Made by Serif

417.739.2525

The intelligent choice . . .

   

where friends and learning come together

 

Free Library Use: Borrowing privileges are extended to all residents living within a 25-mile radius of Kimberling City.

 

Registration Requirements: Identification of current address is required (driver's license, utility bill, voter's registration, etc.) The signature of a parent or legal guardian is required for library cards for minors (under age 18).

 

Resident Library Cards: Library cards are free to qualified residents. There is a $1.00 fee for replacing a lost card. Card-holders are responsible for notifying the library immediately if the card is lost or stolen.

 

Non-Resident Library Cards: Library cards are available to visitors from outside the 25-mile radius for a fee of $10.00 for each six-month period. Identification with home address is required.

 

Reserving Books: KAL patrons may reserve a book at the front desk or by phone. The patron's name will be placed on the reserve list for that particular book in the order that it was taken and the patron will be called and notified when the book is available for their turn on the reserve list. Books on reserve may not be renewed.

 

Check-Out Policy: Patrons may check out a total of not more than 10 books and/or audios and VHS videos at one time for a two-week period.   A maximum of 5 DVDs may be checked out at one time for a two-week period.  Items may be renewed for an additional two weeks by phone or in person if the item is not on the library's reserve list. If renewing by phone, have your Patron ID number available.

 

Ten mass market paperback books may be borrowed at one time with no time limit on return.  Sign for them at the front desk and cross out your name when you return the books.

 

Return Policy: During library hours, please return books to the front desk. An outside drop is also provided for after-hours returns.

 

Fees and Fines: Patrons are responsible for all materials borrowed on their card. Beginning the day after an item is due, a fine of 10 cents per day will be assessed. If library materials are lost or destroyed, the borrower must pay the replacement cost of the item. Patrons with outstanding fines or fees, or holding overdue items, must clear their account in full before being allowed to check out any other library items.

 

Interlibrary Loans: In conjunction with the Stone County Library, KAL offers interlibrary loans to patrons. There is a $3.00 charge for postage on each item ordered. Members of the Kimberling Area Library Association are charged $2.00 for this service.

 

Internet Access: High-speed cable access to the Internet is available at no charge. Reservations may be made in one-hour blocks in advance. Walk-ins are welcome when no time is reserved.  Wireless internet is also available.  Pages printed from the Internet on our color printer are 25 cents per page.  Certain usage restrictions apply.  Those under 18 must have an Internet Use Approval form signed by parent or guardian on file.

 

Children's Activities: Story hour for children ages 3 to 10 is held periodically.  KAL also sponsors a Summer Reading Program.

 

The play area and Children’s Sensory Garden are available to all during library hours.  The gardens were created by the Southwest Missouri Master Gardeners to inspire our area’s young population to learn more about native helpful plants.  Please respect the gardens and use the assigned paths.

 

Adult Education Classes: From time to time, KAL sponsors classes of special interest to adults. Suggestions for special classes are welcomed; contact the front desk.

 

Community Meeting Rooms: KAL has two large meeting rooms that can be combined into one very large room and also a "board" room for meetings, events, weddings, anniversary parties, club meetings, etc. Reservations are required and rental fee is charged, based on size of room, use, etc. Call KAL at 417.739.2525 and ask the supervisor for available dates, fees, and an application form.

 

Volunteer Opportunities:  New volunteers are most welcome for the front desk and special events.  Front desk volunteers must be computer literate and able to move about the library and shelve books.