Library News

Closed For Memorial Day

All branches will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.

Welcome to New Madrid County Library

The New Madrid County Library system provides resources, services and expertise at seven locations throughout the county. In addition to the headquarters at Portageville, libraries are located at Gideon, Matthews, Morehouse, New Madrid, Parma and Risco, all under the direction of Lori Robinson.

Although each branch is different with some offering more options than others, through the library system patrons have access to books, ebooks, audio books, magazines, reference materials, movies, and genealogical items. Any item housed at one branch is available to patrons of any branch by request.

The libraries in Portageville, New Madrid and Gideon have computers with internet access available to the public In addition, the library system supports the growing number of ebook readers through access 24/7/365 to thousands of titles through membership to www.molib2go.org.

The New Madrid County Library strives to meet the educational, informational and recreational needs of the community in a welcoming manner. We hope you enjoy your virtual tour of our library and look forward to seeing you soon.

  • Books
  • DVDs
  • Games
  • Reference Databases
  • Events and Story Times
  • And So Much More!
Fresh Picks and

New Arrivals

A Library Surplus Sale

ReRead, ReUse, Rehome:

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Happenings at the Library!

Events

May 21, 27, 28 AND June 3, 4, 10, 11, and 24th

Summer Reading Program 2025

Please see the flyer for branches and times. Risco, Matthews, Parma, and Morehouse will be held in their respective Community Rooms
See Flyer
June 7, 2025

June Kids' Book Club

309 E Main
Portageville, MO 63873
10:00 AM
June 12, 2025

Game Day At New Madrid County Library: Exploding Kittens Edition

309 E Main St
Portageville, MO 63873
4:00pm (CST)