Norfolk Public Library, serving an area of 24,000 residents, has a collection of 75,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 15 employees, of whom 2 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $126,000. Patrons make 180,000 visits annually, and check out materials 280,000 times. Thirty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
308 Prospect Avenue, Norfolk Nebraska 68701
Telephone
402-644-8711
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Battle Creek) Battle Creek Public Library
(Clarkson) Clarkson Public Library
(Beemer) Karlen Memorial Library
(Leigh) Leigh Public Library
(Wausa) Lincoln Township Library
(Meadow Grove) Meadow Grove Public Library
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01/10 Coming to The Norfolk area
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.
Swedish Festival Stromberg NE June14-16 Welcome to Stromsberg, the Swede capital of Nebraska. Swedish dancing, costumes, and food can be enjoyed throughout the festivities.
Turner County Fair Parker SD August12-15 South Dakota's oldest county fair. The four best days of summer.
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