Edna Ralston Public Library
🏢 Grand Forks County · Larimore, North Dakota
Edna Ralston Public Library
Named in honor of a local benefactor, Edna Ralston Public Library is a beloved community gem in small-town Larimore, offering a carefully curated collection — including current bestsellers and an enchanting children's section — to Grand Forks County residents.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 5pm–7pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 1pm–5pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9am–12pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 116 1/2 TOWNER AVENUE, LARIMORE, ND 58251
Phone: +1701-343-2181
Website: larimorendlibrary.com
Plus Code: 86V4W93G+HF (LARIMORE, ND)
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📖 About Edna Ralston Public Library
Edna Ralston Public Library serves the farming community of Larimore, North Dakota, from its home at 116½ Towner Avenue in Grand Forks County. Despite its modest volunteer-supported hours, the library punches above its weight with a warm, welcoming collection that includes current bestsellers and blockbusters alongside a dedicated children's library designed to spark young imaginations. The library is named in honor of Edna Ralston, a community figure whose legacy lives on through the institution that bears her name. The library runs a Story Hour program for children and a Summer Reading Program each year, and its Facebook presence keeps the community informed of events and closings. Support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services helps sustain operations in this rural North Dakota setting. The North Dakota State Library's online resources — including the ODIN catalog portal and research databases through EBSCO and Gale — are available to all Larimore cardholders.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named in honor of local benefactor Edna Ralston — a community legacy in Larimore since the library's founding
- Current bestsellers and popular titles available without long waiting lists
- Children's library section described as an 'enchanting' space designed to spark young imaginations
- Story Hour and Summer Reading Program for children and youth each year
- Funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Larimore library card connects you to North Dakota statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- Borrowing — books, magazines, and audiovisual materials
- Children's library with curated collection for young readers
- Current bestsellers and popular fiction available
- Library card registration for Larimore and Grand Forks County residents
- Access to North Dakota State Library digital resources (ODIN/Libby)
- Interlibrary loan
- Community meeting and event space
🎸 Programs
- Story Hour — children's literacy program held during open hours
- Summer Reading Program for children and teens
- Seasonal community events and activities
- Facebook updates on hours, closures, and special programs
📍 Nearby Libraries in Grand Forks County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are Edna Ralston Public Library's current hours?
The library is open Monday evenings 5–7 pm, Wednesday afternoons 1–5 pm, and Saturday mornings 9 am–noon. It is closed Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Check the library's Facebook page for holiday closings and schedule changes.
How did the library get its name?
The library is named in honor of Edna Ralston, a local community benefactor. The library continues her legacy of supporting literacy and learning in the Larimore community.
Does the library have programs for children?
Yes. The library offers Story Hour for young children and a Summer Reading Program each year. The children's section features a curated selection designed to inspire a love of reading in young patrons. Contact the library at (701) 343-2181 or ednaralstonlibrary@yahoo.com for current program schedules.
Can I access eBooks and research databases with my Larimore library card?
Yes. North Dakota State Library cardholders — including Larimore patrons — can access Library2Go via the Libby app for eBooks and audiobooks, and the ODIN portal at library.nd.gov for research databases through EBSCO and Gale at no cost.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
👶 This library runs story times for kids. See how library story times work — ages, what happens and that they are free — and find other libraries with story-time programs library story times by state.
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