A welcoming place in our community where friends and neighbors come to learn, discover, and connect.
Get a
Library
Card
A library card gives you access to TONS of material from this library, cloudLibrary, and from libraries throughout Illinois!
Visit the library and bring proof of address, driver's license number (if available), and phone number.
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If you are a Golconda city resident, your library card is free.
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If you are a resident of Pope County, your library card costs just $24 a year, payable by cash or check.
Events
&
Programs
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Children's Programs
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Adult Programs
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Reading Programs
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Special Interest Programs
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Book Sales
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Silent Christmas Auction
Online Resources
Internet Access, Cloud Library, Illinois Heartland LIbrary System
Internet
Access
Enjoy free Wi-Fi and use of computers for research, homework, and learning.
Read & Listen
in the
Cloud
Explore a variety of e-books and audio books through the cloudLibrary app. You can enjoy reading or listening to them on a computer, tablet, or mobile device.
Simply come into the library to have it set up for your library card, download the app, discover and enjoy!
Access to over 500 Libraries
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Conveniently access material from any library in the IHLS. Search for/request materials here, or our librarians will be happy to assist you. Pick up/return the materials at the Golconda Public Library.
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Check out materials in person from any IHLS library and return the material to the Golconda Public Library. See the IHLS directory here.
Use your library card at any Illinois library. If the library is not part of the IHLS, you are responsible for returning the material to the lending library.