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Henry County Libraries
Mar. 21, 2023 10:09 am
Mt. Pleasant Public Library
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.
307 East Monroe St., Mt. Pleasant, Iowa 52641
Phone: 319-385-1490
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.
Regular Activities
•Friday Discussion Group — Fridays at 10 a.m.: Each week, the library invites local residents to explore a different top, including current events, world history, and philosophy. Free coffee and cookies are provided.
•Toddler Story Hour: Registration is required, call 319-385-1490
HJ Nugen Public Library
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 (for $1/night excluding new titles). They also offer in-house activities such as sensory bins and maker spaces.
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.
103 East Main St., New London, IA 52645
Phone: 319-367-7704
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
Mt. Pleasant Public Library offers many different spaces included this teen area. (AnnaMarie Ward/The Union)
Many Henry County libraries offer fun programming over the summer. Participants in the reading portion of HJ Nugen’s summer programming enjoyed a special end of the summer water fun event. (Union File Photo)