Council Valley Free Library
🏢 LiLI · Council, Idaho
Council Valley Free Library
Council Valley Free Library serves Adams County from the county seat of Council — a mountain town that boomed as the nearest rail stop to the 1902 Thunder Mountain gold rush — bringing free books, eBooks, and Idaho digital resources to one of the state's most rural communities.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–6pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:30am–6pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30am–5:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 104 CALIFORNIA AVE, COUNCIL, ID 83612
Phone: +1208-253-6004
Website: council.lili.org
Plus Code: 85P5PHH7+86 (COUNCIL, ID)
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📖 About Council Valley Free Library
Situated at 104 California Avenue in Council, Idaho, the Council Valley Free Library is the sole public library serving Adams County, a sparsely populated region of the western Boise Mountains. Council itself was incorporated on January 20, 1903, after growing rapidly as the gateway town for miners heading to the Thunder Mountain goldfields; the county seat designation followed in 1911 when Adams County was formed from the northern portion of Washington County. The library operates as a district library under Idaho statute, offering a collection of approximately 24,000 volumes and circulating around 22,900 items per year to a service population of roughly 2,000 residents. Through the Idaho Commission for Libraries, cardholders gain free access to the statewide LiLI digital resource portal, and staff will pursue interlibrary loans for any item not held locally. A community meeting room, available for a nominal $4.00 fee, rounds out the library's public services.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Only public library in Adams County, serving the county seat of Council and surrounding mountain communities
- Collection of 24,000 volumes circulating approximately 22,900 items per year
- Interlibrary Loan: staff will borrow any book from another Idaho library on your behalf
- Free statewide digital resources via LiLI (Libraries, Information & Learning Idaho), funded by the Idaho Commission for Libraries
- Community meeting room available for groups at a nominal fee
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Council Valley Free Library card gives you access to free statewide digital tools funded by the Idaho Commission for Libraries:
📚 Services
- Free library card for Adams County and Idaho residents
- Interlibrary Loan — borrow any book from libraries across Idaho and beyond
- Books, audiobooks on CD, DVDs, magazines, puzzles, and sewing patterns
- Public internet access
- Community meeting room — $4.00 rental fee
🎸 Programs
- Children's story hours
- Summer Reading Program
- Community fundraisers and patron engagement events
- Access to Idaho Commission for Libraries outreach programs
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southwest Idaho
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Council Valley Free Library's hours?
The library is open Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. It is closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Call ahead at 208-253-6004 if you are traveling from a distance.
Can I get a book the library doesn't own?
Yes. Council Valley Free Library offers interlibrary loan (ILL) — staff will request any book or other item from libraries across Idaho and the wider national ILL network on your behalf, at no charge.
What digital resources are available with a Council Valley library card?
Your card gives you free access to LiLI (Libraries, Information & Learning Idaho), the statewide portal provided by the Idaho Commission for Libraries, which includes eBooks, audiobooks, research databases, and online learning courses.
Is there a fee to use the meeting room at Council Valley Free Library?
A nominal fee of $4.00 applies to rent the community meeting room. Contact the library at 208-253-6004 for availability and to make a reservation.
📅 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.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.
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