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.

Learn to Fiero Code

Posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Learn to code with Fiero CodeLearning how to code can be fun when you use the library’s free resource Fiero Code! Ages 8 to adults will enjoy this self-guided online program that teaches you how to code through hundreds of tutorials and dozens of real-world projects.

To use this free service, you need to live in Boone or Callaway County and have a current Daniel Boone Regional Library card.

A Note From the Director

Posted on Thursday, May 9, 2024

DBRL strives to be at the heart of the community, a trusted resource and partner known for excellence, creativity and open, equitable access, connecting every person to opportunities for a lifetime of discovery, learning and joy. We look forward to what we can learn about ourselves, our services and our opportunities in order to remain welcoming to all.

Donate Period Products at All Library Branches

Posted on Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Donate period products May 1-31 with illustrations of a tampon and a padThroughout May we are celebrating Women’s Health Week at the library by focusing on a basic need of many. There are people in our community unable to go to work or attend school because they don’t have the money to buy period supplies. This affects their mental well-being, their earning potential and their opportunity to learn. You can help break the cycle of period poverty. The library is hosting a period product drive at all of our locations to benefit our local communities.

How to Keep Your Mind Sharp

Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2024

two patrons try out a mime activity at a library workshop
Many of us may be wondering how we can keep ourselves mentally sharp throughout our lives. Fortunately, there are many things you can do with only a little extra effort and at low or no cost.