Howard County Library District

201 S. Main, Fayette, Missouri 65248!

Hello! Welcome to the Howard County Library!

March Greetings and Happy Spring from the Howard County library

book with sun and flowersSigns of the new season are everywhere as things begin to bloom and blossom. Days are getting longer and the temperature is rising, which makes a perfect time for sitting outside and reading!  The Library is the perfect place to find something new to read. We have brand-new books by some of your favorite authors such as James Pattersdon, Simone St. James, David Baldacci, Mary Higgins Clark and many more. Click on the New Book link to see the library's latest acquisitions. Of course, as always, we have the classics, old favorites and maybe an author new to  you that has been on the shelf for a while!  If you prefer reading on a device, such as a Nook or Kindle, you can access our ebooks by using your library.  Click on the Missouri Libraries 2 Go link and follow the instructions.


Check out favorite Easter books for Children

kids with easter basketsOr bring them to a story hour to hear some of the librarian's favorite Easter and spring stories.   Toddler Time is every Thursday at 10:00 am and Story Hour for children who are a little older is every Friday at 11:00 am.  Block Day is all day on the first Friday of each month. (Clipart from mycutegraphics.com.)


 

 summer reading program coming in july!

girl sitting on booksOur librarians are already planning and preparing for the Summer Reading Program which will take place in July.  We will have sessions for our young patrons and also our middle school students. More information will be upcoming and can be found on our website, Facebook and in the newspaper.  We are hoping to repeat the great turnout we had last summer. (Clipart from mycutegraphics.com.)



 

Did you know the library has recipe books?

recipe bookMaybe you want to prepare lighter meals when it begins to warm up and we have plenty of cookbooks that have plenty of recipes for light cuisine. Maybe you want to prepare lighter meals when it begins to warm up and we have plenty of cookbooks that have plenty of recipes for light cuisine.

 

 


Renew your shelf at the library Booksale!

Another way to get a book is to shop our “Friends of the Library” sale located in our lower level and this month we are having a special, offering four items for a dollar!

 

 

 

 

Readers group meets at 5 pm on 1st Thursday of each month

 books and coffee cup “Readers” is our adults-only book club, which meets on the first Thursday of each month from 5 P.M. until 6 P.M. It is open to anyone with an interest in books and who likes to share books they have read or just listen to other people share.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you have a Genealogy question? Talk to our Resident Genealogist!

 genealogy logoAre you interested in genealogy.  Talk to our resident genealogist, Kathy Jo Biswell Brady.  Kathy has been our genealogist for more than two years,after the passing of Harold Kerr.  However, Kathy has been an active member of the genealogy department for many years.  She is well-versed and very knowledgeable in the field and has access to several databases in which to research.  Our genealogy room is located in the lower level of the library and is named the “The Glenn and Betty Collier Room.”  It is open every Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.  It houses family and local histories, past obituaries and yearbooks, just to name a few items.  Also available is the book, “Howard County, Missouri, from Prairie Land to Promised Land”, a remembrance by Jim Steele, for sale for $25. Another book that we  have available  is “As We Remember the Courthouse Square.”  This book has stories and photos contributed by Fayette residents, featuring Betty Collier.  This book sells for $15. 

 

Do you want to support the library? Join Friends of the Library

 friends of library logo Some of you have indicated that you would like to do more to support our library. A great way to do that is to join “Friends of the Library!”  This is an organization open to anyone who is interested in the ongoing success of the library. An individual membership to join friends is $10 annually, while a family membership is $20. We also offer lifetime memberships for $200.  The purpose of Friends is to provide annual funding for the library collection, underwrite programs, such as The Summer Reading Program, Special Holiday events  and visiting author programs and to support the purchase of various items that cannot be fulfilled from the library’s operational budget.  We would love to have new members!