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Managing the Paperwork of Caregiving
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Online Kids Author Talk With Max Brallier
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The Past and Future of Fulton State Hospital
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Camp Half-Blood
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Going on a Bear Hunt
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Twists, Turns and Terminate
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Missouri State Liars Contest
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Beach Party
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End-of-Life Planning for Caregivers
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Online Teen Author Talk With Elizabeth Acevedo
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More library programs
Staff Picks
Reading recommendations from the library's collection.
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Find Your Sunshine
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Burrell Behavioral Health: A CommunityMade List
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New Nonfiction – July 2024
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Summertime Albums
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Read With Pride – LGBTQ+ Picture Books
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Juneteenth YA Books 2024
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Hi Gay! Happy Pride Month!
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Summer Reading 2024: Picture Books
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More book lists
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From Our Blogs
Book and activity ideas for all ages.
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Most of us work and save for decades in the hope that when we retire, our needs will be met. Numerous resources offer financial advice to help us plan for our golden years. For many, all that work and planning and fiscal discipline pays off, with an adequate cushion providing a reasonably comfortable life right … Read more
AdultsPosted July 15
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With July being considered the hottest month of the year and especially with the way the season has been so far, finding ways to beat the heat is necessary to get through the dog days of summer. A trip to a local ice cream shop is a fun family activity out in the community that … Read more
KidsPosted July 15
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Science fiction has captured reader’s imaginations for as long as we have wondered about the future. From H.G. Wells’ and Jules Verne’s early escapades to the far future via time machine and to the moon by way of a cannon, came a fascination as to what we could do and where we could go with … Read more
AdultsPosted July 14
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The book “The Wager” is author David Gran’s retelling of the true story behind a naval ship called The Wager. The ship’s crew and their unbelievable tale of survival (for some) made for an engrossing read. The far-reaching implications of the imperialistic attitudes of Europe shadow the contradicting stories the survivors put forth when sharing … Read more
AdultsPosted July 12
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Here is a new DVD list highlighting various titles recently added to the library’s collection. “Monkey Man” – Website / Reviews In this action film, a young man in a gorilla mask endures beatings in an underground club for meager pay. After years of suppressed rage, he tries to settle the score with those who … Read more
AdultsPosted July 10
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Obviously, I am an avid lover of books. In fact, I love books so much that I am one of those people who thinks that the book is almost always better than the movie. Don’t get me wrong, I love adaptations; There are some that are incredibly well done. For instance, the new Percy Jackson … Read more
TeensPosted July 10
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The library offers a free monthly craft session for adults — we like to call it our Crafternoon program. These sessions are held on evenings, during the day and on weekends to make them available for as many people as possible, and all supplies are provided. This is in addition to other craft events that … Read more
AdultsPosted July 8
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I am absolutely shocked to say this, but back-to-school time is upon us yet again. That means there are many back-to-school fairs happening around our community! If you want to connect with other parents or need to grab some free supplies, check out the options below: Rock the Community – Back to School Edition Where: … Read more
KidsPosted July 8
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