The paper focused on factor affecting provision of rural public library services in northern Nigeria. Survey research using questionnaire was used to collected data from the heads of rural public libraries under study. The findings of the study revealed that nearly to 60% of rural libraries have available reading tables and chairs. It also identified that 77.53 of the rural libraries have their own building but not built to suit as library which might affect the provision of effective and efficient library services. With regards to contribution of library resources and facilities towards the provision of library services, the findings disclosed that library staff ranked 1 with the WAM score of 4.27, followed by ‘library collections’ and ‘library furniture’ ranked the 2nd and 3rd place with score 3.49 and 3.46 while ‘internet facilities’ found the least facility with WAM score of 2.27 and ranked 17th. Regarding the factors affecting rural public libraries in the provision of library services, it was found that, out of 16 variables ‘lack of proper meeting hall/room to host or organize community meetings’ ranked 1st, ‘lack of children materials and facilities’ ranked 2nd and ‘lack of governments’ concern towards rural libraries ranked 3rd. The study concluded with the suggestions to address the factors affecting provision of rural public library services in northern Nigeria.