Adair County

What Adair County does

Adair County Public Library (ACPL) is a tax-supported public library serving residents of Adair County, Missouri, established on July 1, 1986 following voter approval of a 15-cent-per-$100 property evaluation tax levy in April 1986. It operates a single 9,800 square foot facility at One Library Lane in Kirksville, Missouri, with 4+ full-time staff and 44 hours of weekly operation. The library delivers both physical and digital library services to a rural population, with 400+ daily attendees and 156,068 items circulated annually as of 2018 — representing a 273% increase over its first full year of operation in 1987.

The core technology stack is built on the Missouri Evergreen integrated library system (ILS), accessed via a web-based OPAC and the Missouri Evergreen mobile app for iOS and Android, with patron data shared across the multi-library consortium. Digital lending is delivered through third-party platforms including Cloud Library, Libby/OverDrive, Missouri Libraries 2 Go, and Hoopla Digital. Research and educational resources are provided via EBSCOhost (Academic Search Elite, Explora, MEDLINE, Consumer Health Complete), Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageQuest, CK-12, and Lightbox Learning. Programming platforms include Beanstack for Summer Reading Program tracking and Teaching Books for children's literacy content. The library also partners with Thousand Hills State Park for an outdoor StoryWalk literacy trail along Forest Lake Trail.

The business model is non-commercial and primarily funded by the county property tax levy, supplemented by IMLS Library Services and Technology Act grants administered by the Missouri State Library, minimum $1,000 endowments, memorial gifts, the Friends of the Adair County Public Library non-profit support organization, and fee-based services including a $30 annual out-of-county card fee, printing ($0.10 B&W / $0.25 color), faxing ($2 first page), and laminating ($2 per page). Free service is provided to Adair County residents with a valid library card. Customer segments include general adult patrons, children and families, teens, homebound and elderly patrons, genealogy researchers, and digital resource users. Distribution channels include walk-in access, mobile apps, online catalog, remote database access, and biweekly homebound delivery within Kirksville city limits and local nursing facilities.

Name

Adair County

Legal name

Adair County Public Library

Website

https://adairco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Adair County Public Library serves Adair County, Missouri residents with physical and digital library resources, educational programming, and community services, funded primarily by a voter-approved property tax levy. It operates a 9,800 sq ft facility in Kirksville with 4+ staff and Missouri Evergreen consortium access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Libraries and Archives (519210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Library Collections & Cataloging Services (Acquisitions, Metadata, Circulation) (EDAEAGAE), Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Digital lending
• Community programming
• Genealogy research
• Children literacy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirksville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levy: Primary funding source through a property tax levy of 15 cents per $100 property evaluation, approved by voters in April 1986. This tax-supported funding model provides the majority of operational budget.
2. Endowments and Memorial Gifts: Minimum $1,000 endowments that generate ongoing interest for library purchases. Gift books and memorial donations from patrons. Recognition Tree with gold leaves for donors at $1,000+ levels.
3. Fee-based Services: Revenue from copying ($0.10 B&W, $0.25 color), printing, faxing ($2 first page, $1 additional), laminating ($2 standard page). Out-of-county card fee of $30 annual.
4. Grants: Funding from Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) via Library Services and Technology Act, administered by Missouri State Library. Additional grants for specific projects like roof replacement ($72,718 in 2003) and automation systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Adair County Public Library is a tax-supported public library that provides free access to physical and digital collections (books, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines, eBooks, and streaming media), research databases, and community programming for residents of Adair County, Missouri. Core services include the Missouri Evergreen-powered catalog, digital lending through Cloud Library/Libby/Hoopla/Missouri Libraries 2 Go, genealogy and educational databases, age-specific programming including Summer Reading, homebound delivery, and assistive services via the Wolfner Library partnership for visually or physically disabled patrons.

