The Hannibal Lectern

Library

The Hannibal Free Public Library holds a local history and genealogy collection that draws Mark Twain researchers from out of state, alongside the ordinary business of a city library: children’s programs, summer reading, computers and meeting space. This folder follows hours, holiday closures, program schedules and the library’s own announcements. The library’s main number is 573-221-0222. Palmyra and the smaller towns in the county run their own libraries, and their schedules appear here too.

  • The public library in Hannibal, and the libraries serving Palmyra and Monroe City.

    Hannibal Free Public Library

    200 S. 5th St., Hannibal, MO 63401
    Phone (573) 221-0222 · Fax (573) 221-0369 · ref@hannibal.lib.mo.us
    hannibal.lib.mo.us

    • Monday — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Tuesday through Friday — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Saturday — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    • Sunday — closed

    Founded in 1845, and described by the library itself as the first free tax-supported public library in Missouri, established as such in 1889. Online catalogue and 24-hour borrowing, a programme calendar, homework help, a reading room, and volunteer and employment applications.

    Marion County Library, Palmyra

    212 S. Main Street, Palmyra, MO 63461
    Phone (573) 769-2830 · marioncounty1.lib.mo.us

    • Monday through Friday — 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    • Saturday — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    • Sunday — closed

    Marion County Library Sub-District #1, and part of the Missouri Evergreen shared catalogue, so a card here borrows from libraries across the state. Older listings still file it under its former name, the Palmyra Bicentennial Public Library.

    Monroe City Public Library

    109A Second Street, Monroe City, MO 63456 · mail to PO Box 11
    Phone (573) 735-2665 · monroecity.lib.mo.us

    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Saturday — 9 a.m. to noon
    • Sunday — closed

    Holiday closures and programme schedules are posted by each library and carried here as they turn up.

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