Beatty Library District
🏢 Beatty Library District · Beatty, Nevada
Beatty Library District
The Beatty Library District occupies a striking geodesic dome at 400 North 4th Street — the only library in Nevada housed in this distinctive buckminster-style structure. Tucked 100 miles north of Las Vegas where US Highway 95 meets State Route 374 for Death Valley, the library serves the Beatty community Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 7 p.m. and lends fiction, non-fiction, children's books, DVDs and access to the Nevada Library Cooperative interlibrary loan network.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 11am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm–7pm |
| Wednesday | 11am–5pm |
| Thursday | 3pm–7pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 400 North 4th Street, Beatty, NV 89003
Phone: (775) 553-2257
Website: beattynvlibrary.org
Plus Code: 8585W65P+6Q (Beatty, NV)
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📖 About Beatty Library District
The Beatty Library District is the public library of Beatty, Nye County, Nevada — a small town of roughly 1,000 residents at the junction of US-95 and SR-374, the main gateway to Death Valley from the north. What sets this library apart architecturally is its geodesic dome building, making it the only library in Nevada housed in that distinctive spherical-panel structure. The collection includes fiction, non-fiction, children's titles, DVDs covering movies, TV series and documentaries, and participation in the Nevada Library Cooperative interlibrary loan program. Local history holdings include Robert McCracken's 'A History of Beatty, Nevada,' which traces the frontier community from its first Native American inhabitants through the boom-and-bust cycles of desert mining. The library is operated by the Beatty Library District, an independent special district of Nye County, and is contactable at beattylibdist@gmail.com.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Nevada's only library housed in a geodesic dome — a distinctive buckminster-style structure at 400 North 4th Street
- Located at the crossroads of US-95 and SR-374, the primary northern gateway to Death Valley National Park
- Extended evening hours Tuesday (until 7 pm) and Thursday (3–7 pm) for after-work visits
- Local history collection includes Robert McCracken's 'A History of Beatty, Nevada' tracing the community from Native American settlement to modern times
- Participates in Nevada Library Cooperative interlibrary loan — access to materials statewide
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Beatty Library District cardholders can access digital materials through Nevada's statewide library network:
📚 Services
- Fiction, non-fiction, children's and young adult book lending
- DVD lending — movies, TV series and documentaries
- Nevada Library Cooperative interlibrary loan
- Local history collection including Beatty community materials
- Summer Reading Program for youth
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program with themed daily activities
- Children's and youth programming
- Community events and local history resources
- Adult reading and reference services
📍 Nearby Libraries in Nye County & Southern Nevada
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Beatty Library in a geodesic dome?
The Beatty Library District is the only library in Nevada housed in a geodesic dome — the distinctive spherical structure made of interlocking triangular panels. The dome gives the library at 400 North 4th Street a landmark presence in Beatty that reflects the community's individualistic spirit.
What are the library's hours and which evenings stay open late?
The library is open Monday and Wednesday 11 am–5 pm, Tuesday 12 pm–7 pm, and Thursday 3 pm–7 pm. It is closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday and Thursday evening hours make it accessible for working residents and Death Valley area visitors.
Does the Beatty Library have materials on local history?
Yes. The collection includes Robert McCracken's 'A History of Beatty, Nevada,' which traces the community from its earliest Native American inhabitants through the founding of Beatty and the boom-and-bust cycles of desert mining. Staff can also assist with Nevada history research through the interlibrary loan network.
Can I get books from other Nevada libraries through the Beatty Library?
Yes. The Beatty Library District participates in the Nevada Library Cooperative interlibrary loan program, which lets cardholders request materials held at other Nevada public libraries when the local collection doesn't have a title.
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