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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.

Changes coming to MOBIUS soon! Find out more.

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Celebrate National Poetry Month!

April is National Poetry Month! Help your kids celebrate by listening to poetry and creating your own. The Academy of American Poets has lots of great resources on its website to help you. These books from the Library might be inspiring too!

Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees by Michelle Schaub

 

 

 

 

 

Eating My Words and 128 Other Poems by Brian P. Cleary

 

 

 

 

 

The Mighty Pollinators by Helen Frost

 

 

 

 

In and Out the Window by Jane Yolen

 

 

 

 

 

Poetry Comics by Grant Snider

 

 

 

 

 

The City Sings Green & Other Poems About Welcoming Wildlife by Erica Silverman

 

 

 

 

 

 

Questions or need more ideas? Email imagine@thelibrary.org