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DECEMBER 2025 | LIBRARY NEWS |
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DIRECTOR'S NOTE The holidays are upon us once again and once again, I’m not ready! I’m looking forward to having all my kids together in one spot. The older they get, the harder this is! At the library, things have been hopping! In the past month, we’ve upgraded our computers to Windows 11, replaced the tables in our public computer room, and will (soon) install the new Children’s Circulation Desk. I have to give a big thank you to my husband and my boys for constantly moving heavy furniture at the library and figuring out all of my computer problems. I’m really good at giving directions and cleaning up their messes, but they do all the heavy lifting! 😊 I’m thankful for them and my amazing staff. They step up and do whatever needs to be done with a smile on their face. I love seeing the new improvements and hope you do to. We are also really looking forward to 2026-as it’s our 125th anniversary in our beautiful Carnegie building. We are working on some fun events throughout the year to celebrate…stay tuned! What an honor it is to have a historic library in our community that is so well loved. It always makes me a little teary eyed when I think of everything this building has seen in 125 years and how many people it’s served. We are truly honored and grateful to celebrate this special gift to our community. I hope the holidays are filled with exactly what you need, including some amazing books to read! Happy Reading- Jamie Sparks, Director |
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Join the discussion!
We will be discussing The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James. We offer two discussion times to choose from: Monday, December 8th 5:30pm-6:30pm or Tuesday, December 9th 2pm-3pm Open to all adults who have read the book! Need to borrow a copy? Pick one up at the front desk! |
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Children's programs paused for December
We will be pausing Children's programs for the month of December. We will be resuming in January with our regularly scheduled programs! |
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Food Swap - continued Have an abundance of a non-perishable food item? Stop in to swap it for something you need! Also, view a list of Pettis County food resources here |
DIY Holiday Card Station Stop in the reference room to make a card for someone special this season! Decorate it and take it with you to give to the lucky recipient. |
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The Christmas Ring: A Holiday Romance
by Karen Kingsbury
While searching for her family's long-lost heirloom ring, military widow Vanessa Mayfield meets handsome antique dealer Ben Miller. The two are drawn to each other and forge a friendship that soon becomes a deep and breathtaking romance. But neither are sure that what they've found can last.
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Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret: A Festive Mystery
by Benjamin Stevenson
My name's Ernest Cunningham. I used to be a fan of reading Golden Age murder mysteries, until I found myself with a haphazard career getting stuck in the middle of real-life ones. I'd hoped, this Christmas, that any self-respecting murderer would kick their feet up and take it easy over the holidays. I was wrong. So here I am, backstage at the show of world-famous magician Rylan Blaze, whose benefactor has just been murdered. My suspects are all professional tricksters: masters of the art of misdirection. ... My clues are even more abstract: A suspect covered in blood, without a memory of how it got there. A murder committed without setting foot inside the room where it happens. And an advent calendar. Because, you know, it's Christmas--
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Royal Holiday
by Jasmine Guillory
Vivian Forest has been out of the country a grand total of one time, so when she gets the chance to tag along on her daughter Maddie's work trip to England to style a royal family member, she can't refuse. She's excited to spend the holidays taking in the magnificent British sights, but what she doesn't expect is to become instantly attracted to a certain private secretary, his charming accent, and unyielding formality. Malcolm Hudson has worked for the Queen for years and has never given a personal, private tour--until now. He is intrigued by Vivian the moment he meets her and finds himself making excuses just to spend time with her. When flirtatious banter turns into a kiss under the mistletoe, things snowball into a full-on fling. Despite a ticking timer on their holiday romance, they are completely fine with ending their short, steamy affair come New Year's Day...or are they? -- Back cover
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Holiday Books Browse a selection of holiday themed books for your next festive read! |
Spiritual Literacy Month
Spiritual Literacy Month has been observed every December since 1996. The main aim of the month is to encourage us to read at least one book on spirituality. This December, we can all open up our minds and at the same time deepen our faith by reading books about spirituality, faith, or religion. |
Early Closure — Thursday, December 18th, close at 5pm Christmas — Wednesday the 24th, Thursday the 25th, Friday the 26th |
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