Daniel Boone Regional Library

Jenny Bossaller, a professor of library sciences at the University of Missouri recently sat down with Robin Westphal, the Executive Director of Daniel Boone Regional Library in Columbia, to talk about the important role libraries can play – as a tool for connection.

Most nonessential government services such as the DMV, libraries and city offices will be closed.

Joe Facteau has only been on the job since August, but he's got plenty to say about everything that's going on at Daniel Boone Regional Library - like 'Read to Succeed', an adult literacy program that Joe says will launch in 2025 with volunteer support from you! December 17, 2024

As Medicare's open enrollment deadline approaches, the Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program is providing free assistance for changing healthcare plans.

Tyler Davis is the first community resource manager at Daniel Boone Regional Library in Columbia. He started full time in January, and his job is to connect patrons with health and social support resources. He spoke about some of the needs he has seen in the community and how he – and the library can help.

The Boone County Commission presented the Daniel Boone Regional Library with $250,000 of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds Monday.

What better way to spend these hot summer months than with a good book in your hand? Daniel Boone Regional Library One Read co-chair Lauren Williams tells us about this year's selection: 'Migration' by Charlotte McConaghy. June 19, 2024

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Beth Shapiro of Skylark Bookshop about Thursday night's Ghost Stories readings with...Darren himself! It's part of this year's One Read program.

Adults seeking their secondary education diploma (by way of the Excel Adult High School program) can now apply for one of 30 new scholarships thanks to fundraising efforts by Daniel Boone Regional Library! ABBEY RIMEL joins us with details on the application process. Also, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service park ranger TIM HALLER is here seeking entries into the annual Missouri Junior Duck Stamp art contest. The deadline is fast approaching and, as of this recording, no one has entered! (3:30) February 21, 2023

You're invited to the 21st annual Boone County Legislative Forum next week at Grand Cru Restaurant in Columbia! Mizzou Alumni Association board member WALLY PFEFFER is here with details. Also, Take Time to Take Care is the theme of Daniel Boone Regional Library's winter reading program, an idea inspired by the national MLK Day of Service, and appropriately so as both programs begin on January 16! Guest: ABBEY RIMEL (4:25) January 10, 2023