Big Horn County Library
🏢 Big Horn County Wyoming Library System · Basin, Wyoming
Big Horn County Library
The Basin branch of the Big Horn County Wyoming Library System anchors library service in the county seat of Big Horn County — a 15,266-square-foot building at 430 West C Street serving the Big Horn Basin community with books, digital resources, Friday storytimes, and free access to GoWYLD's statewide Wyoming databases.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–3pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–5pm |
| Thursday | 10am–5pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 430 West C Street, Basin, WY 82410
Phone: (307) 568-2388
Website: bhcwylibrarysystem.org
Plus Code: 85PH9XJ5+FC (Basin, WY)
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📖 About Big Horn County Library
The Big Horn County Library at 430 West C Street is the main branch of the Big Horn County Wyoming Library System, headquartered in Basin — the county seat of Big Horn County, Wyoming. Big Horn County sits in the scenic Big Horn Basin between the Big Horn Mountains to the east and the Absaroka Range to the west. The library system operates three branches — Basin, Greybull, and Lovell — serving communities spread across the basin's wide agricultural floor. Basin's branch is the largest at 15,266 square feet (per IMLS data). The library is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10am–5pm and Tuesday 10am–3pm; Saturday hours were discontinued effective August 1, 2025. Staff includes Library Manager Jennifer Lindgren and librarians Christie Christopherson and Trista Calentine. The library provides access to digital resources including Libby/OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks and GoWYLD — Wyoming State Library's statewide database platform. Community programs include Friday storytimes for preschool and elementary-aged children. The library accepts community support through Venmo.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Main branch of the three-location Big Horn County Wyoming Library System — Basin, Greybull, and Lovell serving the Big Horn Basin
- Located in Basin, the county seat of Big Horn County, between the Big Horn Mountains and the Absaroka Range in north-central Wyoming
- 15,266-square-foot main branch at 430 West C Street with free access to GoWYLD statewide Wyoming databases and Libby/OverDrive
- Friday storytimes for preschool (10:30am) and elementary-aged children (11:30am) — crafts and stories every week
- Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10am–5pm and Tuesday 10am–3pm; Saturday hours discontinued August 2025
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Big Horn County Library cardholders access Wyoming's statewide digital resources free from anywhere:
📚 Services
- Books, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines for borrowing
- Libby/OverDrive for eBooks and digital audiobooks
- GoWYLD statewide database access
- Public computer workstations with internet access
- Free Wi-Fi in the library
- Blood pressure kits available for patron checkout at all three branch locations
- Interlibrary loan through the WYLD statewide network
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Library catalog and account access through bighorn.wyldcatalog.org
🎸 Programs
- Friday Storytime for preschoolers at 10:30am — stories and crafts
- Friday Storytime for elementary-aged children at 11:30am — stories and crafts
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Community events and programs throughout the year
📍 Libraries in Nearby Wyoming Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Big Horn County Library's hours in Basin, and did the Saturday schedule change?
As of August 1, 2025, the Basin branch is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10am–5pm, and Tuesday from 10am–3pm. Saturday hours were discontinued effective August 1, 2025. The library is closed Sunday. For the latest schedule or holiday closures, call (307) 568-2388 or check bhcwylibrarysystem.org.
What branches does the Big Horn County Wyoming Library System operate?
The system has three branches: the Basin Library (430 West C Street, Basin — county seat, main branch), the Greybull Library in Greybull, and the Lovell Library in Lovell. Each branch serves different communities across the Big Horn Basin. A library card from any branch gives access to the shared WYLD statewide catalog and GoWYLD digital resources.
What is GoWYLD, and what can I access through the Big Horn County Library?
GoWYLD is the Wyoming State Library's statewide digital platform, free to all Wyoming library cardholders. It provides access to dozens of databases covering genealogy, business, health, newspapers, language learning (163 languages via Pronunciator), professional development (LinkedIn Learning), and academic research. You can access it from home at gowyld.net with your library card number and PIN.
Does the Basin Library offer children's programming?
Yes. The Basin branch runs a Friday Storytime program with two sessions: preschoolers at 10:30am and elementary-aged children at 11:30am. Each session features stories and a hands-on craft activity. The library also participates in an annual summer reading program for all ages.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.