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 by means of an acceptable document (driver's license, utility bill, voter's registration, etc.) The signature of a parent or legal guardian is required for library cards for minors (those under 18 years of age).
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 videos at one time for a two-week period. These 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.
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 $2.00 charge for postage on each item ordered. Members of "Friends of the Library" are charged $1.00 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. Pages printed from the Internet on our fast color printer are 25 cents per page. Certain restrictions apply for use of the Internet by those under 18 years of age.
Children's Activities:
A story hour for children ages 3 to 10 is held some Saturdays at 10:30 in the children's section. Check the front desk for postings of activities, dates and times. A summer reading program is sponsored during the summer months to encourage children to read.
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 for the supervisor to secure available dates, fees, and an application form.
