New to the library?

Welcome! We are excited to serve you! 
​Please feel free to explore our page to learn about our libraries and
check out our online library catalogs. All students receive a library card number at their respective library.
​Public patrons, please visit the Alcester Community Library to sign up for your library card. 

South Dakota Titles to Go

The Alcester Community Library gives cardholders access to the South Dakota ebook collection through Overdrive. Please contact a librarian to sign up for a library card or receive your card number to log in to Overdrive or Libby. 

Try Libby, a new app for enjoying ebooks and audiobooks. 

​​Interlibrary Loan

Don't see something you need? Talk to a librarian. If we cannot add it to our collection, we may be able to request a copy from another library.

Do you have a request for our collection? 
​Fill out this form!
A good library will never be too neat, or too dusty, because somebody will always be in it, taking books off the shelves and staying up late reading them.
Lemony Snicket 

Questions for a librarian?

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Call or visit the Alcester Community Library
​during regular library hours. 
605.934.2601 
500 Dakota Street, Alcester, SD

Regular school-year hours:
Mon-Thu 9:15 am-6:30 pm  (closed for lunch)
Fri 9:15 am-3:00 pm  (closed for lunch)
Sat 8 am-11 am
​(summer and holiday hours vary)