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The Duncombe Public Library, built in 1978, occupies approximately 1500 square feet in a metal building shared by the volunteer fire department which is located on the corner of Main and Prince Streets, just one block south of the post office and city hall. In 1999/2000 the library received a substantial bequest to cover the costs of remodeling the interior of the library.

The Duncombe Public Library is a State accredited library, is a member of the Webster County Library Association, and is an Iowa Locator Workstation. The library also participates in the Open Access Program and Interlibrary Loan Program.

The Library is able to offer its patrons normal library services, including circulation of books, videos, audio books, VHS and DVD’s, and has public access to computers, fax and photocopier. The library also has a disc repair system and can clean/repair DVDs, CDs, Game Discs and Blue Ray discs. Programming includes a summer reading program for children ages 3 to 6, 7 to 10, and from 10 to 14; and a weekly story hour for children ages 3 to 6. For schedule please check our online calendar.

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ALA Best Books for Young Adults
		The Lie Tree. by Hardinge, Frances School Library Journal Gr 7 Up-Faith Sunderly is intensely curious about her famous father's scientific research. Whe...More

ALA Notable Books for Children
		The Party and Other Stories by Sergio Ruzzier School Library Journal PreS-Gr 2-This easy reader-style picture book is actually three stories in one and sta...More

Caldecott Medal Winners
		This one summer by Mariko Tamaki, Jillian Tamaki Publishers Weekly Rose and Windy, friends for two weeks every summer in nearby Ontario lake cottages, have hit early...More

New York Times Bestsellers
		Educated by Tara Westover Book list To the Westovers, public education was the quickest way to put yourself on the wrong path. By the t...More

Newbery Medal Winners
		Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz Book list Starred Review A brooding, Dickensian novel with a touch of fantasy and a glimmer of hope, Schlit...More

Oprah's Book Club
		While I Was Gone by Sue Miller Library Journal: Thirty years ago, Joey Becker's carefree bohemian life was shattered by the brutal, unsolved murde...More

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