Cavalier County Library

🏢 Cavalier County · Langdon, North Dakota

Cavalier County Library

The Cavalier County Library serves the northern Red River Valley farm country from its home at 600 5th Avenue in Langdon, open six days a week including late Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Its 25,000-volume collection, Thursday preschool storytime and well-attended summer reading program have made it a cornerstone of community life near the Canadian border.

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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 10am–5pm
Tuesday 10am–5pm
Wednesday 10am–7pm
Thursday 10am–5pm
Friday 10am–5pm
Saturday 10am–3pm
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 600 5th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249

Phone: (701) 256-5353

Website: cavaliercountyndlibrary.com

Plus Code: 86W3QJ5G+JV (Langdon, ND)

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📖 About Cavalier County Library

Langdon, the seat of Cavalier County, lies in the fertile glacial lake plain of north-central North Dakota, just 30 miles south of the Manitoba border. It is a small city of about 1,900 people in a county dominated by grain farming, sugar beets and sunflowers. The Cavalier County Library at 600 5th Avenue holds 25,260 volumes and circulates more than 16,000 items per year, serving a county population of roughly 3,950. Open six days a week — including Wednesday evenings until 7 p.m. and Saturday mornings — the library gives working families flexible access well beyond a standard weekday schedule. A dedicated Thursday storytime brings preschoolers ages 2½ to pre-kindergarten together for structured literacy sessions, following the school calendar. The summer reading program regularly draws nearly 200 participants from grades 1 through 12, supported by prize donations from Langdon businesses including the Eagles, local bakeries, banks and farm cooperatives. Digital access runs through ODIN's statewide database network and OverDrive's Libby for ebooks and audiobooks. The library's OPAC online catalog is available at cavalier.booksys.net.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Open six days a week including Wednesday evenings to 7 p.m. and Saturday mornings — one of the most accessible schedules of any rural ND library
  • Holds 25,260 volumes and circulates more than 16,000 items per year for a county of roughly 3,950 residents
  • Thursday preschool storytime (ages 2½ to pre-K) held weekly during the school year
  • Summer reading program drawing nearly 200 participants from grades 1–12, supported by local business prizes
  • Located 30 miles south of the Canadian border, serving a wide agricultural county in the northern Red River Valley plain

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Cavalier County cardholders can borrow, stream and research free through North Dakota's statewide digital collections:

&📚 ND Library 2 Go (Libby / OverDrive)eBooks & audiobooks through the North Dakota Digital Consortium — borrow with your Cavalier County card.
&💻 ODIN Electronic ResourcesStatewide databases covering research, genealogy, newspapers and more via odin.nodak.edu.
&🎓 North Dakota State LibraryReference services, interlibrary loan and additional resources at library.nd.gov.

📚 Services

  • Circulating books, audiobooks and other physical media (25,260 volumes)
  • Public computers and internet access
  • ODIN statewide electronic database access
  • Interlibrary loan
  • Online catalog at cavalier.booksys.net
  • Meeting room available to the community

🎸 Programs

  • Thursday preschool storytime (ages 2½ to pre-K, school-year schedule, 1:00 p.m.)
  • Annual summer reading program (grades 1–12)
  • Monthly library board meetings

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Cavalier County Library's hours, and is it open on Saturdays?

Yes — the library is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. It is closed on Sunday. Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings make it one of the most flexible schedules among rural North Dakota libraries.

Does the Cavalier County Library offer children's programs?

Yes. The library holds a preschool storytime every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. during the school year, designed for children ages 2½ to pre-kindergarten. The library also runs an annual summer reading program that typically draws nearly 200 participants from grades 1 through 12, with prizes donated by local Langdon businesses.

How large is the Cavalier County Library collection, and can I search it online?

The library holds 25,260 volumes and circulates more than 16,000 items per year. You can search the online catalog at cavalier.booksys.net. Digital titles are available through OverDrive's Libby app, and research databases are accessible through ODIN.

Where exactly is the Cavalier County Library located?

The library is at 600 5th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249. You can reach the staff by phone at (701) 256-5353 or by email at cavaliercountylibrary@gmail.com.

👶 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.

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