Keller Public Library
🏢 Missouri Evergreen Consortium · Dexter, Missouri
Keller Public Library
Keller Public Library is Dexter's community library, serving Stoddard County in the bootheel of southeast Missouri from its home at 402 West Grant Street. A member of Missouri Evergreen, it gives cardholders instant access to the statewide shared catalog and downloadable collections through Libby and hoopla — plus a meeting room available to local civic and educational groups.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–5pm |
| Thursday | 10am–5pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 402 West Grant Street, Dexter, MO 63841
Phone: (573) 624-3764
Website: kellerpl.lib.mo.us
Plus Code: 868GQ2QP+Q6 (Dexter, MO)
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📖 About Keller Public Library
Keller Public Library serves the city of Dexter (population approximately 7,500), the county seat of Stoddard County in Missouri's bootheel region. The library is a department of the City of Dexter and is directed by Jordan Myers. It participates in the Missouri Evergreen consortium, which links hundreds of public libraries statewide through a shared catalog so a Keller card works at any Evergreen member. The collection spans print books, magazines, DVDs, and audiobooks, with digital access to Libby for e-books and audiobooks, hoopla for no-waitlist borrowing, and EBSCO eBooks for academic and nonfiction titles. A community meeting room at 402 West Grant St. is available for cultural, civic, and educational gatherings. Free library cards are available to Dexter city residents and students of Dexter Public Schools; rural Stoddard County residents may obtain a card for $10/year (individual) or $20/year (family).
⭐ What makes this library special
- City of Dexter department library serving Stoddard County in Missouri's southeast bootheel region
- Member of Missouri Evergreen — one library card opens the statewide shared catalog of hundreds of public libraries
- Saturday hours (9 a.m.–2 p.m.) offer weekend access for working families
- Community meeting room available for civic, cultural, and educational purposes ($25 for up to 4 hours; free for nonprofits)
- Digital resources include Libby (eBooks & audiobooks), hoopla (no waitlists), and EBSCO eBooks
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Keller cardholders can download, stream, and research free through Missouri Evergreen's statewide digital collections:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Dexter city residents and Dexter Public Schools students
- Rural patron cards for Stoddard County residents ($10/yr individual, $20/yr family)
- Community meeting room for civic, cultural, and educational use
- Public computers and internet access
- Interlibrary loan through Missouri Evergreen
- Reference assistance and reader's advisory
🎸 Programs
- Children's programming and youth services
- Summer reading program
- Community events and local programs
- Accelerated Reader support for school-age readers
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southeast Missouri
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who can get a free library card at Keller Public Library?
Free cards are issued to anyone who lives within the Dexter city limits or attends Dexter Public Schools. You'll need two matching proofs of address and a photo ID. Rural Stoddard County residents who live outside the city can get a card for $10 per year (individual) or $20 per year (family).
Can I reserve the Keller Public Library meeting room for my group?
Yes. The community meeting room at 402 West Grant St. is available for cultural, civic, and educational events. The fee is $25 for up to 4 hours, $10 for each additional hour. Nonprofit organizations may use the room free of charge. Call (573) 624-3764 to reserve.
How do I access Libby or hoopla with my Keller Public Library card?
First obtain a physical library card at the circulation desk. Then install the Libby app (for e-books and audiobooks via OverDrive) or the hoopla app on your device. In Libby, search for Keller Public Library and sign in with your card number. hoopla uses your card number as well. Both services are free with a valid card.
What is Missouri Evergreen, and how does it help Keller cardholders?
Missouri Evergreen is a statewide library consortium that links hundreds of public libraries through one shared catalog. Your Keller card can be used to borrow items from any Evergreen member library, and you can search the full statewide collection — and place holds — through the Missouri Evergreen app or the catalog at keller.missourievergreen.org.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
