Mason City Public Library, serving an area of 32,000 residents, has a collection of 100,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,400 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. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $105,000. Patrons make 220,000 visits annually, and check out materials 176,000 times. Thirty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
225 2nd St Se, Mason City Iowa 50401
Telephone
641-421-3668
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Blue Earth) Blue Earth Community Library
(Britt) Britt Public Library
(Charles City) Charles City Public Library
(Clear Lake) Clear Lake Public Library
(Denver) Denver Public Library
(Eagle Grove) Eagle Grove Memorial Library
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04/19 Coming to The Mason City area
Minnesota Alpaca Festival Owatonna MN April13-14 The halter show has over 500 alpacas in the most astonishing array of colors. Award winning fleece will be on display throughout the weekend! This is also a shopping extravaganza.
Marion Arts Festival Marion IA May18 the festival offers a high caliber, fully accessible cultural experience – a day of fine art and flip flops, families and connoisseurs, fun and education.
North Iowa Band Festival Mason City IA May23-27 The event is the largest free marching band competition in the Midwest. The mission of the North Iowa Band Festival is to provide a weekend of wholesome family entertainment at little or no cost to the family; to promote and celebrate the rich musical heritage of North Iowa; and to provide an atmosphere which showcases young musicians who are becoming a part of that heritage. It features Carnival, Concessions, Marketplace, Car Show, Arts and Craft exhibits.
Rhubarb Festival Lanesboro MN June1 Taste such delicious rhubarb delights as pies, crisps, cakes, soups, chutneys, chili, jams, ketchup, leathers, drinks and more. Be the judge of the best of everything rhubarb. After tasting your favorites, vote. Winners of Peoples Choice Awards win great prizes!
Jefferson Bell Tower Festival Jefferson IA June7-8 Jefferson's annual Festival promises a weekend full of family-friendly fun and entertainment. Nestled in the middle of Greene County's county seat, the Festival is home to a broad spectrum of activities.
My Waterloo Days Festival Waterloo IA May30-June12 My Waterloo Days is a community-wide, annual festival organized by volunteers to showcase and celebrate Waterloo's cultural and recreational opportunities.
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