Atkinson Public Library
🏢 Nebraska Library Commission Network · ATKINSON, Nebraska
Atkinson Public Library
Atkinson Public Library has served the ranching and agricultural heart of Holt County since Atkinson was platted in 1880, growing from a modest reading room into a full-service community library funded in part by the city's 1% sales tax.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–3pm |
| Saturday | 9am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 210 WEST STATE STREET, ATKINSON, NE 68713
Phone: +1402-925-2855
Website: atkinson.nelibrary.org
Plus Code: 86J3G2J9+GX (ATKINSON, NE)
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📖 About Atkinson Public Library
Anchored on West State Street in Atkinson — the seat of Holt County and one of the largest cattle-shipping centers in Nebraska — the library holds more than 23,800 items and circulates nearly 41,000 items a year for a community of roughly 1,245 residents. Half of the city's 1% local option sales tax is dedicated to library funding, giving the building a stable budget of over $150,000 and allowing it to offer 24 public internet computers alongside a wireless network. Atkinson is part of the Nebraska Library Commission's statewide network, connecting patrons to the NebraskAccess portal of research databases and the Libby app for downloadable eBooks and audiobooks. The library maintains a Facebook page and community blog that keep residents informed of programs, hours changes, and local events.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Over 23,800 items in the collection — books, magazines, DVDs, and audiobooks serving Holt County residents
- 24 public internet computers plus free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Dedicated library funding from Atkinson's 1% local option sales tax
- Free NebraskAccess databases: genealogy, health, legal, and academic full-text journals
- Libby app checkout for eBooks and audiobooks — no wait, no late fees
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Atkinson library card unlocks statewide digital resources free of charge:
📚 Services
- Free library card for Holt County and Nebraska residents
- 24 public internet computers
- Free Wi-Fi
- Printing and copying
- Interlibrary loan
- Reference assistance
- NebraskAccess research databases
- Libby / OverDrive digital checkout
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program for children and adults
- Story time for young children
- National Library Week events (annual April celebration)
- Friends of the Library activities and fundraisers
📍 Nearby Libraries in North-Central Nebraska
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Atkinson Public Library offer internet access?
Yes — the library has 24 public internet computers and free Wi-Fi available during all open hours. Printing is also available for a small fee.
How is the Atkinson Public Library funded?
The library receives half of the revenue from Atkinson's 1% local option sales tax, supplemented by state and federal library funds. This gives it an annual operating budget of over $150,000.
Can I borrow eBooks and audiobooks from the Atkinson Public Library?
Yes — any valid library card holder can download the free Libby app and access eBooks and audiobooks through the OverDrive Nebraska network, with no late fees.
What research databases are available free to Atkinson library card holders?
Through NebraskAccess — the Nebraska Library Commission's statewide portal — you can search full-text magazine and journal articles, genealogy records, health and legal resources, and academic databases at no cost, 24/7.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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