Alexander Mitchell Library, serving an area of 25,000 residents, has a collection of 100,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,400 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 19 employees, of whom 2 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $115,000. Patrons make 115,000 visits annually, and check out materials 300,000 times. Twenty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
519 S. Kline, Aberdeen South Dakota 57401
Telephone
605-622-7097
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Aberdeen) Alexander Mitchell Library
(Aberdeen) Alexander Mitchell Public Library
(Bristol) Bristol School/Community Library
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01/11 Coming to The Aberdeen area
South Dakota BBQ Championships Huron SD May31-June1 Anyone can compete in the backyard BBQ Competition. Meat is provided so you don't need to bring any.
Antique Power Show Huron SD June15-17 Experience the days of antique tractors, cars, steam and stationary gas engines. 150 exhibits and displays, entertainment, demonstrations, flea market, parade and tractor and car games.
Scandinavian Hjemkomst and Midwest Viking Festivals Moorhead MN June28-29 The Midwest Viking Festival is an outdoor gathering of craftsmen, musicians and living history enthusiasts, from throughout the upper Midwest, who specialize in bringing the Viking Age back to life.
Sully County Fair Onida SD August9-12 kicking off the fair with a parade through Onida on Thursday, at 6:27 p.m. The parade will end up at the fairgrounds where we will be having cake, refreshments and music.
Brown County Fair Aberdeen SD August12-18 The Brown County Fair has been providing entertainment and promoting family unity since the 1880s. Enjoy the Dacotah Stampede Rodeo and the demolition derby.
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