The Barry-Lawrence Regional Library (BLRL) announced today it will discontinue the Hoopla streaming service on June 30th 2026, reinvesting those funds into the Libby (OverDrive) platform. This decision follows legislative changes to property taxes that have created an insecure funding environment for many service providers, including the library. To remain responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars, BLRL is transitioning away from Hoopla’s expensive "pay-per-use" model, which often forced daily...

The Barry-Lawrence Regional Library is thrilled to invite the community to the grand re-opening of our Cassville Branch on Friday, May 22nd, at 8:30 am. Following a partial closure that began on March 2nd, we are opening our doors to reveal a fully revitalized space. To celebrate this milestone, we will be hosting an all-day reception to welcome back our patrons and showcase the extensive improvements made to your local library. A Legacy of Generosity This transformation (and many other...

Due to staffing issues, the Marionville branch of the BLRL will only be open tomorrow, Thursday, April 23, from 8:30-11:30. Everyone, no matter where you live in Barry or Lawrence County, is welcome at all NINE branch locations of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library. Our mission is “Connecting People to the Transforming Power of Knowledge,” and we invite you to join us in person or online. You can learn more about online library services available to our patrons at the link:...