Glasgow City-County Library
🏢 Valley County · Glasgow, Montana
Glasgow City-County Library
Established in 1904 with the support of the Great Northern Railway, the Glasgow City-County Library has grown from a single-room reading room into Valley County's main public library — open six days a week at 408 3rd Avenue South and serving the Hi-Line communities of northeastern Montana.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 408 3rd Ave South, Glasgow, MT 59230
Phone: (406) 228-2731
Website: glasgowlibrary.org
Plus Code: 85WM59V7+5F (Glasgow, MT)
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📖 About Glasgow City-County Library
The Glasgow City-County Library has served Glasgow and Valley County since 1904, when early railroad-era civic leaders — backed by the Great Northern Railway — organized the community's first library. Over more than a century it evolved from a city library into a joint city-county institution, reflecting the sprawling Hi-Line landscape where the next town can be an hour's drive away. Today it holds a circulating collection of books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and magazines, offers free public computers and Wi-Fi, and lets patrons place holds online through the Montana Shared Catalog. A free public meeting room in the lower level is available by reservation. Cardholders also unlock MontanaLibrary2Go — the statewide OverDrive consortium — and thousands of downloadable titles from anywhere. The library's "Lonely Shelf" spotlight rotates overlooked titles each month, a grassroots reader-advisory nod that keeps even long-held volumes circulating.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded in 1904 with railroad-era civic support — one of northeastern Montana's longest-serving public libraries
- Joint city-county institution serving Glasgow and all of Valley County from 408 3rd Avenue South
- Open six days a week: Mon–Thu 9–6, Fri 9–5, Sat 10–3, with curbside pickup for patrons who prefer contactless service
- Free public meeting room available by reservation — open to community groups at no charge
- "The Lonely Shelf" monthly feature highlights underused titles, keeping the collection active and discovery-friendly
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Glasgow cardholders can borrow and stream free through Montana's statewide digital collections:
📚 Services
- Public computers with internet access and word-processing software
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the library
- Printing, copying and faxing
- Curbside pickup for patrons who prefer contactless service
- Online holds via the Montana Shared Catalog
- Free public meeting room (lower level, reservation required)
- Interlibrary loan through the Montana Shared Catalog network
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for children ages 0–5
🎸 Programs
- Annual Summer Reading Program for all ages
- Monthly Reading Challenge
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- "The Lonely Shelf" — monthly spotlight on overlooked collection titles
- Community events calendar
📍 Nearby Libraries in Northeastern Montana
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Glasgow City-County Library founded, and why is it called a "city-county" library?
The library was established in 1904, originally as a city library supported by the Great Northern Railway and early Glasgow civic leaders. Over the decades it grew into a joint city-county institution serving both the City of Glasgow and all of Valley County — hence "city-county." This shared governance model is common in rural Montana, where one central library serves a wide geographic area.
What are the library's hours and is it open on weekends?
The library is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. It is closed on Sunday and major holidays. Curbside pickup is available for patrons who cannot come inside.
Can I access ebooks and audiobooks with my Glasgow library card?
Yes. Glasgow cardholders have access to MontanaLibrary2Go, a statewide OverDrive consortium with more than 25,000 downloadable eBook and audiobook titles. You can borrow them through the Libby app on any smartphone, tablet or computer — no visit to the library required.
Does the library have a meeting room available to community groups?
Yes. The library's lower-level public meeting room is free to reserve for community groups and is open to the public. Reservations can be arranged through the library by calling (406) 228-2731 or contacting them via their website.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.