The Clay County Library System, under the Charter form of government, is a County Department under the oversight of the County Manager. The Director of Libraries is delegated authority for managing all library related activities. Independent learners use the resources of the library to do better in their work, to learn something new, and to adjust to changes in life and work. The library supports an educated, self-reliant, and productive citizenry. The collection has a wide range of circulating subject materials relevant to the interests of independent learners of all ages.
Materials are available in a wide variety of formats and geared to varying levels of ability.
The library assists students from pre-school through the 12th grade in meeting educational objectives established during their formal courses of study. Users can find materials to supplement what is available in school or academic libraries. The library is an alternative study site when school media centers are unavailable. The facility has quiet space for study. The library is open for a broad range of hours to meet student needs.