Payson City Library
🏢 Payson City Library · Payson, Utah
Payson City Library
On Payson's historic Main Street, the Payson City Library puts extended weekday hours — open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday — in the heart of Utah County, serving the community with a Koha-catalog collection, digital resources, and programming for every age from children to adults.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 66 South Main Street, Payson, UT 84651
Phone: (801) 465-5220
Website: library.paysonutah.gov
Plus Code: 85GC27V9+52 (Payson, UT)
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📖 About Payson City Library
The Payson City Library is the public library of Payson, Utah, a Utah County city of about 20,000 residents in the southern end of the Wasatch Front. Located at 66 South Main Street, one block from downtown Payson, the library operates six days a week with evening hours through Thursday, making it accessible to working families and students. The library runs on a Koha open-source catalog through ByWater Solutions (catalog.paysonlibrary.org) and connects patrons to high-speed internet through UETN, Utah's Education and Telehealth Network. Cardholders also gain access to Pioneer — Utah's Online Library — for statewide databases and research materials, as well as to Libby/OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks. Director Dona Gay and Children's Services coordinator Molly Baker lead a team dedicated to reading, learning, and family programming for Payson's growing population.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open six days a week with extended evening hours — Monday through Thursday until 8pm
- Located at 66 South Main Street in the center of historic downtown Payson, Utah County
- Koha-based catalog (catalog.paysonlibrary.org) via ByWater Solutions with online renewals and holds
- UETN-powered high-speed internet and wireless throughout the building
- Dedicated Children's Services programming for families in the southern Wasatch Front
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Payson cardholders can download, stream, and research free through Utah's statewide and library digital collections:
📚 Services
- Public computers with UETN high-speed internet and free Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying, and scanning
- Interlibrary loan through statewide networks
- Children's programming and dedicated youth services
- Online catalog with holds and renewals (catalog.paysonlibrary.org)
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and family programming led by Children's Services
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Adult programming and book discussions
- Teen events and activities
- Community events throughout the year
📍 Nearby Libraries in Utah County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What days is the Payson City Library open late, and is it open on Saturdays?
The library is open until 8pm Monday through Thursday and until 6pm on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Sundays. Those extended weekday evenings make it one of the most accessible libraries for working families and students in southern Utah County.
Where exactly is the Payson City Library located?
The library is at 66 South Main Street in Payson, Utah 84651 — one block south of Payson's historic downtown center. Call (801) 465-5220 or visit library.paysonutah.gov for directions, parking, and card information.
How can I search for books online before visiting the Payson City Library?
The library's online catalog is at catalog.paysonlibrary.org — you can search for items, place holds, and renew checkouts from any device. The catalog runs on the Koha open-source system through ByWater Solutions.
What free digital resources does a Payson library card unlock?
A Payson card gives you free access to Libby/OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks, hoopla for streaming movies and music with no waitlists, and Pioneer — Utah's Online Library — for academic databases, genealogy resources, and newspapers statewide.
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