Elko Mybrary
🏢 Mybrary (Elko-Eureka Counties) · ELKO, Nevada
Elko Mybrary
The Elko Mybrary on Court Street is the flagship branch of the bi-county Mybrary system — serving Elko and Eureka County residents with free library cards, public computers, and a statewide digital collection steps from the Northeastern Nevada Regional Museum.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 720 COURT STREET, ELKO, NV 89801
Phone: 775-738-3066
Website: exploremybrary.org
Plus Code: 85G6R6PQ+28 (ELKO, NV)
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📖 About Elko Mybrary
Elko, Nevada is the county seat of Elko County and the commercial hub of the Great Basin region of northeastern Nevada, home to about 20,000 residents and a major center for ranching, mining, and the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. The Elko Mybrary is the headquarters branch of Mybrary, a bi-county library system that encompasses eight branch locations — including Carlin, Crescent Valley, Eureka, Jackpot, Tuscarora, Wells, West Wendover, and the MybraryMobile — collectively serving one of the most sparsely populated yet geographically vast library districts in the United States. The 720 Court Street building sits in downtown Elko near the county courthouse, providing 32 public-access computers with printing, free Wi-Fi throughout, and dedicated children's and young adult areas. Mybrary's unique branding — a playful contraction of 'my' and 'library' — reflects the system's community-oriented mission: meeting patrons where they are, whether that means traveling to remote ranches and mines via the bookmobile or hosting Cowboy Poetry Gathering tie-in events each January in one of America's most literary small cities.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Headquarters of the bi-county Mybrary system spanning Elko & Eureka Counties with 8 branches + MybraryMobile
- Public computers (32 terminals) with free printing, plus Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Children's and teen areas with dedicated collections, story times, and after-school programs
- Access to Nevada's statewide Libby/OverDrive eBook and audiobook collection — free with your card
- Proximity to Northeastern Nevada Regional Museum and the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Elko Mybrary cardholders unlock statewide Nevada digital resources plus Mybrary's own e-catalog:
📚 Services
- Public computers with internet access and printing (black & white and color)
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Photocopying and scanning
- Interlibrary loan (ILL) — access materials from libraries statewide
- Meeting room available for community use
- MybraryMobile — bookmobile serving rural Elko and Eureka County communities
- Homebound delivery service
🎸 Programs
- Story time for children (various age groups)
- Summer Reading Program for kids, teens and adults
- Cowboy Poetry Gathering tie-in events (January)
- Teen programming and homework help
- Adult literacy and English-language learning resources
📍 Nearby Libraries in Northern Nevada
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many locations does the Mybrary system have near Elko?
The Mybrary bi-county library system operates 8 branch locations in addition to the Elko headquarters: Carlin, Crescent Valley, Eureka, Jackpot, Tuscarora, Wells, West Wendover, and a bookmobile (MybraryMobile) that serves remote communities across Elko and Eureka Counties.
Can I get a library card if I live outside Elko city limits?
Yes. Any resident of Elko County or Eureka County can obtain a free Mybrary card. Cards are also available to Nevada residents statewide. Stop by 720 Court Street during open hours or ask about online registration at exploremybrary.org.
What is the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and does the library participate?
The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering is a week-long festival held every January in Elko that draws poets, musicians, and folk artists celebrating Western ranching and rural culture — it began in 1985 and is one of the largest folk arts events in the United States. The Elko Mybrary regularly hosts tie-in readings, exhibits, and programming during Gathering week.
Does Elko Mybrary have study or meeting rooms?
Yes. The Elko Mybrary has a meeting room available for community use. Contact the library at 775-738-3066 or email info@exploremybrary.org to inquire about availability and reservation procedures.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
👶 This library runs story times for kids. See how library story times work — ages, what happens and that they are free — and find other libraries with story-time programs library story times by state.
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