Dunklin County Library, serving an area of 33,000 residents, has a collection of 168,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,100 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 13 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 8 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $126,000. Patrons make 40,000 visits annually, and check out materials 240,000 times. Twenty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
226 North Main Street, Kennett Missouri 63857
Telephone
573-888-3561
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bernie) Bernie Public Library
(Jonesboro) Crowley Ridge Regional Library
(Kennett) Dunklin County Library
(Kennett) Dunklin County Library
(Ripley) Lauderdale County Library
(Lilbourn) Lilbourn Memorial Library
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04/18 Coming to The Kennett area
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