What's Happening at YOUR Library?

Join us on Tuesdays at the Fredericktown Branch for a series of nutrition and movement classes with MU Extension. 

This series will take place from 10 AM to 11 AM on September 22, and 29, and continue on October 6, 13, 20, and 27. These classes are best suited for adults, and will go over how to make healthy choices while prioritizing family time.

Visit the Fredericktown Branch on Saturday, September 26 anytime from 9 AM to 12:30 PM for an Author Open House. Meet local authors, discuss their books, and get your copies signed. This program is best suited for adults.

Shop at all four branches! October 5 - 19

To become a FRIEND of the library visit your local branch or sign up online at ozarkregional.org FRIENDS shop early from Oct. 1 - 3.

• Gently used books
• DVD's
• Premium materials
• Great prices!

Join the Ozark Regional Library Foundation for a fun-filled Book Character Mystery Fundraiser on Saturday, October 10, from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Fredericktown Library Branch! Meet beloved literary characters, enjoy themed snacks, and test your detective skills by guessing who’s who. Donations to the Foundation include a participation prize, an official ballot, and entry into a drawing for a grand prize featuring all 14 books represented at the event.

Join your local library branch for Fall Story Time, starting October 19 at 10 AM! Each week, children will have the opportunity to enjoy fun and engaging stories, play educational games, sing interactive songs, and participate in creative crafts.

This program is ideal for pre-k children, but kids of all ages are welcome to join in the fun!

• Annapolis Branch: Mondays at 10 AM
• Viburnum City Hall: Tuesdays at 10 AM
• Fredericktown Branch: Wednesdays at 10 AM
• Ironton Branch: Fridays at 10 AM

Visit the Ironton Library Branch on Friday, October 23 to receive assistance from a representative with Missouri SHIP to get enrolled in Medicare. Call 800-390-3330 to schedule an appointment, or walk-in anytime between 12 PM and 4:30 PM.

If you can't attend this event, visit http://missouriship.org/allevents/ to learn about more open enrollment events, or call 1-800-390-3330 for assistance. This program is best suited for adults.

NOTARY SERVICES
Announcing reliable notary services at Ozark Regional Library!
Notary Services

• Free with a library card (cards are free!)
• $5 per signature for non-patrons
• No appointment needed
• Check our calendar for notary schedule (subject to change without notice)

Now available in Ironton, Fredericktown and Viburnum.

Passport Services Available at Ozark Regional Library – Ironton Branch! Planning a trip? We offer passport application services at our Ironton location.

Call 573-546-2615 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

More information on our Passports services page.

Ozark Regional Library is excited to announce that mobile Wi-Fi hotspots are now available for checkout at each library branch!

These hotspots may be checked out for one week at a time and are ideal for patrons whose home Wi-Fi is temporarily unavailable or who need internet access for a short period. Due to limited availability, hotspots are not eligible for renewal. Patrons must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid library card to check out a device.

This project was made possible through the generous donations of friends and family in memory of John Jones.

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 .

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.

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

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/ .

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.