Summer Reading Program begins June 28

"Make a Splash @ Your Library" is the theme for this year's Summer Reading program. We will have programming for children from age 2 through high school.

Dates, times and activities for the various age groups can be accessed by clicking the links below:

Preschool
Entering Grades K-2
Entering Grades 3-5
Entering Grades 6-12

New public access computers installed
 

A grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has partially funded the purchase of four new public access computers at the library.

The former public access computers were also funded by a grant from the Gates Foundation and were put into service in 2002. Over the past two months, these original computers have quit working, so the arrival of the new computers has been a great relief.

The four new computers have Windows XP operating systems and have the latest office suite software, Microsoft Office Suite 2007. This software includes Access, Excel, Infopath, PowerPoint, Publisher and Word.  There are also several children's games installed, including different versions of Amazon Trail and Reader Rabbit for ages preschool through sixth grade.

Once the new computers are online and working reliably, we will be evaluating issues with other public access computers and cabling connecting computers to the main servers to determine the timing and amount of future computer purchases.

Thanks to all our patrons who have been patient with us as we have awaited the arrival of the new computers.

GENERAL INFORMATION
About the Sikeston Public Library
Friends of the Library

New Books at the library

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     --December 2009

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     --Books on Order

Donation provides flagpole

CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Upcoming Children's Programs

OTHER PAGES
Grant funds resources for job seekers, GED students

Young Adult page

Here's to your health-health resources on the Internet

Protecting Yourself Online

UNDER CONSTRUCTION
A history of the Sikeston Public Library

Need help for the ACT, ASVAB, GED, or two dozen other tests? Visit the library to sign up for Learning Express, where you can practice for these tests for FREE on the library's computers or in the comfort of your own home!  

HOURS OF OPERATION ARE
MONDAY -THURSDAY     10 a.m.-8 p.m.
FRIDAY                                 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
SATURDAY                         10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Closed on SUNDAY (during the summer)  

The mission of the Sikeston Public Library in the 21st Century continues to be to provide high quality materials for its patrons in the areas of research, reading for pleasure and space for community service.  In order to accomplish this mission, the Board of Directors recognize that there will be a continuing need for more space, qualified personnel, technology, and additional sources for funding. 
                                                ADOPTED--August 4, 1997

Children in attendance at the Sikeston Public Library's Preschool Storytime helped kick off Sikeston's Sesquicentennial with a "Happy Birthday Sikeston" party on Wednesday, Jan. 6.  After stories and crafts, children blew out numeral candles of "150" and enjoyed cake. 

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This page updated on July 14, 2010.