Crawford County Library District — Steelville Branch
🏢 Crawford County Library District · Steelville, Missouri
Crawford County Library District — Steelville Branch
The Crawford County Library District's Steelville Branch anchors public library service at 210 S. 4th Street in the Crawford County seat, staying open until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and offering free access to genealogy databases, Kanopy streaming and the statewide Missouri Evergreen catalog.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 210 S Fourth St, Steelville, MO 65565
Phone: (573) 775-2338
Website: crawfordcountylibrarydistrict.org
Plus Code: 869CXJ8R+RH (Steelville, MO)
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📖 About Crawford County Library District — Steelville Branch
Steelville is the county seat of Crawford County, a Missouri Ozarks community set along the Meramec River that draws hikers, canoeists and history buffs to one of the state's most scenic corridors. The Crawford County Library District serves three branches — Bourbon, Cuba and Steelville — with Steelville serving as the administrative headquarters under District Director Amy England. The library belongs to Missouri Evergreen, a statewide resource-sharing consortium, meaning a Steelville card can request items from participating public libraries across Missouri. Digital offerings include Libby for eBooks and audiobooks, Kanopy for film streaming, EBSCO academic databases, HeritageQuest for genealogy research, and Learning Express Library for test prep and job skills. The branch hosts the only extended evening hours in the district on Wednesdays, making it a go-to resource for working families and students throughout Crawford County.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Administrative headquarters of the Crawford County Library District, serving Steelville and all of Crawford County
- Wednesday hours extend to 8 p.m. — the district's only late evening for working families and students
- HeritageQuest genealogy database — research Crawford County families and Missouri records at no cost
- Missouri Evergreen member — one card requests materials from libraries across the state
- Kanopy streaming film service added — watch documentaries and independent films free with your library card
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Steelville cardholders can read, stream and research free through Missouri's digital library resources:
📚 Services
- Free library card for Crawford County residents
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying and scanning
- Interlibrary loan through Missouri Evergreen
- Reference and readers' advisory assistance
- HeritageQuest genealogy database access
- Catalog holds and pickup
- Children's and adult circulating collections
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Adult programming and community events
- Genealogy and research workshops
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Steelville Branch have extended hours any day of the week?
Yes — the library stays open until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, which is the only evening with extended hours across the Crawford County Library District. All other weekdays run 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday is 9 a.m.–2 p.m., and the library is closed Sunday.
Can I research my Crawford County family history at this library?
Yes. The library provides free access to HeritageQuest Online, which includes digitized U.S. census records, family histories and genealogy databases going back centuries. Staff can also help you navigate the catalog and locate local records.
What is Missouri Evergreen and how does it benefit Steelville patrons?
Missouri Evergreen is a statewide resource-sharing consortium of public libraries. A Crawford County Library card lets you request items held at member libraries across Missouri through interlibrary loan, expanding your access well beyond the Steelville branch's local collection.
Does the library offer free streaming video?
Yes. The Crawford County Library District recently added Kanopy, a streaming platform with thousands of films, documentaries, classic cinema and Great Courses titles. Access it free at kanopy.com with your Steelville 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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