Madison Public Library
🏢 City of Madison & Lake County · Madison, South Dakota
Madison Public Library
Serving the City of Madison and Lake County since 1906, the Madison Public Library at 209 E. Center Street is one of the longest-established public libraries in east-central South Dakota. Open six days a week — with evening hours through Thursday — it offers a Library of Things lending collection, a Makerspace, mobile hotspot lending, and a homebound delivery service alongside its 30,000+ item collection. Accredited for 2025–2028 by the South Dakota State Library, it stands as a flagship resource for the region.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 209 E. Center Street, Madison, SD 57042
Phone: (605) 256-7525
Website: madisonpubliclibrarysd.com
Plus Code: 86P42V3Q+W7 (Madison, SD)
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📖 About Madison Public Library
The Madison Public Library has been a cornerstone of Madison and Lake County, South Dakota since 1906 — making it over 120 years old and one of the region's enduring cultural institutions. Located at 209 E. Center Street in the county seat of Lake County, the library serves all residents of the city and county with access to books, digital resources, and community programs that support education and personal growth. The library holds a broad physical collection supplemented by digital resources including Libby/OverDrive eBooks and audiobooks, and hoopla for on-demand streaming. A Makerspace gives patrons hands-on access to creative tools, while a Library of Things collection allows borrowing of non-traditional items for everyday needs. Mobile hotspots can be checked out to bridge the digital divide in rural Lake County. The homebound delivery program ensures that elderly and disabled patrons who cannot visit in person still receive library service. The library was accredited by the South Dakota State Library for the 2025–2028 period, affirming it meets statewide standards for collections, services, and staffing.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Established 1906 — over 120 years serving Madison and Lake County, one of the oldest public libraries in east-central South Dakota
- Accredited by the South Dakota State Library for 2025–2028, meeting statewide standards for collections, staffing, and services
- Library of Things lending collection — borrow non-traditional items beyond books and media
- Makerspace for hands-on creative projects available to all patrons
- Mobile hotspot lending to extend internet access across rural Lake County
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Madison Public Library cardholders can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and stream content free through South Dakota's statewide and library-provided digital programs:
📚 Services
- Book, DVD, audiobook, and magazine checkout
- Library of Things lending collection
- Makerspace
- Mobile hotspot lending
- Meeting room rentals
- Homebound delivery service for eligible residents
- Public computers and internet access
- Printing and copying
- Interlibrary loan through South Dakota Share-IT
- Reader's advisory and reference services
🎸 Programs
- Kids programming (storytimes, youth activities)
- Teen programming
- Summer Reading Program
- Community events and author programs
- Library card registration (online via Google Form)
📍 Nearby Libraries in Lake & Kingsbury Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long has the Madison Public Library been open, and who does it serve?
The Madison Public Library has been serving the community since 1906 — over 120 years. It is the public library for both the City of Madison and all of Lake County, South Dakota. It was accredited by the South Dakota State Library for the 2025–2028 period, confirming it meets statewide standards.
What is the Library of Things at Madison Public Library?
The Library of Things is a lending collection of non-traditional items beyond books and media — things residents can borrow for everyday projects or activities. It extends the library's mission of providing access to things patrons need rather than having to buy. Contact the library for a current list of available items.
Does Madison Public Library offer services for people who cannot visit in person?
Yes. The library has a homebound delivery program for residents who are unable to visit due to age, disability, or illness. It also lends mobile hotspots to help rural Lake County residents access the internet at home, and provides free eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive/Libby at southdakota.overdrive.com.
What are the library's hours, and is it open on weekends?
Monday through Thursday the library is open 9am–8pm. Friday and Saturday it is open 9am–5pm (note: Saturday hours may be 9am–1pm during June through August — confirm current hours by calling (605) 256-7525). The library is closed on Sunday.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
