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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Join us in recognizing the Columbia Public Library‘s centennial year by taking a look back at the people and events before and after the library’s founding in 1922. Click or drag the interactive timeline below to explore the library’s long history. View this timeline in a separate window.
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Please note: The Columbia Friends are unable to accept book donations until further notice. Where else can I donate books? The Library Friends are volunteers who raise money for their respective libraries, primarily through book sales. Each is an independent, 501c3 organization and donations to the Friends groups are tax deductible. The funds raised through…
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The library is committed to making our buildings, programs and services accessible to everyone. Our special services and adaptive equipment are listed below. If you need further assistance or have a question, please contact the library’s ADA coordinator Angela Scott at ascott@dbrl.org or 1-800-324-4806. Mobility Assistance Wheelchair accessible buildings and restrooms Elevators at Callaway County…
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The following organizations make the One Read program possible. We thank them for their support. Daniel Boone Regional Library Barnes & Noble Booksellers — Community Relations Manager Black Tea Bookshop — Candace Hulsizer, Owner Boone County History & Culture Center — Chris Campbell, Executive Director City of Columbia Office of Cultural Affairs — Andrea Jira…
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Service Area Established in 1959, the Daniel Boone Regional Library (DBRL) system provides public library services to two districts, defined by state statute. Callaway County Library District All of Callaway County. Columbia and Boone County Library District All of Boone County outside the 1965 Centralia city limits. A contract binds our two member library districts…
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