Scott City Branch — Riverside Regional Library
🏢 Riverside Regional Library · Scott City, Missouri
Scott City Branch — Riverside Regional Library
The Scott City Branch of Riverside Regional Library serves a community with deep railroad heritage — Scott City was formed in 1960 from the towns of Ancell and Fornfelt, whose existence owed entirely to the construction of the Thebes Bridge and the St. Louis, Southwestern Railway. Set on Main Street at Interstate 55, this branch is the gateway library for travelers and residents of both Scott and Cape Girardeau counties.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 1pm–6pm |
| Tuesday | 11am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 11am–6pm |
| Thursday | 11am–6pm |
| Friday | 1pm–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 2106 Main St, Scott City, MO 63780
Phone: (573) 264-2413
Website: riversideregionallibrary.org
Plus Code: 869G6F78+X7 (Scott City, MO)
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📖 About Scott City Branch — Riverside Regional Library
Scott City, Missouri was incorporated in 1960 through the merger of Ancell and Fornfelt, two communities that grew up around the construction of the Thebes bridge and the St. Louis, Southwestern Railway in the late 19th century. A third community, Illmo, was incorporated into Scott City in 1980. The city sits at the intersection of Interstate 55 and Missouri Highway K in southeastern Missouri, making it a crossroads community in the bootheel region. Its earliest settlers were Lutheran and Catholic farmers of German descent. The Scott City Branch of Riverside Regional Library puts books, computers, digital resources, and the full Missouri Evergreen shared catalog within easy reach for Scott City's 4,300-plus residents and the surrounding Scott County community.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves Scott City, formed in 1960 from railroad towns Ancell and Fornfelt — the Thebes Bridge and the St. Louis, Southwestern Railway built this community
- Open six days a week including Saturday mornings, with extended Tuesday–Thursday hours from 11 am
- Branch of Riverside Regional Library, part of Missouri Evergreen shared catalog
- Free eBooks and instant borrows via Libby and hoopla with your library card
- Conveniently located on Main Street at the I-55 / MO-K interchange in Scott County
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Scott City Branch cardholders access free digital resources through Missouri Evergreen and the statewide MOREnet program:
📚 Services
- Book lending and interlibrary loan through Missouri Evergreen
- Free public computers and Wi-Fi
- Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks via Libby and hoopla
- Genealogy and local-history research resources including HeritageQuest
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Children's and teen programming
🎸 Programs
- Summer reading program for children, teens, and adults
- Youth storytimes and family programming
- Community events coordinated across the Riverside Regional Library system
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How did Scott City come to exist, and what is its railroad heritage?
Scott City was incorporated in 1960 by merging Ancell and Fornfelt — two towns that literally owe their existence to the construction of the Thebes railroad bridge over the Mississippi River and the consequent routing of the St. Louis, Southwestern Railway through the area. A third town, Illmo, joined in 1980. The city celebrates its heritage with Railroad Day each September.
What are the Scott City Branch's hours, and is it open on Saturdays?
Yes, the branch is open Saturday 9 am–1 pm. Weekday hours are Monday and Friday 1–6 pm, and Tuesday through Thursday 11 am–6 pm. The branch is closed on Sunday. Call (573) 264-2413 or visit riversideregionallibrary.org for holiday-closure information.
Can I pick up items requested from other Missouri libraries at the Scott City Branch?
Yes. Riverside Regional Library is a member of Missouri Evergreen, a statewide shared catalog linking hundreds of Missouri public libraries. You can place holds on items at any Evergreen member library and have them sent to the Scott City Branch for pickup, at no charge.
Does the Scott City Branch offer digital borrowing, and how do I access it?
Yes. With a Riverside Regional Library card you can use Libby (download the app or visit libbyapp.com) to borrow eBooks and audiobooks from the Missouri Evergreen shared catalog, and hoopla (hoopladigital.com) for instant, no-waitlist borrows of eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, and music. Both services are free with your library card.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.