Sweetwater County Library — Green River
🏢 Sweetwater County Library System · Green River, Wyoming
Sweetwater County Library — Green River
Serving the seat of Sweetwater County where the Green River cuts through high desert buttes, this branch of the Sweetwater County Library System stays open until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, welcoming families, students, and trona-industry workers alike. Cardholders enjoy Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, and GoWYLD's statewide research databases at no charge.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 12pm–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 300 North 1st East, Green River, WY 82935
Phone: (307) 875-3615
Website: sweetwaterlibraries.com
Plus Code: 85HGGGJP+23 (Green River, WY)
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📖 About Sweetwater County Library — Green River
The Green River branch of the Sweetwater County Library System is located at 300 North 1st East in Green River, the county seat of Sweetwater County in southwest Wyoming. The system operates four locations across Sweetwater County — including the larger Rock Springs branch — unified under a shared catalog at sweetwater.wyldcatalog.org running on Aspen Discovery software. The Green River branch offers extended weekday evening hours (open until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday), weekly storytimes and toddler times for young children, Thursday teen events, and a full suite of GoWYLD digital resources. The library participates in the Wyoming Library Database (WYLD) network and provides access to Libby for eBooks and audiobooks, Hoopla for movies, music and comics, and Kanopy for streaming films.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Extended evening hours Monday through Thursday until 7 p.m. — ideal for working families and students
- Sweetwater County Library System's Green River branch serves the county seat at 300 N 1st East
- Four-location WYLD member system with shared catalog at sweetwater.wyldcatalog.org
- Weekly storytimes (Wed & Thu 10:30 a.m.), Toddler Time (Mon 10:30 a.m.) and Thursday teen events at 3:30 p.m.
- Full GoWYLD statewide digital access plus Libby, Hoopla and Kanopy for all Sweetwater County cardholders
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Sweetwater County Library cardholders can stream, download and research free through Wyoming's statewide and digital collections:
📚 Services
- Public computers with internet access and printing
- Free Wi-Fi
- Meeting room available for community use
- Children's storytimes and toddler programs
- Teen programming
- Interlibrary loan
- Online access to language-learning, genealogy and grant-search databases via GoWYLD
- Test-prep and online learning resources
🎸 Programs
- Story Time — Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. (preschool/early elementary)
- Toddler Time — Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
- Teen Events — Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Community events and author presentations
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Green River branch hours, and is it open on weekends?
The Green River branch is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. It is closed on Sunday. The extended Monday–Thursday evening hours make it easy to visit after school or work.
How many locations does the Sweetwater County Library System have?
The Sweetwater County Library System operates four branches across Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The Green River branch at 300 North 1st East is the county seat branch; the larger Rock Springs branch serves the county's most populous city. All four locations share a catalog at sweetwater.wyldcatalog.org.
What streaming and digital services are available with a Sweetwater County Library card?
Cardholders get free access to Libby (eBooks and audiobooks via the WYLD consortium), Hoopla (movies, music, comics and TV with no waitlists), Kanopy (streaming films and documentaries), and GoWYLD.net (the Wyoming State Library's statewide portal with genealogy, health, business and research databases).
Are there programs for young children at the Green River branch?
Yes. Toddler Time runs every Monday at 10:30 a.m., and Story Time for preschoolers and early elementary children meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Teen Events are held on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. No sign-up is required for most drop-in programs.
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