Resources for Check-Out
Parent Packs, Play As Learning Bags, Little Red Reading Boxes and the St. Louis Museum Kits on a variety of themes check out for four weeks at a time. Read more...
Leveled Books
Finding books on the correct reading level for your child can be tricky.
There are many different leveling systems out there including Book Adventure, DRA, and Lexiles. We are happy to share our tips on finding appropriate books for your child.
Picture Book Activities
Would you like to increase your child’s literacy and school readiness skills and have fun all at the same time? Make more of your picture books! See how...
Library Tours
If you or your group would like a tour of one of the libraries, we would be happy to show you around. Tours can be customized to feature demonstrations of resources such as the online catalog, reference databases and various specialized collections and services. Learn more...
Local Parent Education Information
Child Care Aware of Missouri
Child Care Aware of Missouri helps Missouri families find quality child care, preschool and after-school programs for their children.
Parent Education Committee
Parent Education Committee provides a calendar of Boone County parenting classes and events.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Any baby born on or after January 1, 2008 with a Columbia, MO address can sign up to receive a free book in the mail every month until they turn five through participation in the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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