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Catalog: Books & Media (20+)
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America's Patriotic Music Companion Fact Book
The Chronological History of Our Favorite Traditional American Patriotic Songs
Nobbman, Dale V.
BookA Chance to Harmonize
How FDR's Hidden Music Unit Sought to Save America From the Great Depression--one Song at A Time
Kaskowitz, Sheryl
BookA Chance to Harmonize
How FDR's Hidden Music Unit Sought to Save America from the Great Depression-One Song at a Time
Kaskowitz, Sheryl
eBookIf It Sounds Good, It Is Good
Seeking Subversion, Transcendence, and Solace in America's Music
Manning, Richard
eBookThe Blues Route
From the Delta to California, a Writer Searches for America's Purest Music
Merrill, Hugh
eBookThe Heart of Branson
The Entertaining Families of America's Live Music Show Capital
Chandler, Arline
eBookBorn in the U.S.A
The Myth of America in Popular Music From Colonial Times to the Present
Scheurer, Timothy E.
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Library Services, Blogs & More (55)
These Books go to Eleven: Recommended Readings on Rock and Pop Music
Before I Could Love Beabadoobee…
Do You Remember Live Music?
Literary Links: All That’s Jazz!
Q&A With Kathleen Basi, Author of “A Song for the Road”
Nonfiction Roundup: February 2021
50th Anniversary: Woodstock
Author Interview: Tim Scherrer
Revolutionary War Fiction
Library Events & Classes (20+)
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Music & Movement
YouTube Series
Sing and dance along with our Music & Movement YouTube playlist, where we post videos of our favorite songs and rhymes for you and your kids to try at home. New videos added regularly.
First Wednesday Book Sale - Art & Music
Wednesday, May 1 › Noon-3 pm
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room
This month’s sale will feature art and music books. First Wednesday sales offer some of the very best books that have been donated to the Friends of the Library. Cash or checks only. All proceeds go to support library services.
Bookmobile Stop at North Rangeline
Wednesday, May 1 › 1:30-6 pm
North Moser's Foods parking lot, 4840 Rangeline St., Columbia
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
Bookmobile Stop at Auxvasse
Thursday, May 2 › 1:30-7 pm
Security Bank parking lot, 101 E. Walnut St.
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
Bookmobile Stop at Battle Crossing
Friday, May 3 › 1:30-6 pm
Schnucks Parking Lot, 5410 Clark Ln., Columbia
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
Heritage Day Block Party at Douglass Park
Saturday, May 4 › 2-5 pm
Douglass Park, 400 N. Providence Rd., Columbia
Stop by DBRL’s resource table at this unofficial opening of Douglass Park for the summer! Activities include balloons and face painting, lawn games for kids and adults, live music and entertainment, free food and family fun.
Free for all ages. Sponsored by Columbia Parks and Recreation.
Preschool Prom
Multiple sessions Monday, May 6-Tuesday, May 7
This program is taking place at multiple venues.
Come dressed in your finest and bring your dancing shoes! We’ll make corsages, take fancy photos, and listen to awesome (and terrible) music.
Families, ages birth-5.
Bookmobile Stop at Harrisburg
Wednesday, May 8 › 1:30-7 pm
Harrisburg, Lions Club Park, 120 E. Sexton St.
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
Bookmobile Stop at Rocheport
Thursday, May 9 › 3-6:30 pm
Rocheport, 205 Central Ave.
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
John Batdorf Concert
Thursday, May 9 › 7-8 pm
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room
Enjoy the music of singer-songwriter John Batdorf. You may know him as one half of the folk-rock duo Batdorf & Rodney or as a member of the ’70s hit band Silver, whose song “Wham Bam” had a recent resurgence after it was featured in “Guardians of the Galaxy ll.”
Adults and teens.
After-Hours Open Mic Night
Friday, May 10 › 7-9 pm
Columbia Public Library, Quiet Reading Room
Join us for an evening of artistic expression at this after-hours event, whether you have something to share or just prefer to listen. Refreshments provided.
All music-makers and poets welcome, high school age and older. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Please arrive by 7:15 p.m. Performers, see full description for a link to register.
Tunes at Two - Melissa Purvis
Sunday, May 12 › 2-3 pm
Columbia Public Library, Reading Balcony
Local musicians provide a musical backdrop at the Columbia Public Library on the second Sunday of every month. This month we present harpist Melissa Purvis.
Bookmobile Stop at Sturgeon
Monday, May 13 › 1:30-7 pm
Sturgeon, Prenger Foods, 105 W. Smith St.
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
Memory Café - Summer Camp
Tuesday, May 14 › 10-11:30 am
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room
Enjoy music, movement, crafts, conversation and light refreshments. This month we’re waxing nostalgic with a summer camp theme.
For adults experiencing dementia accompanied by a personal care partner who will also participate. Please register
Bookmobile Stop at Hallsville
Tuesday, May 14 › 1:30-7 pm
Hallsville, City Hall, 202 Hwy 124 East
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
Bookmobile Stop at North Rangeline
Wednesday, May 15 › 1:30-6 pm
North Moser's Foods parking lot, 4840 Rangeline St., Columbia
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
Bookmobile Stop at Auxvasse
Thursday, May 16 › 1:30-7 pm
Security Bank parking lot, 101 E. Walnut St.
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
Crafternoon - Adult Coloring or Bring Your Own Craft
Thursday, May 16 › 2-4 pm
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room
Join us with a craft you are working on or just spend some time coloring. We will have beautiful coloring pages aimed at adults along with markers and colored pencils. Relax and take some time for yourself as you enjoy a little music and the company of other crafty folks.
Adults. Please register.
Bookmobile Stop at Battle Crossing
Friday, May 17 › 1:30-6 pm
Schnucks Parking Lot, 5410 Clark Ln., Columbia
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
Bookmobile Stop at Harrisburg
Wednesday, May 22 › 1:30-7 pm
Harrisburg, Lions Club Park, 120 E. Sexton St.
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
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