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Hannibal Free Public Library

Founded in 1845
First free tax-supported public library in Missouri 1889

200 S. 5th St.
Hannibal. MO 63401
Ph. 573 221-0222 Fax 573 221-0369

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Library Hours

Mon 10 - 8
Tue 10 - 6
Wed 10 - 6
Thu 10 - 6
Fri 10 - 6
Sat 10 - 1
Closed Sunday

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Attention!
We are getting a new Roof!!!

Please bear with us.

We may have to work around construction restraints and have temporary closures. It will not always be foreseeable.

PLEASE consult our Facebook page for updates or call the library for information.

call 573 221-0222 for updates

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Summer Reading 2025 was Record-Breaking!!!

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Hannibal History
Digital Projects

Early History of the Library New

The Mark Twain Zephyr Oct. 25, 1935

African American Community 1880-1960

Immigrant Community of Ilasco 1901-1965

Historic Hannibal Newspapers

The Stillwell Murder

Journal of Rev. Benjamin Stevens 1849

Polk Directories 1859 - 1925

Marion County Atlas 1875

Marion County Veterans Memorial

Marion County Cemetery Master Index
Individual Cemeteries

The Story of Hannibal

Gale 19th Century
US Newspapers

R. D. Brewington Journals

Rush Cemetery