Lyons Public Library, serving an area of 3,700 residents, has a collection of 33,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 690 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 840 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 2 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $20,000. Patrons make 24,000 visits annually, and check out materials 31,000 times. Thirty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
217 E. Ave. S., Lyons Kansas 67554
Telephone
316-257-2961
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Claflin) Claflin/Independent Township Library
(Goessel) Goessel Public Library
(Great Bend) Great Bend Public Library
(Halstead) Halstead Public Library
(Haven) Haven Public Library
(Larned) Larned/Jordaan Memorial Library
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01/10 Coming to The Lyons area
Wild West Festival Hays City KS July3-6 A typical Kansas fair -- parade, big name music stars, games, demonstrations, competitions and shows, including fireworks.
Dodge City Days Dodge City KS July26-August4 The 10-day celebration hosts more than 50 events including Q-97 FM DODGE CITY DAYS COUNTRY Concert,
the top-rated Dodge City Days Rodeo,
a 2-day Indoor Craft show with over 200 crafters from a 10-state area,
KidFest, and
Professional Barbecue Contest.
Kansas State Fair Hutchinson KS September6-15 Each year, over 400,000 visitors flock to the Kansas State Fair to visit a wide array of exhibits, partake in fabulous Fair food, and see the amazing butter sculpture.
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