Preston Public Library
🏢 SELCO Southeastern Libraries Cooperating · Preston, Minnesota
Preston Public Library
Preston Public Library serves Fillmore County's seat of government from a friendly spot on St. Paul Street NW, offering evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays that accommodate working families in this rural bluff-country community. As a member of the SELCO network of 35 southeastern Minnesota public libraries, every Preston cardholder can reach the full statewide digital collection.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 1pm–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 1pm–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 101 St. Paul Street NW, Preston, MN 55965
Phone: (507) 765-4511
Website: preston.lib.mn.us
Plus Code: 86M9MWC8+3H (Preston, MN)
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📖 About Preston Public Library
Preston Public Library is the public library of Preston, Minnesota — the county seat of Fillmore County in the Root River valley of southeastern Minnesota. The library sits at 101 St. Paul Street NW and is a member of SELCO (Southeastern Libraries Cooperating), the regional cooperative that supports 35 public libraries across an 11-county area of southeastern Minnesota. Through SELCO, Preston cardholders can borrow from and return to any member library and tap into the full catalog via the shared online system at pre.selco.libdiscovery.org. The library is staffed by Director Samantha Buley and a small dedicated team. It offers public computers and free Wi-Fi, a Summer Reading Program, biweekly storytimes on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 11 am, and a popular "Keep You in Stitches" knitting and crochet group. Evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday keep the library accessible to residents who work during the day.
⭐ What makes this library special
- County seat library for Fillmore County, serving Preston and surrounding bluff-country communities in the Root River valley
- Member of SELCO (Southeastern Libraries Cooperating), giving cardholders access to 35 public libraries across 11 southeastern Minnesota counties
- Evening hours on Tuesday (until 8 pm) and Thursday (until 8 pm) serve working families and commuters
- Biweekly storytime (2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 11 am) plus "Keep You in Stitches" knitting & crochet community group
- Summer Reading Program engaging young readers each year
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Preston cardholders access Minnesota's statewide digital resources through SELCO and the Electronic Library for Minnesota:
📚 Services
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- SELCO interlibrary loan: borrow from 35 southeastern Minnesota public libraries
- Biweekly storytime (2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 11 am)
- Summer Reading Program
- "Keep You in Stitches" knitting & crochet community group
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Storytime — 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 11 am
- "Keep You in Stitches" yarn crafts group
- Summer Reading Program
- Community events and seasonal programming
📍 Nearby Libraries in Fillmore County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is SELCO and how does membership benefit Preston library cardholders?
SELCO (Southeastern Libraries Cooperating) is the regional cooperative that supports 35 public libraries across 11 counties in southeastern Minnesota. As a SELCO member, Preston Public Library cardholders can borrow from and return items to any SELCO member library, search all member collections through the shared online catalog at pre.selco.libdiscovery.org, and request interlibrary loans throughout the network.
When is Preston Public Library open for evening visits?
Preston Public Library is open until 8 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays — the evening hours designed to accommodate residents who work during the day. Monday, Friday and Saturday hours are morning-to-afternoon (10 am–5 pm Mon & Fri; 10 am–3 pm Sat). Wednesday closes at 6 pm. The library is closed on Sundays.
Does Preston Public Library have storytime for young children?
Yes. The library hosts storytime on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 11 am. It is designed for young children and their caregivers and is free to attend. Call the library at (507) 765-4511 to confirm the current schedule.
What is the 'Keep You in Stitches' program at Preston Public Library?
'Keep You in Stitches' is the library's community knitting and crochet group, welcoming yarn crafters of all skill levels to meet, share projects and learn from each other. Contact the library at (507) 765-4511 or preston_ill@selco.info for current meeting times.
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