Storytime at our New Madrid and Matthews Branches tomorrow

Potential Weather Cancellations

There are predicted thunderstorms for 3 pm tomorrow (10/18/2025). We plan to have story times at each of the branches as planned, but we will have to cancel if the weather arrives earlier than forecasted. Please go to our Facebook page for updates!

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Welcome to New Madrid County Library

The New Madrid County Library system provides resources, services and expertise at seven locations throughout the county. In addition to the headquarters at Portageville, libraries are located at Gideon, Matthews, Morehouse, New Madrid, Parma and Risco, all under the direction of Lori Robinson.

Although each branch is different with some offering more options than others, through the library system patrons have access to books, ebooks, audio books, magazines, reference materials, movies, and genealogical items. Any item housed at one branch is available to patrons of any branch by request.

The libraries in Portageville, New Madrid and Gideon have computers with internet access available to the public In addition, the library system supports the growing number of ebook readers through access 24/7/365 to thousands of titles through membership to www.molib2go.org.

The New Madrid County Library strives to meet the educational, informational and recreational needs of the community in a welcoming manner. We hope you enjoy your virtual tour of our library and look forward to seeing you soon.

  • Books
  • DVDs
  • Games
  • Reference Databases
  • Events and Story Times
  • And So Much More!
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Events

October 18, 2025

Page Pals October Story Time

New Madrid Memorial Branch
431 Mill Street
New Madrid, MO 63869
Matthews Nutrition Center
301 W Main
Matthews, MO 63867
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October 23, 2025

Air Dry Clay Ghost Pumpkin part 2

309 E Main
Portageville, MO 63873
6:00-6:45pm