Buhl Public Library
🏢 Arrowhead Library System · Buhl, Minnesota
Buhl Public Library
Tucked in the heart of Minnesota's Iron Range, the Buhl Public Library has served this tight-knit mining community since its building was completed in 1918 — and it still draws readers with books, computers, community events and a local-history archive reaching back to the early 1920s.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 12pm–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 400 Jones Avenue, BUHL, MN 55713
Phone: +1218-258-3391
Website: buhllibrarymn.wordpress.com
Plus Code: 86V9F6WF+78 (BUHL, MN)
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📖 About Buhl Public Library
The Buhl Public Library sits at 400 Jones Avenue in Buhl, a St. Louis County community on the Mesabi Iron Range named after mining businessman Frank H. Buhl. The library building dates to 1918 and is one of the oldest community anchors in a town whose population peaked in 1920 at over 2,000 during the height of Iron Range mining. Today Buhl — famous for drawing water from a glacial aquifer 700 feet underground, earning the motto 'The Finest Water in America' — is home to roughly 950 residents, and the library remains a key cultural gathering point. It belongs to the Arrowhead Library System, so a single library card unlocks the full ALS shared catalog and statewide digital resources through the Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM). The library has also cultivated a creative tradition, hosting an annual Hallow-zine project that invites community members to contribute original stories, poetry and art each autumn.
⭐ What makes this library special
- 1918 building — one of the oldest public institutions in Buhl, serving the Iron Range community for over a century
- Member of the Arrowhead Library System (ALS), giving cardholders access to the shared catalog across northeastern Minnesota
- Local history archives with newspaper excerpts spanning the 1920s through 1950s — a window into Iron Range mining-era life
- Annual Hallow-zine creative project inviting community contributors with stories, poetry and original art each fall
- Public computers, printing and free Wi-Fi available for all patrons
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Buhl cardholders can borrow eBooks, audiobooks and access research databases free through Minnesota's statewide digital collections:
📚 Services
- Book lending — fiction, nonfiction, large print and children's collections
- DVDs and audiovisual materials
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing and copying
- Interlibrary loan through Arrowhead Library System
- Local history archive (newspaper excerpts 1920s–1950s)
🎸 Programs
- Hallow-zine annual community creative writing and art project
- Spooky Story Contest
- Children's and youth programming
- Community events and seasonal programs
📍 Nearby Libraries on the Iron Range
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arrowhead Library System and does my Buhl card work at other libraries?
Yes — the Buhl Public Library is a member of the Arrowhead Library System (ALS), a consortium of public libraries across northeastern Minnesota. Your Buhl card lets you borrow materials from any ALS member library and request items through the shared catalog at arrowhead.ent.sirsi.net.
What is the Hallow-zine project at Buhl Public Library?
The Hallow-zine is an annual autumn tradition at the Buhl Public Library. Community members submit original short stories, poems and artwork, which are compiled into a printed zine the library distributes locally. It's a way for Buhl residents of all ages to share their creativity each fall season.
Does Buhl Public Library have local history materials about the Iron Range?
Yes — the library maintains an archives section with historical local newspaper excerpts from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, documenting life in Buhl during the peak decades of Iron Range iron-ore mining. It's a useful starting point for genealogy or local history research.
What are the library's hours and is it open on weekends?
The Buhl Public Library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am–6pm, and Tuesday and Thursday 12pm–6pm. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
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