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The New Shell Knob Library is Moving Forward
Providing improved Library Services to the community of Shell Knob is the shared goal of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library and the...

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Feb 9, 20242 min read


SMOKEY'S 80th READING CHALLENGE
Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment! Read three books on wildfire...

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Feb 2, 20241 min read


Communities Rooms Bring Us Together At The Library
Did you know non-profit groups can reserve BLRL Community Rooms for FREE? Other groups, including private events (like family parties),...

BLRLibrary
Dec 14, 20231 min read


Shell Knob Library Next Steps:
You may have seen a crew and drilling rig on the donated building site. The first step in building a library is to do a geological...

BLRLibrary
Dec 1, 20231 min read


New Hours of Operation at Some Library Locations
Due to changes in staffing and adjusting hours to match community needs, The Marionville Library location will be changing its hours of...

BLRLibrary
Nov 17, 20231 min read


Kanopy Play Credits are Now Tickets
On November 1, 2023, the Kanopy play system will be replaced with a new ticket system. What is changing? • Instead of play credits, users...

BLRLibrary
Nov 1, 20231 min read


New Monett Library's 1st Birthday!
The New Monett Library Building is celebrating one Year Of Service and invites everyone to party with the friendly library staff on...

BLRLibrary
Oct 26, 20231 min read


It's a CRAZY BIG Library Sale!
Library surplus deals going on at the old Monett Library Building. on Friday, November 3rd 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday, November 4th From...

BLRLibrary
Oct 19, 20231 min read


"Pop-Up Library" Makes A Big Impact in Smaller Communities
"So, what is a Pop-Up Library?" You may ask; a Pop-up Library is when a temporary library is set up in a community that doesn't have a...

BLRLibrary
Oct 13, 20231 min read


$27K For New Library Computers
18 New computers and monitors were purchased in April to replace aging Library computers. The new computers will help patrons search for,...

BLRLibrary
Oct 13, 20231 min read


NEW! Step-by-step Walk With Ease Program.
Join this amazing challenge that takes folks with different levels of mobility and shows them step-by-step how to build their walking...

BLRLibrary
Oct 11, 20231 min read


BOOK SALE in Mt. Vernon
The Mt. Vernon Friends of the Library will hold a book sale at the Mt. Vernon Library Branch on Friday and Saturday, October 20 and 21,...

BLRLibrary
Oct 5, 20231 min read


The 9 best languages to learn for doing business:
Learning a foreign language has become more important than ever in the global business space. Becoming fluent in one or more languages a...

BLRLibrary
Sep 27, 20233 min read


Get BLRL Merch? Yes!
The Library has a wide selection of very cool apparel and cool other swag with designs celebrating the BLRL. Visit the shop and buy online.

BLRLibrary
Sep 20, 20231 min read


Pop-Up-Library in Wheaton & Verona & Free Library Cards in September!**
Celebrate National Library Card Month With Us You can share in the wonderful ways a library card will enrich your life and the lives of...

BLRLibrary
Aug 25, 20231 min read


MOVIE IN THE P.C. PARK Sept. 9th
UPDATE! NEW DATE Sept. 9th Free Snacks, Crafts, & Fun, Starts at 7:30pm with the outdoor movie showing from 8:00 to 9:30pm Snacks will be...

BLRLibrary
Aug 9, 20231 min read


Join Us at Play Music on The Porch Day Aug 26th
On Saturday, August 26 The BLRL is taking part in this worldwide LIVE MUSIC event. It will be held on the Monett Library Patio 10:30 am...

BLRLibrary
Jul 20, 20231 min read


Bookmark Design Contest
The Library Encourages local artists of all ages across the BLRL Library District with a bookmark design contest. The winning bookmark...

BLRLibrary
Jul 17, 20233 min read


Log In To Fun with BeanStack & the Summer Reading Challenge 2023
All Together Now login to BeanStack at this link: https://blrlibrary.beanstack.org/

BLRLibrary
Jul 12, 20231 min read


Airband / LipSync & Cosplay Competition for Teens & Tweens
When: Friday, July 28, 2023 Doors Open: 3:00 Time: 3:00 - 5:00 Performances: 3:30 - 4:30 Who's ready for a little competition? Compete in...

BLRLibrary
Jul 12, 20231 min read
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