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Howard County    
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Public Library

 

201 S. Main
Fayette, Missouri 65248

Armstrong
(Armstrong City Hall)

2nd and 4th Wednesdays
3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Main Library
660-248-3348

9-noon   Saturdays
11 am to 6 pm Tuesday to Friday

New Franklin
(NF City Hall)
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

To check account, browse offerings, place holds, click HERE.


Check out the "For Children" page for news about upcoming bilingual story hours and "Make a Valentine Party"
 
Jim Butcher, #1 New York Times Best-Seller,
 To Speak, Sign Books on March 4
Author Jim Butcher and his dogSci-Fi Writer Jim Butcher will speak at the Friends of the Library Meeting at 7 p.m. on March 4 at the Christian Church.  Butcher is the author of the best-selling Dresden Series, basis for the Dresden Files TV show.  He and his wife Shannon, author of romantic suspense and paranormal novels, will both be available to sign books at the end of the meeting. 

A drawing will be held for an autographed replica of Bob the Skull and for a boxed set of the first three Dresden novels.

Visit the Friends of the Library Page for more information.
 

Librarians Select Books for January

Do you ever wonder what books librarians read?  Check out the display of Librarians' choices for January across from the checkout desk.  Featured favorites may also be found by clicking here.

Howard County Progressives Sponsor Book Discussion

book from clip artThe Howard County Progressives will host a book discussion evening at 7 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 23.  The group will discuss George Orwell's classic novel, 1984.

Library Board Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010
4:30 P.M. at the Library
The public is Invited to attend.

Computer Services

Howard County Library District provides library services and computer access for residents of and visitors to  Howard County, Missouri.

A picture ID or Howard County Library card must be presented for a person to use the computers.  Access is free, however usage is limited to one hour per patron per day.  Parents and guardians are advised to monitor their children's internet sessions. For more information please refer to the Howard County Library District Policy Manual.

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Library Receives Dickey Library

The Howard County Public Library has just become the beneficiary of the Edward B. Dickey, Jr. personal library.   Edward was a student of history and literature throughout his life, having received his B.A. Degree at Central Methodist University in 1978.  To read entire article, click here!

Patrons donate Books to Library

(You can too!  Bring your new and almost new books and paperbacks to the library!)

Librarian, Volunteer attend Bill and Melinda Gates Seminar
 

Book Lists

Check out the winners of some of the most prestigious book awards and see how many are available in the HOCO Public Library!

2010 Book Awards

2009 Book Awards
(Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Caldecott)

Mark Twain and Truman Book Award Nominees

Pulitzer Prize Winners


Author Obituaries

Robert Parker
 


Sites of Interest

Howard County

City of Fayette

Central Methodist University

CMU Library

Fayette Public Schools

 

Glasgow Public Schools

New Franklin Public Schools

Fayette Advertiser/Fayette Democrat Leader

Friemonth-Freese
Funeral Service

 

 

 Howard County Public Library, Fayette, MO  65248