Featured See More: Events Staff Picks Blogs Kids & Families
Events & Programs
Free programs at your library, in the community and online.
Staff Picks
Reading recommendations from the library's collection.
-
CoMo Mobile Aid: A CommunityMade List
Adults -
Arab American Heritage Month
Adults -
City of Refuge: A CommunityMade List
Adults -
New Nonfiction – March 2024
Adults -
Meet the Mushrooms
Kids -
Shortlist Highlights – Alex Awards
Teens -
Books to Celebrate Library Lovers Month
Adults -
New Nonfiction – February 2024
Adults -
More book lists
Popular Library Resources
From Our Blogs
Book and activity ideas for all ages.
-
“Stories from Latin America” is an interesting collection of traditional stories/fables/history from Latin America. Some were much more interesting than others, of course, but overall it was an interesting read. I used it as part of my self-designed Spanish language learning — the left side is in English, the right page is in Spanish. It … Read more
AdultsPosted April 19
by patron reviewer -
Ginger Schweikert is a Columbia, MO author whose debut book is “Columbia Trails: Over 300 miles of Hiking, Biking, and Horsing Around in Mid-Missouri.” It’s a guidebook for hikers, trail runners, bicyclists and equestrians in Mid-Missouri featuring over 300 miles of trails within 30 minutes of Columbia. Born and raised in Columbia, Schweikert has had many … Read more
AdultsPosted April 17
by Decimal Diver -
Even though sad boy T.S. Eliot (who was born and raised in St. Louis btw) famously wrote “April is the cruellest month,” April is an exhilarating time to be a reader, writer and admirer of poetry: it’s National Poetry Month, y’all! Whether you’re a life-long fan of poetry’s inscrutable magic, or someone who doesn’t quite … Read more
TeensPosted April 17
by Grae -
“The Perfect Scoop” contains 200 recipes for ice cream and other frozen desserts including toppings. I especially liked that he provides several options to make homemade ice cream that stays soft in the freezer. I prefer to avoid cooking ice cream mixes, so I’m going to alter most of the recipes, leaving out the eggs … Read more
AdultsPosted April 15
by patron reviewer -
Two simple activities can help your personal pursuit of wellness: journaling and walking. Journaling allows us to explore our thoughts and emotions while walking rejuvenates us physically and mentally. Together, they offer transformative experiences and improved well-being. Journaling serves as a tool for introspection and provides a space to untangle emotions, understand ourselves better and … Read more
AdultsPosted April 14
by Sew Happy -
It’s been over 10 years since “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn hit the shelves giving readers a taste of (spoiler alert!) one of the most unreliable narrators ever. In the years since several authors have tried their hand at keeping readers on the edge of their seats using the same technique, some more successfully than … Read more
AdultsPosted April 12
by Anne -
“I’m sorry. But you’re hurting my friend.” What’s the story? In Utero starts with a brief setup of a large nuclear-looking explosion in the middle of an Australian city then jumps to 12 years later where we meet our (almost) 12-year-old protagonist Hailey. While the cause remains something of a mystery people have moved on … Read more
TeensPosted April 11
by Nigel Church -
March 19 marked the first day of spring, and with it, the turn of a season. While warmer weather and longer daylight hours are much appreciated features of the new season, my favorite aspect is the emergence of spring wildflowers. After a long winter, seeing the pops of color makes me feel like Earth is … Read more
KidsPosted April 11
by Billy -
More content
