Wright County Library — Hartville Branch
🏢 Wright County Library · Hartville, Missouri
Wright County Library — Hartville Branch
The Wright County Library Hartville Branch has been the public library of the Wright County seat since 1947, serving the Ozark Highland community at 160 East Marshfield Street with a shared catalog through the Missouri Evergreen consortium and eBooks via Missouri Libraries 2 Go.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–12:30pm & 1pm–4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–12:30pm & 1pm–4:30pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9am–12:30pm & 1pm–4:30pm |
| Friday | 9am–12:30pm & 1pm–4:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am–12pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 160 East Marshfield, Hartville, MO 65667
Phone: (417) 741-7595
Website: wrightcounty.lib.mo.us
Plus Code: 86996FXR+JG (Hartville, MO)
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📖 About Wright County Library — Hartville Branch
The Wright County Library was established in 1947 and is headquartered at its Hartville Branch on East Marshfield Street in Hartville, the county seat of Wright County in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks. The system operates two additional branches — in Mountain Grove and Mansfield — and joined the Missouri Evergreen shared catalog consortium in October 2018, giving cardholders access to holdings across dozens of participating Missouri libraries. The Hartville Branch is a compact community resource serving a rural county of roughly 20,000 residents, offering physical collections, interlibrary loan, and access to the statewide Missouri Libraries 2 Go eBook and audiobook service through the Libby app. As the county seat branch, it also functions as the administrative hub for the Wright County Library system.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Headquarters branch of the Wright County Library system, serving the county seat since 1947
- Member of Missouri Evergreen — a shared catalog giving access to dozens of Missouri public libraries
- Serves the Ozark Highland community of Wright County from the county seat of Hartville
- Two additional system branches in Mountain Grove and Mansfield extend service across the county
- Open Saturday mornings for community access during the weekend
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Wright County Library cardholders can borrow eBooks and access Missouri's statewide digital resources for free:
📚 Services
- Physical book, audiobook, and DVD collections
- Interlibrary loan through Missouri Evergreen consortium
- Public computers with internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Access to system branches in Mountain Grove and Mansfield
🎸 Programs
- Children's programming and storytimes
- Summer reading for all ages
- Community programs and events
- Adult programming
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Missouri Ozarks
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wright County Library system, and does Hartville share holdings with other branches?
The Wright County Library system has three branches: the headquarters branch in Hartville (the county seat), and branches in Mountain Grove and Mansfield. All three participate in the Missouri Evergreen shared catalog, so a card from any branch lets you borrow from — or request items from — any other branch in the system, as well as from dozens of other Missouri public libraries.
Why is the library closed on Wednesdays?
The Hartville Branch follows a four-day weekday schedule — open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday — with Wednesday closed. Saturday morning hours (9 a.m.–noon) provide a weekend option. For the latest schedule, call the library at (417) 741-7595 or check wrightcounty.lib.mo.us before visiting.
Can I borrow eBooks from the Wright County Library?
Yes. Wright County Library is a member of Missouri Libraries 2 Go (MoLib2Go), a statewide OverDrive consortium. With your library card, you can borrow up to 7 eBooks or audiobooks at a time for free using the Libby app on any smartphone, tablet, or computer. Visit molib2go.overdrive.com to browse the collection.
What is the best way to find what the Hartville Branch has in its collection?
You can search the Missouri Evergreen shared catalog online to see what the Hartville Branch — and other Wright County Library locations — hold. The catalog is available through the library's website at wrightcounty.lib.mo.us and allows you to place holds for pickup at the branch of your choice.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.