Plum Creek Library System, serving an area of 120,000 residents, has a collection of 14,700 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 960 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 9,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Staffing consists of 8 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $26,000. Patrons make 6,600 visits annually, and check out materials 33,000 times. Forty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
290 S.Lake Street, Worthington Minnesota 56187
Telephone
507-376-5803
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Arnolds Park) Arnolds Park Public Library
(Canton) Canton Public Library
(Fulda) Fulda Memorial Library
(Jackson) Jackson County Library
(Worthington) Plum Creek Library System
(Spencer) Spencer Public Library
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01/10 Coming to The Worthington area
Scott-Carver Thresher's Annual Swap Meet Jordan MN May4-5 Antique car, tractor, farm equipment and machinery for consignment and auction.
Orange City Tulip Festival Orange City IA May16-18 The Orange City Tulip Festival - an entertaining celebration of the best of small-town America - showcases for 100,000 visitors this thriving community's rich Dutch heritage. Festivities include music and dancing by hundreds of children and adults in intricate authentic costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, nightly musical theatre, a carnival midway, fun ethnic food treats, plus thousands of tulips and a dozen reproduction windmills throughout a charming village.
Teapot Days Tea SD June13-15 Enjoy the carnival, view antique tractors and equipment, and watch the crowning of Ma and Pa Teapot.
Awesome Biker Nights Sioux City IA June13-15 Awesome Biker Nights is Northwest Iowa's premier regional motorcycle event with an attendance of over 25,000! Of course, even those who aren't traveling on two wheels are welcome at the event. The Awesome experience includes three stages of live music from National and Regional Bands, motorcycle stunt performances, a poker run through the beautiful countryside, a bike show, tattoo contest, poker tournament, bike raffle, vendors and more.
Bash On The Farm Forest City IA June21-22 Free Admission with 3 Stages, and there's camping, food, games.
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.
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