Leon Public Library
🏢 Leon Public Library · Leon, Iowa
Leon Public Library
Leon Public Library serves as the community anchor for Leon, the Decatur County seat in southern Iowa, with extended Monday evening hours until 7:30 p.m. and a six-day-a-week schedule suited to both working adults and families.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 12:30pm–7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30am–5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 12:30pm–5:30pm |
| Thursday | 10:30am–5:30pm |
| Friday | 12:30pm–5:30pm |
| Saturday | 10:30am–1:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 200 W 1st St, LEON, IA 50144
Phone: (641) 446-6332
Website: leon.lib.ia.us
Plus Code: 86G8P7Q2+RP (LEON, IA)
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📖 About Leon Public Library
Leon Public Library is the public library of Leon, Iowa — the seat of Decatur County in the rolling prairies of southern Iowa, about 75 miles south of Des Moines. The library is located at 200 W 1st Street in downtown Leon and serves Decatur County residents with a free library card. Iowa cardholders at Leon also gain access to Bridges, the State Library of Iowa's statewide OverDrive-powered eLibrary, as well as the State Library's Silo (State of Iowa Libraries Online) database network. The library's Monday evening hours until 7:30 p.m. make it accessible for residents who work during the day. Leon is a small county-seat community historically rooted in agriculture, and the library reflects that character — a local gathering place for information, reading programs and community connection.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open Monday evenings until 7:30 p.m. — the latest weekly hours for after-work and after-school visits
- Six-day-a-week schedule: Monday through Saturday with varied morning and afternoon hours
- Free library card for Decatur County residents with access to the Iowa statewide Bridges eLibrary
- Located in Leon, the seat of Decatur County — one of Iowa's smaller prairie counties near the Missouri border
- Connects to SILO (State of Iowa Libraries Online) for expanded research and interlibrary loan
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Leon Public Library cardholders can borrow eBooks and access Iowa's statewide digital resources for free:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Decatur County residents
- Interlibrary loan through SILO (State of Iowa Libraries Online)
- Public computers and internet access
- Children's and youth programming
- Reader advisory and reference services
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytime and youth programming
- Summer reading program
- Community events and seasonal activities
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southern Iowa
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridges eLibrary and can I use it with a Leon Public Library card?
Bridges eLibrary is Iowa's statewide digital library program powered by OverDrive (accessed through the Libby app). Any Iowa public library cardholder — including Leon Public Library cardholders — can borrow eBooks, audiobooks and magazines at no cost. Log in with your library card number at the Bridges portal or through the Libby app on your phone or tablet.
What are Leon Public Library's latest hours, and is it open on weekends?
The latest hours are Monday 12:30–7:30 p.m. — the library's longest weekday. Tuesday and Thursday open earlier at 10:30 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday run 12:30–5:30 p.m. Saturday hours are 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. The library is closed on Sunday.
Where is Leon, Iowa, and what county does the library serve?
Leon is the county seat of Decatur County in southern Iowa, situated roughly 75 miles south of Des Moines near the Missouri border. Decatur County is one of Iowa's smaller rural counties, and the Leon Public Library is the primary public library serving the area.
Can I return materials borrowed at Leon Public Library to another Iowa library?
The Leon Public Library participates in SILO (State of Iowa Libraries Online), Iowa's statewide interlibrary loan network. While in-person returns depend on individual library policies, SILO allows you to request materials held at other Iowa libraries and have them sent to Leon for pickup. Contact the library at (641) 446-6332 for specifics on your return options.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.
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