Local Authors

Just a preview of who we are spotlighting tomorrow!

Missouri Building Blocks (Part Two)

Building Block Award Nominees 

(Part Two)

“The Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award, administered by the Children's Services Round Table of MLA, is presented annually to the author and illustrator of the picture book voted most popular by preschool children in Missouri's public libraries. Designed to encourage reading aloud to children from birth through kindergarten age, the award was first given in 1996. Parents and other caregivers are encouraged to read aloud to children from a list of ten titles selected annually by a group of Missouri children's librarians” (Source: http://molib.org/BuildingBlock.html)

·        “Are you a Horse?”  by Andy Rash (2009) When Roy gets a saddle for his birthday, he goes in search of a horse.

·        “Duck! Rabbit!” by Amy K. Rosenthal (2009) Two unseen characters argue about whether the creature they are looking at is a rabbit or a duck.

·        “Princess Pig” by Eileen Spinelli (2009) A pig believes herself to be a princess and behaves accordingly, but soon learns that being royalty has a price.

·        “Can you make a Scary Face?” by Jan Thomas (2009) A ladybug invites the reader to play a game of "let's pretend."

·        “Rhyming Dust Bunnies” by Jan Thomas (2009) As three dust bunnies, Ed, Ned, and Ted, are demonstrating how much they love to rhyme, a fourth, Bob, is trying to warn them of approaching danger.

To reserve and check these books out, feel free to go by your local library, call us, or check out our website!

Chilton's Online Database

With rising economic costs these days, more and more people are choosing to do repairs to their vehicles themselves. What could be better than having Chilton's auto manuals at your fingertips, for free, ONLINE, from your local library?  Chilton's Manuals are updated almost daily, easily searchable, with almost any make, model, or year of automobile.

Little Dixie Regional Libraries offers free access to the online Chilton's auto manuals through our website to any patron with a library card. 

Interested in logging in and checking out Chilton's?

Follow these easy steps and you'll be on your way to fixing and maintaining your vehicle today!

1. Go to www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us
2. On the top menu bar, click on Online Databases
3. In the drop down menu, click Automotive
4. Click on the green Chilton's Library Automotive Logo
5. Enter your library card number...This should be the 10-digit number found on the back of your card starting with 920.......
6. Click Proceed
7. Voila! There you are! Your in Chilton's Automotive Repair

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the library for help.

Getting to know...Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson

Today is November 13th...and it's Robert Louis Stevenson's birthday!

Robert Stevenson is best known for writing some of the best known classic books from the 19th century including,  "Treasure Island," "Kidnapped," and the "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde."

"Treasure Island" Originally published in 1883

Summary: When a boy and his mother search the belongings of a deceased sailor who owed them money, they find a treasure map. An Interested family friend outfits a ship to sail to the location on the map but discovers too late that half his crew is comprised of pirates. 


"Kidnapped" Originally published in 1886
Summary: The adventures of 16 year old David Balfour, an orphan, who after being kidnapped by his villainous uncle manages to escape and becomes involved in the struggle of the Scottish Highlanders against English rule


"Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" Originally published in 1886.
Summary: It is about a London lawyer named Gabriel John Utterson who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr Henry Jekyll, and the misanthropic Edward Hyde.

These books and all of Mr. Stevenson's other works 

can all be found at Little Dixie Regional Libraries. 

Little Dixie Reading Group - "The Ghosts of Lone Jack"

"The Ghosts of Lone Jack" by Lance Noel

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Written by local author, Lance Noel, 10 year old Jared and his dad plan to spend an uneventful summer in Lone Jack, Missouri. All is well until Jared runs into the ghost of a Civil War innkeeper and wonders if he has lost his mind. Confederate and Union ghouls line up on the battlefield and only Jared can save the town from its ghosts.

Everyone is welcome to join in a lively literary discussion of books from today and yesterday.

Library book discussions will be in the Moberly Library Board Room.

Check out our website (http://www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us/) to reserve this book today!



Beverly's Going Away Party

Beverly's Going Away Party

July 15, 2010

Beverly Holder celebrated her retirement this past July with a big ol' party at the Moberly branch. 

A reception was held in the lobby of the Moberly Library. 

Snacks, drinks and presents abounded!

 Friends came to visit Beverly on her last day of work. 

Beverly was with Little Dixie Regional Libraries for over 10 years.

 Beverly always had a fun story to recount about her years at the library.

There was even a bit of fooling around with her co-workers on her last day!

Congratulations Beverly on your achievements. 

You were a great Adult Services/Teen Librarian and we will miss you. 

Have a FANTASTIC retirement! 

Library Will be Closed

All of the Little Dixie Regional Libraries will be closed on November 11th to celebrate Veteran's Day.

We will reopen at normal business hours on Friday, November 12th.