All-Access Library Cards

Libraries are for everyone. We know that each person is unique and uses the library differently. With that in mind, the Christian County Library offers different types of library cards for patrons.

If you live, work, own property, or attend school in Christian County you’re eligible for a Christian County All-Access Library Card which includes:

• Borrowing up to 50 items at a time (books, audiobooks, DVDs) including specialty items such as board games, Nintendo Switch, wifi hotspots, bakeware, and fishing gear
• Use of public computers, printing, scanning, and faxing services
• Access to online research databases
• Downloading content from the Digital Library (music, movies, TV, audiobooks, comics, and ebooks)

To apply for an All-Access Library Card, bring a valid ID and proof of residency to any Christian County Community Branch location. Limit of 2 items may be checked-out with the first use of a new All-Access Library Card and will need to be renewed yearly. If the card is lost, there is a $1.00 charge for a replacement card.

Out of County All-Access Library Card

If you’re a Missouri resident living outside of Christian County you’re eligible to purchase an Out of County All-Access Library Card for $20 per household.

Digital Access Library Card

If your primary residence is in Christian County, and currently do not have an All-Access Library Card, you’re eligible for a Christian County Digital Access Library Card which includes:

• Access to online research databases
• Downloading content from the Digital Library (music, movies, TV, audiobooks, comics, and ebooks)

To apply for a Digital Access Library Card, complete the online application here. Digital Access Library Cards will need to be renewed yearly and are not available for residents that live outside of Christian County.

In most cases, this is because the library card needs to be renewed allowing us to keep accurate and updated contact information. Renewing your library card is quick and easy. Here's how:

• In-person. Stop by any Community Branch location
• Online. Complete the library card renewal form.
• By phone. We are only a phone call away at 417-724-6100.

If you're renewing an Out-of-County card, there will be an annual fee of $20 and must be updated in person by visiting any community branch location.

You can head to coolcat.org and choose Christian County Library to search for any item in our collection. You can also give us a call or fill out the Ask a Librarian form and we'll be glad to help.

Christian County Library can borrow items from academic and public libraries throughout the region. We will process these items and deliver them to your local pickup location for no charge. This group of libraries is known as MOBIUS. If MOBIUS doesn't have your item, we can request it from other libraries throughout the country.

Click here to browse the MOBIUS catalog. You can also fill out the Ask a Librarian form or give us a call and we'd be glad to help you search.

If there's an item that you feel would improve the library's collection, you can fill out this form to request a purchase.

All community branch locations will accept donations. Up to four boxes of books and other items can be donated at once during operating hours. Most donated materials will be sold at the Friends of the Library's book sales with the proceeds used to benefit the library. Tax receipts can be provided upon request.

We are looking for:

• DVDs
• CDs
• Audiobooks
• Bibles & other religious texts
• Puzzles
• Board games
• Hardback books
• Paperback books
• Sheet music

We can't accept:

• Textbooks
• Medical books
• VHS tapes
• Cassette tapes
• Reader's Digest
• Encyclopedias
• Magazines (including National Geographic)
• News magazines older than 6 months (Time, People, etc.)
• Computer games
• Any materials in poor condition

You can access the digital collection on your phone, tablet, ereader, or computer. On a mobile device, search for the Hoopla or Overdrive app to get started.