Product overview

Adair County Public Library offers a unified library service combining physical and digital resources. The core offerings include the Missouri Evergreen-powered catalog system, digital lending through Cloud Library/Libby (OverDrive), Hoopla, and Missouri Libraries 2 Go, and specialized services like Wolfner Library for patrons with disabilities and homebound delivery. Children's and teen services feature Beanstack for reading tracking, Lightbox Learning for interactive digital titles, and educational databases. Genealogy research tools include Ancestry (in-house) and HeritageQuest. The library's Summer Reading Program uses Beanstack for participation tracking. The institution also provides traditional services including document scanning, copying, faxing, and laminating, supported by the Friends of the Library non-profit organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Library Catalog Online public access catalog (OPAC) for searching and managing library materials including books, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines, with patron account access for renewals and reserves via Missouri Evergreen.
• eBooks & Audiobooks Digital Lending Digital lending service providing access to eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines through Cloud Library, Libby (OverDrive), Missouri Libraries 2 Go, and Hoopla platforms.
• Research Databases Collection of research databases including EBSCOhost (Academic Search Elite, Explora, MEDLINE, Consumer Health Complete, MasterFile Premier), Science Reference Center, government databases, and career resources.
• Children's Services Programs and resources for children including story times, summer reading, Lightbox Learning digital titles, Beanstack reading tracker, and educational databases.
• Teen Services Resources for teenagers including homework help, educational databases (Explora, LearningExpress Library), digital literacy tools, career resources, and teen health information.
• Genealogy Resources Research tools for local and family history including Ancestry (in-house), HeritageQuest, Missouri Digital Heritage, and access to digitized newspapers.
• Summer Reading Program Annual reading incentive program for all ages featuring Beanstack tracking, prize drawings, and themed activities such as the 'Unearth a Story' 2026 program.
• Wolfner Library Services Free library service for Missourians unable to use standard print materials due to visual or physical disability, providing audio, braille, and large print materials, 70+ magazine subscriptions, and playback machine loans via postage-paid mail.
• Homebound Delivery Service Delivery of library materials every two weeks to patrons within Kirksville city limits who cannot visit the library, including nursing homes and care facilities.
• Document Services (Scan, Copy, Fax, Laminating) Document services including free scanning, black and white copying ($0.10/page), color copying ($0.25/page), faxing ($2 first page, $1 additional page), and laminating ($2 standard page).
• Thousand Hills StoryWalk Collaborative outdoor literacy display with Thousand Hills State Park featuring book pages spread along the half-mile Forest Lake Trail, changed monthly, promoting reading and outdoor activity.
• Friends of the Library Support Organization Non-profit support organization that funds special library needs, organizes book sales, sponsors programs, supports the Summer Reading Program, helps publicize activities, and provides volunteer recruitment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 156,068 annual circulation items (2018)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thousand Hills State ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint StoryWalk program featuring children's books displayed along Forest Lake Trail. The half-mile outdoor literacy trail promotes reading and outdoor activity, with books changed monthly. Partnership demonstrates community collaboration for literacy promotion.
• Friends of the Adair County Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit support organization dedicated to supporting library service goals. Conducts book sales, sponsors programs, supports Summer Reading, helps publicize activities, and provides volunteer recruitment. Donated $1,040 for reindeer program and $200 for holiday outreach.
• Wolfner LibrarycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFree library service for Missourians unable to use standard print due to visual or physical disability. Provides braille, audio, and large print books; 70+ magazine subscriptions; playback machine loans. Materials mailed postage-paid to patrons.
• Missouri Evergreen ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationShared integrated library system (ILS) enabling catalog search, circulation, and patron management across multiple Missouri libraries. Allows inter-library holds and resource sharing. Mobile app access available.
• Local Educational InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with Truman State University, ATSU, MACC, Kirksville Area Technical Center, KVR-III, Adair County R-I and R-II school districts. Listed in community resources section for referral and educational collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Springfield-Greene County Library District: County-level Missouri public library offering similar physical and digital collections, children's/teen programming, and community outreach; operates at larger scale but shares ACPL's county-funded service model.
• Kansas City Public Library: Major Missouri public library with comparable mission, digital lending access, and community programming; serves a much larger urban population than rural Adair County.
• St. Louis Public Library: Large Missouri public library system with broad programming, genealogy, and digital resources comparable in category to ACPL; provides the same Missouri-public-library service category at a much larger scale.
• Mid-Continent Public Library: Large Missouri public library system with significantly broader resources, branches, and digital collections than ACPL; comparable in mission (free public library services in Missouri) but operates at materially greater scale.

Others

• OverDrive / Libby: Digital lending platform used by ACPL to provide eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines to patrons; adjacent enabling vendor rather than a direct public-library competitor.
• Hoopla Digital: Digital media lending platform (movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks) integrated into ACPL's digital resources; ecosystem enabler for small public libraries rather than a peer institution.
• Wolfner Library: Missouri state talking-book and braille library partnered with ACPL to serve visually and physically disabled patrons; adjacent public-sector information-services provider with overlapping accessibility mission.
• EBSCO Information Services: Database vendor providing Academic Search Elite, Explora, MEDLINE, and Consumer Health Complete to ACPL patrons; adjacent supplier of research content to the library.

Regional players

• Northeast Missouri Library Service: Regional library cooperative serving the same northeastern Missouri geography as Adair County Public Library; provides shared services and support that overlap with ACPL's catalog and programming functions.

Direct peers

• Missouri River Regional Library: A multi-branch public library serving a comparable rural Missouri region with similar physical and digital collections, programs, and consortium participation; directly comparable in mission, scale, and service mix to Adair County Public Library.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/adaircountypubliclibrary

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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