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What to know about the library in Virden

Grand Prairie of the West Public Library District serves 4,547 people in and around Virden. Last year it logged 11,134 visits, about 2.4 for every resident, and lent 9,950 books, movies and e-books.

It’s open about 38 hours a week at 142 West Jackson Street. It’s fine-free, so there are no late fees. A card also gets you e-books and audiobooks.

Last year the library ran 6 programs, drawing 750 people.

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