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Kent Library Opens Family-Friendly Computer Study Room

Southeast Missouri State University’s Kent Library and Information Technology recently opened a Family-Friendly Computer Study Room to allow student-parents a comfortable place to study with their children.

“The Kent Library Family-Friendly Computer Study Room is a safe, comfortable space for student-parents to study, do research, work on course assignments, write papers, and be with their children at the same time,” said Barbara Glackin, dean of Kent Library.

The room, located on the library’s main floor, includes a computer and two desks for student-parents and books, toys... read more

Friends fundraisers help purchase new furniture for Garnett Library

(West Plains) – Members of the Friends of the Garnett Library Executive Committee sit in comfortable, tech-friendly furnishings recently purchased with funds raised by the organization for the Garnett Library, located on the campus of Missouri State University-West Plains.

Students can now enjoy two booth seating arrangements with easy access to USB and electrical outlets, as well as four lounge chairs with tablet arms.

Voters Will Decide Whether to Pay for New Libraries in Christian Co.

OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - There is a lot to check out at the Christian County library. Now, administrators hope to expand the offerings to more people.

"I enjoy coming over and reading the newspapers and the publications that they have (and) checking out a book every once in a while," said Joe Mullins, a Nixa resident.

Mullins has to drive all the way from Nixa, as do thousands of other neighbors around Christian County. That's because this facility, built in Ozark 43 years ago, is the only one for this growing county.

"We are serving a population of 80,000... read more

Christian Co. Library to Host Antiques Appraisal Fair

Do you have a favorite glass dish passed down in your family? Have you discovered something in the attic or at an estate sale and wonder what it’s worth? The Christian County Library Foundation is hosting an Antiques Appraisal Fair, sponsored by Cookie’s Antique World of Highlandville and the Avant Garde’n in Ozark.

The event is Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m-1 p.m. in the Netzer Room at the Christian County Library. Bring your items to appraise for just $5 per item, or purchase advanced appraisal tickets at the Christian County Library anytime.

Local appraisers Matthew Robb... read more

Welcome, West Des Moines Public Library!

On behalf of everyone at MOBIUS we would like to welcome our newest member library, the West Des Moines Public Library.

You may have noticed a new entry in the INN-Reach library drop-down menu over the course of the last week or so.  The West Des Moines Public Library is now live as our newest standalone library and their holdings are now available in the INN-Reach union catalog.  

West Des Moines is also part of the Iowa Library Alliance, a group of libraries in Iowa who contracts with MOBIUS for courier... read more

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