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Winter Storm Cancellations
Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2017
S.T.E.A.M. Spells Good Jobs for Our Kids
Posted on Friday, December 9, 2016
What are our kids’ chances of landing a good-paying job when they’re adults? According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the fastest growing jobs involve science, technology, engineering and mathematics — the so-called STEM skills. Incorporating the creative power of art and design into that equation gets you STEAM. In our increasingly technological society, it’s important to encourage our children to explore the everyday applications of these subjects early in life.
Downloading Free eBooks and Audiobooks From OverDrive
Posted on Thursday, December 1, 2016
Library’s New Website Launched
Posted on Sunday, November 6, 2016
Thank You for Taking Part in One Read 2016!
Posted on Friday, October 14, 2016
A huge thank you to everyone who read or listened to “Bettyville” by George Hodgman and participated in any of the excellent One Read events this year. As a community, we explored a wide variety of topics that ranged from caring for an aging parent to the decline and revitalization of small-town America.
Why Authors Love One Read
Posted on Friday, August 5, 2016
The idea behind One Read first took root in Seattle in 1997. We adopted the concept in 2001, modeling ours after Chicago’s “One Book, One Chicago.” Many of our One Read authors have been part of other similar community-wide adult reading programs. Even so, they are routinely impressed with the level of involvement from our community and tell us that the quality of the One Read events sets our effort apart.
Meet the Board: Susan Daly
Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Susan Daly is a lifelong resident of Boone County who began her banking career at age 18. She is now vice president senior trust and compliance officer for Bank of Missouri.
A Note From the Director
Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2016
If you’re like me, you enjoy reading, listening to music on long car rides and watching movies as part of your summer vacation. Also, I love that I can pack it all with me on my smart phone or tablet. What makes it even better is being able to get it all for free from the library. I can download my entertainment on the spot, wherever I am, through dbrl.org.
Friends of Library Buy Book Drop
Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2016
A new, larger book drop was installed at the library thanks to a $6,215 donation from the Friends of the Callaway County Public Library. The Friends raise money throughout the year with their book sales, with proceeds going to the library.
Mid-Missouri Author’s Book Chosen for One Read
Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2016
This year, our community has voted to read “Bettyville,” a memoir by Paris, Missouri native George Hodgman. The book is a New York Times bestseller, a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection and a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award.