Address
736 Mississippi Avenue
Crystal City, MO 63019
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Library Cards & Reserves
The Crystal City Public Library has been providing the community with library service since 1916.
The Mission of the Crystal City Public Library is to provide all citizens of the community, from pre-school through adulthood, access to a balanced collection in print and in electronic formats which will enhance their educational, cultural and recreational needs.
Library Procedures
Library Cards
- Residents of Crystal City
Cards are free for anyone living or owning property in Crystal City. Proof of residency in the form of a tax receipt or utility stub with current address is required to apply. - Non-Residents Cards
A family card is available for a fee of $25.00 a year and $20.00 a year for senior citizens. Crystal City Public Library Cards may be used at the Festus Public Library. (Non-residents will be required to pay $1.00). - Lost Library Cards
Replacement: $1.00
Library Materials
The library has the following loan periods for its materials:
- Adult/Children’s’ Books: 2 weeks
- Audio Books: 2 weeks
- Audio CDs (music): 2 weeks
- Video Tapes/DVD: 3 days
- Magazines: 5 days
- Reference Books In-library use
Materials that are not on reserve or overdue may be renewed over the phone.
Reserves
Patrons may ask that a new arrival or currently loaned book, video or audio tape be reserved for them. These items will be held for 3 days at the desk, after notification by phone. If not called for by the end of the third day the material will be given to the next person on the reserve list. Reserved materials will not renewed.
For our patrons’ convenience a book return bin for returning books, magazines and vertical file materials, before or after library hours, is located on the sidewalk near the parking lot.
Head Staff
Tania Laughlin
Director
Crystal City Public Library Director since 1996
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Why visit us
Computer Access
Thousands of books
Large Digital Archive
Wordprocessing, photocopying, printouts & more
Voter Registration
Story Time
Meeting Rooms
Library Hours
- Mon-Thu 10 AM - 7 PM
- Fri 10 AM - 5 PM
- Sat 10 AM - 1 PM
- Sun Closed
Holiday Hours May Vary
Online Libraries & Databases
Wolfner Talking Book & Braille Library
Wolfner Library is a free library service for Missourians who are unable to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability.
HeritageQuest Online
Genealogy and family history research tool. Current Library Card required. In “barcode” section of login, type cc followed by your library card number. For example, cardnumber 1234 would be “cc1234” for access.
LearningExpress Library
EBSCO LearningExpress
LearningExpress Library features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and eBooks to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED® test prep, and more.
ATTENTION
This resource requires each patron to register their own account. Remote users will be asked for a library card number before registering. Please enter cc and four digit card number when prompted.
Adult Core Skills
Learn skills that will help you with basic activities you’ll encounter at an older age.
High School Equivalency Center
Getting ready for your state’s high school equivalency test? Learn how the resources here can help you prepare.
MOREnet Online Databases
MOREnet Resources
eBooks, Digital Audiobooks, & More
Enjoy On Your Smartphone, Tablet, or Desktop
OverDrive - Libby
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and more from your local public library for FREE!
Driving Tests
Pass your DMV Written Test
Services Available
Internet Access - 10 Stations
Internet users will be given a copy of the library’s Internet Access Policy and will be required to read and sign a Internet Access Agreement. *
Word Processing: 10 Stations
Great for typing up reports, formatting resumes, and more.
Typewriter (Electric)
If you need to type something up but are more comfortable with older technology
Photocopying
.25 per page
Computer Printouts
.10 per page black & white
Fax Service
$1.25 - First page/.50 - each additional page. (No charge to receive faxes of 5 pages or less)
Closed Circuit TV
For those with low vision
Automated Catalog & Circulation System
For checking currently available library holdings.
Meeting Room
Room available for private parties and meetings for a nominal fee – Reservations must be made in advance
Additional Services
INTERLIBRARY LOANS
Items not found in the library’s collection may be available from another library. There is no charge if the lending library is a member of our courier network, otherwise there is a postage and handling charge for any material borrowed.BOOK DONATIONS
The library accepts book donations; those not needed in the library collection will be offered for sale.VOTER REGISTRATION
Registration is accepted during regular business hours with I.D. and proof of residency.E-MAIL CLUB
Monthly notification by e-mail of new items added to the Library collection.SUMMER READING PROGRAM
A summer reading program for Preschool-6th grade is held annual from the middle of June through the end of August.STORY-TIME
A Pre-school – 1st grade story time is held during the summer starting in July.*For Internet Access – Users under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign on their behalf. Users 13 to 17 may use the Internet unaccompanied with permission from their parent or guardian.
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