Members of the Junior Auxiliary of Taney County are committed to helping more children enjoy reading books, and getting books into the hands of kids. The Celebrate Reading program helps accomplish that goal. The program started around 2013 as the Book Swap, later renamed Celebrate Reading. The group has been able to assemble a large collection of books through grants, donations from local businesses, book drives, teacher donations and books donated after libraries update t

According to RSMS teacher Rob Marshall, the book “is an excellent resource to guide students in taking steps to be more successful in everyday life.”

Anyone else ever buy a nonfiction book that looks super-relatable, and then somehow manage to bury it, not just for a few weeks or months but for a few years? Well, I did. Several years ago, a ministry I follow recommended a Bible study based on the book “Keep It Shut,” by Bible teacher Karen Ehman. The special price also included a study guide, and the topic seemed very timely, given the subtitle “What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All.” Having been to

Classics are classics for a reason. Some teach timeless truths about good vs. evil; some draw a child’s attention to the wonder and beauty of the world around them; some use animals or fantasy characters to make hard lessons a little more palatable.

As a new school year begins, most parents hope their children’s reading skills continue to improve as they advance to a new grade level. Sadly, though, with the current state of social affairs in our country, the beginning of school also calls for vigilance on the part of parents who want to make sure what their children learn lines up with their family’s values; and one area where it’s important to be informed and get involved is that of what our students are reading. Her

Not only was their correspondence mutually beneficial in their literary work as they shared their interests in subjects as myth and fantasy, but the letters built on those topics eventually led to Lewis’s belief in God and Christianity.

Many of us have grown up in suburbs, but have we ever thought much about the fact that at some point, pioneer suburbanites began bridging the gap between America’s cities and rural communities, developing neighborhoods, schools and faith communities, with some residents opening service businesses or professional offices while others continued to commute to jobs in the city? For a look at this piece of American history, join speaker Karole Friemann at Kimberling Area Librar

Wonderbooks, produced by Playaway Products, are a curated collection of print books, each accompanied by its own audiobook right inside; kids can simply press “play” to read along with their favorites.

New books are a huge blessing to school librarians trying to provide new materials for young readers while staying on budget for other needed supplies.

Kimberling Area Library and the Table Rock Area Chamber of Commerce invite you to join them on Wednesday, July 8, for a Learning on Wednesday session featuring Jeremy Goggans, Economic Development Director for the Chamber. Jeremy will share what is happening across Stone County to support the area’s future, including economic development efforts, community growth and attracting new business. The conversation will also include a look at local planning in Stone County commun

The Stone County Library recently held a ribbon cutting with the Table Rock Lake Area Chamber of Commerce for the library’s new Reeds Spring branch, opened in April through a partnership with New Testament Christian Church. It’s been a while since this column reminded readers of the many services offered by Stone County Library, so this is a good time for an update! In addition to the new Reeds Spring branch, SCL has branch locations in Blue Eye and Crane, plus the main li

These special story times will include a schoolhouse-style experience with storytelling and games

Don’t own any such writings? No problem. That’s what libraries are for. There’s also a great selection at the Freedom Encounter Theater’s bookstore in Branson!

If you’ve attended special events around the Branson area, you may have seen “Diskey the Wonder Dog” performing some amazing feats. Now readers can enjoy Diskey’s adventures in other settings, and pass her legacy on, thanks to a book series by her owner, Russ “Allright” Rosencrans. Thank you, Russ, for sharing your story of hope and healing. “I Wasn’t Done Yet” By Russ Rosencrans Most people look at retirement as the finish line. For me, it kept turning into a restart.

For many people approaching their senior years, declining memory is a primary concern. Whether you’ve noticed it yourself as you navigate daily life, or perhaps are a caregiver watching it happen to an elderly parent or other loved one, it is a frequent reality, estimated to affect at least 1 in 10 Americans. The good news, though, is that there is a proven way to help! On Wednesday, June 10, Kimberling Area Library and Senior Age will present “Introducing Stronger Memory