The Osage City Public Library was named as the recipient for the Non-Profit of the Year Award, at the Osage City Chamber of Commerce’s annual award banquet. The library’s mission statement is “More than just books”. The library is committed to supporting a lifelong enjoyment of reading and learning.
The library is dedicated and provides more than books to all ages of citizens of Osage City and Osage County. They have partnered with AARP to provide tax assistance to the elderly. Catholic Charities brings a resource bus to the library, providing food, hygiene and baby items. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office uses the library as a toy drop off station during the Christmas season.
Jeanette Stromgren and her staff and volunteers are always known for being friendly, professional and willing to help visitors find books and movies of interest. The staff consists of two fulltime and five part-time employees.
The library provides snacks to students after school, meals for children during the summer, story time twice a week for those five and younger.
The staff visits local daycares, assisted living, nursing homes, and homebound individuals.