Open Hours
Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Please call 515-382-2628 for curbside pickup, to schedule a computer or study room appointment, or for further information.
The library is currently in PHASE 3.
Click here to visit the library's catalog, request holds, and view your account.
Click here for instructions on how to use the library's catalog.
Work with us!
High School Student Clerk: Are you looking for more than just a job? Put your skills to work in a hub of the community as a Nevada Public Library Student Clerk! If you love interacting with people and you’re great at noticing things that other people miss, this is the job for you. You’ll help library patrons by checking items in and out, assisting with finding books and other library materials, and answering a variety of questions. You’ll also get a first look at new library materials as you prep them for the shelves, and you’ll put away materials after they’ve been checked in. Shifts are after school until 8:00 PM 1-2 evenings a week and occasional day time hours on Saturdays.
Return application with a resume and cover letter to: Nevada Public Library, 631 K Ave., Nevada, IA 50201. For more information contact the library at 515-382-2628 or amanda@nevada.lib.ia.us. Applications are due by May 14, 2021.
Library Director: The Nevada Public Library is looking for an engaged, forward thinking Director with outstanding leadership skills and professionalism, joined with their desire and ability to provide a high level of excellence in fostering relationships with and serving the community.
The Director reports to the Board of Trustees and works with a dedicated staff. He/She directs all administrative, professional, and technical library activities.
Job Responsibilities Include:
- Financial management and budgetary process
- Management of Library personnel
- Create, develop, and implement innovative solutions and initiatives
- Develop effective and positive working relationships with community leaders, city leaders, Board of Trustees, and Library staff.
Apply: To receive consideration, please send a letter of interest, resume and transcript(s) (unofficial copy accepted) to: librarydirectorapps.50201@gmail.com This posting will remain open until the position is filled. EOE/AA.
Hello friends! Mr. T is researching how reading colors our world, but he'll be back for more storytime adventures (and the summer reading program) in June! To get links to the Zoom room and updates on storytimes, register for our super-special storytime mailing list by filling out this Google form.
https://forms.gle/1oHb4EAtpSuXeLLH6
Are you a teenager interested in helping the library fill our shelves with good stuff and our calendar with great programs? Want a cool title to put on your resume or college applications? We have just the thing!
$1 Grab Bags
Grab bags of withdrawn library materials will be available for a $1 donation. Patrons can request any combination of formats, including fiction, large print, children's books, audiobooks, and music CDs.
hoopla is a free digital media service that provides instant downloads of eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, TV shows, comics/graphic novels, and music. Patrons get 5 downloads a month.
Are you a first time hoopla user? Check out our handy step-by-step guides here that will walk you through accessing digital materials from whichever device you're using.
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BRIDGES is a free downloadable eBook and audiobook service available to Nevada and rural Story County residents with a Nevada Public Library account. Click here to start.
Titles will automatically expire at the end of the 14-day lending period. And with digital downloads…no late fees! You may check out a total of 3 eBooks and eAudiobooks at one time. For the BRIDGES help page click here.
Are you a first time Bridges user? Check out our handy step-by-step guides here that will walk you through accessing eBooks and eAudiobooks from whichever device you're using.
