Get to Know Us

Our Mission

The Garland County Library enriches our community by creating and providing essential, meaningful connections — to traditional library materials, to digital resources, and to each other through cultural, educational and recreational opportunities.

Hours

Sunday
1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Closing Dates

Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023
New Year's Day
Monday, Jan. 16, 2023
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
Monday, Feb. 20, 2023
George Washington's Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates Day
Sunday, Apr. 9, 2023
Easter Sunday
Monday, May 29, 2023
Memorial Day
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Independence Day
Monday, Sept. 4, 2023
Labor Day
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023
Veterans Day
Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023
Thanksgiving
Friday, Nov. 24, 2023
Thanksgiving
Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023
Winter Holiday
Monday, Dec. 25, 2023
Winter Holiday

Our Board

The Members of the Board of Trustees of the Garland County Library are: Karen Harbut, Merek Rowe, Amy Shipman, Rani Simpson, and LaTaschya Harris.

The Garland County Library is governed by our five-member Board of Trustees, appointed by the County Judge. Each Board member is eligible to serve up to two five-year terms. One board position comes up every year for appointment.

The administrative board is charged with employing a competent library director, determining library policies and promoting library services.

Additionally, the board is charged with securing adequate funding with which to satisfactorily operate the library.

The board meets on the fourth Monday of each month at noon. If you would like to speak at a board meeting, please read our procedures document.