Dickinson Area Public Library
🏢 ODIN Consortium · Dickinson, North Dakota
Dickinson Area Public Library
The Dickinson Area Public Library is the cultural and educational anchor of Stark County in southwest North Dakota. Serving Dickinson — the "Queen City of the Prairies" — it runs a bookmobile that reaches Billings, Stark, and Slope Counties, and is in the midst of a $3.1 million expansion to accommodate a growing community energized by the Bakken energy economy.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 139 3rd Street West, Dickinson, ND 58601
Phone: (701) 456-7700
Website: dickinsongov.com
Plus Code: 85RVV6J6+MX (Dickinson, ND)
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📖 About Dickinson Area Public Library
The Dickinson Area Public Library sits at 139 3rd Street West in the heart of Dickinson, North Dakota — a city of roughly 25,000 that serves as the commercial hub of the southwestern part of the state. The library's mission is to enrich the community, ignite curiosity, and nourish minds by providing access to an array of resources that promote literacy and lifelong learning. Its collection spans books, audiovisuals, and digital materials, and through the ODIN statewide consortium cardholders can search and request items from libraries across North Dakota. The library operates an active bookmobile that brings library service to residents in Billings, Stark, and Slope Counties who live far from a branch. In 2025 the library announced a $3.1 million building expansion to add space for growing programming and community needs. Events run year-round: storytimes for infants and preschoolers, LEGO Club, Pokemon Club, Craftivity for school-age children, teen afternoons, adult craft nights, and free family movie showings.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves as the main public library for Stark County and the greater Dickinson metro area, with a mission of enriching community, igniting curiosity, and nourishing minds
- Bookmobile serving Billings, Stark, and Slope Counties — bringing library service deep into rural southwest North Dakota
- $3.1 million building expansion announced 2025, reflecting population and programming growth tied to the region's energy economy
- Full ODIN consortium member — search and request items from libraries statewide through the shared Polaris catalog
- Active programming calendar: storytimes (ages 0–5), youth crafts, teen programs, adult craft club, family movies, and Pokemon & LEGO clubs
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Dickinson Area cardholders can read, watch, and learn for free through North Dakota's statewide and consortium digital collections:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing, copying & fax
- Interlibrary loan (ILL) through ODIN and OCLC — M–F delivery
- Bookmobile routes in Billings, Stark & Slope Counties
- ND Library2Go (Libby) ebooks & audiobooks; hoopla streaming
- Mango Languages online language learning
- Community Room available for meetings and library events
- Reader's advisory, reference assistance, and collection development
🎸 Programs
- Tiny Tots Storytime (Mondays, ages 0–2) & Pre-School Storytime (Tuesdays, ages 3–5)
- Little Tykes Drive-In Movie & Dance Party (ages 0–5)
- Craftivity for ages 6–12 (first Tuesday monthly)
- Teen Crafternoon & Tweens programming (ages 10–18)
- Pokemon Club, LEGO Club, Anime & Manga Club
- Adult Craft Club, Page Turners Book Club, free family movies
- Summer Reading Program for all ages
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southwest North Dakota
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Dickinson Area Public Library run a bookmobile?
Yes. The library operates a bookmobile that serves residents of Billings, Stark, and Slope Counties — the three counties that surround Dickinson. Check the Bookmobile Calendar on the library's website (dickinsongov.com/library) or call (701) 456-7828 to find the stop nearest you.
What is the $3.1 million expansion, and is the library still open?
The library announced a $3.1 million building expansion in 2025 to add space for programming and growing community needs. Construction activity is on the exterior/adjacent areas; the library continues to operate and holds its full calendar of programs and events. Confirm current access at (701) 456-7700 or on the library's website.
Can I access digital books and streaming media with a Dickinson library card?
Yes. Your card unlocks ND Library2Go (Libby/OverDrive) for ebooks and audiobooks, hoopla for instant-access movies, music, and comics, and Mango Languages for online language learning — all at no charge.
What children's programs does the library offer, and do I need to register?
The library runs Tiny Tots Storytime on Mondays (ages 0–2) and Pre-School Storytime on Tuesdays (ages 3–5) as well as school-age Craftivity, LEGO Club, Pokemon Club, and more. Most drop-in programs are free and open without registration; some activities note sign-up required. Check the events calendar at dickinsongov.com/library for current schedules.
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