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Best Children’s Books of 2015
As 2015 comes to an end, the children’s staff at DBRL has been reminiscing about the fabulous new books that arrived on our shelves this year. While it’s hard to pick a favorite, there were some books...
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Celebrate National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month! Since April also ushers in warm, wonderful weather, I’m going to highlight some poetry that focuses on nature in its many forms. Whether it is the fascinating change of...
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Take a Color Walk!
This is an exciting time for young ones to be outside, observing how Mid-Missouri shifts from winter to spring. Plants are changing from little green sprouts to blooming flowers or trees within a few...
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Bookmobile Jr. Is on the Move
DBRL is on the move! Bookmoble Jr., a library vehicle loaded with books and other materials for kids and parents to check out, is headed out for some special events next week. We invite you to stop by...
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Are You Ready for a Picnic?
Spring is such a wonderful time of year for a picnic in the park. Here are some fun ideas to try on your next picnic adventure! Start out your picnic with some rhymes: We’re Going on a Picnic We’re...
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Kindness is Contagious
In honor of Valentine’s Day (February 14) and Random Acts of Kindness Week (February 14-20), we thought it would be fun to create a list of some love and kindness themed books that the library offers...
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Summer Reading 2016
Summer is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to get your kids engaged with some great summer reads. Research proves that children who don’t read during the summer can lose up to three...
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Storyteller Priscilla Howe
Silly storyteller Priscilla Howe is coming to the Daniel Boone Regional Libraries next week! Join us to hear some of her quirky tales told with her playful puppets. The Itsy Bitsy Tiger and Other...
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Make Your Own Messy Time
Our annual Messy Time at the Columbia Public Library commences tomorrow, May 24th. We’re having two squishy sessions in the Gene Martin Secret Garden at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. During this program,...
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Visit Bookmobile Jr. at Summer Events!
Now that we are well into June, it’s time to start enjoying some outdoor summer fun! Family-focused events are happening in Columbia all summer long, and you’ll be able to find Bookmobile Jr. at any of...
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Games!
This year’s Summer Reading theme “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read” could not have been planned for a better year. The 2016 Rio Olympic Games are gearing up and will start in August! There are more than 40...
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Ooh, Baby, Baby: Hello, Baby Expo!
Stop by and say hi to us at the Hello, Baby! Expo on Saturday, June 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Expo Center. This event is presented by the Boone Hospital Center and the Columbia...
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Summer Reading Book Lists
Did you know that we’ve compiled book lists specifically about our Summer Reading theme, “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read”? These home run reads are all about movement, sports and games. We have print...
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Family Games for Road Trips
Oh, summer car trips. They’re those wonderful times when the whole family piles into a vehicle, heading off on a grand adventure! While the travel destination is usually exciting, the long hours in the...
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July Programs Sneak Peek
Summer Reading is still going strong as we hit July running, and it’s not too late to be a reading racer! We are still taking registrations for readers of all ages. And starting July 5th, those who...
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Visit Your Playgrounds Challenge
Since our Summer Reading theme this year is “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” we have been encouraging youth and adults alike to be physically active this summer. One great budget-friendly way to be...
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Fuel Your Engine With Allergy-Free Recipes
One aspect of our Summer Reading theme “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” concerns eating good food that will fuel your engine. Sometimes families decide to change their eating habits, especially if a...
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Beat the Heat
Wow! The summer heat is already in full swing, and August is promising to be even hotter! One way that I like to beat the heat is to face it head on by going outside and splashing around. You can do...
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Baby Doll Hair Salon
Over the summer I came across an Elsa doll at a garage sale. I have many young cousins who would love an Elsa doll, so I adopted her. There was only one problem — Elsa had badly tangled hair. Elbow...
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Are You Ready for a Picnic?
Spring is such a wonderful time of year for a picnic in the park. Here are some fun ideas to try on your next picnic adventure! Start out your picnic with some rhymes: We’re Going on a Picnic We’re...
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