The Northern Plains Public Library is a full-service public library that serves the Highland RE-9 area, including the towns of Ault, Pierce, Nunn, and Carr, as well as the surrounding rural areas in Colorado. It is affiliated with the High Plains Library District. The library offers a collection of approximately 30,000 items, including books, audiobooks, and DVDs, and provides four public-use computers with internet access. The library hosts various activities for children and materials for all ages, aiming to promote literacy and lifelong learning within the community.