Garrison Public Library
🏢 McLean County Library · Garrison, North Dakota
Garrison Public Library
The Garrison Public Library is tucked inside the City Auditorium on South Main Street in Garrison — home of Wally the Walleye and gateway to Lake Sakakawea. Open with a lunch break Monday through Thursday, it serves McLean County residents with free library cards, Libby ebooks, and the statewide ODIN catalog, making it a dependable literary resource on the northern North Dakota prairie.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–1pm & 2pm–5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–1pm & 2pm–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–1pm & 2pm–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–1pm & 2pm–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–1pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm (1st & 3rd Saturdays only) |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 32 South Main Street, Garrison, ND 58540
Phone: (701) 463-7336
Website: garrisonndlibrary.com
Plus Code: 85VWMH2M+C5 (Garrison, ND)
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📖 About Garrison Public Library
The Garrison Public Library is located in the City Auditorium building at 32 South Main Street in Garrison, North Dakota, the seat of McLean County. Garrison is a small city of about 1,100 on the northern edge of Lake Sakakawea — the massive reservoir formed by Garrison Dam on the Missouri River — and is famous for its walleye fishing and its mascot Wally the Walleye. The library is open five days a week (with a lunch break from 1–2 p.m. Monday through Thursday) and on selected Saturdays. Library cards are free and issued the same day. Through North Dakota's ODIN statewide consortium, cardholders can borrow from libraries across the state and access Libby (OverDrive) for ebooks and audiobooks. The library also links to the broader suite of North Dakota State Library electronic resources. A community-focused board governs the library, which runs storytime for younger children and serves as a quiet space for reading, studying, and escaping the North Dakota winter.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located in Garrison's historic City Auditorium on South Main Street, in a city famed for walleye fishing on Lake Sakakawea
- Free same-day library cards issued by the librarian, with immediate access to the ODIN statewide catalog and Libby
- Open Monday through Friday with Tuesday–Thursday evening hours until 6 p.m., and on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month
- Lunch break from 1–2 p.m. Monday–Thursday reflects small-library staffing; convenient for morning and afternoon visits
- Gateway to the ODIN statewide interlibrary loan network and North Dakota State Library electronic databases
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Garrison cardholders access free digital resources through the ODIN statewide consortium and North Dakota State Library:
📚 Services
- Free library cards issued same day
- Public computers and internet access
- Interlibrary loan through ODIN statewide network
- Libby (OverDrive) ebooks & audiobooks
- North Dakota State Library electronic resources & databases
- Mango Languages online language learning
- Quiet study and reading space
🎸 Programs
- Storytime for younger children
- Community reading and local events
- Library board meetings (open to public)
📍 Nearby Libraries in Central North Dakota
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Garrison Public Library close from 1–2 p.m. on weekdays?
The library is staffed by a small team, and the 1–2 p.m. lunch break Monday through Thursday allows staff to take a break while keeping the library open for extended morning (from 10 a.m.) and afternoon (until 5–6 p.m.) hours. Friday is open 9 a.m.–1 p.m. with no break.
Is the Garrison Public Library open every Saturday?
No — the library is open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is closed on the 2nd, 4th (and 5th) Saturdays. Call (701) 463-7336 or check the library's Facebook page to confirm the schedule before visiting.
Can I download ebooks and audiobooks with a Garrison library card?
Yes. Through Libby (ND Library2Go), your Garrison card unlocks the statewide OverDrive ebook and audiobook collection for free download to your phone, tablet, or e-reader.
What is ODIN, and does it help me if the book I want isn't at the Garrison library?
ODIN (Online Dakota Information Network) is North Dakota's statewide shared library system. If an item isn't available locally, the library can request it from other ODIN member libraries across the state through interlibrary loan — usually at no charge to you.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.