Soutar Memorial Library
🏢 Cimarron County · Boise City, Oklahoma
Soutar Memorial Library
Soutar Memorial Library anchors the cultural life of Boise City, the seat of Cimarron County in Oklahoma's remote panhandle, offering books, computers and free statewide digital resources to one of the most sparsely populated corners of the Great Plains.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–12pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 4 S. Ellis Ave, BOISE CITY, OK 73933
Phone: +1580-544-2715
Plus Code: 858VPFHJ+VX (BOISE CITY, OK)
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📖 About Soutar Memorial Library
Soutar Memorial Library serves Boise City, the county seat of Cimarron County — the westernmost county in Oklahoma's narrow panhandle, bordering both New Mexico and Colorado. Boise City is notable as the only American town bombed during World War II, when a B-17 crew accidentally dropped six practice bombs on the courthouse square in July 1943, mistaking the town's lights for a training target in Texas. The library at 4 S. Ellis Ave provides the community with books, computers with internet access, and free access to Oklahoma's statewide digital resources including Brainfuse for online tutoring and EBSCO research databases — an essential service in a county with no broadband infrastructure for many rural households. The library is named in honor of the Soutar family, longtime contributors to Cimarron County civic life.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located in Boise City, the county seat of Cimarron County — Oklahoma's westernmost panhandle county, bordering New Mexico and Colorado
- Serves one of the most isolated rural communities in Oklahoma; the nearest large town is more than 100 miles away
- Boise City is the only American town accidentally bombed during World War II (B-17 practice run, July 1943)
- Free access to Brainfuse online tutoring and EBSCO research databases through Oklahoma's statewide library program
- Open Tuesday through Saturday — a vital community anchor for a county of roughly 2,100 residents
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Soutar Memorial cardholders can access Oklahoma's statewide digital resources free of charge:
📚 Services
- Public computers with internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Printing and copying services
- Reference assistance
- Statewide digital resources via Oklahoma Department of Libraries
- Interlibrary loan
🎸 Programs
- Children's reading and youth programming
- Summer reading program
- Community events and local programming
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Oklahoma Panhandle
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the story behind Boise City being bombed during World War II?
In the early morning of July 5, 1943, a B-17 bomber crew on a night training mission from Dalhart Army Air Base in Texas accidentally dropped six 100-pound practice bombs on Boise City, mistaking the lit courthouse square for their target. No one was seriously injured. A commemorative marker on the courthouse square tells the story, making it a point of local pride that Boise City is recognized as the only continental U.S. town bombed in World War II.
How far is Boise City from the nearest larger towns or cities?
Boise City is one of the most isolated county seats in Oklahoma. Guymon, the Panhandle's largest town, is about 52 miles east. Dalhart, Texas is roughly 40 miles south. Larger cities like Amarillo, TX are about 100 miles away, and Oklahoma City is over 250 miles east.
What days and hours is Soutar Memorial Library open?
The library is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon). The library is closed Sunday and Monday.
Can I get free eBooks and digital resources with a Soutar Memorial Library card?
Yes. Oklahoma library cardholders have free access to Libby for eBooks and audiobooks, Brainfuse for online tutoring, and EBSCO research databases through the Oklahoma Department of Libraries' statewide program.
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