Smithville Branch

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Meet Our Staff: Dee D.

What is your position at the Smithville Branch?
I am the Assistant Branch Manager.

How long have you worked for MCPL?
8 years, but only 10 weeks at the Smithville Branch.

What is the best part of your job?
Working with the staff, the community, and, of course, this beautiful facility.

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Those Elusive Mushrooms

Every spring, ordinary people become hardcore hunters. The hunt is not for animals but for the morel mushroom. I am guilty of turning into one of those intense and serious mushroom hunters. The # 1 rule of mushroom hunting is that you never disclose your hunting ground. Your personal mushroom, hunting spots are sacred. The #2 rule is to never poach on someone else’s hunting ground. If ever a manual is written about this most serious activity, this rule would be at the top of the list.

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Movie on Jackie Robinson is a Must See

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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.