Gunnison Civic Library
🏢 Gunnison City · Gunnison, Utah
Gunnison Civic Library
Tucked into the east side of Gunnison City Hall at 38 West Center Street, the Gunnison Civic Library serves Sanpete County's second-largest city — a community established in 1859 and named for Army surveyor John W. Gunnison. It lends books, hotspots, iPads, and puzzles, and stays open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 11am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 1pm–7pm |
| Wednesday | 11am–7pm |
| Thursday | 1pm–7pm |
| Friday | 11am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 38 West Center St, Gunnison, UT 84634
Phone: (435) 528-3104
Website: gunnisoncityutah.org
Plus Code: 85FC554J+66 (Gunnison, UT)
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📖 About Gunnison Civic Library
Gunnison Civic Library is the public library of Gunnison, Utah, a city of roughly 3,500 residents in southwestern Sanpete County at 5,138 feet elevation in the Sevier Valley. The city was established in 1859 and named for U.S. Army officer John W. Gunnison, who surveyed the region for a transcontinental railroad route in 1853. Located on the east side of the Gunnison City building at 38 West Center Street, the library offers an interlibrary loan network (ILL fee $3 for shipping), access to the Central Utah Consortium catalog (cucp1.agverso.com), and Utah's Pioneer online digital library for free eBooks through Libby. The library also lends hotspots and iPads to cardholders in good standing (age 18+), operates a community blood pressure machine, and distributes meal bags through the Sanpete Pantry food program. Story Time is held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and a monthly book club meets in the evening.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named for the city honoring U.S. Army surveyor John W. Gunnison, who mapped the region in 1853 for a transcontinental railroad route
- Located inside the east wing of Gunnison City Hall, 38 W Center Street, in the Sevier Valley at 5,138 feet elevation
- Lends iPads and Wi-Fi hotspots to cardholders — helping rural residents bridge the digital divide
- Community blood pressure machine available to all visitors at no charge
- Distributes meal bags through the Sanpete Pantry food assistance program
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Gunnison Civic Library cardholders access Utah's statewide digital collection free through Pioneer:
📚 Services
- iPad and Wi-Fi hotspot lending (cardholders 18+, account in good standing)
- Blood pressure machine available to all visitors
- Interlibrary loan (ILL) — $3 shipping fee for items not in the Central Utah Consortium
- Books for sale at the library
- Puzzle lending
- Sanpete Pantry meal bag distribution for children in need
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Story Time — every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in the basement (September through spring)
- Monthly Book Club — evening meetings, title announced seasonally
- Summer Reading Program — children ages 5–12
- Pioneer Days community events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Central Utah
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Gunnison Civic Library open to?
The library is open to all Gunnison City residents and visitors. Cardholders can also borrow from partner libraries in Salina and Richfield through the shared Central Utah Consortium catalog. Interlibrary loans from outside the consortium are available for a $3 shipping fee.
Can I borrow a Wi-Fi hotspot or iPad from the library?
Yes. The Gunnison Civic Library lends Wi-Fi hotspots and iPads to library cardholders who are at least 18 years old and have an account in good standing (no outstanding fines). Stop in for details on availability and loan terms.
When is Story Time, and who can attend?
Story Time is held every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in the library's basement, typically running from early September through spring. It is open to all young children and families — activities vary weekly and may include books, songs, and crafts.
What eBook and digital resources does the library offer?
Gunnison cardholders have free access to Libby (eBooks & audiobooks) and Pioneer — Utah's Online Library — which provides research databases, streaming video, online courses, newspapers, and more. Log in with your library card number and last name (no caps) via the catalog or Pioneer portal.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.