Lamoni Public Library
🏢 Decatur County · Lamoni, Iowa
Lamoni Public Library
Lamoni Public Library has served Decatur County since the late nineteenth century, and today it stands out across Iowa for its Digi Lab — a one-of-a-kind community digitization studio that preserves local photos, 8mm films, and cassette tapes for future generations.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–5pm |
| Thursday | 10am–5pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–12pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 301 W MAIN, LAMONI, IA 50140
Phone: +1641-784-6686
Website: lamonilibrary.org
Plus Code: 86G8J3F7+FC (LAMONI, IA)
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📖 About Lamoni Public Library
Established in the late 19th century, Lamoni Public Library has evolved from a modest reading room into a modern community hub at 301 W. Main Street. The library holds more than 26,000 print volumes and provides access to 107,000 eBooks through the Bridges platform, one of Iowa's largest ebook collections for a library of its size. Its Digital Archives project has assembled 75,421 scanned pages from the Lamoni Chronicle and other local records spanning 1885 to 2020, making it an essential resource for genealogists and local historians. A close partnership with Graceland University — located just blocks away — enriches the library's programming calendar, including the annual STEAM festival. Director Felicia Williams leads a staff committed to meeting both the everyday and specialized research needs of the Lamoni community.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Digi Lab: a community digitization studio where patrons can preserve photos, negatives, 8mm films, cassette tapes, floppy discs, and slides
- 107,000 eBooks and digital audiobooks available through the Bridges platform with a free Lamoni card
- Digital Archives with 75,421 scanned local history pages, including the Lamoni Chronicle from 1885 to 2020
- STEM kits, toys, puzzles, and a seed swap available for checkout alongside traditional library materials
- Free meeting room bookable online — ideal for small groups, classes, and community gatherings
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Lamoni library card connects you to statewide digital resources and the library's own unique local history collection:
📚 Services
- Digi Lab — digitize personal and community photos, 8mm film, cassette tapes, negatives, floppy discs, and slides
- Printing, faxing, laminating, and scanning services
- Interlibrary Loan (ILL): 564 items received from other Iowa libraries annually
- Meeting room bookable online — free for community use
- Open Access: Lamoni cardholders may borrow from any participating Iowa public library
🎸 Programs
- Preschool Storytime every Friday
- Summer Reading Program for preschoolers, teens, and adults
- Lego Club and Family Fun Night
- Mystery Book Club (adults) and Kids Book Club
- Annual puzzle swap, seed swap, Halloween Party, and Holiday Happenings in partnership with the Lamoni Chamber of Commerce
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southern Iowa
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Digi Lab at Lamoni Public Library?
The Digi Lab is a free community digitization studio where Lamoni cardholders can preserve personal and family materials — including photos, negatives, 8mm films, cassette tapes, floppy discs, and slides — by converting them to digital formats. It is one of the few such services offered by a small-town Iowa public library.
How many eBooks can I borrow with a Lamoni library card?
Through the Bridges platform, Lamoni Public Library provides access to more than 107,000 eBooks and digital audiobooks, available to borrow on any device at no cost with a valid Lamoni card.
Does the library have local genealogy and history resources?
Yes. The library maintains a digital archive of 75,421 scanned pages of Lamoni history — including the Lamoni Chronicle from 1885 to 2020 — at lamoni.historyarchives.online. Print genealogy resources are also available in the library.
Can I reserve the meeting room at Lamoni Public Library?
Yes, the meeting room is available for community use and can be booked online through the library's website at lamonilibrary.org. Contact the library at 641-784-6686 for availability.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries 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 has a seed library. See how library seed libraries work — borrow free seeds, grow them, and save some to return — and find other libraries with a seed library seed libraries by state.
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