Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Library will be more available to patrons in 2026, as it has announced expanded Saturday hours that will start in the new year.
Starting Saturday, January 10, the library will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
“The Grand Island Public Library and its staff are excited to add more hours on Saturdays for our patrons to come in and enjoy the library and its programs and services,” Library Director Celine Swan said. “What a great way to start the New Year!”
The library will remain open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays through January 3. The library’s regular hours during the rest of the week will remain the same. Those hours are:
Sundays: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Mondays & Tuesdays: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The library will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 and 25 and Thursday, January 1 for the holidays. For more information on the library’s programs and services, visit the library’s website at https://www.gilibrary.org or call 308-385-5333. The Grand Island Public Library serves both residents of the City of Grand Island and Hall County.
Anyone who lives in or owns property anywhere within Hall County may apply for a library card at no cost. Keep up to date with all library happenings online at https://www.gilibrary.org, Facebook and Instagram. You can also access your library account, search the catalog and discover our digital collections at https://gilibrary.tlcdelivers.com or download the Grand Island Public Library app on your mobile device.
For more information, please contact Youth & Family Services Librarian Laura Fentress at lauraf@gilibrary.org or by calling (308) 385-5333, Ext. 3104.