Please note that all branches of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library will be closed on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. At the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library, we are dedicated to "Connecting People to the Transforming Power of Knowledge"—even when our physical doors are closed for the holidays, our digital services remain open to empower your learning and discovery! Holiday Schedule Date Day Operating Status July 2nd Thursday Normal Operating Hours...

Celebrate unity, freedom, and community with us! In honor of Juneteenth, all branches of the library will be closed on Friday, June 19th. Juneteenth marks a momentous day in our nation's history—commemorating the day freedom reached the last enslaved African Americans in 1865. It is a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come and the beautiful journey of moving forward, together. While our doors are closed on Friday, Our digital collection is always open if you'd like to explore stories of...

Full-time Library Assistant, Adult Services (40 hours per week) position available immediately at the Monett Branch Library. Duties include, but are not limited to, organizing and conducting all adult (ages 18+) programming and events including summer reading program, book clubs, library tours, in library programs (food/nutrition, exercise, business, gardening, painting, etc.), and outreach to senior centers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and local clubs, and organizations. ...