The following kits are available for check-out with your library card. You can search for them, see their various themes and place holds on them through the catalog. They are housed at the Columbia Public Library but can be picked up at any library or bookmobile stop by placing a hold or asking our staff. Memory…
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If you are 18 years old or older and live in the DBRL service area, you can use this form to apply for your free library card. If you are 17 or younger, your parent or guardian can apply for a card on your behalf. Library cards can also be requested by mail or in…
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This program encourages children to read or listen to 1,000 books before they start kindergarten. It’s easy to sign up and fun to do! Children ages birth to five can participate. Disponible en Español. Sign up today! Benefits of the Program Reading together is a fun way for you and your children to bond while…
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Adventure Begins at Your Library! This year, Summer Reading encourages you to seek out a new adventure, whether that’s in the pages of a book, in your local park or farther afield. Brave the unknown to experience the wonders of the world and the resourcefulness inside you! It’s free, and we have versions for all…
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Jump to: Boone County Races | Callaway County Races See also: Elections & Voting GENERAL INFORMATION Columbia Daily Tribune: Politics and Election Coverage Columbia Missourian: Politics and Election Coverage Polling Locations in Boone County Polling Places in Callaway County BOONE COUNTY RACES This is a select list of contested races and ballot issues for Ashland…
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Starting a new year is like opening a brand new box of crayons. There’s a freshness, an excitement, a promise of limitless possibilities. Maybe you have a vision or a plan. Or, you just want to doodle and see what happens. Either way, on day one you start to color in the pages. Chances are…
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Last month my theme was books I wouldn’t normally reach for first (meaning anything not fantasy). This time my theme is nonfiction because these three looked so amazing that I couldn’t resist highlighting them. If you find yourself wanting to try more nonfiction but are unsure where to start, these are all excellent options.
One of the most exciting — and daunting — parts of being a parent or caregiver is realizing that you have the opportunity to create new rituals for your family. I grew up cringing every New Year’s Day as my dad ate the ceremonial herring, a tradition I happily partake in now. 2022 has been…
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November is Native American Heritage Month! It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Island communities and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. So if you want to learn (or re-learn) some North American history or take a dive into Indigenous futurism…
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