Closed for inclement weather
The library will be closed on Tuesday, February 16, due to road conditions and extreme cold temperatures. All due dates are extended until our next day of operation.
Author: Ron Eifert
Library closed for holiday
The Library will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Library closing for holiday
The Sikeston Public Library will be closed from Thursday, December 24, 2020 through Friday, January 1, 2021, for the regular library holidays and for deep cleaning and sanitizing of the library. We will reopen at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021.
Thanksgiving hours set
The library will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25 to start the Thanksgiving holiday.
The library will be closed on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27.
Regular hours resume on Saturday, November 28.
MoLib2Go, our collection of e-books and downloadable audiobooks is available 24/7. You can also browse the physical collection of the library at sikeston.missourievergreen.org. With your library card number and password, you can log into your account to browse the collection, place holds, and renew materials.
Library receives grant for technology upgrades
The Sikeston Public Library was one of 39 Missouri libraries that were awarded more than $870,000 through the Missouri State Library to help residents access high speed internet for telehealth and distance learning in response to COVID-19.
Six initiatives were launched on July 2 as a part of the Rapid Broadband Deployment Initiative which uses the state’s CARES Act funding. The broadband funding for Missouri libraries allocated up to $2.5 million for this program. The Missouri State Library and Missouri Department of Economic Development reviewed and approved grant applications.
“Innovative and impactful proposals show how libraries can play an important role in advancing telehealth and higher education needs in their communities. COVID-19 has disrupted so many aspects of everyday life, and libraries have stepped up to fill in gaps that wouldn’t otherwise be met,” said State Librarian Robin Westphal.
The library was awarded over $12,000 for expanded bandwidth, upgrades to wireless access, and updated computer equipment.
November Pre-K Family Night set
Our November Preschool Family Night (ages 2-5) will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 2, in the Draughon Room (lower level of the library).
Come join us for books, snacks, and crafts as we get ready for Thanksgiving!
Seating is limited as we are still encouraging social distancing. Attendance is limited to one adult per child. Masks are NOT required but you are free to wear one if it makes you more comfortable.
Reservations are REQUIRED! Please call 573-471-4140 or complete the form below.
K-3 Family Night to be held October 12
Family nights have returned for the fall, and we invite our friends in kindergarten through third grade to join us at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 12 in the Draughon Room (lower level of the library).
Come join us for books, snacks, and crafts as we celebrate the fall season and Halloween coming up!
Seating is limited to promote social distancing. We request that only one adult attend per child to keep numbers lower. Masks are NOT required, but you are free to wear one if it makes you more comfortable.
Reservations are REQUIRED! Please call 573-471-4140 to register, or fill out the form below.
Family Night returns!
Fall is here, and Family Night is back!!!
Preschool Family Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 5 in the Draughon Room (lower level of the library).
Come join us for books, snacks, and crafts as we celebrate the fall season and Halloween coming up!
Seating is limited as we are still encouraging social distancing. To assist with this, we are requesting that you limit attendance to only one adult per child. We do not require the wearing of masks, but it is encouraged for all who attend.
Reservations are REQUIRED! Please call 573-471-4140 or register with the form below.
Help wanted!
We are hiring for a part-time shelver. Hours would range from 15-18 hours per week, with the successful candidate working 2 evenings per week, along with every Saturday and Sunday.
Applicants must be at least 16 years old and possess strong computer skills. Familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System and/or library experience is a plus.
If interested, please apply in person at the library’s circulation desk, where applications are available. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, September 30.
Fairy Tale STEM Room opens
The Fractured Fairy Tales Forest is OPEN in the McAmis Community Room! Come play and learn, build and listen!
The room features various fun activities, all centered around fairy tales, that encourage hands-on activity and build critical thinking skills. The Fractured Fairy Tales Forest room will be open during regular library hours through July 31.
This program is made possible through a Summer Library Program grant, supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.