The Macomb City Library was formed by action of the City Council. The Library was organized on November 10, 1881 when the mayor appointed a Library Board of Directors of nine members. The first library opened on April 8, 1882 on the upper floor of the Stocker Building at 109 South Side Square. In 1883 when the City of Macomb purchased the building at 108 South Lafayette Street, the Macomb City Library was moved to the second floor. On October 28, 1904 the Macomb City Public Library opened in a new
Carnegie Building at 235 South Lafayette Street. The Children's Library was opened to the public on June 20, 1980. A hallway andtwo rooms were added to connect the two buildings on July 3, 1983. On July 1, 1992, by action of the Library Board of Trustees,Macomb City Council, and McDonough County Circuit Court Action,the Macomb City Library became the Macomb Public Library District.
The Library urges patrons to be informed consumers of electronic data and to carefully evaluate the information obtained via the Internet. The Library does not assume responsibility for the accuracy of the information found on the Internet.
-Making electronic information available to the public does not imply that the Library endorses its contents. The Internet may contain offensive, questionable, or controversial material.
-The Library is not responsible for damages, direct or indirect, arising from a patron's use of Internet information resources.
-The Macomb Public Library's Internet access may not be used for commercial purposes or for illegal purposes.
We take our responsibility seriously. Our site has been designed to be fun, accessible, safe for children of all ages, and to adhere to the Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU) guidelines of the Better Business Bureau. Personal information is not required to use the Macomb Public Library Site. At the end of each section, you can click on our E-mail address and let us know if you are experiencing problems or request additional information
Services
- Computers for Patron use
 - Internet Access for the Public
- In House CD Player & cassette player
- Microfilm & Microfiche reader/printer
- Photocopying & Faxing available for small fee
- Interlibrary loan
- Information & Reference Service
- Readers' Advisory
- Public Meeting Room
- Story Hours, Summer Reading Program, & other programs for children & families
- Large Print book stations at the Senior Center and County Nursing Home
- Delivery of books & other Materials to Homebound Patrons
- Assistance in enrolling in the Federal Talking Book Program
Materials
- Books--Fiction and Non-Fiction
- Large Print Books
- Encyclopedias & other Reference Materials
- magazines
- Newspapers
- Videos (no charge)
- Audio cassettes
- CDs
- Local Newspapers on Microfilm dating back to 1853
- Genealogical Resources
- Income Tax Forms
Contact :
Phone: (309) 833-2714
Fax: (309) 833-2714
E-Mail:
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