- 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.
Reading Club Day
May 21, 2009
At the annual "Reading Club Day" event on May 19, 2009, library staff asked 5th graders to vote on their favorite childhood picture book. This event was sponsored by Columbia Public Schools.
What's your favorite childhood book?
Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle - 236 votes
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak - 205 votes
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Brown - 112 votes
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