Whiteriver Public Library
🏢 Navajo County Library District · Whiteriver, Arizona
Whiteriver Public Library
The Whiteriver Public Library at 100 E. Walnut Street serves as the headquarters library for the Navajo County Library District's tribal service area in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona, providing books, eBooks, homework help, and a free Dial-a-Story phoneline to the community.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am–5pm |
| Thursday | 8am–5pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 100 E Walnut St, WHITERIVER, AZ 85941
Phone: (928) 532-6239
Website: navajocountylibraries.org
Plus Code: 855GR2PP+WF (WHITERIVER, AZ)
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📖 About Whiteriver Public Library
The Whiteriver Public Library is a public library located at 100 E. Walnut Street in Whiteriver, Arizona — the administrative seat of the White Mountain Apache Tribe in the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in the White Mountains of Navajo County. Open to all members of the public, the library serves as the headquarters branch for the surrounding tribal library service area within the Navajo County Library District, a network of 14 public libraries across the county. The library offers books, eBooks, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and interlibrary loans through the shared district catalog, plus public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, and a copy machine. A free Dial-a-Story phoneline at (928) 735-4420 lets children listen to recorded stories by calling in. The library also participates in district-wide digital platforms including hoopla, Libby by OverDrive, Comics Plus, and Reading Arizona, making a wide range of free digital content available to any cardholder.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Headquarters library for the Navajo County Library District's tribal service area in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona
- Open to the general public — a free library card is available to all Arizona residents
- Dial-a-Story phoneline at (928) 735-4420 — children can call in any time to hear recorded stories
- Access to hoopla, Libby by OverDrive, and Comics Plus digital collections with no waitlists
- Public computers, free Wi-Fi, printing, and interlibrary loan through the 14-branch Navajo County Library District
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Whiteriver cardholders can stream movies, borrow eBooks, and read comics free through the district's digital platforms:
📚 Services
- Books, audiobooks, e-books, DVDs, CDs, and interlibrary loan
- Free Dial-a-Story phoneline: (928) 735-4420
- Public computers with internet access, free Wi-Fi, printing & copy machine
- Homework assistance for children and teens
- hoopla, Libby, Comics Plus & Reading Arizona digital collections
- Act One Culture Passes through the district
- Reference and reader's advisory
🎸 Programs
- Summer reading program (district-wide)
- Homework help for children and teens
- Community events and cultural programming
- Writing contests (district-wide)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Whiteriver Public Library open to everyone, or only tribal members?
The library is open to the general public. Any Arizona resident can obtain a free library card and access all services, including physical collections, public computers, and the digital platforms (hoopla, Libby, Comics Plus). The library is a public library within the Navajo County Library District, not a members-only tribal facility.
What is the Dial-a-Story service at the Whiteriver Public Library?
Dial-a-Story is a free phoneline at (928) 735-4420 where children can call in and listen to recorded stories any time — no card required, no app needed. It is a long-running service offered by the library to encourage early literacy in the community.
What digital resources can I access with a Whiteriver library card?
Your free Whiteriver card unlocks the full Navajo County Library District digital suite: hoopla (movies, TV, music, eBooks, comics — no waitlists), Libby by OverDrive (eBooks, audiobooks, magazines), Comics Plus (graphic novels and manga), and the statewide Reading Arizona eBook collection. All are accessible through apps on your phone or tablet.
What are the library's hours and days open?
The Whiteriver Public Library is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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