This list is being renovated as of August 2022. In the meantime, you can browse books by African American authors in our catalog.
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The following kits check out for four weeks at a time. You can search for them, see their various themes and place holds on them through the catalog. They are housed at the Columbia Public Library but can be picked up at any library or bookmobile stop by placing a hold or asking our staff. Beginning…
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This year’s Winter Reading program begins January 15, the National Day of Service honoring Martin Luther King Jr. We kick off our program with a food drive to benefit food banks in Boone & Callaway counties. Bringing shelf-stable food donations will also enter you for a drawing to win an air fryer. January 15-26, 2024…
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This year’s Local Authors Open House will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Columbia Public Library. Come meet some wonderful local and regional authors at this open house and hear about their writing and publishing experiences. All authors will have books available for purchase and signing, so you…
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If you completed this year’s Summer Reading program, finishing prizes are available at your library, on the bookmobile or via curbside pickup. Summer Reading ended August 12. We look forward to reading with you next summer!
Missouri Award Winners & Nominees Truman Readers Award Nominees (Grades 6-8) Gateway Readers Award Nominees (Grades 9-12) 2020-21 Dogwood Award Nominees (Grades 6-8) 2020-21 Dogwood Award Nominees (Grades 9-12) National Award Winners & Honorees Alex Award American Indian Youth Literature Award Asian/Pacific American Award for Youth Literature Pura Belpré Young Adult Author Award Coretta Scott…
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Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, the Daniel Boone Regional Library has been able to expand programs and services to our communities. Gifts to the DBRL Foundation enhance a variety of library services and collections and empower many different communities. Every year, the Foundation selects a large-scale project to address an identified community…
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There are many giving options for you to support lifelong learning in your community. Depending on your goals, we will make it possible for you to help your library in a way that works for you. Whatever option you choose, you can be confident your gift will connect everyone in our community to opportunities for…
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Thank you for casting your vote for this year’s One Read community reading title. The winning book will be announced on May 23, and our Task Force organizations will begin the work of planning a variety of engaging programs for September. In the meantime, read more about our two finalists: “The Chinese Groove” by Kathryn…
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When defining the scope of your History Day project, it is best to begin with general reference resources, like encyclopedias, that can provide background information for your chosen topic. To access these websites, you will need to login using your DBRL library card number. Your PIN is your birthdate (MMDDYYYY). If you have questions or encounter difficulties logging…
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