Challis Public Library
🏢 Custer County · Challis, Idaho
Challis Public Library
Nestled in the Salmon River Mountains at the heart of Custer County, Challis Public Library is the area's primary resource for books, internet access, eBooks, and community programming — serving readers in one of Idaho's most rugged and remote landscapes.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 11am–6pm |
| Thursday | 11am–6pm |
| Friday | 11am–6pm |
| Saturday | 11am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 531 MAIN ST, CHALLIS, ID 83226
Phone: +1208-879-4267
Website: challis.lili.org
Plus Code: 85P7GQ35+V7 (CHALLIS, ID)
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📖 About Challis Public Library
Challis Public Library holds more than 16,000 items — fiction, nonfiction, VHS/DVD recordings, audiobooks, and eBooks — for the ranching and outdoor-recreation community of Challis and surrounding Custer County. Through LiLI (Libraries Linking Idaho), every patron with a valid card has free, 24/7 access to statewide online databases and Libby eBooks. The library features a dedicated privacy pod equipped with a computer, printer, and accessories for patrons needing focused digital work. Library cards are free for city residents; those living outside city limits pay $2.50 per month, and all children under 18 receive a free card. Staff and volunteers run STEM activities for kids several times a week during the school year, and seasonal reading programs keep young patrons engaged year-round.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Collection of 16,000+ items including books, DVDs, audiobooks & eBooks
- Free LiLI databases and Libby access for all Idaho cardholders 24/7
- Privacy pod with computer, printer & accessories for focused digital work
- STEM activities for children offered multiple times per week
- Free cards for all children under 18 and city residents
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Challis library card connects you to Idaho's statewide digital network:
📚 Services
- Free library card for Challis city residents; $2.50/month for outside city limits; free for all children
- Book, DVD & audiobook lending (16,000+ items)
- eBook & digital audiobook borrowing via Libby
- Privacy pod with computer & printer
- Free public internet & Wi-Fi
- Interlibrary Loan through the Idaho library network
🎸 Programs
- STEM activities for kids (multiple times per week, school year)
- Summer reading program
- School-year children's reading program
📍 Nearby Libraries in Central Idaho
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Challis Public Library card cost?
Library cards are free for anyone living within Challis city limits and for all children under 18 regardless of where they live. Residents outside city limits pay $2.50 per month. Contact the library at (208) 879-4267 or email cpl@custertel.net to sign up.
What digital resources can I access with a Challis library card?
Your card unlocks LiLI (Libraries Linking Idaho) — free databases, magazines, and research tools available 24/7 at lili.org — plus Libby for eBooks and digital audiobooks. These resources work from any device, anywhere in Idaho.
Does Challis Public Library have computers for public use?
Yes. The library has a dedicated privacy pod with a computer, printer, and accessories for patrons needing focused work sessions, as well as general public internet access. Wi-Fi is also available during library hours.
What programs does Challis Public Library offer for children?
The library offers STEM activities for kids several times a week during the school year, a children's reading program during the school year, and a summer reading program. All programs are free; ask at the desk or visit challis.lili.org for current schedules.
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