Niobrara County Library
🏢 Niobrara County Library · Lusk, Wyoming
Niobrara County Library
The Niobrara County Library at 425 South Main Street is the sole public library for Wyoming's least-populated county — and one of the most isolated. Serving a ranching community on the high plains near the Nebraska border, it stays open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and offers genealogy collections, birth records, obituaries, and cemetery records that are hard to find anywhere else in the region.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 425 South Main Street, Lusk, WY 82225
Phone: (307) 334-3490
Website: niobraracountylibrary.org
Plus Code: 85JQQG6X+C6 (Lusk, WY)
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📖 About Niobrara County Library
Niobrara County is Wyoming's smallest county by population, a vast high-plains landscape of ponderosa pine breaks and cattle ranches centered on the town of Lusk. The Niobrara County Library at 425 South Main Street is the community's only public library, providing books, digital resources, and genealogy materials to residents spread across thousands of square miles. The library is notable for its local history and genealogy collection, which includes historical birth records, obituaries, and cemetery records for Niobrara County — a valuable resource for researchers tracing families on Wyoming's eastern plains. The library belongs to the WyldCat statewide catalog consortium and provides access to GoWYLD, Wyoming's statewide digital portal. Digital lending is available through Hoopla (for instant, no-waitlist streaming of eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and comics) and Libby/OverDrive (for eBooks and streaming media with library holds). The library also offers access to Gale Legal Forms for Wyoming-specific legal documents and the Candid nonprofit database for community organizations.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves Wyoming's least-populated county — providing essential library access to a remote high-plains ranching community
- Genealogy collection with historical birth records, obituaries, and Niobrara County cemetery records
- Open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays for after-work and evening visits
- Full GoWYLD statewide digital access including Hoopla, Libby, Gale Legal Forms & genealogy databases
- Community programming including storytime, art classes for youth, and movie events
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Niobrara County cardholders can access Wyoming's statewide digital resources and popular lending apps for free:
📚 Services
- Genealogy collection with birth records, obituaries & Niobrara County cemetery records
- Public computers with internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Interlibrary loan through the WyldCat Wyoming consortium
- Gale Legal Forms — Wyoming legal documents
- Wyoming Nonprofit Resources (Candid database access)
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's Storyhour @ the Library
- Kids Paint @ the Library art classes (grades 4 and up, led by local artist)
- Community movie nights
- Summer reading challenge
- Community events and exhibits
📍 Nearby Libraries in Eastern Wyoming
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What genealogy resources does the Niobrara County Library hold?
The library maintains a local history and genealogy collection that includes historical birth records, obituaries, and cemetery records for Niobrara County. These materials are particularly valuable for researchers tracing families on Wyoming's eastern plains, where records can be difficult to find elsewhere. Staff can assist with genealogy research inquiries.
What are the library's hours, and is it open on weekends?
The Niobrara County Library is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (with extended hours until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays) and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library is closed on both Saturday and Sunday.
Does the Niobrara County Library offer digital borrowing?
Yes. Cardholders can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming movies through Libby/OverDrive and Hoopla (no waitlists). The GoWYLD statewide portal adds access to genealogy databases, Gale Legal Forms, LinkedIn Learning, newspapers, and more — all free with a Niobrara County library card.
Are there children's programs at the library?
Yes. The library offers a regular Storyhour program for young children and Kids Paint @ the Library art classes for children in grades 4 and up, led by local artist Barb Orr. The library also holds community movie nights and a summer reading challenge.
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