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Literary Links: Summer Reading
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What You Don’t Know About Earth Day
New DVD List: December 2023
Library Events & Classes (20+)
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Live Online Author Series
Live online events
Through the “Live Online Author Series,” we’re able to welcome notable authors to mid-Missouri readers several times a month. How? In 2022, the library joined the Library Speakers Consortium, along with other libraries across the country, to invite biographers, journalists, novelists, poets, self-help authors, travel writers and more to have a conversation with you about … Continue reading “Live Online Author Series”
Baby & Toddler Time
Tuesday, September 3 › 10-10:45 am
Callaway County Public Library, Friends Room
Bond with your little one through books, songs, and play.
Ages birth-36 months.
Talk Saves Lives - Suicide Prevention
Tuesday, September 3 › 11 am-Noon
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room
The main character of this year’s One Read book struggles with mental health and suicidal ideation. As part of our examination of “Migrations,” join us to learn the common risk factors for suicide, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones and those in our community safe.
Adults. Please register.
Conservation Efforts in Missouri
Tuesday, September 3 › 6-7 pm
Callaway County Public Library, Friends Room
When reading this year’s One Read book, “Migrations,” did you wonder what nature conservation efforts are currently underway in our own state? Find out from Ethan Regan, conservation educator with the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Adults.
Bookmobile Stop at North Rangeline
Wednesday, September 4 › 1:30-6 pm
North Moser's Foods parking lot, 4840 Rangeline St., Columbia
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
One Read First Thursday Book Discussion - With Candace Hulsizer
Thursday, September 5 › Noon-1 pm
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Candace Hulsizer, owner of Black Tea Bookshop, will lead a discussion of this year’s One Read selection, “Migrations” by Charlotte McConaghy.
Adults.
Bookmobile Stop at Auxvasse
Thursday, September 5 › 12:30-6 pm
Security Bank parking lot, 101 E. Walnut St., Auxvasse
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
Bookmobile Stop at Battle Crossing
Friday, September 6 › 1:30-6 pm
Schnucks Parking Lot, 5410 Clark Lane., Columbia
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
Skylark Story Time With the Columbia Audubon Society
Saturday, September 7 › 11-11:30 am
Skylark Bookshop, 22 S. 9th St., Columbia
Inspired by our One Read book, “Migrations,” enjoy a story time at Skylark Bookshop presented by the Columbia Audubon Society. Get an introduction to family bird-watching and listen to a bird-themed picture book. Come and get inspired to try a new hobby!
Kids and families.
Friends of the Columbia Public Library Annual Fall Book Sale
Multiple sessions Saturday, September 7-Sunday, September 8
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room and Conference Rooms A & B
Browse a large selection of gently-used books at the Friends’ biggest sale of the year. This year’s sale will include children’s books, too! Hardbacks are $1 and paperbacks are 50¢, while books for children are just 50¢ or 25¢. Specials and other media priced as marked.
Cash or checks only. All proceeds go to support library services.
Bookmobile Stop at Sturgeon
Monday, September 9 › 1:30-7 pm
Prenger Foods, 105 W. Smith St., Sturgeon
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
Bookmobile Stop at Hallsville
Tuesday, September 10 › 1:30-7 pm
City Hall, 202 Hwy 124 East, Hallsville
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
One Read Book Discussion With Mayor Buffaloe
Tuesday, September 10 › 6-7 pm
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Be a part of this annual One Read tradition as Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and spouse Luke lead a discussion of “Migrations” by Charlotte McConaghy.
Adults.
Bookmobile Stop at Harrisburg
Wednesday, September 11 › 1:30-7 pm
Lions Club Park, 120 E. Sexton St., Harrisburg
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
Upcycled Bird Feeders
Wednesday, September 11 › 4-5 pm
Holts Summit Public Library, Meeting Room
This year’s One Read book “Migrations” is set in the not-too-distant future, when many bird species are extinct. You can help keep this fiction from becoming a reality by hanging a bird feeder in your yard to support local bird species. Come create an upcycled bird feeder using plastic bottles, aluminum cans and more. Supplies are limited.
Families.
Still on the Hill Concert - Words on Birds
Wednesday, September 11 › 7-8 pm
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room
At this concert, we’ll pay tribute to this year’s One Read book “Migrations.” The award-winning duo Still on the Hill will sing about our winged friends, along with a sea shanty or two, to celebrate the migration of birds that cross the deep blue sea each year. Still on the Hill has been touring together for three decades and are award-winning storytelling songwriters.
Adult and teens.
Bookmobile Stop at Rocheport
Thursday, September 12 › 3-6:30 pm
205 Central Ave., Rocheport
On board, you’ll find books, music, DVDs and other services for all ages. You can browse several thousand titles or pick up items you’ve requested online or over the phone.
Birds, Boats and Books
Thursday, September 12 › 4-5 pm
Center for Human Performance, Room 101, William Woods University, Fulton
This year’s One Read book, “Migrations,” joins a long line of books that pair boats and birds, going back as far as the Noah story in the Christian Bible. William Woods University English professor Matt Dube leads us through a discussion of what we can learn from thinking about the recurrence of this pair, and what it tells us about about our relationship to birds and the sea.
Adults.
One Read Panel Discussion
Thursday, September 12 › 6:30-7:30 pm
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room
Former KFRU radio host David Lile moderates a lively discussion with local experts on themes from this year’s One Read selection. Panelists will include Mid-Missouri Group Sierra Club Chair Carolyn Amparan, MU professor Charles Nilon from the School of Natural Resources and Sarah Kendrick, migratory bird biologist with US Fish & Wildlife.
Adults.
Stories and Activities for Adults With Disabilities
Friday, September 13 › 10-10:45 am
Columbia Public Library, Children's Program Room
Join us for a story time filled with books, songs and movement! After story time, we’ll have an interactive activity designed just for you.
Adults with a caregiver.
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Looking for past events? Find the recordings here.