Baudette Public Library
🏢 Arrowhead Library System · Baudette, Minnesota
Baudette Public Library
Baudette Public Library serves the county seat of Lake of the Woods — Minnesota's northernmost county, bordering Canada — and adds a rare twist: it lends life jackets so families can enjoy the lake safely without buying their own.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–5:30pm |
| Thursday | 10am–5:30pm |
| Friday | 10am–5:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 110 1st Avenue SW, BAUDETTE, MN 56623
Phone: (218) 634-1850
Website: ci.baudette.mn.us
Plus Code: 86W7P96X+R9 (BAUDETTE, MN)
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📖 About Baudette Public Library
Baudette Public Library anchors the public information life of Lake of the Woods County, the youngest of Minnesota's counties, carved from Beltrami County in 1922. Situated at 110 First Avenue SW in the county seat of Baudette, the library belongs to the Arrowhead Library System (ALS), a state-designated regional consortium serving seven counties in northeastern Minnesota since 1965. The building gained a distinctive new art sculpture and mural through Legacy grant funding, and the collection holds roughly 14,761 volumes alongside digital titles available through Libby and the statewide Electronic Library for Minnesota. The life jacket lending program — a practical nod to the walleye capital's prime shoreline setting — lets any cardholder check out a life jacket for lake and river outings. Baudette sits at the mouth of the Rainy River on the southern shore of Lake of the Woods, and the library doubles as a community hub for this small border town of roughly 1,000 residents.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves Lake of the Woods County — Minnesota's youngest and northernmost county, organized in 1922
- Life jacket lending program: check out a life jacket for fishing and paddling on the lake
- Part of the Arrowhead Library System (ALS), serving northeastern Minnesota since 1965
- New Legacy-funded art sculpture and mural installed in the library
- Open Monday through Saturday with extended weekday hours to 5:30 pm
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Baudette cardholders access free digital collections through ALS and Minnesota's statewide resources:
📚 Services
- Life jacket checkout (loan program for lake and river recreation)
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
- Physical book, audiobook and magazine lending
- Libby / OverDrive digital borrowing
- Interlibrary loan through Arrowhead Library System
- Reference and reader's advisory
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Summer reading program
- Community events and Legacy-funded arts programming
- Outreach through ALS bookmobile services
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the life jacket lending program at Baudette Public Library?
Baudette Public Library offers a life jacket lending program that lets cardholders check out a life jacket to use on Lake of the Woods, the Rainy River, or other local waterways. It's a practical free service for families who want to enjoy the lake without buying their own gear — just bring your library card.
Is Baudette Public Library open on Saturdays?
Yes. The library is open Saturday 10 am–2 pm in addition to Monday through Friday 10 am–5:30 pm. It is closed on Sundays.
What digital resources does the library offer?
Through the Arrowhead Library System, Baudette cardholders get free access to Libby (eBooks and audiobooks via OverDrive), the Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM) with statewide research databases, Brainfuse tutoring, and the Minnesota Digital Library. All you need is your library card number.
How do I get a library card at Baudette Public Library?
Visit the library at 110 1st Avenue SW with a photo ID showing your current address (or proof of residency). Cards are free for Lake of the Woods County residents. Out-of-area borrowers may be eligible through reciprocal borrowing with the Arrowhead Library System.
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