One-on-One Tech Help Appointments at All Branches

Posted on Sunday, September 29, 2024

Two people sit at a table in front of a laptop, one with hands on the keyboard, instructing, while the other watchesDo you need help deciphering your mobile device or laptop? Do you want to learn how to use more of your device’s features? Let our library staff help you with your Windows, Android, Chrome or Apple phone, tablet or laptop.
You can arrange an in-person or virtual one-on-one appointment by filling out our online Tech Help Request form or calling your library.

How Screen Time Affects Our Kids: The Good and the Bad

Posted on Friday, September 20, 2024

a child holds a digital tablet with both hands, looking down at itEvery day we rely on the mini computers in our pockets to keep us informed, entertained and connected to the world. And the amount of time we spend looking at screens — TVs, phones, computers — continues to climb as we get more and more dependent on our devices. Our children haven’t known a world without this technology, but what effect is it having on them?

Meet the Board: Travis Pringle

Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024

Board member Travis PringleTravis Pringle has called Boone County home for 12 years. He is currently the chief deputy counsel for the staff of the Missouri Public Service Commission, regulating investor-owned utilities throughout the state.

How to Guard Against AI Misinformation

Posted on Friday, August 2, 2024

Lady with her attention focused on a tablet, looking thoughtful.The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and the open source software platform ChatGPT are accelerating digital change throughout the world. It is difficult to keep pace with this technology, which has now become enmeshed in commerce, the arts and even the military.

New Online Magazines With Flipster

Posted on Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Flipster: Flip to popular digital magazines from any location!See our newest selection of online magazines that you can read for free through the library’s subscription to Flipster. These popular titles, including back issues, can be read using the Flipster app or through your web browser.

Executive Director Survey

Posted on Monday, July 1, 2024

image of person's hand filling out a paper form with a penThe library is in the process of hiring a new Executive Director. The DBRL Board of Trustees is interested in learning what qualities you believe are important for someone in that position. Please take a few moments to complete this brief survey by Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Design a Bookmark Contest: 2024 Winners

Posted on Monday, June 24, 2024

Summer Reading Bookmark Contest 2024 WinnersCongratulations to the winners of our 2024 Summer Reading bookmark contest! These folks drew, painted, and colored designs to celebrate this year’s theme, “Adventure Begins at Your Library!” The 17 winning designs will be printed and distributed at our libraries this summer.

The Library: A Safer Place

Posted on Friday, May 31, 2024

photos of Drew Ide and Tyler Davis More and more public libraries across the country are adding library staff who do something other than help people find books. We felt it was time to do the same. We want to be better prepared to keep you and our staff safe and help our community.

Meet Daniel Boone Regional Library’s first safety and security manager, Drew Ide and our first community resource manager, Tyler Davis.