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Henry County Libraries
Mar. 26, 2024 5:35 pm
Mt. Pleasant Public Library
307 East Monroe St., Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641
Phone: 319-385-1490
The Mt. Pleasant Public Library has been serving the town since 1875. As part of its programming, the public space offers various after-school activities, and discussion groups for adults.
Other resources at the library include computers available for public uses, as well as an e-book and audiobook collection available to library cardholders.
Additionally, the Mt. Pleasant Public Library offers faxing services, a genealogy collection, interlibrary loans, notary services, and proctoring services.
Library Hours
Monday — Thursday, 9 a.m. — 8 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. — 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Children’s Discovery Center
Mt. Pleasant Public Library is also home to the Children’s Discovery Center.
While the Center is primarily geared towards younger children, there is something to "discover" for all ages.
The Discovery Center is located in the old AEA space between the library and the Wisdom Quest Education Center. Look for the sign on the side of the building and follow the colorful sidewalk down to the entrance.
Hours for the Discovery Center vary and will be posted to on the library website and Discovery Center’s Facebook page.
HJ Nugen Public Library
103 East Main St., New London, IA 52645
Phone: 319-367-7704
Established in the mid-thirties through the generosity of the late H. J. Nugen, The H. J. Nugen Public Library was dedicated in April of 1938 and the current library building was completed January 1972.
The library offers free check out services including books, audio books, puzzles, large print titles, and DVDs. DVDs are free to check out with the exception of titles released within the last three months. With this large variety of materials available for check-out, HJ Nugen remains fine free with the excetion of lost or damaged materials.
Inside the library patrons have plenty to keep them busy at any age including sensor bins, maker spaces and access to a Cricut Explore Air 2. The library provides the machine and mats. patron just need to provide their own cutting materials.
At home Patrons of the library will also have access to an online library check out database called Libby digital material checkout.
Other services the library offers include interlibrary loans, internet access, photocopies, scanning, faxing, computers, and book delivery within city limits for home bound patrons.
Library Hours
Mondays & Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fridays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Regular Activities:
Tyke Time – (babies-Preschool) 9:30 – 10 a.m. the first and third Saturdays of each month beginning St. Patrick’s Day weekend through the end of December.
A.W.E. Club – (school-age children) 2:30 – 4 p.m., after school programming every Wednesday that school is in session
Teen programming – (sixth – 12th grades) – dates & times vary
Adult programming – dates and times vary
Book Chat – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. (no meeting in July)
Winfield Public Library
Winfield Public Library offers a large selection of books, magazines, newspapers, and electronic resources available for check-out.
The library makes available electronic resources, news, announcements, and a calendar of upcoming events at www.winfield.lib.ia.us
112 W Ash St, Winfield, Iowa
Phone: 319-257-3247
Library hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-Noon
Crew Public Library
The Crew Public Library provides an array of services including computer, tablet, and laptop access, copy and fax services for a small charge, and free notary services.
In addition to printed books, Crew Public Library also offers DVDs, CDs, Books on Tape, computer games, and magazines for check out.
The Crew Public Library contains a genealogy area, an Iowa Workforce Access area, and an activity room for public use. The Activity room offers a projector, projector screen, T.V. and DVR for use.
117 E Cherry, Salem, IA 52649
Phone: 319-258-9007
Library Hours
Monday: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday - Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Regular Activities
Story Time - Thursdays at 9 a.m.
Hillsboro Public library
100 W. Commercial, Hillsboro, IA 52630
Phone: 319-253-4000
Library hours
Tuesday & Thursday: 4-6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-Noon
Hours vary