Ashley Public Library
🏢 Ashley Public Library · Ashley, North Dakota
Ashley Public Library
The Ashley Public Library has been a community anchor in McIntosh County since 1912, when the Ashley Woman's Club founded it as a reading room — today it opens every Wednesday at Ashley City Hall, offering free books, computers and interlibrary loan to anyone who walks through the door.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10am–12pm & 1pm–5pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 113 First Avenue NW, ASHLEY, ND 58413
Phone: (701) 288-3510
Website: ashley-nd.com
Plus Code: 86R22JPG+7P (ASHLEY, ND)
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📖 About Ashley Public Library
The Ashley Public Library serves Ashley, the county seat of McIntosh County in the heart of the North Dakota prairie. The library traces its roots to October 1912, when the Ashley Woman's Club established a reading collection that quickly became the town's public library. Over the decades the collection moved several times before settling in its current home at Ashley City Hall on First Avenue NW. With nearly 10,000 volumes serving a community of roughly 750 residents, the library keeps its focus on accessibility: no membership or library card is required to borrow items, and entry is always free. Patrons can also order any title not on the shelves through interlibrary loan, connecting the town to collections across North Dakota and the country. Through the North Dakota State Library's Online Library program, cardholders can access free digital resources from any device.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1912 by the Ashley Woman's Club — over 110 years of continuous community service in McIntosh County
- Located at Ashley City Hall, 113 First Avenue NW — open every Wednesday with no library card required to borrow
- Collection of nearly 10,000 volumes serving a community of roughly 750 residents
- Interlibrary loan available — order any title from the State Library or other libraries across the country
- Free public computer access with internet for research, job applications and everyday tasks
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Ashley library users can access North Dakota's statewide digital collections free of charge:
📚 Services
- Open-shelf borrowing — no library card required, entry always free
- Interlibrary loan — order any book from the State Library or nationwide
- Public computers with internet access
- Summer reading program for children ages 4 through 2nd grade
- Free access to North Dakota State Library digital resources
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program for children (ages 4 to 2nd grade)
- Community reading and reference services
- Interlibrary loan for special requests
📍 Nearby Libraries in South-Central North Dakota
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a library card to borrow books at the Ashley Public Library?
No — entry is free and no library card or membership is required to borrow books. Just walk in on a Wednesday, browse the shelves and check out what you need.
When is the Ashley Public Library open?
The library is open on Wednesdays only: 10 am to noon, then 1 pm to 5 pm (closed for lunch). It is closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Can I get a book that is not on the shelf at the Ashley Public Library?
Yes — the library offers interlibrary loan service. Staff can order any specific title from the North Dakota State Library or from other libraries across the country, usually within a week or two.
How did the Ashley Public Library get started?
The Ashley Woman's Club established the library in October 1912, making it one of the earliest community libraries in McIntosh County. The library has since relocated a few times before settling at its current home inside Ashley City Hall.
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