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Baker Arts Center

The Baker Arts Center is a dynamic facility offering visitors the opportunity to view art exhibits including national, regional and local artists.
The center is the former home and lifetime dream of Irene Dillon and Francis Marion Baker. The couple left their home and a portion of the surrounding block to the Baker Arts Foundation to become the Baker Arts Center. An artist herself, Mrs. Baker spent many hours behind a canvas or a camera. Although Mr. Baker died in 1968, Mrs. Baker continued to work toward their dream and had over 100 pieces in a private collection at the time of her death in 1984.
Today, the center offers a gallery that features national traveling exhibits, local one-artist shows, an annual national juried art show, works from area high schools and pieces from its own collection. In addition to this, a Discovery Center for children, educational studio for art classes and workshops and an extensive art library are available. The center also sponsors musical and theatrical productions throughout the year.
The Foundation hosts two events, French Market and Night of Lights, each November in support of the center. French Market offers gift shops featuring handmade and donated items as well as a large silent auction and two luncheons. Night of Lights is an evening event where patrons have the opportunity to purchase fully decorated Christmas trees as well as other Christmas items.

Address:
624 N. Pershing

Website:
www.bakerartscenter.org

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to
noon and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday.

Admission:
No admission fee.
Call 620-624-2810 or email
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to arrange group tours.

Contact the Visitors Bureau
Phone:
1-800-542-3725
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Fire Department

The Liberal Fire Department was established on June 5th 1906, and incorporated Liberal's first fire chief and thirteen volunteer firefighters. Liberal's first fire department apparatus was a newly bought American LaFrance fire truck, this apparatus was purchased at a price of $3000.

Municipal Court

The Municipal Court, presided over by the Municipal Judge serving on a full-time basis, hears misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases occurring within city limits. Types of cases include domestic violence, theft, disorderly conduct, DUI, animal control and city code violations. Court policies and procedures follow the Kansas Code of Municipal Courts K.S.A. 12-4101, et seq., The Municipal Court Supervisor oversees 6 full-time municipal court employees. The Municipal Court is located at 325 N. Washington, Liberal, Kansas.

Police Department

With an authorized strength of 42 sworn officers and 15 non-sworn personnel, we are committed to working with our community to keep all of our citizens safe and secure. Our principles of Professionalism, Accountability, Commitment, and Teamwork are more than just words; they are exercised in the daily work ethic of our employees. Our employees are well-trained, well-equipped, and eager to serve our diverse community. Our primary goals are to reduce crime and the fear of crime in Liberal.

Recycling

Liberal Recycling Program

In order to help contribute to a better environment, the City of Liberal is involved in a recycling program. Containers are located at the Recycle Center, 1931 Airpark Avenue, which is adjacent to the Mid-America Air Museum in the Airport Industrial Park. The containers are clearly marked to assist you in depositing your items.

Solid Waste

PICKUP SCHEDULES:
1. Polycarts curbside pickup two (2) times a week. Have out by curb by 7:00 AM.
2. Residential 3-yard dumpster pickup is one (1) time a week.
3. Commercial 3-yard dumpster pickup from one (1) to six (6) times a week.
4. All trash needs to be bagged and tied except for larger boxes.
5. Please call (620) 626-0136 for exact scheduled pickup day.

Water / Sewer

Located at City Hall, 324 North Kansas Avenue (620) 626-2230

In order to start service, please bring two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture I.D. Examples are: Valid driver's license, social security card, student ID, Kansas ID or work ID. All services are billed monthly on one invoice.