Wilson Memorial Library
🏢 Keota Public Library · Keota, Iowa
Wilson Memorial Library
Wilson Memorial Library has anchored the small Keokuk County farming town of Keota since its founding, providing free books, computers and statewide digital resources to the surrounding agricultural community of southeast Iowa.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–5pm |
| Thursday | 10am–5pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 8am–12pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 109 E Washington Ave, KEOTA, IA 52248
Phone: (641) 636-3850
Website: keota.lib.ia.us
Plus Code: 86HC928W+MC (KEOTA, IA)
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📖 About Wilson Memorial Library
Wilson Memorial Library serves Keota, a small Keokuk County town of roughly 1,000 residents in the rolling farmland of southeast Iowa. Located at 109 E Washington Avenue, the library bears a memorial name honoring a local community benefactor, a tradition common among Iowa's small-town public libraries. It opens early on Saturdays — 8 a.m. — to accommodate farm-schedule patrons who do their errands in town before the fields call. The library is part of Iowa's statewide public library network and connects cardholders to Bridges eLibrary, the State Library of Iowa's OverDrive-powered platform for free eBooks and audiobooks. It is cataloged through the keota.lib.ia.us domain and sits close to Sigourney, the Keokuk County seat, whose library is just six miles away.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named Wilson Memorial Library in honor of a local community benefactor — part of a longstanding Iowa small-town tradition
- Opens at 8 a.m. on Saturdays, accommodating agricultural-community schedules in Keokuk County
- Located at 109 E Washington Avenue in the heart of downtown Keota
- Access to Iowa Bridges eLibrary — free statewide eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive for all Iowa cardholders
- Just six miles from the Keokuk County seat Sigourney and its public library
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Keota cardholders get free access to Iowa's statewide digital library collections:
📚 Services
- Free public computers with Internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Interlibrary loan through the SILO statewide network
- Iowa Bridges eLibrary — free statewide eBooks and audiobooks
- Printing and photocopying
- Reader's advisory and reference assistance
- Children's collection and youth programming
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytime and youth reading programs
- Summer reading program
- Community events and local programming
- Homework help for students
📍 Nearby Libraries in Keokuk County & Southeast Iowa
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Wilson Memorial Library instead of Keota Public Library?
The library carries a memorial name honoring a local benefactor — a tradition common in Iowa small towns where community members or their families contributed funds to establish or endow a public library. For the library's specific founding history, contact the library at (641) 636-3850.
What are the Saturday hours, and why does the library open early that day?
Saturday hours are 8 a.m. to noon. The early opening accommodates the agricultural schedules common in Keokuk County — farmers and rural residents who come into town in the morning to run errands before returning to the farm.
How can I borrow eBooks and audiobooks from Wilson Memorial Library?
Keota cardholders can borrow free eBooks and audiobooks through Iowa Bridges eLibrary at bridges.overdrive.com. You'll need your library card number to log in. The service is available 24/7 from any device.
Can I get materials from other Iowa libraries through Wilson Memorial Library?
Yes. The library participates in the State of Iowa Libraries Online (SILO) interlibrary loan network, allowing you to request items held by public libraries across Iowa. Ask the librarian to initiate a request for titles not available locally.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.
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