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THE SEDALIA PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS BEEN SERVING THE COMMUNITY IN THIS BUILDING SINCE 1901, ALTHOUGH THE FIRST TAX SUPPORTED LIBRARY IN SEDALIA WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1895. WE ARE A MUNICIPAL LIBRARY, SERVING THE CITIZENS OF SEDALIA AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE LIBRARY IS GOVERNED BY A NINE-MEMBER BOARD OF TRUSTEES, APPOINTED TO 3-YEAR TERMS, BY THE MAYOR OF SEDALIA AND THE CITY COUNCIL.
Welcome to our beautiful Carnegie Library!
Whether you are looking for the next best seller or researching local history, we can help! We offer many services to our community, including:
- Physical materials such as books, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers and DVD's
- Digital resources such as audiobooks, ebooks, music, movies and more
- Convenience services such as public computers, printing, free WIFI, fax, copier, scanner
- Mobile Printing App-print from your device and pick up at the library
- Extensive online database
- Local History, Genealogy, Local Yearbooks, Reference Materials
- Microfilm Reader & Microfilm of Sedalia Democrat dating back to Dec. 1871
- Interlibrary Loans
- Notary Service
- Book Match-Reader's Advisory Service
- Outreach services to homebound patrons
- Programs for both Children and Adults
Parking & Handicap Entrance-
Street parking is available in front of the library, as well as in the City Parking Lot at W. 4th & S. Moniteau Ave (behind the library).
Handicap parking is on the South side of the building, along with the Elevator entrance.
Book Drop-For your convenience, please place your books in the Book Drop (located in the alley, behind the library).
We can't wait to see you!