Lake Region Public Library
🏢 Ramsey County Library System · Devils Lake, North Dakota
Lake Region Public Library
The Lake Region Public Library anchors the heart of Devils Lake, a city set on the shore of one of the largest natural lakes in the Great Plains. Open six days a week — with extended Thursday hours until 7 p.m. — it is the primary public library for Ramsey County residents, connecting them to books, digital resources, and community programs year-round.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 423 7th Street NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301
Phone: (701) 662-2220
Website: devilslakendlibrary.com
Plus Code: 86W3448R+37 (Devils Lake, ND)
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📖 About Lake Region Public Library
The Lake Region Public Library serves Devils Lake, the seat of Ramsey County, and surrounding communities in the northeast corner of North Dakota. Located at 423 7th Street NE, the library provides free access to a broad print collection, public computers, and a full suite of digital resources through North Dakota's statewide ODIN consortium. Ramsey County residents enjoy free library service, while residents of neighboring counties may obtain borrowing privileges as well. The library's catalog connects patrons to holdings across the statewide ODIN network, and through ND Library2Go (powered by OverDrive/Libby) cardholders can download ebooks and audiobooks at no cost. The library also offers Mango Languages for self-directed language learning. Community programming includes storytimes, summer reading, and local events that make the library a gathering place for Devils Lake area families.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves Ramsey County with free library service, six days a week including Thursday evenings until 7 p.m.
- Located in Devils Lake, one of the largest natural lakes in the Great Plains — a city of about 7,000 on the Spirit Lake Nation's traditional territory
- Full member of the statewide ODIN catalog, giving cardholders access to holdings from libraries across North Dakota
- ND Library2Go (Libby/OverDrive) and Mango Languages available free with a library card
- Public computers, copying, printing, and fax services available on-site
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Lake Region cardholders can read, listen, and learn free through North Dakota's statewide digital collections:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing, copying & fax
- Interlibrary loan through the ODIN statewide consortium
- Free library card for Ramsey County residents; borrowing privileges available for neighboring-county residents
- ND Library2Go (Libby) ebooks & audiobooks
- Mango Languages self-directed online language learning
- Meeting/program space and community event hosting
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Summer Reading Program for all ages
- Community events and local author programs
- Adult programs and crafts
- Monthly newsletter with upcoming events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Northeast North Dakota
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to live in Devils Lake to get a library card?
No. Ramsey County residents receive free library service at the Lake Region Public Library. Residents of neighboring counties may also be able to obtain borrowing privileges — contact the library at (701) 662-2220 for details.
Is the library open on Saturdays, and what are the Thursday hours?
Yes. The library is open Monday through Friday and on Saturday. Monday through Wednesday and Friday run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday is extended until 7 p.m. for after-work visits; Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The library is closed on Sunday.
Can I access ebooks and audiobooks for free with my Lake Region library card?
Yes. Cardholders have free access to ND Library2Go (Libby/OverDrive) for ebooks and audiobooks, hoopla for instant-access streaming, and Mango Languages for online language learning — all at no cost.
What is the ODIN catalog, and what does it mean for my card?
ODIN (Online Dakota Information Network) is North Dakota's shared library system. Because Lake Region Public Library is a full ODIN member, your card can be used to search and request items from participating libraries across the state, greatly expanding what you can borrow.
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