Library
‘Monkey See, Money Do’ delights
The zookeeper, distraught over the disappearance of his beloved monkeys, refuses to consider marriage proposals for his daughter.
Check it out!
Nicole Sutphin, assistant supervisor and youth services director at the Cassville Branch Library checks out a young patron at the library on Friday.
Library grand re-opening Friday
The Barry-Lawrence Regional Library is inviting the community to the grand re-opening of the Cassville Branch Library on Friday.
Library basement open during renovations
The Cassville Branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library is serving patrons from the basement this spring, as renovations are underway in the main level.
Major library renovations planned in Barry County
Major renovations on two Barry County libraries, including the Cassville Branch Library, have been planned for the months ahead and will require closings.
Annual Open House draws book lovers to Library
The Cassville Branch Library hosted its annual Open House on Saturday, inviting the public to visit the Library for free cookies, face painting, games and reading.
‘Color Your World’ at the library this summer
Get ready to unleash the inner artist and dive into a summer of reading and creativity!
Plans unveiled for new Shell Knob library building
Nearly 40 people were present at the Shell Knob Library on Feb. 6, for the unveiling of proposed plans for a new building.
Michelle Hilburn: Cherishing the love, the magic, and the moments
The holiday season is here, and like many educators, I’m running on fumes. The holidays are stressful both in and out of the classroom.
Michelle Hilburn: What makes a library meaningful?
In Starfish by Lisa Fipps, one of my favorite young adult novels, Ellie, the main character, captures how meaningful a librarian’s presence can be: “[The librarian is] the first person to smile at me today./ The first to make me feel wanted./ Understood./I blink back tears./ It’s unknown how many students’ lives/librarians have saved/by welcoming loners at lunch.”
