The Eagle Rock Library Branch will be holding a Grand Opening Reception from 10am to Noon on Wednesday, January 21s t . Refreshments will be served and patrons can check out the renovations which include new flooring fresh paint and other upgrades to make the Library space an inviting and inspiring space to visit.

One thousand books before Kindergarten? That seems like way too many, right? Not at all. You got this. It doesn’t matter if your child is three, or just three months - there’s no better time to start than now! THIS ONLINE CHALLENGE ON BeanStack is available at: https://blrlibrary.beanstack.org

The Barry-Lawrence Regional Library Annual Report for the 2024 and 2025 year is now available for viewing at the link below:

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

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

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

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

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,...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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