Cuba Christmas Parade!

Mrs. Claus was on the library's parade float with a troop of awesome girl scouts last Saturday! Afterwards, Mrs. Claus was joined by Santa and they held a story time for the children.  Books were read, bookmarks were made, and the children got to get their pictures taken with the jolly Claus couple.  When story time was over, a wonderful performance was held by The Treble Clefs choir.  Be sure to join in the festivities again next year!

Miracle on Main Street in Fredericktown!

The Fredericktown branch hosted Mrs. Claus for two story telling sessions on December 3.  She read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.  During the parade, she joined her husband, Santa Claus, to say hello to the good people of Fredericktown.  Kids also colored in Holiday Characters like Santa Claus, snowmen, and toy soldiers and these were hung up on the circulation desk to be enjoyed throughout the holiday.

Youth Education Day!

On October 7, 2016, I had the pleasure of having a booth in Fredericktown at the Youth Education Day event held by the University of Missouri Extension Office.  Branch Manager, Bill Knight, joined me, as we talked about the services our library offers and all of the fun things besides books that we have.  We reached out to many of the Fredericktown preschools and daycares as well as the Marquand School District. Each child took home a goodie bag with information packets, a pencil, eraser, and bookmark!

Old Miners' Day 2016

I want to thank everyone that stopped by the library's table at Old Miners' Day in Viburnum.  I had such a great time telling people about the library and helping the kids make bookmarks.  If you didn't get a chance to make it out, here's what you missed:

• We made bookmarks to take home 
• We had a raffle for adults and youth.  The adult winners received a library t-shirt or a library coffee mug.  The youth winners received a t-shirt or a free book.  
• We had information on services we offer at the library as well as some specific flyers about services we offer for kids. 
• Bookmarks were handed out with the new library hours.  Starting November 1, 2016, the Viburnum branch hours will change to Mondays 10-2 and Thursdays 2-6.  However, story time will still take place on Wednesdays at 2:30 so the library will be open from 2-4 on story time days for story hour.

Thanks again to everyone that came and below, you'll find some pictures of the event.

Fall Story Time!!!

Story time is one week away!!

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WildHeart Music Show and Summer Reading Program Raffle

The show was a wild success at the Fredericktown, Ironton, and Bourbon Libraries!

Afterwards, the kids participating in the SRP recieved raffle prizes of a jump rope, bug net, water bottles, and National Geographic magazine subscriptions!

WildHeartMusic Updates!

We have some schedule changes to announce! 

Steelville's WildHeart Music Show has been moved to Bourbon at 1:30pm on the 28th!

The Fredericktown show has been moved up to 1 pm on the 27th!!!!

Upcoming Programs!

Upcoming Programs!

Monday, June 20th

• Teen Henna Program At Ironton, 3:30pm

Wednesday June 22nd

• Sporting it UP Story Time at Viburnum at 2:30
• Teen Henna Program at Viburnum at 2:30

Thursday, June 23rd

• Sporting it UP Story Time at Fredericktown at 10:30
• Teen Henna Program at Fredericktown at 10:30
• Sporting it UP Story Time at Annapolis at 2:30

Monday,June 27th

• WildHeart Music Show! at Ironton at 10:30 AM
• WildHeart Music Show at Fredericktown at 2 pm

Tuesday, June 28th

• WildHeart Music Show! at Steelville at 10:30 AM
• Location may be changed

Wednesday, June 29th

• Animal Athletes Story Time at Cuba at 10:30 AM
• Animal Athletes Story Time at Bourbon at 2:30 PM

Teen Program: Learn to knit!

On Your MARK, Get SET, READ!

Looking forward to the summer?

Last Few Weeks of Spring Storytime!!!!!

STEAM on into Story Time!

(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics)

There’s only FOUR more story time sessions left before the Summer Reading Program begins!

Come join us and explore the world of bugs, dive deep into the ocean, take a look at machines, and read along about trains!

Ozark Regional Library – Ironton Branch

April 4^th @ 10 AM

April 11^th @ 10 AM

April 18^th @ 10 AM

April 25^th @ 10 AM

Ozark Regional Library – Steelville Branch

April 5^th @ 10 AM

April 12^th @ 10 AM

April 19^th @ 10 AM

April 26^th @ 10 AM

Ozark Regional Library – Bourbon Branch

April 5^th @ 1:30 PM

April 12^th @ 1:30 PM

April 19^th @ 1:30 PM

April 26^th @ 1:30 PM

Ozark Regional Library – Cuba Branch

April 6^th @ 10:30 AM

April 13^th @ 10:30 AM

April 20^th @ 10:30 AM

April 27^th @ 10:30 AM

Ozark Regional Library - Viburnum Branch

April 6^th @ 2:30 PM

April 13^th @ 2:30 PM

April 20^th @ 2:30 PM

April 27^th @ 2:30 PM

Ozark Regional Library – Ste. Genevieve Branch

April 7^th @ 10 AM

April 14^th @ 10 AM

April 21^st @ 10 AM

April 28^th @ 10 AM

Ozark Regional Library – Fredericktown Branch

April 7^th @ 2 PM

April 14^th @ 2 PM

April 21^st @ 2 PM

April 28^th @ 2 PM

Ozark Regional Library – Annapolis Branch

April 8^th @ 2:30 PM

April 15^th @ 2:30 PM

April 22^nd @ 2:30 PM

April 29^th @ 2:30 PM

Interested in politics?

Is your child interested in politics? Want an effective and easy way to explain some of the more complicated procedures, like what the electoral collage is and the general election process?

What about the debates going on?

Check out PBS Election Website for all of your election needs. 

It gives lesson plans, information videos, virtual field trips to the Capital, interactive map of the current Presidential Candidates, and a lot more.

Go check it out!

Crash Course U.S Government and Politics is another great resource. Full of short, informative videos depicting everything form how a bill becomes a law, to what federalism is, the legal system, and much more!

Don't Forget~ Spring Story Time starts next week!

•  Monday:Ironton @ 10am 
• Tuesday: Steelville @ 10 am
• Bourbon @ 1:30
• Wednesday: Cuba @ 10:30
• Viburnum @ 2:30
• Thursday: Ste. Gen @ 10
• Fredericktown @ 2pm
• Friday: Annapolis @ 2:30

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day cards were first produced and mailed in 1797 in England. Mass production in the United States took off after 1847.

It was not until the mid-20th century that people expanded from card exchanges to a variety of different gifts, including chocolates, flowers, and so on.

According to Mass Media, "The U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately 190 million valentines are sent each year in the US. Half of those valentines are given to family members other than husband or wife, usually to children. When the valentine-exchange cards made in school activities are included the figure goes up to 1 billion, and teachers become the people receiving the most valentines. The average valentine’s spending has increased every year in the U.S, from $108 a person in 2010 to $131 in 2013".


Although many people celebrate Valentine's Day as romantic love, it's encouraged to celebrate the love of family and friends! And pets!

Come check out a few Valentine's Day books at your nearest branch!

Ironton gets a new coat of paint and more YOGA!

The Ironton Branch of Ozark Regional received a new coat of paint on the back wall this past weekend! If you are in the area, come check it out!

Starting later this week, the library will also be displaying local art from the elementary school. On Tuesday from 3-8pm we are hosting drinks and a viewing of the elementary school.

Next week we will be displaying Arcadia Valley High School's art pieces.

Due to popular demand, there will be another round of Kid Yoga! This round will we will be switching up the format. :-)