"The library is an arena of possibility, opening both a window into the soul and a door onto the world."
~ Rita Dove, Former U.S. Poet Laureate
North Sioux City Community Library
Come Check Us Out At Our Webpage
NSCLibrary.org
The North Sioux City Community Library strives to provide timely access to materials and services helping city and area
residents, of all ages, obtain information to meet personal, professional and educational needs.
The Library also strives to promote lifelong learning in an atmosphere that is welcoming, respectful and business-like.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Friends of the Library Moving Forward
At the January 21 City Council Meeting, the Friends of the Library presented an update on fundraising activities for the proposed new library facility. According to Friends officials, the total amount of funds available (excluding the City’s contribution) is $532,991.70. In a unanimous vote, the Council authorized the architect to proceed with finalizing the documents and drawings in preparation for bidding the project.
Library Accreditation

The North Sioux City Community Library was one of seven South Dakota libraries who were accredited by the South Dakota State Library. Deb Matthys, Library Director, represented the NSC Community Library at a ceremony before lawmakers and the public in the Capitol Rotunda in Pierre on January 10, 2013.
To see the full media release, view the South Dakota State Library's website.
Congratulations on a job well done!
Services the Library Offers ... to name a few
A collection of over 24,000 items
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Fiction and Non-fiction Books
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Newspaper and Magazine Subscriptions
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Movies and Audio Books
Computer Lab with FREE Internet Access and Wi-Fi
Inter-library Loan Program
Monthly Book Club
Birthday Book Donation
Story Time
Dowloadable Audio and eBooks
Online Card Catalog
Search NSC's online card catalog at Follett Destiny to check your account, browse our card catalog, renew materials and check material available, all from the convenience of your own home. Once you're on the page, select Login at the top right hand side of the page. Then enter your account information to access your profile. You can even use this website to put books on hold, and we will have them ready for pick up the next time you come to the library.
Checkouts & Renewals
Movies can be checked out for 1 week.
Books and audio books have a 2 week checkout time.
All materials may be renewed one time; except inter-library loan materials.
Materials may be renewed online or over the phone by calling 605-422-2366.
User Fee
City residents may utilize all the library has to offer at no cost.
For patrons living outside of the North Sioux City corporate limits, there is a $25.00 annual family user fee.
