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  • New DVD List: October-November 2026

    Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection. “Shrinking” – Seasons 1 & 2 – Website / Reviews  In this comedy/drama series, a grieving therapist starts to tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge changes to people’s lives … Read more

  • Literary Links: Tiny But Mighty

    While bigger and faster are often equated to better, let’s slow down and take a moment to consider something tiny that is, nevertheless, mighty. There is a proverb that says, “If you think you’re too small to make a difference, you have never spent the night with a mosquito.” Mosquitoes have the power to keep … Read more

  • Spooky, Not Scary™ Watch-List: Volume IT’S #5!!!

      Full fathom five this watch-list lies Of its bones are choices (to be) made Those are smashed pumpkins that were its eyes Nothing of its options doth fade But doth suffer a vibe query: Is it Spooky and NOT Scary??? Apologies to Shakespeare (whoever they were — find out more about the “Shakespeare authorship … Read more

  • Veterans Day Documentary Screening Preview With Stan Adams

    We are partnering with Ragtag Cinema to provide a free screening of the documentary film “Manchu: A Brotherhood of Sacrifice” on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The film follows the history of the Vietnam War as told by veterans of the Manchus (U.S. Army 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division) … Read more

  • Mindfulness for Children (and Everybody Else): Meditations in Nature

    Although the Summer’s heat keeps popping up to visit Mid-Missouri, these crisp mornings are welcomed with open arms for those of us who enjoy spending time outside without it feeling swampy. These cooler temperatures make it easier to get together outdoors, but this time of year brings with it a lot of events and celebrations. … Read more

  • Brianna’s Books: October Favorites 2026

    Does it feel like fall yet? I’m writing this in September, with the temperatures still raging in the nineties! Hopefully by the time you’re reading this, I’ll need a hot mug of tea to ward off the chill in the air. Though let’s be honest, I’m having tea either way. Whatever your cozy drink of … Read more

  • Literary Links: Middle Age and Beyond

    I recently hit a milestone birthday — not quite 50, but close enough for me to wonder where all the time has gone. I think some of the changes in my body have made this especially apparent. I’ve had to invest in several pairs of readers because the font on everything is suddenly very, very … Read more

  • November First Thursday Book Discussion: The AI Mirror

    “The AI Mirror: How to Reclaim Our Humanity in the Age of Machine Thinking” by Shannon Vallor will be the subject of the November First Thursday Book Discussion at noon on November 5 in the Columbia Public library. As an award-winning professor from The University of Edinburgh with a joint appointment in philosophy and the … Read more

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