The Museum of Art and Archaeology’s Art of the Book Club is reading “In the Land of Temple Caves” by Frederick Turner during November. They will have three events related to the reading which they hope will enhance the understanding of the book’s themes and content. The first event will be on November 3rd at 2pm and will be a discussion which includes talking about Werner Herzog’s documentary “Caves of Forgotten Dreams.” All events will be held over Zoom and you will need to register prior to the Zoom meeting. Feel free to come along on the journey and explore this great book. More information can be found here.

Starlight Theatre has partnered with the Nelson-Atkins Museum to bring you Impressionists as you have never seen before. With giant projections of masterpieces from Monet, Degas, and many others, you will get an up close look at beautiful brushstrokes that created these piece. Mix this with dynamic lighting, sounds, and fragrances, this exhibit will give you an experience you will never forget. Get your tickets here.

Monet & Friends Alive

Either catching an episode on PBS or those glorious days when the teacher would wheel the TV into the classroom, I have nothing but fond memories of watching Reading Rainbow. However, not everyone made it through Reading Rainbow unscathed. Read this wonderful article about their Reading Rainbow nightmare and their journey to face it. Let us know if you have any great memories from Reading Rainbow or any other show that inspired you to read.

Why Reading Rainbow Gave Me Recurring Nightmares as a Child (But I Still Love LeVar Burton Anyway)

Come on down to the Columbia Public Library to swap seeds and cuttings from plants. All plants and people welcome! More information here!

Hamlet is coming to the Maplewood Barn Theatre. Performances are August 25-28, September 1-4, and 8-11. Come check out one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays with a twist. More information can be found on their website 

http://www.maplewoodbarn.com/2022-season  

Pets are wonderful companions to have in our lives. They bring with them comfort, joy, and love. They seem to always come into our lives when we need them the most and sometimes show us what we are missing. Check out these books that feature pets as pivotal characters and read how they change the lives of the humans who love them.  

https://bookriot.com/novels-with-significant-pet-roles/ 

Hey, check out the winners of the Daniel Boone Regional Library’s Bookmark contest. The theme was “Oceans of Possibilities.”  

https://www.dbrl.org/news/design-a-bookmark-contest-2022-winners  

Libraries have always been a sanctuary for knowledge and ideas, a place where people can go to explore and learn. However, with the advancement of technology, a building full of old dusty tomes isn’t quite the haven for information as it once was. But, as they always have, libraries have started to adapt to this new landscape. Check out how this library has changed the way patrons engage with libraries.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/welcome-to-the-library-of-the-21st-century