Mount Hope Public Library

🏢 South Central Kansas Library System (SCKLS) · Mt. Hope, Kansas

Mount Hope Public Library

The Mount Hope Public Library is a small-town community library in Sedgwick County, Kansas, serving the residents of Mount Hope from 109 South Ohio Street with books, DVDs, local history resources, public computers, and free access to Kansas's statewide digital databases through the South Central Kansas Library System.

📞 (316) 667-2665🌐 mounthope.scklslibrary.info🧭 Get directions
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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 2pm–6pm
Tuesday 2pm–8pm
Wednesday 2pm–6pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 9am–1pm
Saturday 9am–1pm
Sunday Closed

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

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 109 South Ohio, Mt. Hope, KS 67108

Phone: (316) 667-2665

Website: mounthope.scklslibrary.info

Plus Code: 8694V89M+8V (Mt. Hope, KS)

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📖 About Mount Hope Public Library

The Mount Hope Public Library sits at the heart of Mount Hope, a Sedgwick County community of about 1,200 people located in the rolling plains of south-central Kansas. The library is a member of the South Central Kansas Library System (SCKLS) and uses the Apollo library automation system, which gives residents access to a shared catalog and interlibrary loan services across the region. The collection includes books, magazines, and DVDs, as well as a local history section for community research. Public computers and reference service are available during open hours. Through SCKLS, Mount Hope cardholders can access an array of free statewide digital resources including HeritageQuest for genealogy, Mango Languages for language learning, Britannica, and Gale databases — all free with a Kansas library card. Tuesday evenings until 8 p.m. are the longest hours, providing after-work access for the working community. The Children's Summer Reading Program is the library's flagship youth event each year.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Member of the South Central Kansas Library System (SCKLS), sharing resources and interlibrary loan across Sedgwick County and beyond
  • Local history collection for researching Mount Hope, Sedgwick County, and south-central Kansas families and communities
  • Tuesday evening hours until 8 p.m. — the longest day — for after-work and after-school access
  • Free access to HeritageQuest, Mango Languages, Britannica, and Gale databases through SCKLS statewide subscriptions
  • Children's Summer Reading Program as the library's flagship annual youth event

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Mount Hope cardholders access free digital resources through Kansas statewide and SCKLS library programs:

&📚 Kansas State Library — Sunflower eLibraryKansas's statewide eBook and eAudiobook service — free to all Kansas library cardholders through the Kansas State Library.
&🎓 HeritageQuest OnlineFree genealogy database with census records, family history books, and historical newspapers — available via SCKLS.
&🌎 Mango LanguagesLearn 70+ languages for free with interactive lessons, available to Kansas cardholders via SCKLS.
&🔍 Gale & Britannica DatabasesFree access to Britannica Library, Gale health and wellness databases, and auto-repair resources (Chilton) via SCKLS.

📚 Services

  • Books, magazines, and DVDs lending
  • Local history and community research resources
  • Interlibrary loan (ILL) through SCKLS and KICNET statewide network
  • Public computers with internet access
  • Reference and reader's advisory service
  • Fax and photocopy services
  • Children's programming and summer reading

🎸 Programs

  • Children's Summer Reading Program
  • Community programs and events throughout the year

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mount Hope Public Library's hours?

The library is open Monday, Wednesday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. (the longest day); Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is closed Thursday and Sunday. Tuesday evenings until 8 p.m. are ideal for after-work visits.

What digital resources are available to Mount Hope library cardholders?

Through the South Central Kansas Library System (SCKLS) and the Kansas State Library, cardholders can access free eBooks and audiobooks via the Sunflower eLibrary, HeritageQuest for genealogy, Mango Languages for 70+ languages, Britannica, and Gale databases including health and auto-repair resources. A free Kansas Library eCard unlocks these tools even without a physical library card.

Can I borrow items from other libraries on my Mount Hope library card?

Yes. The Mount Hope Public Library participates in SCKLS and the KICNET interlibrary loan network, which means you can request items from libraries across south-central Kansas and beyond. Ask library staff for help placing an interlibrary loan request.

Does the library have local history resources for Mount Hope and Sedgwick County?

Yes. The library maintains a local history collection covering Mount Hope, Sedgwick County, and the surrounding area — useful for family history and community research. Online, HeritageQuest (available free through SCKLS) provides genealogy records including census data and local newspapers that complement the in-library collection.

📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.

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