Weston County Library
🏢 Weston County Library System · Newcastle, Wyoming
Weston County Library
The Weston County Library on West Main Street in Newcastle serves the northeastern Wyoming coalfields and Black Hills foothills community with books, digital resources, and a digitized newspaper archive dating to 1890. The library system also operates a branch in Upton, 30 miles north, making it the primary public library network for Weston County's roughly 7,000 residents.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Friday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 23 West Main Street, Newcastle, WY 82701
Phone: (307) 746-2206
Website: westongov.com
Plus Code: 85MQVQ4X+62 (Newcastle, WY)
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📖 About Weston County Library
Weston County Library is a two-branch public library system headquartered at 23 West Main Street in Newcastle, Wyoming, a town that grew up alongside the Burlington Northern railroad and the rich coal deposits of the Powder River Basin's western edge. The main branch anchors county library services alongside an Upton Branch Library at 722 4th Street in Upton, 30 miles to the north. The library offers children's and young adult services, and maintains a notable digitized archive of Weston County newspapers from 1890 through 2022 — one of the most complete local newspaper collections in northeastern Wyoming. Digital lending is available through Hoopla and Libby/OverDrive. The library is a member of the WyldCat Wyoming catalog consortium, and cardholders gain access to GoWYLD, the state's digital library portal, which includes LinkedIn Learning, language learning through Pronunciator, and other databases. A curated Pinterest presence supplements the library's community outreach. The Board of Trustees meets on the 4th Friday of every month.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Two-branch system serving all of Weston County — main branch in Newcastle and Upton Branch at 722 4th Street, Upton
- Digitized Weston County newspaper archive spanning 1890 to 2022 — a rare and complete local history record
- Children's and Young Adult Services departments with dedicated programming
- GoWYLD statewide portal access including LinkedIn Learning, Pronunciator language learning & genealogy databases
- Hoopla and Libby digital lending — instant streaming with no waitlists
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Weston County cardholders can access Wyoming's statewide digital library and popular lending apps for free:
📚 Services
- Weston County newspaper archive 1890–2022 (digitized)
- Children's library and youth services
- Young Adult Services and programming
- Public catalog through WyldCat consortium
- Interlibrary loan through Wyoming WyldCat network
- Free Wi-Fi and public computers
- Upton Branch Library (722 4th Street, Upton; Mon–Fri 12pm–5pm; (307) 468-2324)
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytime and youth programming
- Young adult programs and events
- Community educational workshops (geology, ecology, art classes)
- Used book sales and fundraisers
- Summer reading challenge
📍 Nearby Libraries in Northeast Wyoming
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Weston County Library have a branch in Upton?
Yes. The Weston County Library System operates two locations: the main library at 23 West Main Street in Newcastle (Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; (307) 746-2206) and the Upton Branch Library at 722 4th Street in Upton (Mon–Fri 12 p.m.–5 p.m.; (307) 468-2324), about 30 miles north of Newcastle.
What is the Weston County newspaper archive, and how far back does it go?
The library maintains a digitized archive of Weston County newspapers spanning 1890 through 2022 — over 130 years of local news. It is one of the most complete local newspaper collections available in northeastern Wyoming and is a valuable resource for genealogical and historical research.
Is the Newcastle library open on weekends?
No. The main library in Newcastle is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and is closed on both Saturday and Sunday. The Upton Branch also has weekday-only hours. For weekend digital access, cardholders can use Hoopla, Libby, and GoWYLD 24/7.
What digital resources can I access with a Weston County library card?
Weston County cardholders can use Hoopla (instant streaming of movies, music, comics, and audiobooks), Libby/OverDrive (eBooks and audiobooks), and the GoWYLD statewide portal, which includes LinkedIn Learning, Pronunciator for language learning, genealogy databases, and digitized newspapers.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.