Smithville Branch

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My Sirius Life: My Dogs Have a Better Social Life Than Me!

I love the fact that my dogs have friends. It warms my heart to no end. When I take Lupin to doggy daycare he has certain dogs that he plays with every time he goes. They see each other and go bounding off to play all day long. I don’t know why this makes me so happy, but it does. Lupin has a best friend, and he even has a "girlfriend." Sirius has a buddy that always runs up to meet him and kisses him on the muzzle in greeting. Sirius is a bit more anxious at doggy daycare than Lupin, and Sirius’s buddy is there to help keep him calm. I love it.

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Let Kids Be Kids

As the months move along and the end of the school year quickly approaches, the Library is gearing up for our summer reading season. MCPL has many wonderful programs for young readers this year, and we encourage all of our patrons to come see what the Library has to offer this summer. 

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Instagram

Was there life before Instagram? I can hardly remember. I've always enjoyed playing around with photography in a very amateur way, and as soon as I jumped into the smart phone world with an iPhone last year, Instagram was the first app that I downloaded. Now it's making the news. Facebook just purchased the app for $1,000,000,000. (Yes, that is a BILLION dollars!) Instagram must be doing something right.

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The Smithville Branch

The current Smithville Branch opened in 2009.

Last year, 94,475 patrons visited the library.

The Smithville Branch Staff.

The Smithville Branch Staff

Are you looking for an item? An answer? A suggestion? This group is here to help. If your branch staff doesn't know the answer to your question, they likely know where to help you look. All you have to do is ask.

The computers at the Smithville Branch.

The Library in the Digital Age.

Public computers are one of the most used resources in a modern library. You can use the computers to check email, apply for jobs, research a new topic, and much more.

Patrons looking for books.

What Will You Read Next?

The Smithville Branch offers a collection of over 65,000 items. If you can't find it here, check the catalog to see if another MCPL branch has it. If so, it'll be delivered to your branch in a couple of days.