Stillwater County Library
🏢 Stillwater County · Columbus, Montana
Stillwater County Library
The Stillwater County Library sits at 27 North 4th Street in Columbus, the county seat of Stillwater County, Montana, serving ranching and outdoor-recreation communities along the Stillwater River corridor between Billings and Yellowstone Country.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–1pm, 2pm–5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–1pm, 2pm–5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–1pm, 2pm–5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am–1pm, 2pm–5:30pm |
| Friday | 9am–1pm, 2pm–5:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 27 N 4TH ST, COLUMBUS, MT 59019
Phone: +1406-322-5009
Website: stillwatercountylibrary.org
Plus Code: 85QGJPQV+5X (COLUMBUS, MT)
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📖 About Stillwater County Library
The Stillwater County Library is the public library for Stillwater County, Montana — a largely rural county of roughly 10,000 residents whose economy is anchored by farming, ranching, the Sibanye-Stillwater platinum and palladium mining operations, and recreational access to the Beartooth Mountains. Columbus, the county seat, sits along the Stillwater River at the edge of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. The library at 27 North 4th Street provides weekday service in two daily sessions and is open on Saturday mornings. It connects patrons to Montana State Library digital resources including Libby, the Montana Talking Book Library for print-disabled residents, and the statewide library network. The library's five-star Google Business rating reflects its standing as a trusted community anchor in a thinly populated region.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves Stillwater County, home to the Sibanye-Stillwater platinum-palladium mine and Beartooth Mountain gateway communities
- Located in Columbus on the Stillwater River, a natural-resource hub between Billings and the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
- Weekday service in two convenient sessions (9am–1pm & 2–5:30pm) plus Saturday morning hours
- Rated 5 stars on Google Business — a community touchstone for a dispersed rural county
- Access to Montana State Library digital network including Libby eBooks and the Montana Talking Book Library
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Stillwater County card holders access free eBooks, audiobooks and statewide research tools through the Montana State Library network:
📚 Services
- eBooks and audiobooks via Libby/OverDrive through the Montana State Library
- Montana Talking Book Library access for patrons with print disabilities
- Public computers, printing and free Wi-Fi
- Reference and readers' advisory assistance
- Interlibrary loan through the Montana library network
- Children's and youth materials
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Summer reading program
- Community and educational programs
- Local interest and outreach events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southcentral Montana
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Stillwater County Library open in two sessions on weekdays rather than continuously?
The library operates Monday through Friday in two sessions — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — with a midday break. On Saturdays it is open continuously from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays. This schedule is common for small county libraries managing staffing across a rural service area.
What county does the Stillwater County Library serve, and what is the area known for?
The library serves Stillwater County, a rural Montana county of roughly 10,000 residents. The county seat is Columbus. The area is best known for the Sibanye-Stillwater platinum and palladium mining operations in the Beartooth foothills, ranching, and as a gateway to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and Beartooth Scenic Byway.
Can I access eBooks from the Stillwater County Library without visiting in person?
Yes. Card holders can borrow eBooks and audiobooks anytime through the Libby app using their library card, via the Montana State Library's statewide OverDrive collection. Patrons with qualifying print or physical disabilities can also enroll in the Montana Talking Book Library for free accessible audio and Braille materials.
How do I get a library card at the Stillwater County Library?
Stillwater County residents can obtain a free library card by visiting the library at 27 North 4th Street in Columbus during open hours. Bring a photo ID and proof of your current address. Call (406) 322-5009 or visit stillwatercountylibrary.org for details on card eligibility for out-of-county residents.
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