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Eagle Rock Library Renovations
The Eagle Rock Library will be closed for renovations starting November 27th, 2024, and is scheduled to reopen on January 5th, 2026. Crews will be performing upgrades, including painting, installing new carpet, and updating the electronics/electrical setup. Until we can welcome you back to the new and improved Library Branch, we invite you to visit any other branch of the BLRL or access our online services. You can find out all the ways you can connect with the Library throu

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Nov 51 min read


Aurora Library Gets $10,000 Gift
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Barry-Lawrence Regional Library to Receive $10,000 Gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York Aurora, Missouri, 11/4/2025 — The Aurora Branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library received a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York , the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie. The award is part of Carnegie Libraries 250 , a special initiative celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and h

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Nov 41 min read


Miller Library Hours Change
The Miller Branch of the BLRL will change its hours beginning Monday, November 10th. The updated hours of operation will be from 9 am to 1 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This change in open hours is due to staffing issues and a lower number of patrons visiting this Library branch. I n recent years we have seen changes in how people make use of our library; it is a commonly agreed upon fact that folks tend to visit the library where they regularly do their grocery shopp

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Oct 231 min read


SCARY BIG BOOK SALE
All "Book-zombies" welcome! THE SCARY BIG BOOK SALE will be on FRIDAY, OCT. 31st, 8-5 & SATURDAY, NOV. 1st, 8-noon The sale will be at the LIBRARY ADMIN BUILDING located at 213, 6th St., Monett. The garage next to the main building (Old Monett Library) is full of a massive number of books, DVDs, & Computer Equipment. All types of high-quality books and other materials will be on sale. BAG & BOX SALE SATURDAY! Bring your own bags ($3) and/or boxes ($5) All proceeds help suppor

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Oct 161 min read


Heads up, Cassville Library Patrons!
The BLRL will soon be gearing up for a remodel of the Cassville Library building in the spring! The goal is to make it look fresh,...

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Sep 241 min read


BLRL Admin Building Open House
You are invited on Tuesday, September 30th, to the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library's Administrative Building Open House from 9 am to 6 pm....

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Sep 161 min read


Hoopla Bonus Borrows Available September 24-30!
Get the word out to your patrons that Hoopla Bonus Borrows are available monthly on the last 7 days of the month. Enjoy Bonus Borrows...

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Sep 161 min read


True Crime Writer Synova Cantrell At The Aurora Library
Synova Cantrell Award-Winning True Crime Writer & Victim’s Advocate Synova Cantrell has over 500 cases under her belt. She is Southwest...

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Sep 121 min read


Library Food Drive Sept. 8th - 14th
Donate Food, Essentials, & Pet Food September 8th - 14th Help those in need in our local community Bring nonperishable items to this...

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Sep 42 min read
Virtual Event with Popular Author Greg Kincaid
Join us at any of the 9 BLRL Branch Locations on Wed. Sept 10th, at 4:00 pm Greg will read his new book "Every Day is a Holiday" About...

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Aug 191 min read


Notice of Public Hearing
Notice of Public Hearing

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Aug 121 min read


Important information for patrons regarding the Samsung TV Hoopla app
As Hoopla has begun updating the Samsung TV Hoopla app to include BingePass and SeasonPass, the app is now temporarily unavailable for...

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Aug 81 min read


Color Your World This Summer
Barry-Lawrence Regional Library Invites Community to “Color Your World” This Summer Get ready to unleash your inner artist and dive...

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May 272 min read


Register NOW For the Summer Reading Challenge!
SIGN IN TO BEANSTACK Color Your World and start at the Library. This summer, you will get creative in programs and win great prizes for...

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May 131 min read


Pre-Register For Summer Reading Challenge!
SIGN IN TO BEANSTACK Color Your World and start at the Library. This summer, you will get creative in programs and win great prizes for...

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Apr 241 min read


GET YOUR LIBRARY CARD!
A Library card is required to access services from the Library. Getting your Library Card is FREE & Easy with THE following...

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Apr 41 min read


NEW SEED LIBRARY!
Introducing Our New Seed Library Program We are excited to announce the launch of our new "Seed Library" program at all nine branches of...

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Mar 181 min read


Most Library Locations Are Back On Schedule Starting Friday!
Most Branch Locations of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library will Return To Their Regular Schedules on Friday, February 21st, 2025 ; the...

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Feb 201 min read


Winter Roads Affect Library Locations Again on Thursday
Some Branch Locations of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library will Open on Thursday, February 20th, 2025.

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Feb 191 min read


Library Closed Again Wednesday Due to Snowstorm
All Branches of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library will be closed on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025.

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Feb 181 min read
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