Dodge City Public Library, serving an area of 25,000 residents, has a collection of 110,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,300 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 4,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 18 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $96,000. Patrons make 161,000 visits annually, and check out materials 160,000 times. Twenty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
1001 2nd Ave., Dodge City Kansas 67801
Telephone
316-225-0248
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Dodge City) Dodge City Public Library
(Greensburg) Greensburg/Kiowa County Library
(Jetmore) Jetmore Public Library
(Larned) Larned/Jordaan Memorial Library
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01/10 Coming to The Dodge City 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.
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