Henry A. Malley Memorial Library
🏢 Sagebrush Library Federation · Broadus, Montana
Henry A. Malley Memorial Library
The Henry A. Malley Memorial Library is the public library of Broadus, county seat of Powder River County — one of Montana's most sparsely populated counties, where cattle ranching has defined the landscape since the open-range era of the 1880s.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 102 South Lincoln, BROADUS, MT 59317
Phone: (406) 436-2812
Website: prco.mt.gov
Plus Code: 85QPCHVV+78 (BROADUS, MT)
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📖 About Henry A. Malley Memorial Library
The Broadus post office was established in 1900, named for the Broaddus family of ranchers; a bureaucrat's pen dropped one 'd' from the name. Powder River County was formed in 1919 and Broadus was named county seat in 1920, thanks in part to the town's reliable supply of artesian water. The Henry A. Malley Memorial Library at 102 South Lincoln serves this far-flung community of roughly 500 residents and the wider ranching landscape of Powder River County. The library is a member of the Sagebrush Library Federation, a network of ten public libraries in southeastern Montana that share resources through the Montana Shared Catalog and participate in MontanaLibrary2Go, the statewide consortium that provides downloadable eBooks and audiobooks through Libby. Children 8 and older may use library internet terminals with parental approval. Photocopying and printing are available at 25 cents per black-and-white page.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves Broadus, county seat of Powder River County — named for the Broaddus ranching family, with the post office established in 1900
- Member of the Sagebrush Library Federation, a consortium of 10 southeastern Montana public libraries sharing resources
- Extended hours Tuesday and Wednesday until 6 p.m. for after-school and after-work access
- Free access to MontanaLibrary2Go eBooks and audiobooks via Libby — same statewide collection available in Billings
- Storytime for school-age children every Tuesday morning at 10:30 during the school year
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Broadus cardholders access Montana's statewide digital collection at no charge:
📚 Services
- Book, audiobook, magazine, and DVD lending
- Public internet computers — children 8+ with parent approval
- Photocopying and printing (25 cents/page black-and-white)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library card issuance for Powder River County residents
- Interlibrary loan through the Montana Shared Catalog
- Reference assistance
🎸 Programs
- Storytime — Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. during the school year
- Summer reading program
- Community programs and local events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southeastern Montana
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Henry A. Malley, and how did the library get its name?
The library is named in memory of Henry A. Malley, a figure honored by the Broadus and Powder River County community. The Sagebrush Federation records document the library under his name. For more details on Malley's biography and the library's founding, the library's staff and local historical resources in Broadus are the best source.
How far is Broadus from other towns with libraries?
Broadus is one of Montana's most remote county seats. The nearest library in our network is Glendive (about 119 miles northeast), followed by Wibaux (about 121 miles northeast) and Billings (about 151 miles west). The Sagebrush Library Federation and Montana Shared Catalog help Broadus cardholders request materials from these and other member libraries.
Does the library offer eBooks and audiobooks?
Yes. Through MontanaLibrary2Go, Broadus cardholders can download eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines using the Libby app — the same statewide collection available to patrons in Montana's larger cities. Titles are free with a valid library card.
Is there a children's program at the library?
Yes. During the school year, the library holds Storytime every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. The library also participates in the summer reading program. Children 8 and older may use the library's internet computers with parental approval.
🖨 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 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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