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  • Dinos Are For Adults, Too

    Maybe you know a dino loving kid or maybe you were one. Maybe you never lost the Jurassic fever. I’m here to tell you that the adventure of digging up the ancient past, fantastic creatures, and distant worlds can be as exciting as it ever was. Let’s start with “The Fossil Hunter,” by Shelley Emling, … Read more

    AdultsPosted July 30
    by MaggieM
  • New DVD List: July 2026

    Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection. “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” – Season 1 – Website / Reviews  Based on a collection of novellas by George R. R. Martin, a young and naive but courageous knight and his diminutive squire face a series of dangerous exploits … Read more

    AdultsPosted July 29
    by Decimal Diver
  • Analog Summer

    This past weekend I enjoyed a solo al fresco breakfast in downtown Columbia, and as I sipped my coffee I realized I wanted to be doing anything but scrolling on my phone. I needed to spend some time with myself, not enthralled with whatever might show up on my social media. After telling my insulin … Read more

    AdultsPosted July 27
    by Gretchen
  • Library Programming, a Peek Behind the Curtain

    Last year, Daniel Boone Regional Library hosted 1,788 programs, drawing a total attendance of more than 39,000. That number included people of all ages and backgrounds, some who visited library programs every week and many who came for only one event. Whether you are at one of our locations for a children’s story time, a … Read more

    AdultsPosted July 23
    by Marida
  • Not Just a Costume Contest

    The library is hosting its annual cosplay event on Monday, July 27, and it is one of my very favorite programs. Cosplay is a contraction of the words costume + play. It is a performance art in which participants wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character. These characters can come from anywhere: … Read more

    TeensPosted July 22
    by Dana
  • Subterranean Horror!

    We try to bury our fears, but time and again, they resurface and suffocate us in a claustrophobic wave of heavy earth, rock and soil. What’s that mineral taste in your mouth? Is it fear? What’s that smell? Is it … death? No, it’s just another fresh heap of horror films, unearthed for your viewing … Read more

    AdultsPosted July 20
    by Abbey Rimel
  • Brianna’s Books: July Favorites 2026

    You know I always have fun looking for accidental themes in my blogs. I think this month my theme is appreciating each moment of time, whether that’s spent pursuing your passions or connecting with a friend. As always, enjoy! Picture Books “The Skeleton and the Cat” written and illustrated by Brandon James Scott The Skeleton … Read more

    KidsPosted July 20
    by Brianna
  • Quintessential Comics: Unearth a Story!

    It’s Summer Reading time! This year we are delving deep in an attempt to uncover the unknown. In the spirit of this, why not take a look at some of these graphic novel hidden gems? This list features comics that either relate to the theme of exploring the unseen or might showcase works that are … Read more

    AdultsPosted July 16
    by Josh

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