Welcome to your Montgomery City Public Library! Our mission is to create an environment for lifelong learning and personal growth to meet the needs of our diverse community. It is my pleasure to invite you to see everything that Montgomery City Public Library has to offer.
Whether you love to read, study, work, or play, there is something available at the Montgomery City Public Library for everyone! In its almost 25,000-item collection, MCPL has books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks on CD, games, puzzles, kits, and reference materials. E-books and e-audiobooks are available through the Libby and Axis 360 apps. MCPL is a member of the Missouri Evergreen consortium with 58 member libraries with access to 3.8 million items through interlibrary loans. There are quiet and cozy spaces for meetings and studying. The wonderful children’s department has creative and hands-on toys where children can learn through play. Computers and free Wi-Fi are also available.
There is a variety of weekly, monthly, and special programs for all ages hosted by the Montgomery City Public Library. These events are free and do not require a library card to attend. Story Time Adventures meets weekly for reading, rhyming, singing, talking, and playing with early literacy skills. Monthly programs include Robotics classes, Lego Club, Teen Thing, Books and Beyond, Needle Arts Gathering, ABC Book Club, Coloring Club, and Adults Arts and Crafts. Movie nights are scheduled throughout the year, as are Community Reads and Conversations, which are based on issues faced in Montgomery County. Technology help is also available. STEAM to Go kits will be available soon. They are fun learning kits for children that center on science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills.
Have you checked out the Creation Station yet? This is a unique feature of MCPL, in which patrons can explore their creativity, develop hobbies, learn life skills, and even promote their own businesses. You can sew a new frock or mend a beloved garment on the Janome Sewing Machine. You can express your creativity using the Cricut cutting machines, heat press, or the design computer with Adobe Creative Cloud Software. Other digital items available through the Creation Station include a Canon Rebel camera, a green screen, and a photo/slide scanner. You can visit faraway places or immerse yourself in an exciting game through our virtual reality system. Free training is available on each of these items. The Creation Station was provided by an IMLS grant under the provision of the LSTA by the Missouri State Library.
As you can see, MCPL is more than just books. We are a community center where everyone is welcome. Stop by the Montgomery City Public Library for a tour, to check out some items, read a newspaper, enjoy a cup of coffee, visit the Creation Station, or just say hi. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to help you.
I welcome your ideas and comments on how the Montgomery City Public Library can be relevant to your life and in your community. The more input from you, our patrons, and community members, the better the library can meet the needs of our growing and diverse community.
Gaylee Harris
Library Director
Montgomery City Public Library
224 North Allen Street
Montgomery City, MO 63361
573-564-8022
