About the Livingston County Library

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

Monday-Thursday 9 am – 7 pm
Friday 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday 9 am – 4 pm

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 $30 for a year or $9 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 tape, 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.

Phyllis Harkness Children's Services Assistant
Retta Darr Library Clerk - Cataloging
Marsha Batye Library Clerk - Children's Library
Salina Skipper Library Clerk - Bookkeeping
Marsha Kerr Library Clerk - Circulation
Chris Holland - Technology Services
Angie Fore Library Clerk - Children's Library
Connie Sallee Library Clerk - Overdues
Doris Williamson Library Clerk - Circulation
Cassy Figg - Library Clerk
Jerry Moore Custodian

Library Board

Linda Beetsma President
Dale Wallace Vice President
Karen Nichols Treasurer
Marion Harter Secretary
Inger Young 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 held in April. To become a Friend of the Library, stop by the Library for an application or call Robin at 660-646-0547.

June Newsletter

Funding
The Livingston County Library is supported by a current property tax levy of 26.73 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 Livingston County Library provides materials and services to help patrons obtain information which meets their personal, educational, and entertainment needs. The library serves as a stimulus for persons seeking to develop and improve skills, knowledge and awareness of issues. Special emphasis is placed on serving patrons who wish to independently explore subjects of interest to them or who wish to remain current with popular materials.

An attempt will be made to serve as many distinct groups of people as possible and to provide materials and information without bias, judgment or prejudice. It is recognized that all needs may not be met locally and when it is possible, the Livingston County Library will obtain assistance from other organizations which can render service.

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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