Libraries

Arthur Public Library

224 South Main Street
Arthur, IA 51431
Telephone: 712.367.2240
Contact Person: Pat Bell
Website: www.arthur.lib.ia.us
Email: arthurpl@netins.net
Hours of Operation:
Fall: Tuesday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Thursday 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Summer: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Description of services: DVD rentals, copies, internet computers, after school program on Tuesdays, summer reading programs, interlibrary loan, cake pans.

Battle Creek Public Library

115 Main Street
P.O. Box 267
Battle Creek, IA 51006
Telephone: 712.365.4912
Email: bcpublib@frontier.com
Website: bcpublib.weebly.com

Hours of Operation: Monday 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Thursday 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Description of services:
Services for patron use: Wireless Internet Zone, six public access computers, after hours drop box, handicapped accessible, interlibrary loan, open access library, summer reading programs, local area book delivery.
Other services: Will proctor tests online, regular and large print books, books on cassette/CD, VHS tapes, DVDs, and magazines.
Charged services: black/white copies, black/white laser printer, color photo printer.
Contact Person: Sheila Petersen, Library Director
Telephone: 712.365.4912 (work); 712.365.4872 (home)

Galva Public Library

203 South Main Street
Galva, IA 51020
Telephone: 712.282.4400
Fax: 712.282.4400
Contact Person: Brenda Naberhaus
Website: www.galvaiowa.com
Email: bookwrm203@yahoo.com
Days & Hours of Operation:
Winter: Monday 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to Noon
Summer: Monday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to Noon; Thursday and Friday 1:00      p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Description of services: Free internet, monthly craft hour, summer reading program, audio, DVD three day check out

Ida Grove Public Library

100 East Second Street
Ida Grove, IA 51445
Telephone: 712.364.2306
Fax: 712.364.3228
Contact Person: Angela Scales
Email: librarian@idagrove.lib.ia.us
Website: www.idagrove.lib.ia.us
Hours of Operation: Monday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Description of services: Free wireless internet zone, public access computers, DVD rentals, proctoring services, inter-library loans, Open Access library, copies (b/w & color), fax services, meeting rooms, and after hours drop box.
Library collection includes additional collections for large print titles, westerns, audio books on CDs, DVDs, Iowa, genealogy, microfilm, reference, young adult and children.
Online services provided include: Transparent Language Learning Database, BRIDGES downloadable audio and eBooks (Ida Grove and Rural Ida County residents only), Gale research database, Chilton's Auto Repair database, Iowa Works virtual access point, Learning Express, and AR book-finder. All online resources are available 24/7 on any device from any location. Please stop in the library to sign up for these services.
Children's Services include: Annual Summer Reading program, weekly story times (September - May), children's computers, AWE Early Literacy Station, Teen Maker Camp, after school programming and various children's programs throughout the year.

Stubbs Memorial Library

209 East Second Street
Holstein, IA 51025
Telephone: 712.368.4563
Fax: 712.368.4483
Contact Person: Emily Todd
Website: www.holstein.lib.ia.us
Email: stubbslibrary@holstein.lib.ia.us
Hours of Operation: Monday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Thursday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Description of services: Summer reading program, movies, wireless internet access, copies (b/w & color), VHS & DVD burner, paper shredder, laminator, cake pans, DVD cleaning, and for Holstein residents only download E-books or audio books