Dry Point Township Library, serving an area of 1,100 residents, has a collection of 7,800 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 120 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 380 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,760. Patrons make 31,000 visits annually, and check out materials 3,800 times. Sixty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
County Line Road 651, Cowden Illinois 62422
Telephone
217-783-2616
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Arcola) Arcola Public Library
(Auburn) Auburn Public Library
(Chatham) Chatham Area Public Library
(Cowden) Dry Point Township Library
(Gillespie) Gillespie Public Library
(Kinmundy) Kinmundy Public Library
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01/10 Coming to The Cowden area
International Bar-B-Q Festival Owensboro KY May10-11 The Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity when cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue.
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh IN May17-18 There will be non stop jazz, wonderful wines, great food, and the opportunity to browse and purchase local art. All of this overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park.
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair Springfield IL May18-19 Whether you are a serious art collector or are just developing an appreciation, there is original art here for you, in the form of jewelry, sculpture, photography, glassware, pottery, wood, metalwork, oils, watercolors, and other media.
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.
Art on Main Fine Arts Festival Canton IL June1-2 This inaugural fine arts festival will feature original art from the best of our Midwest artists. Come to view and to purchase excellent art pieces in a variety of categories: Painting / Drawing, Jewelry, Clay / Ceramic, Photography, Glass, Sculpture, Woven Textiles, and Wood.
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