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Kenyon Public Library

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Director
  
Michelle Otte

Staff
  
3

Location
  
709 2nd Street Kenyon, MN 55946

The Kenyon Public Library is a public library in Kenyon, Minnesota. It is a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, the SE Minnesota library region.

Contents

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
  • 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.

    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.

    References

    Kenyon Public Library Wikipedia