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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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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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