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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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08/26/2026

All five Oregon County libraries will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.

08/19/2026

The library will be closed from 11am-12pm on Thursday, August 20th for Tom Clary funeral service. Thank you

08/04/2026

We are ready for Back To School for the kids this month! Our library has so many new books to share! Come in and check out our new books to take you on your next reading adventure!

The Happy McReaders program also runs through August 31st! So continue to read books and get your card punched to receive your free Happy Meal from McDonald’s.

07/23/2026

On Wednesday, Iva Buffington with Missouri Junior Stream Team presented a program on river safety. This included information on life jacket safety and how to correctly wear a life jacket. A Do’s and Don’t on river activities was also reviewed. We enjoyed having a three week program in the library and learning a lot about being good stewards for Missouri rivers, streams and lakes.

07/21/2026

Last Wednesday, Iva Buffington with Missouri Stream Team gave a presentation on micro invertebrates/aquatic life that are in our rivers, streams and lakes. A presentation was also shown how pullutants in the water can hurt them and the surrounding areas. Color handouts were also given. The final presentation will be on Wednesday, July 22nd at 2:00pm.

07/08/2026

Iva Buffington with Stream Teams United: Ozark Riverways Foundation was our guest presenter today. Today’s program was on watersheds and native plants. As the art activity we were able to make our own native plants.
There will be another program next Wednesday, July 15th from 2pm-2:30pm. Contact the library to pre-register at 417-778-6414.

07/07/2026

We have our winners for the “guess the number”
In our patriotic jar. There were duplicate guesses for both adults and the juvenile entry. We are pleased to be purchasing a book for the two adult winners and a book for the children winners. The total for the jar was 382!
The adults guessed 350, and the children guessed 300! What a fun activity for our library. We will definitely be doing this again!

07/06/2026

The Alton Library will be having a program with the Missouri Junior Stream Team beginning July 8th through July 22nd on Wednesdays from 2pm-2:30pm. Children will learn about being good stewards of Missouri’s rivers, lakes and streams. A fun activity will so be included in the learning presentations. Call the library to register, for children ages 4yrs to 12 years old.

07/01/2026

Mr Manrrique speaking on the history of the American flag this afternoon. It was very informative and we appreciate Mr. Manrrique’s military service.

06/30/2026

Reminder event! Wednesday, July 1st Mr.David Manrrique will give a presentation on the history of the American flag from 2pm-3pm. The library has small mini flags to hand out too. All are welcome to attend and learn about our flag.

Address

20 Court Square
Alton, MO
65606

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14177786414

Website

http://ocld.lib.mo.us/

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