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This is the Eldridge Branch.

The Scott County Library System has reopened with limited services.

The Scott County Library System has reopened with limited grab and go services.

Scott County Library cardholders are encouraged to place items on reserve for pickup or browse quickly, check items out and go. If you need assistance placing a hold or want help finding materials, please call us at 285-4794 ext. 0 or contact us by email at [email protected].

Masks are required for anyone over the age of two.

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.

All programs will continue to be virtual.

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This is the logo for the Scott County Community Memory Project with the words Preserving and Collecting Scott County History

Library gets grant to help people and community preserve memories

The Scott County Library System has received a 2 year federal grant to digitize Scott County history. The grant has multiple aspects. One is that individuals can bring family photos, diaries, letters, home movies and more to scheduled scanning days or special appointments. This is a great way to share old photos with the whole family and to save them for future generations. The second phase is a small number of oral history interviews will be conducted with a focus on life and changes in the rural areas and small towns of Scott County. Thirdly, the Scott County Library System has created a digital collection [ Click Title for Full Article ]

This is an image of a woman shopping for vegetables wearing a medical face mask.

Find Up-to-Date Information about COVID-19

Information about the COVID-19 crisis changes rapidly and it can be confusing. The library is here to help!
Smithsonian Magazine put out this great article on how to identify trustworthy information -- and how to avoid sharing misinformation.  [ Click Title for Full Article ]