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PWRL originally operated a bookmobile that stopped at many of the rural communities in both counties. Due to the cost of the service, and a reduction in use, the Bookmobile ceased operation in 1995. The Board determined at that time that a new means to provide Library service to the rural areas was needed. As a result, three Mini Libraries were established as service outlets in Harveyville, Olsburg, and Westmoreland in 1981. A forth Mini Library was opened at Alta Vista in 1996.

Mini Libraries are access points for Library service. Their purpose is to provide residents in more remote areas of the two counties with direct, but limited, Library service. Materials at Mini locations are continually rotated from PWRL’s shared collection of more than 100,000 items, and a fresh and balanced selection is maintained at each location.  

Alta Vista Mini Library

310 Center Street
Alta Vista, Kansas

Telephone: 785-499-5542

E-Mail: powabav@gmail.com
Note: E-mail sent to a mini library will only be checked during regularly scheduled library hours for that location.

Address mail for Alta Vista, Olsburg, and Westmoreland Mini Libraries to the St. Marys Headquarters Library

c/o Alta Vista Mini Librarian
306 N. 5th Street
St. Marys, Kansas  66536-1404

Call or e-mail the St. Marys Headquarters Library for assistance outside Mini Library Location Hours

Telephone / Fax for St. Marys : 785-437-2778
E-Mail for St. Marys: illpowab@oct.net                                                                                               

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Alta Vista Mini Librarian:  Elizabeth Feiden

Alta Vista Substitute Mini Librarians: Gina Hutchison, Sheryl Crooks

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Alta Vista Mini Library Hours

Wednesday:  10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday:  CLOSED

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Harveyville Mini Library

128 W. Oak Street
Harveyville, Kansas

Telephone: 785-589-2414
E-Mail: powabhv@gmail.com
Note: E-mail sent to a mini library will only be checked during regularly scheduled library hours for that location.

Address mail for Harveyville Mini Library

c/o Harveyville Mini Librarian
Eskridge Branch Library
P.O. Box 87
Eskridge, Kansas  66423-0087

Call or e-mail the St. Marys Headquarters Library for assistance outside Mini Library Location Hours

Telephone / Fax for St. Marys : 785-437-2778
E-Mail for St. Marys: illpowab@oct.net      

Harveyville Mini Librarian:  Judy Morton

Harveyville Substitute Mini Librarian: Shelia McKenzie

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Harveyville Mini Library Hours

Wednesday:  11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ; 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday:  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday:  CLOSED

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Olsburg Mini Library

318 North 2nd Street
Olsburg, Kansas

Telephone: 785-468-3347
E-Mail: powabols@gmail.com
Note: E-mail sent to a mini library will only be checked during regularly scheduled library hours for that location.

Address mail for Alta Vista, Olsburg, and Westmoreland Mini Libraries to the St. Marys Headquarters Library

c/o Olsburg Mini Librarian
306 N. 5th Street
St. Marys, Kansas  66536-1404

Call or e-mail the St. Marys Headquarters Library for assistance outside Mini Library Location Hours

Telephone / Fax for St. Marys : 785-437-2778
E-Mail for St. Marys: illpowab@oct.net

Olsburg Mini Librarian: Elizabeth Feiden

Olsburg Substitute Mini Librarians: Laura Turner, Becky Avery

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Olsburg Mini Library Hours

Thursday:  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ; 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Thursday: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday:  CLOSED

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Westmoreland Mini Library

315 Main Street
Westmoreland, Kansas

Telephone: 785-457-2841
E-Mail: powabwst@gmail.com
Note: E-mail sent to a mini library will only be checked during regularly scheduled library hours for that location.

Address mail for Alta Vista, Olsburg, and Westmoreland Mini Libraries to the St. Marys Headquarters Library

c/o Westmoreland Mini Librarian
306 N. 5th Street
St. Marys, Kansas  66536-1404

Call or e-mail the St. Marys Headquarters Library for assistance outside Mini Library Location Hours

Telephone / Fax for St. Marys : 785-437-2778
E-Mail for St. Marys: illpowab@oct.net

Westmoreland Mini Librarian: Elizabeth Feiden

Westmoreland Substitute Mini Librarians:  Chasity Ridder, Pat Krause

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Westmoreland Mini Library Hours

Monday:  10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday:  CLOSED

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Summertime Reading Program for children through the eighth grade           

Young readers keep track of the books they read over the summer and write them down at the library.  Small prizes are awarded as reading goals are reached. Dates to be announced as the summer season approaches or call the library.

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Our Collection

Pottawatomie-Wabaunsee Regional Library maintains approximately 115,000 total books, including adult fiction and non-fiction in regular and large print; juvenile fiction, non-fiction and easy-readers for children; audio cassettes for adults and a few educational video cassettes.  New titles are constantly being added to our collection.  In addition, we also have several popular magazines and local newspapers.  

Please to see the most recent list of new books added to the Pottawatomie-Wabaunsee Regional Library.  The books in the Pottawatomie-Wabaunsee Regional Library system rotate throughout the system and are available to all patrons of the library upon request.

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Public Computers and Internet Access

Mini Library's have one public computer with Internet access, various software applications, and printing capabilities available for the public's use. The Library computer may be used by the public to check e-mail, complete Internet research, create word processing documents including resumes and reports, and for many other purposes. The cost to the public to utilize computer services will be limited to the cost of printing done by each individual patron. Computers are available on a first come first serve basis and the Library has a set of polices and procedures in place that govern the use of the public machines. A short registration process is required. Limited staff assistance will be available to help the public understand the basics of using the equipment. Please click here to see the Library's Computer and Internet Use Policy.

NOTE: October 17, 2007

Wireless Access - Locations:

Wireless Access has been installed at all locations of the Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Regional Library. 

Branches are located at St. Marys, Alma, Eskridge, and Onaga. 

Mini Libraries are located at Alta Vista, Harveyville, Olsburg, and Westmoreland.

Wireless Access - Hours:

Wireless access is available for use during the hours the Library location is scheduled to be open.  

Newspaper Microfilm Collection

Pottawatomie-Wabaunsee Regional Library maintains microfilm copies of all available Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee County newspapers. We have a reader-printer available for public use with advanced print/save capabilities in all branch libraries. Alta Vista Mini maintains a microfilm reader only. Microfilm copies print to the Library's networked computer printers. Please click here to see computer printer and other copy fees.

Links to websites of local and genealogical interest are on our Home Page.

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Here's an idea worth considering:  Did you know that you can contribute to the library and honor a special person or event at the same time?  When funds are donated for books or other library materials in honor of a friend or loved one the library purchases the materials of choice with reinforced library binding so that it can withstand the rigors of many readings. The library staff would be happy to help you pick out the perfect book to honor the memory of a special friend or celebrate a special occasion such as the birth of a child or grandchild.  A customized book plate with your message can be put in the front of the book and your gift will benefit the entire community for years to come. Ask library staff at your location for more details, and consider giving a gift that will continue to inform and give pleasure to each new reader who discovers it at the Library!!