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FEBRUARY 2026 | LIBRARY NEWS |
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Winter Reading 2026 For every book you read in February, enter for a chance to win a prize! -Open to all ages -Stop by the front lobby to enter -Feb. 1-28 |
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Join the discussion!
We will discuss a new book each month. Join us either day in the Queen City Room. 2nd Monday 5:30pm-6:30pm or 2nd Tuesday 2pm-3pm Open to all adults who have read the book! Need to borrow a copy? Pick one up at the front desk! February: Carnegie's Maid, by Marie Benedict |
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Valentine Cookie Decorating Class hosted by The Girls Next Door - Saturday, February 14
- 10am-noon
- Queen City Room
- Purchase your ticket on our website or on The Girls Next Door Facebook page
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Stop by the Reference Room this month to decorate your very own Art Deco bookmark-straight out of the 1920's!
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- LEGO Club: 1st & 3rd Monday's 4:30-6:30pm, all ages
- Bookworms: 2nd Monday 5:45pm, elementary ages
- Evening Storytime: 4th Monday 5:45pm, preschool
- Morning Storytime: every Thursday 10am, preschool
Sat. Feb. 21: 10am-noon, we will be in the Queen City Room exploring some of the hands-on STEM kits from the MO State Library. Intended for kids and families. Don't miss this! We are also celebrating "Bring Your Child to the Library Day" on 2/21/26..make a special trip to the library with that special kiddo in your life! |
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125th Celebration Scavenger Hunt Continues |
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If you missed the family Scavenger Hunt in January, we are offering it again in February! Pick up the list in the Children's Department. We'll send you on an adventure, exploring the library and learning a little history along the way. Feb. 1-28 |
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The Jazz Age: 1920's Roaring into Reading
Books from the 1920s Jazz Age capture the era's decadence, liberation, and social changes, with F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, The Beautiful and Damned, and Tales of the Jazz Age, along with Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises, defining the period, alongside works by Edith Wharton, Zelda Fitzgerald, and T.S. Eliot, exploring shifting morals and post-war disillusionment. Join us as we take a reading journey through the library's beginning...let's celebrate the 1920's. |
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F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Great Gatsby (English Edition)
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald's world-famous novel from 1925 is regarded as the masterpiece of American modernism. Set against the dazzling backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, it tells the story of Jay Gatsby, whose longing for Daisy Buchanan collapses between glamour and illusion. A timeless classic about love, illusion, and the dream of happiness. This is the English-language paperback edition of The Great Gatsby. F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Great Gatsby. First published: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York City, 1925. Vollständige Neuausgabe,1. Auflage, LIWI Literatur- und Wissenschaftsverlag, Göttingen 2025.
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Tales of the Jazz Age
by F. Scott (Francis Scott) Fitzgerald
Step back into the vibrant Jazz Age with F. Scott Fitzgerald's Tales of the Jazz Age, a collection of short stories capturing the spirit and energy of the Roaring Twenties. Fitzgerald, a master of American literature, paints a vivid picture of 1920s social life and customs, exploring the era of flappers and groundbreaking social change. These stories, meticulously prepared for print republication, offer a glimpse into a transformative period in American history. Experience the literary artistry that cemented Fitzgerald's place as one of the 20th century's most important voices. Tales of the Jazz Age remains a testament to the enduring power of his storytelling.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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The Sun Also Rises
by Ernest Hemingway
Step into the vibrant and tumultuous world of the Lost Generation with Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises, a masterwork of modern literature that captures the restless spirit of the post-World War I era. Follow Jake Barnes, an expatriate journalist, and his circle of friends as they navigate the dazzling nightlife of Paris and the raw, untamed beauty of Spain. Their journey-filled with love, longing, and the pursuit of meaning-culminates in the thrilling spectacle of the Spanish bullfights. Amid the drinking, revelry, and romance, Hemingway paints a portrait of a generation scarred by war, searching for purpose in a world forever changed. With his signature economy of style, Hemingway crafts a story that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. Through its exploration of love, masculinity, and the fleeting nature of happiness, The Sun Also Rises speaks to anyone who has ever questioned their place in the world. Perfect for lovers of literary fiction, travel writing, and stories of human resilience, this novel is as much about what is left unsaid as what is spoken. Hemingway's prose captures the raw emotional undercurrents of his characters' lives, making this a book that lingers long after the final page. Timeless, haunting, and achingly beautiful, The Sun Also Rises is not just a novel-it's an experience, a journey into the heart of what it means to live, love, and endure.
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Winnie-The-Pooh
by A. a. Milne
A. A. Milne's beloved tales of childhood wonder and the enduring bonds of friendship, now available in an unabridged, illustrated paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series. In 1926, the world was introduced to a portly little bear with a soft spot for honey named Winnie-the-Pooh. Along with Christopher Robin and his close-knit group of friends in the Hundred Acre Wood, Pooh has delighted readers for generations with his befuddled perceptions and charming insights. From the spirited Tigger to the gloomy Eeyore to the timid Piglet, A. A. Milne's lovable bunch embody the importance of friendship, the simple joys in life, and the curious nature of a child's imagination. Filled with gentle humor and playful wisdom, Winnie-the-Pooh is a timeless classic that remains near and dear to the hearts of children and adults alike.
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Feeling the love? Stop by for a Romance novel Romance novels are stories centered on a love relationship, featuring protagonists overcoming obstacles to find happiness. What's not to love? |
Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. |
CLOSURES- Feb. 16 President's Day Feb. 17 Staff Training We will open at 11am on Feb. 18 due to staff training |
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