George McCone Memorial County Library
🏢 McCone County Library · Circle, Montana
George McCone Memorial County Library
Named for George McCone — the state senator who helped establish McCone County in 1919 — this free public library in Circle serves the vast 2,683-square-mile county seat of Montana's sparsely populated eastern plains with books, technology, and a full slate of programs for all ages.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 12pm–6pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm–6pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm–6pm |
| Thursday | 12pm–6pm |
| Friday | 11am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1101 C AVENUE, CIRCLE, MT 59215
Phone: +1406-485-2350
Website: mcconecountylibrary.org
Plus Code: 85VPCC85+8Q (CIRCLE, MT)
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📖 About George McCone Memorial County Library
The George McCone Memorial County Library is Circle's free public library, serving the county seat of McCone County on Montana's eastern plains. McCone County was named for George McCone, one of the first county commissioners of Dawson County and a Montana State Senator, when it was established in 1919. The library at 1101 C Avenue lends books, DVDs, audiobooks, board games, and PlayAways, and loans laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, iPads, and wireless hotspots so patrons can take connectivity home. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library partnership extends early literacy resources to young children in the community. Montana Library2Go provides free eBooks, digital audiobooks, magazines, and Great Courses to all cardholders. Accessible features include a ramp, wheelchair access, an outdoor drop box, outdoor pickup lockers, and Ring doorbells for contactless service.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named for George McCone, the Montana State Senator for whom McCone County was established in 1919
- Loans wireless hotspots, laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, and iPads to patrons
- Partner of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, extending early literacy to young children
- Outdoor pickup lockers and Ring doorbells enable contactless, after-hours service
- STEM Club for grades K–6 merges science, technology, engineering, math, music, and arts
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free McCone County library card unlocks Montana's statewide digital borrowing platform:
📚 Services
- Free public library card for McCone County residents
- Physical book, DVD, CD, audiobook, board game, and PlayAway lending
- Device lending: laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, iPads
- Wireless hotspot lending (patrons 18+)
- Montana Library2Go digital access
- Interlibrary loan
- Photocopying, scanning, emailing, faxing
- Free Wi-Fi and public computer access
- Accessible facilities with ramp, wheelchair access, outdoor drop box and pickup lockers
🎸 Programs
- Preschool Storytime — ages 3+, Tuesdays at 10:15 am and 2:45 pm (school year)
- STEM Club — grades K–6, afterschool
- Summer Reading Program — ages 4–12
- Book Club — monthly, usually last Thursday
- Democracy Project — teens 13+, civic engagement, sponsored by Humanities Montana
- Film Appreciation Club
📍 Nearby Libraries in Eastern Montana
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was George McCone and why is the library named after him?
George McCone was a Montana State Senator and one of the first county commissioners of Dawson County. McCone County was named in his honor when it was carved out and established in 1919. The library bears his name as a memorial to his public service.
Can I borrow a Wi-Fi hotspot from the library?
Yes. The George McCone Memorial County Library lends wireless hotspots to patrons age 18 and older, along with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, and iPads — helping extend connectivity to households across the wide-open county.
What is the Preschool Storytime schedule?
Preschool Storytime is offered during the school year for children ages 3 and up, with two sessions on Tuesdays — one at 10:15 am and one at 2:45 pm. Call (406) 485-2350 to confirm the current schedule.
Does the library offer digital books?
Yes. Your free library card includes access to Montana Library2Go, the statewide digital borrowing platform with eBooks, digital audiobooks, magazines, and Great Courses — all downloadable to your phone, tablet, or computer.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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