Author: Kim Brumgard

Saturday, December 20th-January 30th Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Missouri Humanities is proud to present Voices & Votes: Democracy in America, a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution . This engaging exhibition is part of the Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program, created specifically to serve small cultural institutions and rural communities.

Wednesday, December 31st from 11:00am-Noon Countdown to Noon with The Duck For those too young to make it to midnight, lets have a rocking “Noon” Year’s Eve party! Music! Dancing! Noisemakers! Meet-n-Greet with the Duck! Family

Friday, January 2nd from 2:00-3:00 p.m. KPop Demon Hunters Party Huntr/x and Saja Boy fans unite! There will be, activity stations, bracelet making, making your own KPOP collector cards and games galore! Come dressed as your favorite character and dance the day away! Bonus! Big Blue Blocks will be out in the meeting room for you to practice your demon slaying abilities! All Ages

Tuesday, January 6th at 6:00 p.m. DIY Advice Cards Start the year off by creating a set of your own cards to help guide you through the new year. Each deck will have its own unique theme, artwork, and rules set by its creator! We’ll provide all the supplies, you’ll provide the creativity! Ages 12 & Up

Thursday, January 8th at 6:30 p.m. Crossroads of a Nation: Missouri’s Rifts, Roads and Civil Rights a PBS Special Crossroads of a Nation: Missouri’s Rifts, Roads and Civil Rights explores Missouri’s journey from Civil War battleground to a hub of modernization and justice. Through archival footage and expert voices, the film traces how reconstruction, highways and the civil rights movement converged in Missouri, shaping the story of a divided yet evolving America. Join us in the library meeting room for a special viewing. Rated PG.

Fridays, January 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Weird Pets Do you live with a strange animal? Come meet exotic pets and learn how to care for them. Family

Tuesday, January 20th at 6:30 p.m. Public Libraries: A Brief History Public libraries throughout the nation support the right to vote by serving as polling locations and providing information for voters. Missouri has an amazing library system. But libraries didn’t just happen. People chose to value knowledge and books. People chose to start and support libraries. We stand on the shoulders of all the libraries that came before us. Join Library Director Nelson Appell as he explores the epic story of The Library, from ancient Alexandria to the modern age.