Ericson Public Library, serving an area of 12,600 residents, has a collection of 66,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,700 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 12 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $81,000. Patrons make 96,000 visits annually, and check out materials 210,000 times. Fifty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
702 Greene St, Boone Iowa 50036
Telephone
515-432-3727
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Coon Rapids) Coon Rapids Public Library
(Boone) Ericson Public Library
(Fort Dodge) Fort Dodge Public Library
(Johnston) Johnston Public Library
(Webster City) Kendall Young Library
(Ogden) Leonard A. Good Community Library
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01/10 Coming to The Boone area
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.
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.
Newton Iowa Sculpture Festival Newton IA June14-16 The purpose and goal of the Iowa Sculpture Festival is to celebrate the development and growth of sculpture as an ultimate art form and to feature artists that create it.
Glenn Miller Festival Clarinda IA June13-16 Hear exciting bands from around the world topped off by the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. Enjoy the new Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum and the Birthplace Home; stage shows; picnics; dances; historical displays; plus the fellowship of hundreds of Miller fans from around the world.
Bash On The Farm Forest City IA June21-22 Free Admission with 3 Stages, and there's camping, food, games.
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