- One Read Events
Dozens of free book talks, movies and other events are happening in September for One Read. Pick up the new One Read booklet at your library or read about them online. - Scandinavian Crime Fiction
If you're a fan of Stieg Larsson's Millenium Trilogy, check out this list of other great crime fiction by Scandinavian authors. - Dan Chaon Author Visit
One Read author Dan Chaon will be in Columbia for a free talk on Friday, September 10, 7 p.m. at Columbia College. - Friends of the Library Annual Fall Book Sale
Grab some great deals on used books Sept. 11-13 at the Columbia Public Library. All Proceeds benefit the library.
News
Cover to Cover Survey
"Cover to Cover" is our quarterly guide with information about library programs. This guide, along with our Your Library newsletter, are our primary print publications about library news and events. We're planning to re-design "Cover to Cover" and would appreciate your thoughts on how we can make it more useful. Read more »
Library-To-Go Lockers Open Monday
Beginning Monday, August 30, people in the Hallsville and northern Boone County area can pick up and return library materials at Ed’s Quik Stop as part of the new Library-To-Go service from the Daniel Boone Regional Library. Read more »
From the Director – September 2010
As you wind down from the summer and get into fall activities, I hope you’re including the library’s community-wide One Read program as part of your fun activities. We have a variety of entertaining and thought-provoking programming tied to this year’s selected book “Await Your Reply by Dan Chaon, which delves into the lives of three characters struggling with identity loss in this digital age. Read more »
CPLPALS on eBay
CPLPALS, aka Friends of the Columbia Public Library, is marking its tenth anniversary as an eBay seller. The $16,000 raised through eBay is a small percentage of the Friends' overall contribution to the library ($80,000 in 2009 alone), however, eBay vending has resulted in some very interesting experiences. Read more »
Callaway Youth Poetry Contest Winners
Enjoy some poems from the winners of the Callaway County Youth Poetry contest earlier this year. Read more »
Services on the Move
Lots of new services and improvements are underway at your libraries. Read about Library-To-Go lockers in Hallsville, rearrangements in Columbia, plans for our newest bookmobile and a lifting of the limit on Playaways. Read more »






