Sarcoxie Public Library
🏢 Missouri Evergreen · Sarcoxie, Missouri
Sarcoxie Public Library
The Sarcoxie Public Library is the hometown library for Sarcoxie, a small Jasper County town in southwest Missouri known as the state's peony capital. It keeps unusually early hours — open from 7 a.m. on weekdays — and is a member of the statewide Missouri Evergreen catalog.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 7am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 7am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 7am–5pm |
| Thursday | 7am–5pm |
| Friday | 7am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–12pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 508 Center St, SARCOXIE, MO 64862
Phone: (417) 548-2736
Website: sarcoxiemo.gov
Plus Code: 86973V9M+GF (SARCOXIE, MO)
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📖 About Sarcoxie Public Library
The Sarcoxie Public Library serves the city of Sarcoxie, Missouri, in Jasper County near the Lawrence County line. The library is a member of Missouri Evergreen, the shared open-source catalog used by public libraries across the state, so a Sarcoxie card lets you request and borrow books from member libraries throughout Missouri. In 2023 the library added MO Libraries 2 Go, giving patrons free access to thousands of downloadable eBooks and audiobooks. The library sits at 508 Center Street in downtown Sarcoxie and is run by director Teresa Hayes, who welcomes purchase suggestions and handles new library-card sign-ups and renewals in person.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Opens early — 7 a.m. Monday through Friday — handy before work or school
- Member of Missouri Evergreen, the statewide shared catalog, for requesting books from libraries across Missouri
- Free eBooks and audiobooks through MO Libraries 2 Go, added in 2023
- Serves Sarcoxie, Jasper County's small 'peony capital' community in southwest Missouri
- Free library-card sign-ups, renewals and purchase suggestions handled on site
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
A Sarcoxie card unlocks statewide and consortium digital collections at no cost:
📚 Services
- Missouri Evergreen statewide catalog and resource sharing
- Free library cards and renewals
- Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks via MO Libraries 2 Go
- Book purchase suggestions welcomed
- Reference and reader's advisory help
🎸 Programs
- Summer reading
- Children's reading activities
- Community library events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southwest Missouri
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Sarcoxie Public Library open?
It opens early — 7 a.m. Monday through Friday, closing at 5 p.m. On Saturday it is open 9 a.m. to noon, and it is closed on Sunday.
Can I borrow books from other Missouri libraries with a Sarcoxie card?
Yes. Sarcoxie Public Library belongs to Missouri Evergreen, a statewide shared catalog, so you can search the combined collection and request titles from other member libraries to pick up in Sarcoxie.
Does the Sarcoxie library offer eBooks and audiobooks?
Yes. In 2023 the library joined MO Libraries 2 Go, which gives cardholders free access to thousands of downloadable eBooks and audiobooks you can read or listen to on your phone or tablet.
How do I get a Sarcoxie library card?
You can sign up for a free card in person at the library at 508 Center Street. Director Teresa Hayes also handles card renewals and welcomes suggestions for books to add to the collection.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.
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