All library branches, including drive-up service, will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, due to inclement weather. See the weather closing policy.

All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops on Monday, February 18, for Presidents Day.

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New Titles

Coyote songs : a barrio noir
Scribe : a novel
Hunt them down
Training school for Negro girls
Mothers : stories
Mary Ventura and the ninth kingdom : a story
The atlas of reds and blues : a novel
The witches of St. Petersburg
Last night in Nuuk
Book a Meeting Room Selected Best Sellers
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Programs & Events

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March-May
The Edge Computer Training publication December - February
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December- February
The Edge Computer Training publication March - May
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March-May

Research

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Missouri Newspapers

Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues of Joplin, Kansas City, St. Charles and St. Louis newspapers. Updated daily, it includes obituaries, editorials, announcements, sports, real estate and other sections.

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LOCAL HISTORY

Fern Nance Shumate

The obituary of Fern Elaine Nance Shumate gives a history of a local journalist and author and a glimpse into her full life. 

 Published February 16, 2019

LIBRARY NEWS

Grandparents Raising Grands Can Find Helpful Services at Resource Fair Feb. 16

If you're one of the many grandparents raising your grandchildren, you may need help finding health care, legal advice or where to find free activities. the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resource Fair on Feb. 16 will show you all the help that's out there. 

 Published February 10, 2019

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Eye-Catching Covers

We all know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but you can certainly admire its beauty. Check out some of these eye-catching book covers. Who knows? You might just discover a great read!
 

 Published February 3, 2019

COMMUNITY MATTERS

Income Tax Resources

Answers to frequently asked questions about federal and state income tax forms, preparation assistance, and filing procedures. Published January 3, 2019