All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops on Thursday, July 4.

The Library Express East is temporarily out of service. Patrons with items being held at the Library Express East may call (417) 882-0714 to make arrangements for pickup.

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Local History

GLO Center opening

The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks, GLO, opened in 1996. The center, on Commercial Street, was to be a place for gay men, lesbians, and their friends and families to gather for social activities and support.

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Books & Authors

We Scream for Ice Cream

Established by the American Dairy Association, in conjunction with Senator Walter Dee Huddleston of Kentucky, and signed into law by president Ronald Reagan on July 9, 1984, National Ice Cream Month celebrates America's favorite treat. What better way to pass a warm summer day than with an icy cone and a chilling mystery?

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Books & Authors

Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s can have a big impact on every member of the family, including children. Each child will react differently to someone who has the disease. Try books on this list to help children understand this disease.

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