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250 Years of American Literature
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A Look Back at 1976
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Picture Books to Celebrate the Summer Solstice
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Juneteenth
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Teen Graphic Novels for Pride 🌈
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Unearth a Story™ Teen Books
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Tune into Independent Music: May 23-25
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School’s Out for Summer Chapter Books
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You might notice something different on the first floor of the Columbia Public Library. We now have a screen streaming live activity in the natural world with accompanying resources! Live nature webcams have become popular features in many classrooms and libraries across the country. The National Parks, Missouri Department of Conservation, various zoos and conservation … Read more
AdultsPosted July 13
by Beth -
From the redwood forest, to the Gulf Stream waters, the natural beauty and bounty of the United States has so much to offer. Since the first humans strode through its forests, deserts, valleys and mountains, we have marveled at the grandeur and majesty of its natural wonders. One of our great achievements as a country … Read more
AdultsPosted July 12
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Taylor Jenkins Reid‘s 2025 novel, “Atmosphere,” (also available in digital formats) will be the subject of the First Thursday Book Discussion on August 6 at the Columbia Public Library. In her 2022 book, “Carrie Soto is Back,” Reid took a public subject — aging in the world of professional sports, particularly tennis — and gave … Read more
AdultsPosted July 9
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Below I’m highlighting some nonfiction books coming out in July. All of the mentioned titles are available to put on hold in our catalog and will also be made available via the library’s OverDrive website on the day of publication in eBook and downloadable audiobook format (as available). For a more extensive list of new nonfiction books coming out this … Read more
AdultsPosted July 6
by Liz -
With Summer Reading in full swing, we hope you’ve made a recent trip to your library to pick up Summer Reading trackers, check out books on the Summer Reading booklists or join us for one of our summer programs! If you’ve visited the Columbia Public Library, you might’ve noticed some of our staff sporting these … Read more
KidsPosted July 6
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“The Summer of Yes” is about a woman who gets hit by a car and, as a result, starts to challenge herself to do things that she used to say no to just because she was uncomfortable, or it wasn’t in her plans. She also befriends a wealthy and successful businesswoman who, it turns out, … Read more
AdultsPosted June 25
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There’s still plenty of time to celebrate Pride! If you’re looking for a new, queer read, I’ve got a list for you, no matter which flag you fly. … Read more
TeensPosted June 24
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Get into Summer Reading by entering our teen photo contest! This year, Summer Reading invites you to explore what lies unseen, both beneath our feet and revealed within ourselves. Enter a photo on this theme in color or black and white, of a landscape, a pet, or whatever inspires you – the possibilities are endless! … Read more
TeensPosted June 22
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