Orange City Public Library, serving an area of 7,500 residents, has a collection of 44,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,100 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 6 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $34,000. Patrons make 84,000 visits annually, and check out materials 220,000 times. Forty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
112 Albany Ave. Se, Orange City Iowa 51041
Telephone
712-737-4302
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Arnolds Park) Arnolds Park Public Library
(Lennox) Ashley Memorial City Library
(Canton) Canton Public Library
(Centerville) Centerville Community Library
(North Sioux City) Dakota Valley/N. Sioux City Library
(Elk Point) Elk Point-Jefferson School
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01/10 Coming to The Orange City 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.
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.
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.
Craft Brew Fest Winnebago MN June29 Craft Brew Fest is a festival dedicated to the enjoyment of craft beer. Over 50 different beers from some great craft breweries will be available for sampling.
Turner County Fair Parker SD August12-15 South Dakota's oldest county fair. The four best days of summer.
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