Allerton Public Library
🏢 Wayne County · Allerton, Iowa
Allerton Public Library
Tucked into Allerton's historic Centennial Building on South Central Avenue, this small-town Wayne County library has served the community since the railroad era and remains a welcoming reading room and resource hub for residents across the southern Iowa prairie.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 1:30pm–4:30pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 1:30pm–4:30pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 103 S Central Avenue, ALLERTON, IA 50008
Phone: (641) 873-4575
Website: facebook.com
Plus Code: 86G8PJ4M+GX (ALLERTON, IA)
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📖 About Allerton Public Library
The Allerton Public Library serves the Wayne County town of Allerton, which was platted by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad in 1870 and became a legal town in 1874. The library occupies the Centennial Building at 103 South Central Avenue, a landmark in a community that once boasted a peak population of 1,600 during its railroad-division heyday. Today serving a population of around 430, the library holds more than 10,000 volumes covering fiction, nonfiction, large print, audiobooks, and videos. It is a member of the State Library of Iowa's Bridges Consortium, giving cardholders access to thousands of downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines through the Libby app. Notary public service is also available at no charge.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located in Allerton's historic Centennial Building on South Central Avenue, a landmark of the railroad-era town
- Open Mondays and Wednesdays — ideal for midday errands and after-school visits — with free Wi-Fi
- Collection of over 10,000 volumes: fiction, nonfiction, large print, audiobooks, movies and periodicals
- Notary public service available free of charge to patrons
- Bridges eLibrary membership gives cardholders access to thousands of digital titles through the Libby app
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Allerton cardholders can borrow digital titles and stream content free through Iowa's statewide collections:
📚 Services
- Public computers with internet access and printing
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Interlibrary loan through the State Library of Iowa network
- Notary public service (free)
- Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks via Bridges eLibrary
- Large-print books for low-vision readers
- Reference assistance and reader's advisory
🎸 Programs
- Children's story time and youth reading activities
- Summer reading program
- Community bulletin board and local event listings
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southern Iowa
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What days and hours is the Allerton Public Library open?
The library is open Monday and Wednesday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. It is closed Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Call ahead at (641) 873-4575 to confirm any holiday schedule changes.
Does the Allerton Public Library offer notary public service?
Yes — notary service is available free of charge to library patrons during open hours. No appointment is required, but calling ahead ensures the notary is available.
Can I borrow eBooks and digital audiobooks from the Allerton library?
Yes. The library is a member of Iowa's Bridges eLibrary consortium, powered by OverDrive. Download the free Libby app, sign in with your Allerton library card, and borrow thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines from any device, any time.
How do I get a library card at the Allerton Public Library?
Bring a photo ID showing your current address to the library during open hours (Monday or Wednesday, 1:30–4:30 pm). Wayne County residents receive a card at no charge. Non-residents may qualify for a card through the State Library of Iowa's statewide reciprocal borrowing program.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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