Jewell Public Library

🏢 Central Kansas Library System · Jewell, Kansas

Jewell Public Library

Jewell Public Library has been the literary heart of Jewell County since the community's pioneer days. Located at 216 Delaware Street in the small county seat of Jewell, it holds nearly 10,000 volumes and serves around 430 residents — offering free Wi-Fi, a Koha online catalog, and digital access to Libby and hoopla through the Central Kansas Library System.

📞 (785) 428-3630🌐 ckls.org🧭 Get directions
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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 1pm–6pm
Tuesday 2pm–7pm
Wednesday 1pm–6pm
Thursday 1pm–6pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 216 Delaware Street, Jewell, KS 66949

Phone: (785) 428-3630

Website: ckls.org

Plus Code: 86F3MRCR+6C (Jewell, KS)

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📖 About Jewell Public Library

Jewell Public Library is the public library of Jewell, the county seat of Jewell County in north-central Kansas, near the Nebraska border. The library holds approximately 9,975 volumes and circulates around 2,600 items per year to a community of about 434 residents. It is a member of the Central Kansas Library System (CKLS), which provides shared automation, consulting, and digital services to public libraries across north-central Kansas. The library uses a Koha ILS with Aspen Discovery, allowing patrons to browse and place holds online. CKLS membership also connects Jewell cardholders to interlibrary loan across the state, as well as to digital platforms such as Libby / OverDrive and hoopla. The library offers free wireless internet access and is affiliated with the free Kansas Library eCard program, which extends digital resource access to all Kansans.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Community public library serving Jewell County with approximately 9,975 volumes and ~2,600 annual circulations
  • Located at 216 Delaware Street in Jewell, the county seat of Jewell County in north-central Kansas
  • Member of the Central Kansas Library System (CKLS), with shared Koha/Aspen catalog and statewide ILL
  • Free wireless internet access for patrons during all open hours
  • Evening hours on Tuesday (open until 7 pm) for after-school and after-work visits

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Jewell Public Library cardholders can use these free digital resources through CKLS and the State Library of Kansas:

&📚 Libby / OverDrivee-Books and audiobooks through the Central Kansas Library System shared collection.
&🎧 hooplaMovies, music, comics, audiobooks and TV shows with no holds or waitlists.
&📱 Sunflower eLibraryKansas statewide e-book and audiobook platform for all Kansas library cardholders.
&🔍 Kansas Library eCardFree statewide card from the State Library of Kansas unlocking digital databases and resources.

📚 Services

  • Public book and media lending (~9,975 volumes)
  • Free wireless internet access
  • Interlibrary loan through the Central Kansas Library System
  • Shared Koha/Aspen online catalog for holds and account management
  • Computer access and basic printing
  • Youth and community programs

🎸 Programs

  • Children's story-time and youth programming
  • Summer reading program
  • Book discussions and adult programming
  • Community events tied to seasonal reading challenges

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Jewell Public Library's open hours, and does it have evening hours?

The library is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1 to 6 pm, and Tuesday from 2 to 7 pm — giving students and working adults a late-evening option on Tuesdays. The library is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours may vary during holidays and school breaks; contact the library at (785) 428-3630 to confirm.

Is Jewell Public Library part of a regional library system?

Yes. Jewell Public Library is a member of the Central Kansas Library System (CKLS), a regional cooperative that provides shared catalog automation (Koha / Aspen Discovery), digital services, consulting, and interlibrary loan support across north-central and central Kansas. CKLS membership means Jewell cardholders can borrow from other member libraries and access statewide digital platforms.

Can I access digital books and movies with a Jewell Public Library card?

Yes. Through CKLS membership and the Kansas Library eCard, Jewell cardholders have free access to Libby / OverDrive for e-books and audiobooks, hoopla for streaming movies, music, comics, and TV shows, and the Sunflower eLibrary for additional downloadable titles — all available 24/7 from any device.

How large is the Jewell Public Library's collection, and can I request items from other libraries?

The library holds approximately 9,975 volumes — a substantial collection for a community of about 430 residents. If a title isn't on the shelf, you can request it through interlibrary loan (ILL) via the CKLS network, which connects to libraries statewide and nationwide.

🖨 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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