MCPL's purpose is to provide comprehensive library service and to meet many of the informational and recreational needs of the community. The library offers a regular array of in house children’s programs as well as outreach to homebound residents, nursing homes and daycares.  Essential services are free to the public including Internet access.

Besides typical library services, we have the Lee P. Loomis Archive, which contains an enormous collection of photographic and primary source materials for the study of local and Iowa history. The library uses these materials with school groups as well as with individuals—always in the hope that people will become excited about learning and enthusiastic about local history. We also host an independent genealogical society, which has resources and staff trained to help patrons who wish to research family history.

To find out more about MCPL and learn how to get your own library card, click here.

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Read the latest book reviews penned by MCPL patrons. This month Roger Crimmins writes about Brother Odd by Dean Koontz.

"Write a Review" is a project of the Mason City Public Library that is published monthly in the Globe Gazette. Readers who want to "Write a Review" may contact the Mason City Public Library at 421-3668 or click here for more information.

Join the Friends of the Library—Click here to learn more about this fantastic group.

Book Clubs—Online or in the library, sign up for a book club today by clicking here.

Gifts and Donations —Naturally, we're thrilled by gifts and donations (and they might be tax deductible). Please contact the Library Director if you have any questions. Click here to read the policy statement of the Library Board.

Featured Website: Visit the North Central Iowa Genealogical Society.