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YOUR COLORS TO COLOR OUR WORLD.
Summer Reading Club
Join the fun this summer!
Register your child or family to be a part of our
Summer Reading Club.

How it works:

• Get a punch card when you register

• Earn punches by checking out books or attending programs

Fill your card for a chance to win a prize!

Registration is required. Visit our website at

ozarkregional.org and click the link under the details of this flyer to sign up, or ask our friendly front desk staff for help.

Summer Reading Club

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Track your child's or your family's reading this summer by registering for our Summer Reading Club!

The club runs from June 2 to August 2, and it's open to children ages 0–5, 6–12, and friends and families. Once registered, you can pick up a punch card from our clerk staff to track your reading with every book you check out.

Register based on your child’s age group, or sign up to three people using our friends and family registration option. Each person can only be registered in one age group at a time. A library card is required to register yourself or your child.

Fill up your punch card and return it to the front desk for a chance to earn a grand prize at the end of our summer program! You can pick up a new punch card each time you return a completed one to keep tracking your reading all summer long.

Click one of the links below to register, then ask a staff member for your punch card!

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Story time technology
June 23rd - 26th
23rd Annapolis at 10am
24th Viburnum at 10am
 25th Ironton at 10am
26th Fredericktown at 10am
Ages 0-5

Technology Story Time

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Kiddos will love this fun and interactive story time all about how technology helps us every day! We’ll read stories, sing songs, and enjoy hands-on activities—perfect for Pre-K children.

All story times begin at 10 AM.

  • Annapolis – Monday, June 23
  • Viburnum – Tuesday, June 24
  • Ironton – Wednesday, June 25
  • Fredericktown – Thursday, June 26

A pink event flyer with various color graphics. July 2nd, Annapolis at 10am Ages 7+ Registration required

Cookie Decorating Party

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Get creative (and a little messy!) at this deliciously fun event at the Annapolis Library on Wednesday, July 2 at 10 AM. Learn decorating tips and techniques from a seasoned baker—and make your own sweet masterpiece!

Best for ages 7 and up. Registration is required:
Cookie Decorating Party!

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 Fredericktown at 10am
Ironton at 2pm
Ages 5+

DIY Stickers

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Get crafty with us on Thursday, July 3 and learn how to make your very own stickers! This simple, hands-on activity is something kids will love.

Best for ages 5 and up — younger children may need a little help from a grown-up.

  • Fredericktown Library – 10 AM
  • Ironton Library – 2 PM
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		Music Story Time
		Ages 0-5
		July 7th-10th
		Annapolis - Mon, July 7
Viburnum - Tues, July 8
Ironton - Wed, July 9
Fredericktown - Thurs, July 10

Music Story Time

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Music Story Time is coming to your library!

Little ones will love this energetic story time all about music! We'll read fun stories, sing lively songs, and get moving with interactive activities--perfect for Pre-K children.

All story times begin at 10 AM:

Annapolis - Mon, July 7 Viburnum - Tues, July 8
Ironton - Wed, July 9
Fredericktown - Thurs, July 10

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    Art Focaccia
    July 14th
    Ironton 10am
    Fredericktown 2pm
    Best for adults
    Registration is recommended if you wish to participate

Art Focaccia

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Art Focaccia with Grown and Gathered Heirloom Farms!

Join us on Monday, July 14 for a deliciously creative experience where you'll learn how to bake and decorate beautiful focaccia bread that looks as good as it tastes! This program is best suited for adults.

Ironton Library - 10 AM
Fredericktown Library - 2 PM

Registration is recommended for a hands-on experience -- sign up here: Art Focaccia

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    Text at top: Shiver me paintbrush
    Puppet show
    July 16 Ironton 10am
    Fredericktown 2pm
    Ages 5+

Shiver Me Paintbrush

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Shiver Me Paintbrush - A Puppet Show Adventure!

Set sail for fun as What IF Puppets (all the way from Kansas City!) bring their whimsical puppet show Shiver Me Paintbrush to Ozark Regional Library. This high-energy, family-friendly performance is perfect for all ages!

Ironton Library - Wednesday, July 16 at 10 AM
Fredericktown Library - Wednesday, July 16 at 2 PM

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    Text reads: Electrical and mechanical engineering for kids.
    July 12
    fredericktown 10am
    Ironton 2pm

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering for Kids

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Kids can dive into the world of electrical and mechanical engineering through hands-on play using real robotics kits! Led by Matt Ursch of Positive Energy Electrical Contractors, this class is all about discovery, creativity, and inspiring future builders and makers. This class is best suited for ages 8 and up.

Fredericktown Library - Friday, July 18 at 10 AM Ironton Library - Friday, July 18 at 2 PM

Computer hardware UpCycling program

We’re partnering with Madison County Recovery Allies, local residents and businesses to begin a new computer UpCycle program! 

