Community Library Network — Hayden Branch
🏢 Community Library Network · Hayden Lake, Idaho
Community Library Network — Hayden Branch
The Community Library Network's Hayden Branch sits on N Government Way in the Hayden Lake corridor of Kootenai County, one of several branches in a cooperative district stretching across the north Idaho panhandle. It is open Monday through Thursday until 7 p.m. and serves the fast-growing communities on the shores of Hayden Lake, just north of Coeur d'Alene.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–4pm |
| Saturday | 10am–4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 8385 N Government Way, Hayden Lake, ID 83835
Phone: (208) 772-5612
Website: communitylibrary.net
Plus Code: 85V5P6X7+53 (Hayden Lake, ID)
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📖 About Community Library Network — Hayden Branch
The Community Library Network (CLN) is a multi-branch public library district serving Kootenai County and surrounding communities in the north Idaho panhandle. The Hayden Branch, located at 8385 N Government Way, is the network's primary point of service for the Hayden and Hayden Lake area — a rapidly growing residential corridor along the northern shore of Hayden Lake, roughly five miles north of Coeur d'Alene. The branch is part of a network that includes locations in Post Falls, Spirit Lake, Dalton Gardens and other communities, all sharing a unified catalog and card. Branch Manager Chris Thielen oversees day-to-day operations at the Hayden location. CLN cardholders have access to Idaho's statewide LiLI database portal, the IDEA (Idaho Digital E-Book Alliance) consortium for eBooks and audiobooks, hoopla for streaming media, and the shared network catalog. The branch maintains active social media channels through the CLN's Facebook, YouTube and Instagram accounts.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Part of Community Library Network, a multi-branch cooperative district serving Kootenai County in north Idaho's panhandle
- Serves the Hayden and Hayden Lake residential corridor, one of the fastest-growing areas in the Inland Northwest
- Open Monday through Thursday until 7 p.m. — four evenings of access for working families and commuters from Coeur d'Alene
- Shared CLN card works at all network branches including Post Falls, Spirit Lake and Dalton Gardens
- Statewide LiLI database access plus IDEA eBook Alliance and hoopla streaming, all free with a library card
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
CLN Hayden cardholders can read, stream and research free through Idaho's digital network:
📚 Services
- Shared CLN library card valid at all network branches across Kootenai County
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
- Interlibrary loan through the CLN shared catalog
- eNews subscription via LibraryAware
- Digital resources help and technology assistance
- Community event calendar through LibCal
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Teen events and activities
- Adult programs and author events
- Summer reading program
- Community events listed on CLN's shared LibCal calendar
- CLN Podcasts — library news and community content
📍 Nearby Libraries in Kootenai County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours at the Community Library Network Hayden Branch?
The Hayden Branch is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. It is closed on Sunday. The branch is also closed on standard holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Can I use my Hayden Branch card at other Community Library Network locations?
Yes. A single CLN card is valid at all branches in the Community Library Network, including the Post Falls headquarters and branches in Spirit Lake, Dalton Gardens and other Kootenai County communities. The shared catalog lets you place holds and pick up items at any branch.
What digital resources does the Community Library Network offer?
CLN cardholders can access the IDEA eBook Alliance (eBooks and audiobooks via Libby), hoopla for streaming movies, music, comics and TV shows with no waitlists, and Idaho's statewide LiLI database portal, which includes Consumer Reports, Mango Languages, health references, genealogy tools and more — all free.
Where exactly is the Hayden Branch located, and how close is it to Coeur d'Alene?
The Hayden Branch is at 8385 N Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835, approximately five miles north of downtown Coeur d'Alene along the US-95 corridor, near the northern shore of Hayden Lake.
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