Randall Public Library — Randall, Kansas
🏢 Randall Public Library · Central Kansas Library System · Randall, Kansas
Randall Public Library
Randall Public Library brings library service to one of north-central Kansas's smallest communities — a town of roughly 79 residents in Jewell County — offering targeted evening and morning hours through the Central Kansas Library System.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 107 MAIN ST., RANDALL, KS 66963
Phone: +1 785-739-2331
Website: ckls.org
Plus Code: 86F3JXR4+8F (RANDALL, KS)
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📖 About Randall Public Library
Randall Public Library sits at 107 Main Street in the small town of Randall, Jewell County, Kansas — a community of around 79 residents in the rolling farmland of north-central Kansas. As a member of the Central Kansas Library System (CKLS), the library provides access to a collection of nearly 3,000 volumes and connects patrons to the broader CKLS network of 17 counties. The library is managed by librarian Elisha Bolte and serves as the cultural and informational center for this tight-knit rural community. Despite modest hours — evenings Tuesday and Wednesday, and split Thursday sessions — it provides essential internet access, book lending, and statewide digital resources to residents who would otherwise travel many miles to the nearest larger library. The library is part of the State Library of Kansas statewide card program, allowing Randall cardholders to access Sunflower eLibrary digital resources.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves a community of approximately 79 residents — one of Kansas's most rural public libraries
- Member of Central Kansas Library System (CKLS), covering 17 north-central Kansas counties
- State Library of Kansas eCard program — Sunflower eLibrary digital access for all cardholders
- Thursday split hours (9–11 AM & 2–6 PM) serve both morning and afternoon patrons
- Nearly 3,000-volume collection for a community the size of a few city blocks
- Convenient evening hours Tuesday–Wednesday (4:30–6:30 PM) for working residents
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Randall library card unlocks Kansas statewide digital resources at no cost:
📚 Services
- Free library card for Jewell County residents
- Book lending and holds across the CKLS network
- Internet access and public computer use
- Statewide eBook and digital resource access
- Interlibrary loan through CKLS
🎸 Programs
- Seasonal reading programs for children and adults
- Community events coordinated through CKLS
- Access to statewide CKLS programming and resources
📍 Nearby Libraries in Jewell & North-Central Kansas
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Randall Public Library have such limited hours?
Randall is one of the smallest communities in Kansas, with a population of roughly 79 residents. The library operates on a volunteer or part-time basis with hours designed to serve both working residents (Tuesday–Wednesday evenings, 4:30–6:30 PM) and daytime visitors (Thursday 9–11 AM and 2–6 PM). For the most current schedule, contact librarian Elisha Bolte at (785) 739-2331.
Can Randall Public Library patrons borrow books from other Central Kansas Library System member libraries?
Yes. As a CKLS member library, Randall Public Library participates in the interlibrary loan network covering 17 north-central Kansas counties. Your Randall card can be used to request items from other member libraries in the system.
What statewide digital resources are available to Randall cardholders?
The State Library of Kansas provides Sunflower eLibrary access — eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and digital newspapers available 24/7 from any device. Randall cardholders can also apply for the Kansas State Library eCard for additional online databases. Ask the librarian at (785) 739-2331 for setup help.
Is the nearest larger public library far from Randall?
The Jewell Public Library is approximately 5 miles away in the nearby town of Jewell. The Frank Carlson Library in Concordia (about 21 miles) and the Belleville Public Library (about 25 miles) are the closest larger branch libraries in the region, both served by CKLS.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.