There are lots of fun things going on this weekend, including the grand opening of Columbia’s Urban Agriculture Park, the Texas Tenors, and Orchestral Fireworks!
The MU Libraries Creative Magazine
Author: Katy Emerson
No More Fines at the Kansas City Public Library
Those of us in mid Missouri who use Daniel Boone Regional Library know how wonderful it is to have a public library that does not charge overdue fines. Now patrons of the Kansas City Public Library have the same benefit. KCPL no longer has overdue fines and has eliminated thousands of dollars in outstanding overdue fines! Read more from KBIA.
Weekend Fun: Hairspray, Concerts in the Gardens, Spirit of ’76 Family Night
There are lots of fun things happening this weekend, including performances of Hairspray, Concerts in the Gardens, and Spirit of ’76 Family Night!
Audio vs. Print Books
Do you prefer audio books over print? Apparently many readers in the UK do. The Guardian reports that last year the sale of print books dropped while there was growth in audio book sales.
Gift of Books Rather than a Dowry
A man in India told his to-be in-laws that he did not want a dowry. Instead they surprised him with a gift of books. Read more here from the Telegraph.
Do you like Harlequin romance novels?
Do you like Harlequin romance novels? If so, brace yourself. Harlequin now has its own film studio which will draw from Harlequin books. Read more from Publishers Weekly.
Weekend Fun: Shrek the Musical, Connor’s Cave Tours, Boone County Fair
There are lots of fun things happening this weekend, including performances of Shrek the Musical, Connor’s Cave Tours, and the Boone County Fair!
Fact-Checking Nonfiction Books
Do all nonfiction book get fact-checked? Who pays for fact-checking? Who has the most at stake? Surprising information on this topic in this NPR interview.
MULSA Picnic Friday, June 14th
Please join us at the MULSA Staff Picnic on Friday, June 14th, 5pm-8pm!
Mobile Libraries in the Outer Hebrides
The Outer Hebrides are off the coast of northwest Scotland. Mobile libraries play a large role in keeping its rural residents connected to culture. Read more from NPR.
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