Siouxland Libraries adjusts rural branch hours

Siouxland Libraries will adjust hours at its rural branch locations beginning today, Jan. 2.

The changes are designed “to better align with community usage patterns and improve service efficiency,” according to a statement.

“The updated schedule focuses on opening during times when community members visit most frequently.”

It also maintains 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.

“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.”

Hours at rural branch locations this year will be:

Baltic Branch

• Tuesday: 2 to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday: 9 a.m. to noon
• Thursday: 2 to 6 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon

Brandon Community Library

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

Colton Branch

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

Crooks Branch

• Monday: 3 to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday–Thursday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
• Friday: 1 to 5 p.m.

Garretson Branch

• Monday–Wednesday: 3 to 6 p.m.
• Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon and 3 to 6 p.m.

Hartford Branch

• Tuesday–Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
• Thursday: 3 to 7 p.m.
• Friday: 1 to 5 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Humboldt Branch

• Monday and Wednesday: 2 to 6 p.m.
• Friday: 1 to 5 p.m.

Valley Springs Branch

• Tuesday–Thursday: 3 to 6 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon

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.