Moscow Public Library
🏢 Latah County Library District · Moscow, Idaho
Moscow Public Library
The Moscow Public Library opened in 1901 in a single downtown room, secured $10,000 from Andrew Carnegie in 1903 and moved into a Mission Revival building designed by Boise architect Watson Vernon in 1906 — one of the last Carnegie libraries to be funded and now on the National Register of Historic Places. Today it serves as headquarters of the Latah County Library District, which operates six additional branches across rural Latah County.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 110 S Jefferson Street, Moscow, ID 83843
Phone: (208) 882-3925
Website: latahlibrary.org
Plus Code: 85R5P2M2+8M (Moscow, ID)
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📖 About Moscow Public Library
The Moscow Public Library is the flagship branch of the Latah County Library District (LCLD), housed in the landmark 1906 Carnegie building at 110 S Jefferson Street in Moscow, Idaho. The library's roots go back to 1901, when it opened in a single downtown room. Community members secured a $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie in 1903, and architect Watson Vernon of Boise designed the Mission Revival structure that opened in 1906 for just under $9,500. The building was expanded in 1931, again in 1964 (when the basement became a children's library), and again in 1982–83. In 1979 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, recognized as one of the last Carnegie libraries to receive funding. As district headquarters, the Moscow branch houses administrative and technical services for the entire seven-branch system. It marked its 120th anniversary in 2021. Cardholders access a rich digital collection that includes Libby for eBooks and audiobooks, hoopla for streaming media, LiLI's statewide databases, HeritageQuest Online for genealogy, and Mango Languages for foreign language learning. The branch also offers homebound delivery, a Moscow Seed Library, and free one-on-one tech help appointments.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Housed in a landmark 1906 Carnegie Mission Revival building designed by Boise architect Watson Vernon — added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979
- One of the last Carnegie libraries to receive funding; secured $10,000 from Andrew Carnegie in 1903 and opened for under $9,500
- Serves as district headquarters for Latah County Library District, which operates six additional rural branches across Latah County
- Moscow Seed Library — a free seed-sharing program for gardeners in the Palouse region
- Free one-on-one technology help appointments available at the Moscow branch for any device or digital resource question
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Moscow cardholders can read, research and stream free through Latah County's rich digital collection:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing, scanning & free Wi-Fi
- Meeting pod reservation (up to one hour, up to four people)
- Wired internet access available for sensitive data transactions
- Homebound delivery service for patrons who cannot visit
- Moscow Seed Library — free seed sharing for home gardeners
- One-on-one technology help appointments (call (208) 882-3925 to schedule)
- Interlibrary loan through the LCLD shared Koha catalog
- Youth storytimes: Babes & Books and Tots and Tales
🎸 Programs
- Babes & Books storytime for infants and very young children
- Tots and Tales storytime for toddlers and preschoolers
- Book club and reading groups
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Tech Help — second-Wednesday drop-in at district branches
- Community events and author programs throughout the year
📍 Nearby Libraries in Latah County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Moscow Public Library building historic, and can I visit the original Carnegie structure?
Yes. The library occupies the 1906 Carnegie building at 110 S Jefferson Street, a Mission Revival structure designed by Boise architect Watson Vernon and built for just under $9,500. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, recognized as one of the last Carnegie-funded libraries in the country. The building has been expanded several times but the historic core remains.
What is the Moscow Seed Library, and how does it work?
The Moscow Seed Library is a free seed-sharing program at the Moscow branch. Patrons can borrow seeds from the collection to grow in their gardens and are encouraged to return saved seeds at the end of the season to replenish the collection. It's open to anyone with a library card.
What are the hours at the Moscow Public Library?
The library is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. It is closed on Sunday. Call (208) 882-3925 for holiday closures.
Does the Moscow library serve other communities beyond Moscow?
Yes. The Moscow branch is the headquarters of the Latah County Library District (LCLD), which operates seven branches total across Latah County, including locations in Bovill, Deary, Genesee, Kendrick, Potlatch and Troy. One LCLD card gives access to all branches and the shared digital collection.
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