Kimberling Area Library Assoc

The library provides free WiFi to residents and vacationers 24 hours per day and 7 days a week. The library has 7 (seven) dedicated computers for patrons use, during normal business hours, for internet access, word processing and other personal needs. There are also two computers dedicated to catalog searches for both print and non-print material as the library participates in the e-book program. There were 826 patrons who used the WiFi/internet services last year.

The Library provides space for special interest educational events for Master Gardening Club (148 participants), quilting for retreats as well as monthly guild meetings (50 participants for monthly meetings and 120 for yearly retreats), book clubs, Embroidery Guild, Art Guild meetings as well as yearly events, Learning on Wednesdays (a program led by library volunteers about different programs as well as travel talks with approximately 160 participants) and a community gathering place for anniversaries, birthdays and other celebrations. The library also participates in the Neighbors and Friends organization that works with community organizations providing grants for much needed services by offering space for their yearly Home Tour event which brings in over $30,000 for Neighbors and Friends grant recipients.