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Collections - The library has
over 32,000 books, audio cassettes, videos and magazines.
Back issues of periodicals are available for check-out.
A microfilm/microfiche reader is available for use.
Back issues of the local newspaper are available for viewing
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Reference Department
- The library reference department has books and other
material to assist the library staff in helping patrons
solve their reference queries. Telephone queries may
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Loan Procedures - Anyone
living in the city limits of Sikeston, owning property in
the city limits of Sikeston or residing in Scott County and
the Scott County R-VI school district may obtain a library
card free of charge. On their first visit to the
library, a person should present one source of
identification with name and address and complete an
application from available at the circulation desk.
Children must be 5 years old to have a library card.
Any child under 14 must have a parent or legal guardian
complete their application for a card.
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Length of Loans - Books
may be checked out for a period of 14 days and may be
renewed once for the same period of there haven't been any
requests to reserve the book during the original check-out
period.
Audio books may be checked out for 2 weeks with a limit of 3
titles.
Back issues of magazines may be checked out for one week.
Current magazines are not available for loan.
Video tapes may be checked out for 2 days with a limit of 2
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Inter-Library Loans -
Backing up the library's own holdings is a complete
Inter-Library Loan Service. This is available through
the network system and cooperating libraries. The only
charge to the patron is the postage to return the item
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Fines - A fine of 10¢ per day will
be charged for each overdue book or magazine. No fine
will exceed the cost of the item. Videos, audios and
CDs have a fine of $1.00 per day up to the cost of the
material. No borrower will be allowed to check out any
materials when outstanding charges of $10 or more exist.
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Internet Access - The
library has six computer stations available for patrons to
go online for reference purposes only. Each patron
must read internet policy before "surfing the net."
Children under age 14 must have a parent or legal guardian
with them while using the internet. back
Copy & Fax Service
- Patrons may obtain copies for 20¢ per sheet for letter
size (8½" x 11") and 25¢ for legal size (8½" x 14").
Patrons may also use the library's fax service at $2.00 for
the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.
Incoming faxes are $1.00 per page. back
Children's Services -
Books, magazines, and encyclopedias for the your child
through 8th grade are available. The Children's
Librarian can assist with information and readers'
questions. Group tours, class visits and library
instruction are available by advance arrangement.
Preschool Story Time for ages 2-5 is held every
Wednesday from 10 - 10:30 A.M. Check with the Library or
visit the
Library website for upcoming events. back
Adult Programming - Book
discussion groups are held each month usually on the first
Tuesday at 6:30 P.M. Other programs are offered on an
ongoing basis free of charge. Check with the Library
or visit the
Library website for upcoming events.
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Services for Special
Needs - Large print books and books on cassette and
CD are available. The library is handicap accessible.
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McAmis Community Room
- This room is available to nonprofit groups or
organizations for civic, cultural or educational programs
only. There is no charge for use of the facility; and
organizations using the room may not charge their attendees
for the program. Library programming and events have
priority for use of the McAmis Community Room.
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Tours - Orientation tours of the
library are available by advance arrangement. Ask for
details at the circulation desk. back
Gifts to the Library
- Gift books or monetary contributions to enrich the
collection or services are welcome. Lasting memorials
for loved ones of friends and family are also encouraged.
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Annual Book Sale - The
annual book sale is held every Spring, usually in early
April. back |
