Humeston Public Library
🏢 Wayne County · Humeston, Iowa
Humeston Public Library
The Humeston Public Library is the community library of Humeston, a small Wayne County town in southern Iowa, offering free books, computers and digital resources to residents of Humeston and the surrounding countryside.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 1pm–5pm |
| Tuesday | 1pm–6pm |
| Wednesday | 1pm–5pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 1pm–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–11am |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 302 BROAD ST, HUMESTON, IA 50123
Phone: +1641-877-4811
Website: humeston.lib.ia.us
Plus Code: 86G8VG53+GF (HUMESTON, IA)
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📖 About Humeston Public Library
The Humeston Public Library serves the small city of Humeston in Wayne County, in the rolling farmland of southern Iowa. Housed at 302 Broad Street in the heart of town, the library is a community anchor providing books, periodicals, public computers and internet access to residents who might otherwise travel significant distances to reach library services. Wayne County is rural and sparsely populated — the nearest larger library system is in Chariton, the county seat, roughly 25 miles north. The Humeston library's afternoon and early-morning Saturday hours are designed around the schedules of farm families and working residents. Through the State Library of Iowa's Bridges eLibrary program, a Humeston card provides access to eBooks, eAudiobooks and digital magazines from home at any hour. The library is staffed by dedicated community volunteers and employees who make it the social and informational heart of Humeston's civic life.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves Humeston and surrounding Wayne County rural communities — library access for southern Iowa's farm families
- Saturday morning hours (9–11 am) designed for farm families' weekly town visits
- Bridges eLibrary (Iowa State Library) gives cardholders free eBooks and eAudiobooks accessible from home
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi in a region with limited broadband options
- Community anchor staffed by dedicated local employees and volunteers
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Humeston Public Library cardholders can borrow and research free through Iowa's statewide digital services:
📚 Services
- Books, audiobooks and periodicals for checkout
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Bridges eLibrary eBooks and eAudiobooks (Iowa State Library)
- Libby / OverDrive digital lending
- Interlibrary loan — request items from Iowa libraries statewide
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Community meeting and gathering space
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth reading activities
- Summer reading program
- Adult community programs and events
- Outreach to Wayne County rural residents
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southern Iowa
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours at Humeston Public Library?
The library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1–5 pm; Tuesday 1–6 pm; and Saturday 9–11 am. It is closed Thursday and Sunday. Saturday morning hours serve farm families making their weekly trip to town. For updates, call 641-877-4811.
Can I access eBooks with a Humeston library card?
Yes. Through Iowa's Bridges eLibrary program — administered by the State Library of Iowa — your Humeston card gives you free access to eBooks and eAudiobooks that you can download from home at any time. You can also borrow digital titles through Libby (OverDrive) with the same card.
Does Humeston Public Library have computers and internet access?
Yes, the library provides public computers and free Wi-Fi — a valuable resource in a rural county where home broadband access can be limited. No appointment is needed during open hours.
Can I request a book from another Iowa library?
Yes. Humeston Public Library participates in Iowa's interlibrary loan system, so you can request items from libraries across the state. Ask staff to place a request and the item will be delivered to 302 Broad Street for pickup.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.
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