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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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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Information about each state and U.S. territory, including history, climate, weather, demographics, geography, history and historical images.
History & Geography
VISIT THIS RESOURCE. Discover primary source documents including historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, correspondence and more related to critical people and events in African American history.
History & Geography
The library has the following newspaper microfilm that may be accessed any time the library is open. Staff at the Columbia Public Library and the Callaway County Public Library are available to do limited searching for articles and obituaries if specific information is provided (e.g. an exact date of death for obituary records). Columbia Public…
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One Read, coordinated by the Daniel Boone Regional Library (DBRL), is a community-wide reading program sponsored by a task force of local media and community agencies. This comprehensive program involves cities, counties, media, schools and businesses in encouraging adults of all ages to read one book and participate in thought-provoking discussion and activities. One Read…
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Book & author Lists Compiled by Library Staff African & African American Authors Amish Fiction Authors Christian or Inspirational Authors Children’s Book Lists Classics Popular and Classic Hispanic & Latino Authors Urban Christian Fiction Authors Urban Fiction Authors Book Discussions Book Club Discussion Kits For these selected titles, you can check out a tote bag…
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Listed below are the winners of the prize drawings following the Columbia Public Library Centennial Scavenger Hunt. Kids Prizes “The Velveteen Rabbit” book and stuffed bunny Harvey L. Coding Critters Ceri H. Harry Potter LEGO® set Luke H. Library Centennial 30-piece puzzle Emeric R. Adult/Teen Prizes Library Centennial 500-piece puzzle Kayla M. Library Centennial blanket…
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In order to keep our records up-to-date, DBRL library cards expire every 2 years. To renew your account for another 2 years, submit this form. Please allow up to 2 days for the renewal to be completed. You may also update your account by phone at (573) 443-3161 or in person at any library location…
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