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Serving Camden County Since 1933
The Camden County Library District (CCLD) has proudly served the lake area community since 1933, when the Camden County Literary Guild recognized the need for a public library. What began in the basement of the county courthouse with just 645 books has grown into a vibrant library system with six branches across Camden County.
Today, CCLD offers access to a diverse collection of over 97,000 print, audio, and visual materials, along with more than 116,000 digital titles—including eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming movies, TV shows, and music. Whether you’re looking to read, learn, or be entertained, CCLD is here to connect you with the resources you need.
We also provide services, free of charge, to Benton, Dallas, Hickory, Laclede, Miller, Morgan, and Pulaski counties.
Our Mission
The Camden County Library District is dedicated to enriching the lives in our community by providing experiences that empower, inspire, and entertain.
Our Vision
To build a community that has access to knowledge without distinction, that fosters awareness and unlimited imagination.
Our Values
Accountability
We hold ourselves accountable to our patrons, peers within the Library, and expressly to our community.
Access
We strive to maintain resources that are readily available, either directly or indirectly, by the Library and equal and equitable to all Library users.
Confidentiality/Privacy
Protecting our patrons’ and guests’ privacy and confidentiality is necessary and fundamental to librarianship’s ethics and practices.
Democracy
Diversity
We respect our county’s, state’s, and nation’s diverse cultures and strive to reflect that diversity by providing a wide assortment of resources and services.
Service
We do our utmost to provide the highest level of service to all Library users. We continually seek to maintain and enhance our knowledge and skills, encourage professional development amongst our co-workers, and foster the aspirations of potential members of the profession.
