Pioneerland Library System, serving an area of 168,000 residents, has a collection of 460,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 6,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 12,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 58 employees, of whom 6 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises31 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $340,000. Patrons make 560,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,000,000 times. Thirty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
410 5th Street Sw, Willmar Minnesota 56201
Telephone
320-235-6106
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Clarkfield) Clarkfield Public Library
(St Cloud) Great River Regional Library
(Willmar) Pioneerland Library System
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01/10 Coming to The Willmar area
Minnesota Alpaca Festival Owatonna MN April13-14 The halter show has over 500 alpacas in the most astonishing array of colors. Award winning fleece will be on display throughout the weekend! This is also a shopping extravaganza.
Scott-Carver Thresher's Annual Swap Meet Jordan MN May4-5 Antique car, tractor, farm equipment and machinery for consignment and auction.
Tater Daze Brooklyn Park MN June13-16 Brooklyn Park Tater Daze is a unique festival where residents pay homage to the humble potato. Early settlers discovered that potatoes flourished in the flat, sandy soil of the area.
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.
Henderson Sauerkraut Days Henderson MN June28-30 Activities include a Car Cruise, Tractor Ride, Kiddie Parade, Car Show, Softball Tourney, Miss Henderson Coronation, Mini Rods, Live Music Outdoors, Cabbage Toss, World Champion Kraut Eating Contest.
Stockyard Days New Brighton MN August4-12 A softball tournament, a kiddie parade and movie night, a Grande Parade, two street dances with top name bands, fireworks, car show and swap meet, a karoake contest, a duck race and 3 days of food and craft vendors at Long Lake Regional Park.
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