Blog Entries

If you are an avid Hoopla user you might have experienced some difficulties in the past few weeks. Attempting to check something out has probably resulted in the following message:

Book banning has been at an all time high the last four years. Each year, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom reports higher and higher numbers of unique titles being challenged in public, academic, and school libraries. In 2023, over 4,000 books were challenged across the United States, with over 100 of those challenges coming from Missouri.

For many, the word “library” is synonymous with the word “books.” But if you’ve set foot in a public library recently, you know that libraries are much more than book warehouses. They’re bustling community centers that offer many different forms of entertainment and education, and our computer classes are no exception.

What’s Red, White, and 1’s and 0’s All Over?

The publishing industry is continually changing. You have no doubt noticed that many newspapers are now smaller, with others shuttering entirely. Many magazines have transformed from print-only to become digital or use a print-digital hybrid format.That changes how our library serves you as well. Over the past year, we have consolidated the number of newspapers and magazines we carry, but still offer several dozen with back issues available. Patrons can browse these at either branch.

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We're excited to share the fantastic news that "The Collectors: Stories," edited by A.S. King and written by the author along with nine other talented writers, and published by Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House, has clinched the prestigious 2024 Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature!

A huge congratulations to the entire team behind this collection of stories that has captured the hearts of readers everywhere.

What should you do if you damage a library book? Nothing, almost! Your options of what to do with a damaged library book really depend on what kind of damage it is. Most minor damage can be dealt with easily and painlessly with no cost to you, the patron.

Madeline Matson has been chosen as the 2023 Most Impactful Staff Member from City Magazine. The Impact Awards are an opportunity to recognize the people that make an impact in Jefferson City.

We have thoroughly enjoyed getting out in the community to share information about Proposition Library! At each meeting, there have been similar questions asked and we thought you might have the same questions, so we wanted to share the answers. As more questions pop up, we'll be adding to this list. 

How long will the library be closed and where will you go?

On June 29th, members of the community had the opportunity to learn more about the library's expansion plans. Director Claudia Young and Assistant Director Natalie Newville shared about library resources and the upcoming Proposition Library ballot initiative. Dan Maginn, Harison Pitchford, and Jack LaFontaine from Dake Wells Architecture shared about the building design and the process that went into the plan.

Watch the replay.

Important Dates for the August 8th Special Election.

Library Director Claudia Young is a 2023 Women of Achievement Nominee, sponsored by the Zonta Club of Jefferson City Foundation.

Missouri River Regional Library will join with libraries across the nation in celebrating National Library Week April 23-29, 2023.  This is the 65th year that libraries have celebrated NLW. 

We have exciting news at Missouri River Regional Library! On Tuesday, April 18th our Board of Trustees voted to place Proposition Library on the August 8th ballot in Cole County. 

Did you know that recycling materials such as paper, plastic, and electronics are good for the environment? However, did you also know that a low percentage of those materials are actually able to be recycled?