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Events & Programs
Free programs at your library, in the community and online.
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Snack & Chat Book Discussion
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Southern Boone Evening Book Club
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Life With Alzheimer’s
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Columbia Job Center Walk-In Wednesday Hiring Event
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Teen Book Club: Informational Drop-in
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Reading to T. Rex
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Layton Hollow Gals Concert
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After Hours Open Mic Night
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Unearthing Your Early Missouri Ancestors
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Alpha-Gal Syndrome Awareness
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Staff Picks
Reading recommendations from the library's collection.
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Summertime Fairs
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New Nonfiction, July 2026
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Upcycle-saurus Crafting Books
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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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From Our Blogs
Book and activity ideas for all ages.
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Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection. “Obsession” – Website / Reviews In this supernatural horror film, a hopeless romantic’s wish for his childhood crush to fall in love with him unleashes terrifying consequences. “I Swear” – Website / Reviews Based on a true story, this comedic … Read more
AdultsPosted August 17
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I hope you all enjoyed your summer! It’s just about time to bid farewell to those lazy days, because my theme this month is all about persistence and determination. These protagonists are ready to achieve some dreams, whether that’s getting dressed all by yourself, keeping a pony in your apartment or becoming a professional athlete. … Read more
KidsPosted August 17
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Below I’m highlighting some nonfiction books coming out in August. 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 August 13
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The contenders: Richard Matheson’s 1954 novel “I Am Legend” and Francis Lawrence’s 2007 film adaptation of the same name. The premise: Robert Neville is the last man on Earth after following a vampiric pandemic. He spends his time hunting vampires, providing for himself, fortifying his home and researching the plague. The story’s themes of loneliness, … Read more
AdultsPosted August 10
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Shelby Van Pelt belongs to the same writing tradition as our previous year’s One Read author, Daniel Mason, who wrote most of his books while working as a doctor and professor at Stanford University. Before publishing her first novel, Van Pelt spent years in an entirely different career, mostly as a financial consultant working on … Read more
AdultsPosted August 9
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Summer is winding down and school is just around the corner! Here’s a few tips to help get you get ready, even if it’s the last thing you want to do. … Read more
TeensPosted August 7
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In recent times, the term “science fiction” has been nearly synonymous in popular culture with oppressive dystopias, apocalyptic end-times and struggles against technologically superior foes. From “The Hunger Games” and “1984” to “The Stand” and “The Last of Us,” our view of the future takes a turn for the grim when writers find the present … Read more
AdultsPosted August 6
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We are excited to announce that we have the winners of this year’s Teen Photo Contest! We had 22 entries and they were all outstanding! The teens have submitted their photographic interpretations of this year’s Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story,”™ and after much deliberation, we have selected this year’s winners. Below are the top … Read more
TeensPosted August 3
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