January has 31 days, each 24 hours long, totaling 744 hours or 44,640 minutes. That is a lot of time. Throughout this month, we are challenging all patrons to each …
New Way to Renew Items and Automated Hold Notification Process FAQ
We are rolling out a new way to renew checked-out items and automate the hold notification process. It is always exciting to receive that call or email about a library …
Winners of the 2020 Library Card Drive Have a Decision to Make
Sparta Middle School is awarded a $200 check for winning the 2020 Library Card Drive. Pictured (left to right): Emily Morris, Sparta Middle School Librarian, Scott Villarreal, Outreach Manager, Nikki …
Complete Your Own Genealogy Research From Home Using Ancestry
Great news for all genealogy buffs. Ancestry Library Edition, which is normally accessible while visiting a Christian County Library branch, is now available for home use! In cooperation with the …
Impact 100 Ozark provides $1,000 for Sparta Community Library Branch
“We need your help to open a new chapter in Sparta’s story by stacking their shelves for youth success.” Left to right: Janet Morris, Tory Pegram, Dana Roberts, Sarah Hayter …
Building Our Community One Book at a Time
Reading One Book Does Make A Difference The old adage that hard work pays off is true. Remember back in January when the library asked the Christian County community to …
Booklists About Topics of Inclusion, Accessibility, Race and Racism
We would like to share a recent library materials request we’ve received: Hi, I have a five-year-old white son and I would like to begin reading to him books that …
National Children’s Book Week: Digital Stories to Read at Home
The Library is celebrating Children’s Book Week from May 4th-10th. For this national initiative celebrating the importance of literature for children, we are encouraging our patrons to check out some …
Available COVID-19 Community Resources
The novel coronavirus is disrupting our daily lives in many ways. Though our physical locations are temporarily closed, the Christian County library remains an online source of information and we …
Spring into Reading! Join the Home Reading Challenge
All Christian County Library branches and community partner pick-up locations will be closed until further notice. The well-being and safety of our patrons and staff are best served by recognizing …