The library is committed to making our buildings, programs and services accessible to everyone. Our special services and adaptive equipment are listed below. If you need further assistance or have a question, please contact the library’s ADA coordinator at (573) 817-7016, 1-800-324-4806 or help@dbrl.org. Mobility Assistance Wheelchair accessible buildings and restrooms Elevators at Callaway County…
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This month for toddler story time I put on my brave face and brought out our collection of rhythm sticks. I’ll be honest parents–I wasn’t sure how this would go over with the toddler crew. Would the sticks be used for evil instead of good? Would they take flight across the room? Would a wee one…
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When it comes to road trips, summer may be number one, but winter is a close second. It seems like everyone is either driving to the snow or driving away from it! But while you may be thinking, “Getting there is half the fun!” your kids may not agree. Car seats and wiggles go together about…
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One of the best things about the library is that you and your child can learn anything you want! Recently I’ve become fascinated with penguins. I learned that these flightless birds have flippers that allow them to swim in the ocean. I also learned that the emperor penguins are the tallest species, standing nearly four…
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National Elephant Appreciation Day is coming up on September 22, so this is a great opportunity for me to share my favorite elephant books and rhymes with you. The kiddos in my story times have loved these, and I hope you do too! Books “There Is a Bird on Your Head!” by Mo Willems Like all of Mo…
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Singing songs and rhyming can be great ways to get your child interested in reading. Rhyming words and songs are not only fun but also help familiarize children with the beginning and ending sounds in words. This is crucial for when kids begin reading on their own. Songs are great for on the go! You…
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I absolutely love this time of year when we dust off our hoodies and the enchanting smell of pumpkin spiced lattes permeates the air. Fall is a beautiful time of change, and one thing we should consider changing up is our repertoire of rhymes. Rhyming is essential to early literacy skills, and it’s fun to practice new rhymes with…
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“I was around so many professionals, I mean truly wonderful musicians, with Jerry that I didn’t’ have half the trouble being accepted as a lot of women had. I was at least accepted by the guys, even though they didn’t hire me for those jobs; many a time a drummer who couldn’t swing half as…
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While we are doing lots of virtual story times, which are pretty awesome, I do miss in person story times! One of my favorite things to do during story time is to sing “Zoom Zoom Zoom” with our babies and toddlers. They absolutely love it! Usually we blast off to the moon in our rocket…
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