Spring Valley Public Library
🏢 SELCO · Spring Valley, Minnesota
Spring Valley Public Library
Spring Valley Public Library sits at 121 West Jefferson Street in Fillmore County's largest city, a quiet agricultural community in southeast Minnesota known for its rich karst landscape and proximity to the Root River. The library belongs to the SELCO network and describes itself as 'a gateway to current services, resources, and programs' for residents who visit in person and those who connect online.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm–7pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm–7pm |
| Thursday | 12pm–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 121 West Jefferson Street, Spring Valley, MN 55975
Phone: (507) 346-2100
Website: springvalley.lib.mn.us
Plus Code: 86M9MJQ5+H7 (Spring Valley, MN)
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📖 About Spring Valley Public Library
Spring Valley Public Library serves the City of Spring Valley and the surrounding Fillmore County region from its location at 121 West Jefferson Street. Spring Valley is Fillmore County's seat and largest city, set among the bluff-and-karst topography of southeastern Minnesota's Driftless Area — a landscape carved by rivers rather than glaciers, noted for its trout streams and cave systems. Directed by Melissa Vander Plas, the library is part of SELCO (Southeastern Libraries Cooperating), giving cardholders access to a shared catalog spanning dozens of southeastern Minnesota libraries. Digital collections include Libby, eBooks Minnesota, and the statewide ELM portal. The library also connects residents to the Braille and Talking Book Library service for patrons with print disabilities.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves Spring Valley and Fillmore County from 121 W. Jefferson Street in the Driftless Area of SE Minnesota
- Three evening sessions weekly (Tue–Thu until 7 pm) plus morning and Saturday hours
- Member of SELCO — shared catalog with southeastern Minnesota libraries
- Access to Libby, eBooks Minnesota, and ELM statewide databases
- Braille and Talking Book Library service available for patrons with print disabilities
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Spring Valley cardholders can read, listen, and research free through SELCO and Minnesota's statewide digital collections:
📚 Services
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing and copying services
- Interlibrary loan via MnLINK
- SELCO shared catalog and online account management
- Braille and Talking Book Library referral for patrons with print disabilities
- Summer reading programs for all ages
- Community programming and events
🎸 Programs
- Children's and youth programs
- Summer reading for all ages
- Adult programming and reader's advisory
- Community events throughout the year
📍 Nearby Libraries in Fillmore County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Spring Valley Public Library hours?
The library is open Monday 10 am–6 pm, Tuesday through Thursday noon–7 pm, Friday 10 am–5 pm, and Saturday 10 am–2 pm. It is closed on Sundays.
What catalog does Spring Valley Public Library use?
Spring Valley belongs to SELCO (Southeastern Libraries Cooperating), a regional cooperative that links southeastern Minnesota public libraries through a shared catalog. You can search and manage your account at the SELCO catalog online.
Does Spring Valley Public Library offer digital books?
Yes. Cardholders have free access to eBooks and audiobooks through Libby (OverDrive) via SELCO, plus eBooks Minnesota. The statewide ELM (Electronic Library for Minnesota) portal adds databases and periodicals at no cost.
What is the Driftless Area, and how does it relate to Spring Valley?
The Driftless Area is a region of the upper Midwest — covering parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois — that was not glaciated during the last ice age. The result is a rugged landscape of bluffs, coulees, sinkholes, and spring-fed trout streams unique in the region. Spring Valley sits in the heart of this area in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
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