The Montgomery City Public Library hosted its annual stuffed animal sleepover, sponsored by Mrs. Judy Hunt, from October 21-23, 2023.  Children attending Story Time Adventures listened to thrilling stories about rockets, astronauts, and traveling in outer space. They said goodbye to their stuffed animals and left them with the library staff for safekeeping.  Many of you know that wonderful things happen at the library. That night was no different.  While everyone was gone, the animals explored the many fun playthings like the kitchen, the computers, the new globe, and different kits.  After playing, they looked through a space STEAM-to-Go kit and got the creative idea to build their own rocket ship. Out of this world adventures awaited for the stuffies in space!  Visit the Montgomery City Public Library to read more about their space adventures!

MCPL Memory Matters Kits

• Baseball
• Birds & Butterflies
• Cats
• Discover the United States
• Dogs
• Farm
• Garden
• Great Outdoors
• Handyman
• Homemaker
• Ocean
• On the Road Again
• Remembering Pets
• Remembering the 1950s
• Remembering the 1960s
• Seasons: Fall
• Seasons: Spring
• Seasons: Summer
• Seasons: Winter

This project 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 Montgomery City Public Library is excited to announce that  it is now a member of the Niche Academy.  Niche Academy has a variety of tutorials to help library patrons.  These include how to use Libby, axis360, EBSCO eBooks, Heritage Quest, and Learning Express.  Furthermore, there are tutorials on how to use Google, Microsoft, and social media.  More tutorials will be added in the future.  Just click on the Learn More button on the side of the web page or click on the specific tutorial button to go to the video.  

Are you a crafter?  A maker?  An artist?  Maybe you want to become one?

  
We are proud to announce that the Montgomery City Public Library has Creativebug for its patrons.  Creativebug is a database that has videos, classes, PDFs, patterns, and more covering a variety of crafting hobbies.  You can find Creativebug under the Library Resources tab, in the Online Resources section.  You will need to use your patron number on the back of your MCPL library card to sign in.  Have fun getting your creative juices flowing!

The next book sale at the Montgomery City Public Library will be on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 9:00 am- 1:00 pm in the community room.  Hardbacks, DVDs, and audiobooks are $1.00 each.  Paperbacks are $0.50 each.  All the proceeds benefit library programs and resources. 

MCPL Book Sale

December 9, 2023

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

MCPL Community Room

224 North Allen Street

Montgomery City, MO 63361

573-564-8022

Homeschool families are invited to watch a fun movie at the Montgomery City Public Library.  The movies will be held on the last Thursday of the month at 10:00 am from September through May.  Carpet squares and folding chairs are available.  Families are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets, pillows, and snacks.  

September 28, 2023- "Luca"

October 26, 2023

November 30, 2023

December 28, 2023

January 25, 2024

February 29, 2024

March 28, 2024

April 25, 2024

May 30, 2024

Do you ever wonder if your favorite author has a new book out?  What's the correct order of that great book series?  What should you read next?  Then you should check out Fantastic Fiction.  It is a book lover's dream.  You can find information about your favorite author, books, and series.  Check out the Fantastic Fiction link under our Library Resources- Online Resources tab.  

Story Time Adventures begins at 10:00 am on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the Montgomery City Public Library in the community room.  This group will meet weekly on Mondays at 10:00 am from September 11, 2023 - May 20, 2024.  We look forward to seeing you and your little ones!

Many people think libraries are just a storehouse for books where the hard-nosed cardigan-wearing librarian says “Shhh!” all the time. That might be true of libraries of old, but not for your Montgomery City Public Library. While books are still at the core of MCPL, your library has so much more to offer! There are almost 25,000 books, magazines, audiobooks on CD, DVDs, games, kits, puzzles, and reference materials in MCPL’s collection. Since MCPL is part of the Missouri Evergreen consortium with 60+ member libraries, patrons have access to a collection of over 4 million items!

A library card is free for those who live within Montgomery City limits because they pay a yearly library tax. Those who live outside of the city limits of Montgomery City pay $25 a year for a library card because they do not pay a library tax. One hardback book from Barnes and Nobles would cost about $25.00. However, a library patron has access to the more than 4 million items in Missouri Evergreen. Now that’s a great deal!

The Montgomery City Public Library is also a community center at its heart. You’ll be warmly greeted as you enter your library. There are meeting rooms for local clubs and businesses and quiet places for people to study, work, or read. You can often hear giggles and laughter coming from the little ones in the play-oriented children’s department. We look forward to our regulars who come in weekly and are excited when new folks come to get their first card. Come in for a tour and you’ll be surprised!

