Clever Community Branch Library
🏢 Christian County Library · Clever, Missouri
Clever Community Branch Library
The Clever Community Branch Library brings Christian County Library's full collection and digital services to the heart of one of the Ozarks' fastest-growing communities, with evening hours until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday to accommodate working families.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–7pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 7428 W Veterans Blvd, Clever, MO 65631
Phone: (417) 743-2277
Website: christiancountylibrary.org
Plus Code: 86982GPF+WH (Clever, MO)
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📖 About Clever Community Branch Library
The Clever Community Branch Library is one of four branches in the Christian County Library system, which serves a county that has grown steadily as families relocate to the Ozarks south of Springfield. Situated on West Veterans Boulevard, the branch makes a full-service public library accessible to Clever residents and the rural communities around it. Cardholders share access to a catalog of over 60,000 physical items across all Christian County branches through the COOLcat shared system. The same card unlocks Libby (Missouri Libraries 2 Go), hoopla, and Blackstone Unlimited audiobooks for digital borrowing, as well as Mango Languages for conversational language learning in more than 70 languages and Udemy for thousands of on-demand professional video courses. The library also maintains a Library of Things lending collection and meeting rooms that can be reserved by community groups.
⭐ What makes this library special
- One of four Christian County Library branches — the same card works at Clever, Nixa, Ozark & Sparta
- Extended evening hours Monday through Thursday until 7pm for after-work and after-school visits
- Shared COOLcat catalog with over 60,000 physical items across all Christian County branches
- Library of Things collection — borrow specialty items beyond books
- Free digital access to Libby / Missouri Libraries 2 Go, hoopla & Blackstone Unlimited audiobooks
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
A Clever Branch card unlocks Missouri's statewide and Christian County digital collections at no cost:
📚 Services
- Physical collection borrowing via shared COOLcat catalog across all Christian County branches
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
- Library of Things lending collection
- Meeting room reservations
- Interlibrary loan through the MOBIUS consortium
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Baby Bounce & Toddler Time early literacy storytimes
- Children's and teen programming
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Adult programming and community events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southwest Missouri
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clever branch card work at all other Christian County Library locations?
Yes. A single Christian County Library card is good at all four branches — Clever, Nixa, Ozark, and Sparta — and gives you access to the shared COOLcat catalog of over 60,000 items plus all digital platforms including Libby, hoopla, and Blackstone Unlimited.
What are the latest hours at the Clever branch during the week?
The branch stays open until 7pm Monday through Thursday, making it convenient for working adults and students. Friday and Saturday hours are 9am to 6pm. The library is closed on Sunday.
How do I get free eBooks and audiobooks with a Christian County Library card?
Download the free Libby app and sign in with your library card to access Missouri Libraries 2 Go — you can borrow up to 10 eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines at a time. For instant access with no waitlists, hoopla lets you stream movies, music, comics, and eAudiobooks — up to 3 items per month — with the same card.
What is the Library of Things, and how do I borrow from it?
Christian County Library's Library of Things is a lending collection of non-book items — specialty tools, games, and other useful objects — that cardholders can check out just like a regular book. Ask any branch staff member for the current catalog of available items.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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