Williston Community Library
🏢 City of Williston & Williams County · Williston, North Dakota
Williston Community Library
The Williston Community Library at 1302 Davidson Drive is the largest public library in the Williston Basin, serving a city whose population surged during the Bakken oil boom. Open five days a week with a late Thursday until 7 p.m., it pairs a growing physical collection with the Williams County Bookmobile, free online services and an active program calendar for all ages.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1302 Davidson Drive, Williston, ND 58801
Phone: (701) 774-8805
Website: willistonndlibrary.com
Plus Code: 85WR5946+QC (Williston, ND)
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📖 About Williston Community Library
The Williston Community Library serves the City of Williston and Williams County in the heart of North Dakota's Bakken oil region. Located at 1302 Davidson Drive, the library has grown alongside Williston itself — a city that expanded rapidly in the 2010s as oil development brought workers and families from across the country. The library's mission is to provide library access to all individuals in Williams County, and it pursues that goal through its main branch, the Williams County Bookmobile (funded jointly with Williams County through a 2023 contribution agreement), and a robust array of online services available 24 hours a day. Programs span children's storytimes, teen events, adult book discussions and community outreach. The library is governed by its own Board of Directors, which meets monthly, and supported by a separate Library Foundation that fundraises for expanded services. Cardholders have free access to the statewide ODIN database gateway, ND Library2Go (Libby/OverDrive) and Mango Languages, giving patrons digital resources that rival those of libraries in much larger cities.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Largest public library in the Williston Basin, serving Williston and all of Williams County
- Williams County Bookmobile extends library service to rural corners of the county (purchase agreement signed 2023)
- Open five days weekly including a late Thursday until 7 p.m. for after-work visits
- Statewide ODIN electronic resources, ND Library2Go (Libby) and Mango Languages all free to cardholders
- Active community room hosts monthly Board of Directors meetings, programs and events throughout the year
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Williston cardholders can borrow, stream and research free through North Dakota's statewide digital collections:
📚 Services
- Books, audiobooks, DVDs and magazines — physical and digital
- Williams County Bookmobile serving rural Williams County
- Public computers, printing and free Wi-Fi
- Interlibrary loan and reference assistance
- Community room available for meetings and programs
- Exam proctoring (per library policy)
- Book drop open 24 hours for returns
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programs
- Teen events and summer reading
- Adult book clubs and author events
- National Library Week open house (annual, April)
- Community programs and Friends of the Library events
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Williston Region
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Williston Community Library serve the whole county, or just the city?
Both. The library's mission is to provide access to all individuals in Williams County. It does so through the main branch at 1302 Davidson Drive and the Williams County Bookmobile, which travels to rural communities throughout the county. Williams County contributes financially to the bookmobile under a joint contribution agreement signed in 2023.
What digital resources are available to Williston library cardholders?
Cardholders have free access to the statewide ODIN electronic resource gateway (databases, encyclopedias and periodicals), ND Library2Go (Libby/OverDrive for e-books and audiobooks), Tumblebooks (children's digital books) and Mango Languages (70+ self-paced language courses). All are available 24/7 online.
Why is the library open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays but closes earlier on other days?
Thursday's extended hour (until 7 p.m.) gives working residents, students and families an extra evening window that fits around after-school and after-work schedules. Monday through Wednesday close at 6 p.m. and Friday closes at 5 p.m.; the library is closed Saturday and Sunday.
How is the Williston Community Library governed and funded?
The library is a city institution governed by its own Board of Directors, which meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the library's community room. It is funded by the City of Williston, with additional support from Williams County (for bookmobile services) and the separate Williston Community Library Foundation, which raises private funds for expanded programs and collections.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
