Lead Library - Phoebe Apperson Hearst Library

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Lead Library - Phoebe Apperson Hearst Library The Phoebe Apperson Hearst Library is located on Main Street in Lead, SD. Stop by and see us! Check us out.

The Hearst Free Library was presented to the City of Lead and its residents on behalf of Phoebe Apperson Hearst, wife of mining magnate George Hearst, on December 25, 1894. The original collection had hundreds of foreign language books to accommodate the vast and varied ethnic groups that populated Lead during the Homestake Mining Company's heyday. Today, the library is a warm and welcoming presence on Lead's Main Street that serves more than 30,000 patrons annually. The Hearst Library offers free computer access and wireless internet in addition to several online databases including AncestryLibrary, Sanborn Maps, WorldBook Online and more!

10/15/2026

Our surprise egg has hatched! See what cool new things are now available in our "Library of Things".

The Lead Library will be closed Monday, October 12 in observance of Native American Day. The library will be open for it...
10/10/2026

The Lead Library will be closed Monday, October 12 in observance of Native American Day. The library will be open for its regular hours (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) on Tuesday, October 13th.

We're a little late in sharing this, but better late than never!
10/03/2026

We're a little late in sharing this, but better late than never!

Governor Rhoden has declared October 1, 2026 as South Dakota Library Association Day 🥳

Our conference theme this year is "South Dakota Strong," and as we meet in Pierre for the SDLA Annual Conference today and tomorrow, we are reminded that libraries, library workers, and information access make our communities stronger.

🍂 Happy First Day of Fall! 🍁There’s just something special about this time of year—cooler days, colorful leaves, cozy dr...
09/22/2026

🍂 Happy First Day of Fall! 🍁

There’s just something special about this time of year—cooler days, colorful leaves, cozy drinks and of course, a good book. ☕📚

We hope you have a wonderful first day of fall! Stop by the Lead Library and settle in with a book or enjoy a little cozy time with us this season. ❤️

09/11/2026
The Lead Library will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor day. The library will be open for its regul...
09/05/2026

The Lead Library will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor day. The library will be open for its regular hours (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) on Tuesday, September 8th.

Congratulations to all of our Adult Summer Reading prize winners! Also, we want to say thank you to everyone who partici...
09/04/2026

Congratulations to all of our Adult Summer Reading prize winners! Also, we want to say thank you to everyone who participated this year. The program was a huge success! Didn't win? Stay tuned. We'll try to have a reading challenge this winter as well.

The South Dakota State Library is looking for feedback and your voice matters! Please consider taking the survey today t...
09/04/2026

The South Dakota State Library is looking for feedback and your voice matters! Please consider taking the survey today to help shape the future of library services in South Dakota.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SDSLPatron

Address

315 W Main Street
Lead, SD
57754

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+16055842013

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