Blog Entries
MRRL Librarian is Chair of the 2024 Printz Award Committee
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.
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What To Do If You Damage or Lose a Library Book
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.
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Madeline Matson Honored as Most Impactful Staff Member
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.
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Proposition Library Frequently Asked Questions
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?
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Books, Buildings, and Brews: The Next Chapter of Missouri River Regional Library
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.
Important Dates for the August 8th Special Election.
Claudia Young Honored as 2023 Women of Achievement Nominee
Library Director Claudia Young is a 2023 Women of Achievement Nominee, sponsored by the Zonta Club of Jefferson City Foundation.
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2023 National Library Week
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.
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Co-Author The Next Chapter of Missouri River Regional Library on August 8th
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.
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Donating? Remember, We Take *Almost* Everything…
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?
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Claudia Visnich Named 2022 Library Volunteer of the Year
Missouri River Regional Library will honor Claudia Visnich as the 2022 Library Volunteer of the Year at the annual MRRL Friends meeting on January 28th at 10am at Missouri River Regional Library. Visnich has served as the MRRL Friends President the last two years and was an active member prior to that.
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Your Tax Dollars At Work
It’s that time of year again! Time to make the annual trek to the County Collector’s office to pay taxes. Between the cost of this and Christmas, our bank accounts are lighter at the end of the year. As you take the time to review your bill this month, please note the taxes you pay to support Missouri River Regional Library (MRRL).
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New Parking Available for Patrons
Many of our patrons may remember when the library rented the old Highway Administration building at 209 Adams Street, including the entire parking lot for patron and staff use.
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Meet The New Catalog at the Library!
Whether it be the customer service you receive in person or over the phone, to our programming offerings, or even how you search for a book in our catalog, the patron experience is something I take very seriously as the director of this library. For many years, the way you search for materials on our catalog website has been the same.