There are monthly FREE programs for all ages including preschool Story Time Adventures (weekly during the school year), Lego Club (all ages), After Hours Teen Night, the Page Turners and ABC Book Clubs (adults), and Adult Arts and Crafts. The Needle Arts Gathering and the Books & Beyond Club for developmentally disabled adults also meet monthly. MCPL hosts a Community Read and Conversation around issues that people in Montgomery County face. The library also hosts author events, movie nights, and other special performances throughout the year. There is an annual summer reading program for babies-preschool, school-age children, teens, and adults during June and July. These programs are free and do not require a library card for participation.

The Creation Station was added in 2021-2022, giving patrons many ways to explore their creativity, try new things, and even promote their own businesses. We currently have three Cricut cutting machines, a heat press, a Janome sewing machine, a virtual reality (VR) headset, a digital camera, a photo scanner, and a design computer with Adobe Creative Cloud software. 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. 

MCPL has a Library of Things that many patrons and community members might not know about.  The Library of Things has items that are not usual library fare.  We have puzzles, games, fishing poles, a photo scanner, a projector and screen, a telescope, a metal detector, a GoPro camera, a digital camera, two microscopes, STEAM to Go kits, and Memories Matter kits that can be checked out.  

STEAM to Go kits are very popular Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math kits for children. There are twenty-eight kits in all for ages PreK-3rd grade and 4th grade and up. There are many topics like science, math, phonics, construction, art, and games. Each kit contains a book on the topic as well as 2-4 activities that go along with it. They are a super fun way for kids to learn. These can be checked out one at a time. The STEAM to Go kits were provided by IMLS under the provisions of the LSTA by the Missouri State Library.

Also included in the Library of Things are the Memories Matter kits.  These kits are geared toward senior citizens who have dementia, Alzheimer's, and/or who want to keep their minds sharp.  Some kit topics include dogs, cats, oceans, space, farms, gardens, patriotic, homemaker, handyman, and the great outdoors.  There are kits about each of the four seasons and for the decades of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.  Most kits contain a DVD, discussion cards, a book, and 1-3 activities.  These kits are to spark conversations, memories, and cognitive skills in senior citizens.  The Memories Matter kits were provided by IMLS under the provisions of the LSTA by the Missouri State Library.

As you can see, there is so much more to the Montgomery City Public Library than books! We invite you and your family to visit MCPL and take advantage of all that it offers. Feel free to call us at 573-564-8022 or email us at mcplmo@gmail.com if you have questions or would like more information.

The annual reports for the Montgomery City Public Library are now available under the About Us tab.  Please review to find out all that MCPL did throughout the fiscal year which runs July 1-June 20.  

The Montgomery City Public Library Receives a $12,477.00 grant from the Missouri State Library

A $12,477.00 grant will help keep the momentum going at the Montgomery City Public Library.  This new grant will enable the library to purchase more items for the Creation Station, the Library of Things, and other library services.  This project 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.

Last year MCPL established a Creation Station Maker Space and a Library of Things with great excitement.  Both have been a hit with patrons.  The Creation Station includes Cricut cutting machines, a heat press, a virtual reality system, a digital camera, a design computer, a Promethean smart board, a sewing machine, and a photo scanner.  The Library of Things includes a portable photo scanner, a portable projector and screen, giant family games like Jenga and Candyland, STEAM kits for children, fishing poles, an ice cream maker ball, crocheting and knitting needles, and puzzles. 

New items purchased with grant money to be included with the Creation Station and the Library of Things will include another Cricut Maker 3 machine, a Cricut mug press, a laminator, a digital telescope, a digital microscope, a Go Pro camera, and a metal detector.  Patrons expressed interest in these items through surveys and conversations.  

New computers and robotics will also be purchased to update the ones the library currently has.  Seven new Dell desktop computers will replace the current ones used by patrons.  A new After-School Edge AWE computer, specifically designed for elementary school children, will be added to the children’s department.  The Robotics classes will receive new six Sphero Spk+ robots, five Dot robots, three new Dash robots, and one Cue robot. 

Gaylee Harris, director of the Montgomery City Public Library, expressed, “Our library is very fortunate to receive this grant!  It will enable MCPL to offer many items and opportunities for people in Montgomery City and County to try new things, be creative, and connect with others.  I hope everyone will stop by the library and check out these new additions!” 

MCPL Winter Book Sale

Saturday, December 9th from 9am-12pm

Paperbacks are 2 for $1

Hardcovers are $1

DVDs are $1

Audiobooks are $1

The Library will be taking book donations for the sale until Friday, December 8th. Please no encyclopedias, yearbooks, very outdated items, or items in bad conditions such as tears or mold.