Northwest Regional Library

Welcome

Northwest Regional Library was Established in 1957 as a way of serving rural communities with a library in Butte and Harding County. Harding County remains to serve the rural areas by providing a library in the town of Buffalo SD.  Stop into Northwest Regional Library to see what we have to offer. We have some cozy chairs with USB and outlets to plug your electronic devices into, three of our tables also feature USB and outlets. We offer free WIFI, 1 public computer, printer and copy machine access. Within the library, there are the following fiction and non-fiction sections: primary, secondary, and adult. There is a large area rug in our primary section where the children (& adults) can build with LEGOs, Connecting Straws and several other STEM activities, plus there are tables and chairs available to hold meetings. This website is not the official website of Harding County South Dakota, only Northwest Regional Library website.

E-Books & Audiobooks

Download free eBooks and audiobooks directly to your portable devices and computers. Thousands of titles are currently available, including recently published.

Online Databases

The South Dakota State Library provides a collection of free online research and educational resources and databases for a variety of ages and interests.

HB 1197 Policy

Northwest Regional Library HB1197 Compliance Northwest Regional Library has filtered internet access on all public terminals to limit minors from accessing obscene matter or materials as defined in SD Codified Laws 22-24-27. Northwest Regional Library does not purchase matter or materials that are obscene as defined by SD Codified Laws 22-24-27. Northwest Regional Library will not allow minors to checkout matter or materials that are deemed obscene as defined by SD Codified Laws 22-24-27. The library will also limit minors from accessing obscene matter and materials by placing those materials on a shelf in a restricted area. Adopted at NWRL Meeting October 8, 2024

LIBRARY SERVICES

• WiFi
• Books
• Videos
• CDs/DVDs
• AudioBooks
• Meeting area
• Reference Materials
• Scanner
• Storytime
• Computers
• Photocopier
• Large Print Books
• Special Collections
• South Dakota Share-It/ILL

Location & Hours

Northwest Regional Library
408 Ramsland St.  |  Buffalo, SD 57720

Parking and entrance on the north side of building
(605) 375-3835

monday: Closed
tuesday: 9am-5pm
wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-12pm
Friday’s open 3-5 staffed by volunteers

Saturday & SUNDAY: Closed