Juliaetta Community Library
🏢 Latah County Library District · Juliaetta, Idaho
Juliaetta Community Library
The Juliaetta Community Library opened in October 2025 in a beautifully renovated 50-year-old bank building at 501 Main Street in Kendrick, delivering the first purpose-built library space this Palouse hillside community has had in nearly two decades. Serving both Juliaetta and Kendrick under the Latah County Library District, the branch brings LiLI Idaho databases, Libby eBooks, and storytime programs to the south fork of the Potlatch River valley.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 2pm–6pm |
| Tuesday | 2pm–6pm |
| Wednesday | 2pm–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–4pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 501 Main Street, JULIAETTA, ID 83537
Phone: (208) 289-1228
Website: latahlibrary.org
Plus Code: 85R5H7GR+QW (JULIAETTA, ID)
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📖 About Juliaetta Community Library
The Juliaetta Community Library is a branch of the Latah County Library District, the public library system serving seven communities in Latah County, Idaho. The branch serves the twin communities of Juliaetta and Kendrick — small agricultural towns along the South Fork Palouse River, about 20 miles east of Moscow. After nearly two decades of discussions about a permanent home, the Latah County Library District acquired a former bank building at 501 Main St, Kendrick in November 2024. Director April Hernandez led a nearly year-long renovation that included removing the original bank vault door and rebuilding the interior. The library opened its doors to the public on October 6, 2025, bringing fresh collections, youth programming, and community tech-help events to one of Latah County's most geographically isolated communities. The Friends of the Kendrick-Juliaetta Library provide ongoing volunteer and fundraising support for the branch.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Opened October 6, 2025 — the newest branch in the Latah County Library District, built inside a 50-year-old renovated bank building
- Serves both Juliaetta and Kendrick, two Palouse farming communities along the South Fork Palouse River
- Renovation included removing the original bank vault door and rebuilding the interior as a welcoming library space
- Supported by the Friends of the Kendrick-Juliaetta Library, with active fundraising and volunteer community support
- Thursday storytime at 11am, Dungeons & Dragons programs, and tech-help sessions for all ages
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Juliaetta/Kendrick cardholders have free access to Idaho's statewide digital resources through the Latah County Library District:
📚 Services
- Circulating book and media collections for adults and youth
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing and copying services
- Interlibrary loan through the ValNET / Latah County Library District network
- Free library card for Latah County residents
- Tech help sessions and reference assistance
🎸 Programs
- Storytime (Thursdays at 11am) for children
- Dungeons & Dragons programs
- Tech-help sessions for community members
- Summer reading program
- Events with the Friends of the Kendrick-Juliaetta Library
📍 Nearby Libraries in Latah County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Juliaetta Community Library open, and where is it located?
The library opened on October 6, 2025, in a renovated former bank building at 501 Main Street in Kendrick, Idaho. It serves both the communities of Juliaetta and Kendrick and is a branch of the Latah County Library District.
What are the library's current hours?
The library is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 2pm to 6pm, and Thursday from 10am to 4pm. It is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What happened to the old library space, and why did the library move to Kendrick?
The district and community had discussed a permanent location for the Juliaetta-area library for nearly two decades. When a former bank building on Main Street in Kendrick became available in 2024, the district acquired it and undertook a year-long renovation — including removing the original bank vault — before opening the new space in October 2025.
Does the library offer programs for kids?
Yes — the Juliaetta Community Library offers a Thursday storytime at 11am for children, along with Dungeons & Dragons programs and summer reading. Check with the branch or latahlibrary.org for current program schedules.
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