Mexico-Audrain County Library
🏢 Mexico-Audrain County Library District · Mexico, Missouri
Mexico-Audrain County Library
Serving Audrain County since the early 1900s, Mexico-Audrain County Library is the heart of a five-branch district — with Wednesday evening hours, therapy-dog reading sessions, and a collection spanning roughly 100,000 physical and digital materials.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 305 W Jackson St, Mexico, MO 65265
Phone: (573) 581-4939
Website: mexico-audrain.lib.mo.us
Plus Code: 86FC54C8+V2 (Mexico, MO)
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📖 About Mexico-Audrain County Library
The movement to establish a free library in Mexico was led by R. M. White, publisher of the Mexico Ledger, and J. F. Llewellyn. In 1902 White corresponded with the Carnegie Corporation, and the library opened in 1909 above the Llewellyn Drug Store with Miss Ester Houston as its first librarian. Over more than a century the collection has grown and the district has expanded to five locations serving all of Audrain County; the headquarters at 305 W. Jackson Street has been at its current location for approximately 50 years. Today the district holds about 100,000 materials — books, audiobooks, movies, eBooks, and eAudiobooks — and partners with Wolfner Library to serve patrons with visual impairments.
⭐ What makes this library special
- District headquarters since the early 1900s, tracing roots to 1909
- Wednesday evening hours until 7 PM — convenient for working families
- "Books & Bow Wows" — therapy dog reading sessions for children
- Genealogy resources including Census data and local newspaper archives
- Wolfner Library access for patrons with visual or physical disabilities
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Borrow and research online free with your Mexico-Audrain library card:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Audrain County residents
- Scan, copy & fax services
- Public computers & Internet access
- Genealogy & local history research
- Interlibrary loan
- Meeting room reservations
- Wolfner Library services for visual impairments
- Children's learning computers
🎸 Programs
- Books & Bow Wows — therapy dog reading sessions
- Storytime for young children
- Teen Anime Club
- Summer Reading Program (all ages)
- Adult book discussions
📍 Nearby Libraries in Central Missouri
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Mexico branch have evening hours?
Yes — the main headquarters at 305 W. Jackson St. is open until 7:00 PM on Wednesdays. All other weekdays it closes at 5:30 PM, and Saturday hours are 9 AM to noon.
How do I sign up for Missouri Libraries 2 Go?
Missouri Libraries 2 Go (powered by Libby/OverDrive) is free with your Mexico-Audrain card. Download the Libby app, search for 'Missouri Libraries 2 Go,' and sign in with your card number. Access eBooks, audiobooks, and eMagazines from over 115 Missouri libraries.
What genealogy resources are available at the library?
The library offers genealogy databases, historical newspaper archives including the Mexico Ledger, and access to Census records through the digital resources portal. Staff can help guide research; contact the library at (573) 581-4939 for assistance.
Does the library serve the whole county or just Mexico?
The Mexico-Audrain County Library District operates five locations throughout Audrain County, including the Farber Branch (opened 1966) and Martinsburg Branch, in addition to the Mexico headquarters. A single library card works at all five locations.
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