Formoso Public Library
🏢 Formoso Public Library · Formoso, Kansas
Formoso Public Library
The Formoso Public Library has kept a reading community alive in one of north-central Kansas's smallest towns — population 94 — since the late nineteenth century, opening its doors three afternoons a week from its modest Main Street building. It is a quiet testament to Jewell County's belief that even the smallest community deserves its own library.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 108 MAIN, FORMOSO, KS 66942
Phone: (785) 794-2424
Website: formoso.mykansaslibrary.org
Plus Code: 86F4Q2J4+2P (FORMOSO, KS)
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📖 About Formoso Public Library
The Formoso Public Library stands at 108 Main Street in Formoso, a Jewell County town founded around 1889 that once reached 453 residents at its 1910 peak. The library serves today's community of roughly 94 residents from a compact storefront, offering a circulating collection cataloged through the Pathfinder system on the statewide MyKansasLibrary platform. Director Barbara Langston coordinates community programming including chair yoga and maintains the library's bulletin board as a local information hub. Open three sessions per week — Monday and Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings — the library maximizes volunteer energy to ensure residents of all ages have free access to books and digital resources. Cardholders can reach the broader Kansas statewide digital library from home, extending the library's reach well beyond its opening hours.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Small-town community library in Jewell County serving a town of ~94 residents since the 1880s
- Cataloged collection accessible online via Pathfinder / MyKansasLibrary
- Three open sessions per week: Mon & Wed afternoons, Fri mornings
- Community programming including chair yoga and a local bulletin board
- Statewide Kansas digital resources free for all cardholders
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Formoso card connects you to Kansas's statewide digital library, available 24/7 from home.
📚 Services
- Free library card for Jewell County residents
- Circulating book collection cataloged via Pathfinder
- Community bulletin board
- Access to Kansas statewide digital resources
- Interlibrary loan through the Kansas library network
- Chair yoga and community programming
🎸 Programs
- Chair yoga sessions for adults
- Family fun resources and children's materials
- Community bulletin board for local announcements
📍 Nearby Libraries in Jewell & Republic Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Formoso Public Library's hours, and do they change seasonally?
The library is open Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It is closed Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours can change for holidays — call ahead at (785) 794-2424 or email libfor@nckcn.com to confirm before visiting.
Can I borrow eBooks and digital materials with a Formoso library card?
Yes. A free Formoso Public Library card gives you access to the Kansas State Library's Sunflower eLibrary, which includes eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines you can borrow from home at any time, even when the building is closed.
Is interlibrary loan available if the library doesn't have the book I need?
Yes. The Formoso Public Library participates in the Kansas interlibrary loan network. Staff can request titles from other Kansas libraries on your behalf; contact the library at (785) 794-2424 or libfor@nckcn.com to place a request.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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