Carrington City Library
🏢 ODIN Public Library System · Carrington, North Dakota
Carrington City Library
Carrington City Library is Foster County's community anchor for reading, learning, and local history — guided by the motto 'For the Love of Reading' at 87 8th Avenue North.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 87 8TH AVE N, CARRINGTON, ND 58421
Phone: 701-652-3921
Website: carringtonlibrary.org
Plus Code: 86V2FV2G+4J (CARRINGTON, ND)
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📖 About Carrington City Library
Sitting at the heart of Carrington — the county seat of Foster County since 1883 — this library serves residents across a broad stretch of central North Dakota. The library is part of the ODIN statewide automation network, giving cardholders access to holdings at public libraries across all of North Dakota. In a standout community-history initiative, the library partnered with the Foster County Historical Society to digitize and post local newspapers online at no charge, preserving titles such as the Foster County Independent (1914–1979), The Carrington Record (1901–1921), the Sykeston News (1901–1942), and the Woodworth Rustler (1912–1935). The library also participates in the North Dakota Talking Books program, providing free audio materials and playback equipment to patrons with visual or physical disabilities that make standard print difficult to use.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Free library cards for all Foster County residents
- Digital newspaper archive: Foster County Independent, Carrington Record, Sykeston News & Woodworth Rustler
- ND Library2Go (Overdrive) — borrow eBooks & audiobooks 24/7
- ND Talking Books program for patrons with print disabilities
- ODIN statewide network — request items from libraries across North Dakota
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Carrington library card unlocks free statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- Book, audiobook & media lending
- Interlibrary loan (ODIN statewide network)
- Public internet access
- Digital newspaper archive (Foster County historical papers)
- ND Talking Books referral service
- Summer reading program
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program (annual — themed storytelling & activities for youth)
- Friends of the Library — community events & fundraising
- Youth story time
📍 Nearby Libraries in Central North Dakota
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a Carrington City Library card?
Visit the library at 87 8th Ave N during open hours (Mon–Thu 10:30 AM–5:30 PM or Sat 9:00–noon) with a photo ID and proof of Foster County residence. Cards are free and give you access to the physical collection plus the statewide ND Library2Go digital lending service.
Where can I find old Foster County newspapers online?
The library partnered with the Foster County Historical Society to digitize and freely publish local historical newspapers. You can access the Foster County Independent (1914–1979), The Carrington Record (1901–1921), the Sykeston News (1901–1942), and the Woodworth Rustler (1912–1935) through the library's website at carringtonlibrary.org.
What is ND Library2Go and how do I use it?
ND Library2Go is the North Dakota Digital Consortium's Overdrive platform. With a free Carrington City Library card, you can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines at any hour — no late fees and no need to return items in person. Sign in at ndlibrary2go.overdrive.com using your library card number.
Does the library serve patrons who have difficulty reading standard print?
Yes — Carrington City Library participates in the ND Talking Books program, administered by the North Dakota State Library. Eligible patrons receive free audiobooks and specialized playback equipment for use at home. Ask library staff for a referral or call 701-652-3921.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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