Lyon County Library — Yerington Branch
🏢 Lyon County Library System · Yerington, Nevada
Lyon County Library — Yerington Branch
The Yerington Branch of the Lyon County Library System is the central branch for Lyon County and serves as the county seat library in Yerington — the heart of the Mason Valley, famous for its onion and garlic farming in the high desert along the Walker River. With a meeting room for up to 75 people and an online catalog shared across four Lyon County branches, it anchors library services for a county spanning more than 2,000 square miles of Nevada rangeland.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 20 Nevin Way, Yerington, NV 89447
Phone: (775) 463-6645
Website: lyon-county.org
Plus Code: 85C2XRWQ+78 (Yerington, NV)
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📖 About Lyon County Library — Yerington Branch
The Lyon County Library System serves one of Nevada's fastest-growing counties through five branches — Yerington (Central), Dayton, Fernley, Silver Stage, and Smith Valley — along with the online Aspen catalog and digital lending through OverDrive. The Yerington Branch at 20 Nevin Way is the Central Branch and headquarters of the system, under the direction of Library Director Wynne Prindle. Lyon County stretches from the Sierra Nevada foothills east to the Walker River basin, encompassing the communities of Dayton, Fernley, Silver Springs, Smith Valley, and the county seat of Yerington. The Yerington Branch offers children's story time, public internet access, and a community meeting room equipped for up to 75 people, including tables, chairs, a drop-down screen, TV/DVD player, Wi-Fi, and a refreshment area — a versatile space that the county library system makes available to local organizations. As a member of the Nevada Library Cooperative, the Lyon County Library System participates in statewide resource sharing, giving cardholders access to materials from libraries across Nevada.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Central Branch and headquarters of the Lyon County Library System, serving a county of over 2,000 square miles of Nevada high desert
- Community meeting room accommodating up to 75 people with tables, chairs, drop-down screen, TV/DVD, Wi-Fi, and refreshment area
- Extended Thursday hours to 6 pm and Saturday hours, making the library accessible for working residents and families
- System-wide Aspen online catalog shared across all five Lyon County branches including Dayton, Fernley, Silver Stage, and Smith Valley
- Children's story time and public internet access as core services for Yerington and Mason Valley families
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Lyon County Library cardholders can access e-books, audiobooks, and digital research tools free through the system's shared digital platforms:
📚 Services
- Community meeting room for up to 75 people with AV equipment and Wi-Fi
- Children's story time at the Central Branch
- Public internet access and computer workstations
- Online catalog (Aspen) and account self-service
- Interlibrary loan through the Nevada Library Cooperative
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's story time and youth programming
- Community and civic meeting room availability
- Summer reading program
- Adult programs and community events
- Nevada Career Explorer and job-search resources
📍 Nearby Libraries in Western Nevada
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours for the Yerington Branch Library, and which days is it closed?
The Yerington Branch (Central Branch) is open Tuesday and Wednesday 9 am–5 pm, Thursday 10 am–6 pm, Friday 10 am–5 pm, and Saturday 10 am–4 pm. It is closed Monday and Sunday.
Is there a meeting room at the Yerington Branch Library, and how do I reserve it?
Yes. The Central Branch has a meeting room that can seat up to 75 people. It is equipped with tables, chairs, a drop-down screen, TV/DVD, Wi-Fi, and a refreshment area. Contact the library at (775) 463-6645 or visit the Lyon County website to inquire about availability and reservations.
What other Lyon County Library branches are nearby?
The Lyon County Library System operates five branches: Yerington (Central, 20 Nevin Way), Dayton (321 Old Dayton Valley Rd, 775-246-6212), Fernley (575 Silver Lace Blvd, 775-575-3366), Silver Stage (3905 Hwy 50 West, Silver Springs, 775-577-5015), and Smith Valley (22 Day Lane, Smith, 775-465-2369). All share a single online catalog at lyon.aspendiscovery.org.
Can I borrow e-books and audiobooks with my Lyon County Library card?
Yes. Lyon County Library cardholders have access to Libby/OverDrive for borrowing e-books and digital audiobooks on any device. The library also participates in the Nevada Library Cooperative for statewide resource sharing and interlibrary loan.
👶 This library runs story times for kids. See how library story times work — ages, what happens and that they are free — and find other libraries with story-time programs library story times by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.