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 …
Back-to-School with the Christian County Library
A new school year is always an exciting and stressful time for children and parents and this year is no exception. Whether the instruction is in-person or virtual the Christian …
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 …
We Are Preparing for Your Health and Safety
UPDATED March 8, 2022 Pausing The Requirement Of Face Coverings Wednesday Mornings The CDC has updated its COVID-19 prevention guidelines regarding face coverings. This change is determined by the number of positive …