Arlington Public Library
🏢 Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative · Arlington, Minnesota
Arlington Public Library
Serving the farmers and families of Sibley County since the early 20th century, the Arlington Public Library anchors the community at 321 West Main Street — staying open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays and offering genealogy microfilm, eight public computers, and the full Traverse des Sioux Cooperative catalog.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–12pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 321 West Main Street, Arlington, MN 55307
Phone: (507) 964-2490
Website: arlingtonmnlibrary.org
Plus Code: 86P7JW49+XJ (Arlington, MN)
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📖 About Arlington Public Library
The Arlington Public Library is Sibley County's hometown public library, located on West Main Street in Arlington, a small agricultural city in south-central Minnesota settled largely by German immigrants in the 1860s and 1870s. The library is a member of the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, the regional system serving forty public libraries across nine south-central Minnesota counties including Blue Earth, Sibley, Nicollet, and Waseca. Through the cooperative, Arlington cardholders share borrowing access across the network and tap into statewide digital resources via ELM (Electronic Library for Minnesota). The library maintains a microfilm reader for genealogy research into archived local newspapers including the Arlington Enterprise, and offers eight public computers with fiber internet access, along with printing, copying, faxing, and scanning. The Homeward Bound book-delivery service extends library access to elderly or disabled residents within city limits who cannot visit in person.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open Monday through Friday with extended Thursday evening hours until 7 p.m. for after-work visits
- Member of the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, sharing resources with 40 libraries across nine south-central Minnesota counties
- Microfilm reader for genealogy research into archived local newspaper collections including the Arlington Enterprise
- Homeward Bound delivery service bringing library materials to elderly or disabled Arlington residents who cannot visit in person
- Eight public computers with fiber internet access plus printing, copying, faxing, and scanning
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Arlington cardholders can read, listen, and stream free through Minnesota's statewide digital library collections:
📚 Services
- Eight public computers with high-speed fiber internet and MS Office Suite
- Printing, copying, faxing, and scanning (fees apply)
- Microfilm reader for local and genealogy newspaper archives
- Homeward Bound book delivery for elderly or disabled residents within Arlington city limits
- Interlibrary loan through MNLink and the Traverse des Sioux Cooperative
- Equipment loans: Bose speaker, wireless microphone, overhead projector, folding chairs & tables (donation requested)
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program (all ages, free)
- Year-round community programming and educational events
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Arlington Public Library's hours and when is it open late?
The library is open Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Thursday until 7 p.m. for after-work and after-school visits. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to noon. The library is closed on Sundays.
Which library cooperative does Arlington Public Library belong to?
Arlington Public Library is a member of the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative (TdS), a regional system based in south-central Minnesota that connects 40 public libraries across nine counties — including Sibley, Blue Earth, Nicollet, LeSueur, and Waseca. Your Arlington card gives you borrowing access at all member libraries and to the cooperative's shared digital catalog.
Does the library offer genealogy research resources?
Yes. The Arlington Public Library has a microfilm reader that lets patrons access archived editions of local newspapers including the Arlington Enterprise and the Gaylord Hub — useful for genealogy research and local history. The library also provides access to ELM (Electronic Library for Minnesota), which includes additional research databases.
What is the Homeward Bound service?
Homeward Bound is the library's book-delivery program for elderly or disabled residents who live within Arlington city limits and are unable to visit the library in person. Staff or volunteers bring library materials directly to the patron's home. Contact the library at (507) 964-2490 to sign up.
📜 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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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
