About the Livingston County Library

Library History | Friends of the Library | Library Mission Statement | Acceptable Use Policy

Hours
Monday-Thursday 9 am – 7 pm
Friday 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday 9 am – 4 pm
Phone Numbers
Main Number 660.646.0547
Children’s Department 660.646.0563

Library Cards
Library Cards are free for Livingston County residents or persons who pay property taxes in Livingston County. Those residing outside of Livingston County may apply for a non-resident card. The card cost $40 for a year or $12 for 12 weeks.

Identification and proof of current address are required to get a card. If you live outside of the county but pay property taxes in Livingston County, a tax receipt is required.

Materials
The Livingston County Library houses over 50,000 items including books, books on CD, DVDs, magazines, genealogical items and reference materials.

Library Staff

Robin Westphal Director
Judith Cunning Shoot Children's Librarian


Robin Westphal, Director Robin started at the Library in August of 2005.	Judith Cunning Shoot, Children’s Librarian Judith has been with the Library since June, 1980.

Salina Skipper-Adult Services Assistant/Bookkeeping
Jodi Moore - Children's Services Assistant
Retta Darr- Library Clerk - Cataloging
Marsha Batye- Library Clerk - Circulation
Rachel Medlock- Library Clerk - Circulation
Angie Fore- Library Clerk - Children's Library/web page
Connie Sallee- Library Clerk - Overdues
Doris Williamson- Library Clerk - Circulation
Kelley Jamieson- Library Clerk-Children's Library
Jerry Moore - Custodian

Library Board

Marion Harter - President
Inger Young - Vice President
Lindy Chapman - Treasurer
Linda Gray Smith - Secretary
Margaret Vance - Board Member

The Livingston County Library Board of Trustees meets the third Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. All meetings are open to the public.

Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library supports the Library by providing funding for programs and materials that the Library would otherwise not be able to afford. The members of the Friends also sponsor an annual book sale that will be held in June. To become a Friend of the Library, stop by the Library for an application or call Robin at 660-646-0547.

Funding
The Livingston County Library is supported by a current property tax levy of 27.00 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. A small amount of funding comes from the State of Missouri. Donations from the Friends of the Library and individuals also assist in the funding of the Library.

Budget
Coming soon...

Library History
The Livingston County Memorial Library owes its beginning to the City Federation of Women's Clubs. The federation was organized March 20, 1920, with Mrs. Harry Minter as president. The City Federation membership was composed of the president and one elected member from the following clubs: The Culture, Domestic Science, Sorosis, the D. A. R., and PEO. The D. A. R. and PEO later withdrew from the organization as it conflicted with the by-laws of their organizations, but they continued their support of the library. The Fact and Fiction Club joined the federation in June, 1929. Read more>>>

Livingston County Library Mission
The Mission of the Livingston County Library is to provide quality materials and services which fulfill educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming, respectful, and comfortable.

Library Departments

Interlibrary Loan - The library is able to obtain many books, videos, magazine articles and microfilm that are not available locally. There is no charge for borrowing a book or microfilm unless there are charges from the lending library. There is a $1 charge for obtaining a copy of a magazine article (entire magazines are not available). You must have a current Livingston County Library card to use this service.

You can request an item at the Adult Services Desk at the Library or submit an Interlibrary Loan request online. Go to http://www.firstsearch.org/. The authorization number is 100-226-121 and the password is publicill. The link is also accessible through the library's "Electronic Resources” and is titled, “WorldCat InterLibrary Loan.”
Genealogy - The Library has an extensive collection of books and materials that relate to Livingston County history. Historic newspapers are available on microfilm as well as some census information. The George W. Somerville Room contains materials not only related to Livingston County history, but also records from other counties. The Library has for sale a publication called, “Getting Started In Genealogy” that has some tips and worksheets to assist with gathering information.

Missouri State Library
The major functions of the State Library are: to provide direct library and information service in support of the executive and legislative branches of Missouri state government, to provide library service to blind and physically handicapped residents of Missouri, and to promote the development and improvement of library services throughout the state.

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