Kenyon Public Library
Location |
709 2nd Street Kenyon, MN 55946 |
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Other information | |
Director | Michelle Otte |
Staff | 3 |
Website | http://www.kenyon.lib.mn.us |
The Kenyon Public Library is a public library in Kenyon, Minnesota. It is a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, the SE Minnesota library region.[1]
Hours
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 am − 4:30 pm
- Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 am − 6:30 pm
- First Saturday of the month: 10:00 am − noon
Coordinates: 44°16′20″N 92°59′06″W / 44.2722222°N 92.9850000°W[3]
History
The Kenyon Public Library was established in 1901 by the Round Table Club of Kenyon. The starting treasury purchased 3 books totalling $5.33. Members also donated books and held fund raisers. The library received its first books on October 15, 1901. During its first year, there were 48 patrons and the circulation was 316. The library was then founded in 1907 and formally organized in 1908 as the Kenyon Library Association with a collection of 412 books.
Since its establishment, the library has moved 4 times to various locations throughout the city. It has been in its current location, housed with the City Hall, since 2000.
Activities
The library hosts a variety of activities and events, including:
- Pre-school Story Time
- Summer Reading Programs
- On-Going Book Sales
- Adult Book Groups
- Book-A-Lunch Event
Pre-School Storytime
Storytime begins at 10:30 am on Friday mornings from September to May. All children are welcome to attend with an adult.
Resources
The library has four public computers.
The resources page on their site offers a variety of helpful links on various topics, including:
- eBooks Help
- Tax Information
- Genealogy
- Goodhue County Historic Places
- Research Sites
- Job Search Sites
Library Board 2016
- Phil Maring, President
- Bonnie Roach, Vice President
- Pat Senjem, Secretary & SELCO Board Representative
- Trudy Johnson
- Don Trombley
Donations
VHS tapes are no longer accepted.
More information regarding donations can be found on their website.