SCOTT COUNTY LIBRARY HOURS

Monday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Tuesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The library is closed on Sundays, major holidays and whenever the weather is too bad to get out.

PROGRAMS FOR KIDS: Scott County Library is a great place for kids! During the school year, young people can take advantage of the many resources available for research, as well as a good selection of reading materials.

Storytime for preschoolers is offered on Tuesdays, October to May. This is a fun time of activities and games as well as a time for reading together.

Cupstacking with Sports Stacks is offered each Thursday from 3-5 pm. Check in on some Saturdays for extra times to speed stack!

Children ages 3 through 12 can sign up for the library’s annual Summer Reading Program. There is a different theme every year, with activities offered for three age groups. Prizes are provided for those who complete the reading requirements.

PUBLIC CONFERENCE ROOM: The Scott County Library includes a conference room for public gatherings (approximate capacity, 35). The room is available at no charge for groups and individuals hosting public meetings of an educational nature. The room may not be used for money-making enterprises or social events. For information about reserving the conference room, please call the library.

EL QUARTELEJO MUSEUM: Reservations for the El Quartelejo Museum are also made through the library. The museum building is located on West Hwy. 96 in Scott City, and is available for groups of any type. The cost depends on the size of the gathering and the use of the various facilities. Please call the library for more information.

HOW DO I GET A LIBRARY CARD?: It's simple! Just stop by the library, and bring a current form of identification. One of the staff members will ask you a few quick questions and provide you with a card. The card is free, and with it you can check out any of the library's circulating resources.

Some restrictions do apply, and there’s a $2 replacement fee for a lost or stolen card. If you have any questions, please ask a library employee.

SERVICES INCLUDE:  Books for all ages  Magazines  Newspapers  Internet access  Audio cassettes & CDs for adults and children  Videotapes/DVDs  Large print books  Encyclopedias  References on CD-rom  Genealogical materials (books, magazines, microfilm)  Literacy materials  English as a Second Language resources  100 years of local newspapers on microfilm  Travel guides and atlases  Kansas history resources  Native American resources  On-line periodical resources  Paperback and magazine exchanges  Public meeting room  Children’s story time and summer reading program

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Building for the Future, 3 Year Vision CampaignOur commitment to you, our patrons, is summed up in the words of Michael Gorman :

Libraries serve humanity

Respect all forms by which knowledge is communicated

Use technology intelligently to enhance service

Protect free access to knowledge

Honor the past and create the future

American Library Association Facts complied in 2002: Public libraries are the #1 point of online access for people without internet connections at home , school or work.Americans go to school, public and academic libraries more than twice as often as they go to the movies.91% of those polled expect libraries to be needed in the future, despite the increased availability of information via the internet.Goals, Needs and Costs: Our Goal is to double the size of the existing library to the north, add additional parking, and building access. This would meet our needs by adding to or expanding the following:Storytime Room and Larger Children’s AreaComputer/Internet/Media RoomYoung Adult AreaQuiet Reading AreaLarger Staff WorkroomThe projected initial costs are $600,000 plus. Our 3 Year vision is to raise $300,000 and match those funds with grants.

You can be a part of the Vision

Children’s Recognition Book /Any Amount – gifts by children or in honor of children~~~

Library Patron/up to $100~~~Library Friend/up to $500~~~Library Contributor/up to $1,000

Scott County Circle/up to $2,500~~~Kansas Circle/up to $5,000 ~~~Great Plains Circle/up to $10000

Leadership Contributor/up to $15000~~~Name a Room/$25,000 plus