Public Libraries in Latah County, Idaho

📚 County library guide

Public Libraries in Latah County, Idaho

Latah County, Idaho is served by the Latah County Library District — a single county-wide district with 6 locations, including its headquarters library in Moscow and five community branches across the county.

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📚 About Latah County Library District

Latah County Library District is the public library system serving all of Latah County, Idaho. Established as a county district, it provides free library service to every resident regardless of city or town — from the university city of Moscow to the small rural communities of Bovill, Deary, Genesee, and Troy. The district headquarters in Moscow anchors a network of community branches that keep library access close to home throughout this agricultural and forested region of northern Idaho.

Moscow sits at the foot of the Palouse Hills and is home to the University of Idaho, lending the county a college-town character. The library district’s community branches — several housed in buildings that double as community centers — serve as important gathering places in Latah County’s small towns. The Juliaetta Community Library now operates from Kendrick, serving both Juliaetta and Kendrick residents following a move in October 2025.

📱 Free digital access with your card

A free Latah County Library District card unlocks ebooks and audiobooks through Libby, unlimited no-waitlist titles on hoopla, and streaming films on Kanopy. Idaho cardholders also benefit from LiLI (Libraries Linking Idaho) — the state’s free statewide portal providing access to research databases, newspapers, and learning resources available from home with your library card.

Latah County library branches — 5 verified

Each branch below is verified on its official page with address, hours and services. Browse the full Idaho directory for more.

Bovill Community LibraryMoscow, IDCommunity branch in Bovill, northern Latah County →Deary Community LibraryMoscow, IDCommunity branch serving the Deary area →Troy Community LibraryMoscow, IDCommunity branch in Troy, southwestern Latah County →Genesee Community LibraryMoscow, IDCommunity branch serving Genesee and surrounding area →Juliaetta Community LibraryMoscow, IDServing Juliaetta & Kendrick — relocated to Kendrick Oct 2025 →

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many public libraries are in Latah County?

The Latah County Library District operates 6 locations: the headquarters library in Moscow and five community branches in Bovill, Deary, Genesee, Troy, and the Juliaetta/Kendrick area. This page lists the five verified community branches; the Moscow headquarters serves as the main library.

Where is the main Latah County library?

The Latah County Library District headquarters is located in Moscow, Idaho — the county seat and home to the University of Idaho. Moscow is the district’s central location and administrative hub.

Who can get a Latah County Library card?

A library card is free to any resident of Latah County, Idaho. As a county-wide district, the Latah County Library District serves all residents regardless of which city or unincorporated area they live in.

Does Latah County Library offer ebooks and digital resources?

Yes. With a free card you can borrow ebooks and audiobooks on Libby, stream unlimited titles on hoopla, and watch films on Kanopy. Idaho’s LiLI statewide portal also provides free research databases and online resources from home.

Is “Latah County Library” the same as the Latah County Library District?

Yes. Latah County Library District is the official name of the single county-wide public library system serving all of Latah County, Idaho, including the Moscow headquarters and all five community branches.

Last verified September 2026 from official library sources. Hours & services can change — confirm on each branch’s page. By Megan Carter, Library Resources Editor · public-libraries.com