Gardner Public Library serves Wakefield in Wayne County from 114 W Third St. It reports a collection of about 16,371 items, roughly 7,652 checkouts a year and 1,528 registered borrowers. Visitors have access to 16 public internet computers and free wireless. It belongs to the Three Rivers Library System, one of the regional systems that share services among Nebraska libraries. Figures come from the 2024-2025 Nebraska Public Library Survey.