. Sawyer St., Shawano Wisconsin 54166
Telephone
715-526-5091
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Green Bay) Brown County Library
(Green Bay) Brown County Library
(Clintonville) Clintonville Public Library
(Oconto) Farnsworth Public Library
(Marinette) Marinette County Public Library
(New London) New London Public Library
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12/05 Coming to The Shawano 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.
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!
Brat Days Sheboygan WI August1-3 Sheboygan Jaycees present the 60th annual Johnsonville Brat Days. All shows will be free this year.
Pig in the Pines Ribfest St. Germain WI August1-3 The 9th Annual Pig In The Pines RibFest features award winning ribs, live music every day, family attractions and an all-around good time.
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