Adams County Library
🏢 Adams County · Hettinger, North Dakota
Adams County Library
The Adams County Library anchors the small ranching city of Hettinger in the far southwest corner of North Dakota, open four days a week including late Wednesday evenings. Its Recreation Library program brings after-school activities to children three afternoons a week, and its collection spans fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks and digital titles through Libby and Kanopy.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 11:30am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 2pm–5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30pm–7pm |
| Thursday | 2pm–6:30pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 103 N 6th Street, Hettinger, ND 58639
Phone: (701) 567-2741
Website: adamscountyndlibrary.com
Plus Code: 85RV2927+HP (Hettinger, ND)
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📖 About Adams County Library
Hettinger, the seat of Adams County, sits near the South Dakota border in the shortgrass prairie of southwestern North Dakota — an agricultural community built on ranching and wheat farming. The Adams County Library at 103 N 6th Street has been the county's public library, serving a community where the nearest large city is Dickinson, about 60 miles to the northeast. Library Director LaNae Kristy and her six-person staff run an active program calendar that includes a weekday Recreation Library offering structured after-school activities for children from preschool age through grade school. The library's collection covers fiction, non-fiction, large print, children's and young adult titles, plus audiobooks and digital media through OverDrive's Libby app and Kanopy streaming. Cardholders also reach the ODIN statewide database network and the North Dakota State Library's resources for research and genealogy. The library prioritizes intellectual freedom and actively collects materials representing diverse viewpoints.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open four evenings per week including late Wednesday hours to 7 p.m., serving rural Adams County patrons who travel from surrounding ranch country
- Recreation Library program runs Tuesday through Thursday afternoons, offering structured activities for children from preschool age through elementary school
- Collection spans fiction, non-fiction, large print, children's and young adult titles, plus audiobooks and digital media
- Digital access to Kanopy streaming video, Libby ebooks and audiobooks, and ODIN statewide research databases
- Committed to intellectual freedom with a formal patron reconsideration process governed by the Library Board of Trustees
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Adams County cardholders can borrow, stream and research free through North Dakota's statewide digital services:
📚 Services
- Circulating fiction, non-fiction, large print, children's and young adult books
- Audiobooks and digital media
- Public computers and internet access
- Interlibrary loan through ODIN
- Kanopy streaming video
- Libby / OverDrive ebooks and audiobooks
- Recreation Library — after-school children's programming
🎸 Programs
- Recreation Library: Tuesday 4–5 p.m. (kindergarten & up), Wednesday 3:30–4 p.m. (ages 3–5), Thursday 3:30–4 p.m. (ages 3–5) and 4–5 p.m. (kindergarten & up)
- Outreach visits to the Hettinger assisted living center
- Children's events and community programming
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southwest North Dakota
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Adams County Library's hours?
The library is open Monday 11:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Tuesday 2–5:30 p.m., Wednesday 3:30–7 p.m., and Thursday 2–6:30 p.m. It is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours may vary for holidays — follow the library on Facebook for updates.
What is the Recreation Library at Adams County Library?
The Recreation Library is the library's after-school children's program. It runs Tuesday 4–5 p.m. for kindergarteners and older, Wednesday 3:30–4 p.m. for ages 3–5, and Thursday 3:30–4 p.m. (ages 3–5) and 4–5 p.m. (kindergarten and up). Groups of more than seven children need an accompanying adult.
Can I stream free movies with my Adams County Library card?
Yes — the library provides free access to Kanopy, a streaming service with thousands of films, documentaries and educational videos. You can also borrow ebooks and audiobooks through OverDrive's Libby app using your Adams County card.
Does Adams County Library serve the whole county or just Hettinger?
The Adams County Library at 103 N 6th Street in Hettinger is the only public library in Adams County and serves all county residents. For those who cannot travel to town, interlibrary loan through the ODIN network can bring materials from partner libraries across North Dakota.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.