Sylvan Grove Public Library
🏢 Lincoln County · Sylvan Grove, Kansas
Sylvan Grove Public Library
Organized in 1925 by the Tuesday Club and housed in Sylvan Grove's City Hall since 1956, Sylvan Grove Public Library is the heartbeat of Lincoln County's Post Rock Country — a beautifully renovated community library that underwent a major renovation in 2019.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 3pm–7pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 1pm–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 122 S MAIN, SYLVAN GROVE, KS 67481
Phone: +1785-526-7188
Website: facebook.com
Plus Code: 86F32J54+XP (SYLVAN GROVE, KS)
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📖 About Sylvan Grove Public Library
Sylvan Grove Public Library was organized in the fall of 1925 by the Tuesday Club, a local women's civic organization, making it one of the grassroots public libraries of north-central Kansas. Since 1956 the library has called City Hall home, and a major renovation completed in 2019 created a bright, welcoming space suited to 21st-century community needs. The library circulates over 10,000 items annually and holds a collection of 7,400+ volumes for the town's 291 residents and surrounding Lincoln County neighbors. Long-time director Ramie Schulteis was honored as the 2018 Kansas Library Association Librarian of the Year, recognizing sustained dedication to rural library service. Sylvan Grove sits at the heart of Post Rock Country, where 19th-century settlers quarried the native Greenhorn limestone to build fences and structures — and the 2020-designated downtown historic district still showcases those stone buildings just steps from the library.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1925 by the Tuesday Club — one of Lincoln County's original civic libraries
- Housed in City Hall since 1956; beautifully renovated in 2019
- Director Ramie Schulteis named 2018 Kansas Library Association Librarian of the Year
- Circulates 10,000+ items annually from a collection of 7,400+ volumes
- Located in Sylvan Grove's Post Rock Country downtown historic district (listed 2020)
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Kansas library card gives you access to the state's free digital resources:
📚 Services
- Free library card for Lincoln County residents
- Book & audiobook lending (7,400+ volumes)
- Sunflower eLibrary & Libby digital access
- Interlibrary Loan through the Kansas library network
- Public internet access
🎸 Programs
- Summer reading program
- Community reading and literacy events
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How did Sylvan Grove Public Library get started?
The library was organized in the fall of 1925 by the Tuesday Club, a local women's civic organization in Sylvan Grove. It has been housed in City Hall since 1956. A significant renovation in 2019 modernized the space while preserving its community character.
What are Sylvan Grove Public Library's current hours?
The library is open Tuesday 9:30 am–4:30 pm, Wednesday 3 pm–7 pm, and Friday 1 pm–5 pm. It is closed Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Call (785) 526-7188 or email sylvangrovepubliclibrary@gmail.com to confirm holiday hours.
What digital resources can I use with a Sylvan Grove library card?
Your Kansas library card unlocks the Sunflower eLibrary (free eBooks, audiobooks & digital magazines via the Kansas State Library), Libby by OverDrive for borrowing digital titles, and access to the statewide Kansas library catalog for interlibrary loan requests — all free of charge.
Is Sylvan Grove near any historical sites worth visiting alongside the library?
Sylvan Grove sits in Post Rock Country, where settlers quarried native Greenhorn limestone to build fences and structures. The downtown commercial district, just steps from the library, was listed on the Register of Historic Kansas Places in 2020, with 20 of 36 properties built between 1887 and 1930.
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