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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As part of a Missouri State Library grant program, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced that Amigos Library Services, which operates the Missouri Libraries 2 Go (MOLIB2GO) digital eBook and audiobook access program for 106 Missouri libraries, was awarded $74,000 to expand access. Sikeston Public Library is a member of this consortium, which offers digital access to educational, informational, and recreational items to library patrons.
“Early on, as libraries were closing due to the coronavirus, we immediately recognized that demand for eBooks and similar resources would increase rapidly – and, because of its convenience, that the demand may never subside,” Ashcroft said. “State library staff worked quickly to make these funds available to Amigos, which operates MOLIB2GO. Providing digital access to all types of materials to Sikeston Public Library patrons has become priority number one.”
Through Amigos, Sikeston Public Library offers eBooks and audiobooks through the OverDrive platform and provides a wide selection of popular materials that patrons can access for free with a library card. With a library card, members of the community can borrow from the digital collection by visiting the OverDrive library website URL or downloading Libby, the award-winning one-tap reading app from OverDrive.
“This was exciting news for us,” said Ron Eifert, director of the Sikeston Public Library. “The additional purchases should reduce wait lists for some of our most popular titles, and it will add new titles to the collection as well.”
Readers may browse Sikeston Public Library’s digital collection, instantly borrow titles and start reading or listening for free with a valid library card. This service is compatible with all major computers and devices, iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phones and tablets and Chromebook™ without waitlists or holds. Through Libby, readers can also “send to Kindle®.” All titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period and there are no late fees. Readers can also download titles onto Libby for offline use. To get started enjoying ebooks, audiobooks and more, visit molib2go.org or download Libby today.
If you have never accessed MoLib2Go with your library card, visit the library’s circulation desk for your account information to get started.
This grant is 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.
The Sikeston Public Library is seeking bids for the replacement of the roof on the library building at 121 E. North Street in Sikeston, MO. Bid specifications may be picked up at the library between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Sealed bids will be accepted through 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020, at which time the bids will be opened at the monthly meeting of the Sikeston Public Library Board of Trustees.