Starting this week, Poplar Bluff Library says its doors will be open extra hours at both branches to better serve the community.
New open hours at the 318 Main St. branch are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. New open hours for the Dr. Gus T. Ridgel Branch at 3398 Kanell Blvd. are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. The Ridgel Branch is closed Fridays and Saturdays.
Public computers are available at both branches of the library, library officials reminded residents.
Students can receive online tutoring through the Brainfuse service every day from 2-11 p.m. at poplarbluff.org/tutoring. This is a contracted service that employs licensed educators to provide feedback on papers, teach concepts, and assist with homework.
There are resources for online test preparation for ACT, SAT, driver’s license, high school equivalency, and more.
Any age can begin to learn a new language with the Mango Languages app and online tutorials, free with a library card.
Poplar Bluff Library cards and ecards are free for residents of the Missouri counties of Butler, Carter, Dunklin, Ripley, Stoddard and Wayne. Visit the website poplarbluff.org, the library’s Facebook page, or call 573-686-8639 for more information.