How it works: If you have an older computer (back to 2010), Mac or Windows, that you no longer use, you can donate it to us and we will be upgrading it to run Linux Mint which is a secure operating system designed to run great on older computers.  Once computers are upgraded we will be giving them away to area residents based on a first come, first served basis. 

To learn more about Linux and all of the free applications that come installed on an UpCycled computer check out our new page at: https://ozarkregional.org/CCU.html

From that page you’ll see links to donate your old computer. For the month of June donations are being accepted at Madison County Recovery Allies at 505 South Main by appointment only. Fill out the online form.

The Library will begin accepting donated computers in July.

Community Computer Upcycle

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We’re partnering with Madison County Recovery Allies, local residents and businesses to begin a new computer UpCycle program!

How it works: If you have an older computer (back to 2010), Mac or Windows, that you no longer use, you can donate it to us and we will be upgrading it to run Linux Mint which is a secure operating system designed to run great on older computers. Once computers are upgraded we will be giving them away to area residents based on a first come, first served basis.

To learn more about Linux and all of the free applications that come installed on an UpCycled computer check out the new Community Computer Upcycle page.

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Summer Library Program: Bring Your Colors to Color Our World

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Get ready to explore a world where science and art team up to make stories and learning more exciting than ever! Register online at ozarkregional.org beginning June 2 to track your reading and earn prizes. Check in with your local Ozark Regional Library branch in late May for a complete event calendar.

This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

View the SLP Calendar pdf.


OZARK REGIONAL LIBRARY
Attention.
Homeschool
Parents.
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(573)546-2615
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ORL's Homeschool Families

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Do you homeschool your kids? We'd love to hear from you! We're looking to connect with local homeschool families so we can share our exciting programs with you. Please click the link below to fill out a short survey so you're the first to know about programs that will enhance your homeschool lessons.

ORL's Homeschool Families


OZARK REGIONAL LIBRARY
Do you want to learn more about technology?
Would you like to enhance your resume?
Improve your knowledge base and earn a certificate by taking proctored exams through Northstar. Visit your local library branch to get started today!
NORTHSTAR
Digital Literacy
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Ozark Regional Library Offers Technology Training via Northstar Digital Literacy

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Ozark Regional Library is happy to announce that we are offering digital literacy assessments and training from Northstar Digital Literacy. This free service is provided by a partnership between the Missouri State Library, the REAL (Remote Electronic Access for Libraries) program, and MOREnet.

Northstar Digital Literacy training begins with a selection of assessments which determine how proficient the user is at the targeted skill, such as working with Windows 11 or Microsoft Word. From there, users can take a series of self-guided training sessions and tests to improve their proficiency levels. Users can earn certificates for completing these training modules if they pass the test with 85% or higher (to earn the certificate, users must take the proctored assessment while being proctored at a Northstar location such as Ozark Regional Library). The certificate may be used as proof of technology skills when applying for a job. All assessments and training are free of charge.

Proctors will soon be available at all of our libraries. If you would like to take a proctored assessment please contact the nearest branch of Ozark Regional Library, or contact us via our website at ozarkregional.org.

Click here to begin digital literacy training.

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Technology Help

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Need help with technology? Come by the library -- appointments are recommended! Use the link below to schedule your time.

Tech Help Schedule:
* Mondays: Ironton - 10 AM-12 PM
* Select Tuesdays (twice a month):
  - Annapolis - 2 PM-4 PM
  - Viburnum - 2 PM-4 PM
* Wednesdays: Fredericktown - 10 AM-12 PM

Technology Help -Make an Appointment

Libby, by OverDrive

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Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/.

How to Get Started with Libby Missouri Libraries 2 Go -- Our connection to Libby

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Voices of the Ozarks
Family Recipes
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Voices of the Ozarks

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The Voices of the Ozarks project which started in Fredericktown pre-COVID will be renewed and expanded with a focus on family recipes and intergenerational dialogues in 2024!

The goal is to record approximately two (2) interviews per month (one in the Fredericktown library and one in the Ironton library) from April through December of 2024. These short audio recordings will be posted online with photos of the participants, the recipe, and a sample (when possible) to celebrate the past and present of Ozark cuisine. This program is designed to be a recorded dialogue between our older and younger generations, but participants are not required to bring someone with them. Visit ozarkregional.org or call (573) 546-2615 for more information.

Voices of the Ozarks Reservation

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Passport Services

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Passport Services - Ironton

We offer passport applications and passport acceptance services. We welcome any questions you may have about the passport application process.

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide initiative that promotes the joy of story. This free program ranges from newborn to just before kindergarten.