Siouxland Libraries Adjusting Rural Branch Hours

Published on December 30, 2025

Siouxland Libraries will adjust hours at its rural branch locations beginning Jan. 2, 2026, to better align with community usage patterns and improve service efficiency. The updated schedule focuses on opening during times when community members visit most frequently, while continuing to provide the Expanded Access program, which allows guests to visit library branches outside staffed hours, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.daily at certain rural branches for maximum convenience.

“These changes allow us to serve our communities more effectively,” said Nicole Norton, senior librarian at Siouxland Libraries. “By focusing staffed hours on the times guests visit most, and continuing to utilize our Expanded Access program, we’re making sure library resources are available when they’re needed most.”

2026 hours at rural branch locations:

Baltic:
Tuesday: 2–6 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.–noon
Thursday: 2–6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–noon

Brandon Community Library:

Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Garretson Branch:

Monday–Wednesday: 3–6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m.–noon, 3–6 p.m.

Valley Springs Branch:
Tuesday–Thursday: 3–6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–noon

Colton Branch:

Tuesday and Thursday: 2–6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Crooks Branch:
Monday: 3–7 p.m.
Tuesday–Thursday: 10 a.m.–1 p.m., 2–5 p.m.
Friday: 1–5 p.m.

Hartford Branch:
Tuesday–Wednesday: 10 a.m.–1 p.m., 2–5 p.m.
Thursday: 3–7 p.m.
Friday: 1–5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Humboldt Branch:
Monday and Wednesday: 2–6 p.m.
Friday: 1–5 p.m.

Those who have an Expanded Access card can visit certain rural branches before and after staffed operating hours between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Expanded Access is available at the Baltic, Colton, Crooks, Garretson, Hartford and Humboldt branches.

For more information about branch hours, library services or the Expanded Access program, visit siouxlandlib.org.