Do you have an expired card or a lost item on your account? For the duration of our physical library closure, all patrons will have access to our digital collections on OverDrive and Hoopla regardless of account blocks. Take advantage of our digital collection today, and please stay safe!
Board of Trustees Meeting Cancelled
The March 18, 2020 Trails Regional Library Board of Trustees Meeting has been cancelled in light of CDC recommendations regarding meetings of 10 or more people.
Trails Regional Library to Close All Branches Due to COVID-19
For Immediate Release March 16, 2020 The unprecedented COVID-19 health crisis is changing daily life for everyone. The evidence points to early social distancing helping to slow the spread of the virus. As we have reviewed the information from public health officials and in response to the confirmed case of COVID-19 in our surrounding […]
Lexington and Odessa Branches Closed Through March 30
The Odessa and Lexington Branches of Trails Regional Library will close to the public effective immediately through March 30. This follows the closure of the school districts in both communities. Patrons are advised to KEEP all library materials and NOT return any items to the book drops at these branches. NO FINES will be accumulated […]
UPDATE: Cancellation Notices
UPDATE, March 13, 2020: Trails Regional Library will be canceling all Library Events, public Meeting Room reservations, and outreach activities until further notice to implement social distancing measures as encouraged by the CDC. These measures may change as we monitor additional community closures and updates from official health agencies. All library branches will remain open […]
The Census is Here!
The 2020 Census is here! Trails Regional Library is a proud supporter of the Census and efforts to make sure that every single person is counted. We’ve teamed up with regional count committees and local partners to spread awareness and information about the Census. We’re also committing each of our branches as Census Assistance Sites, […]
If you are sick, please stay home.
If you or your child are not feeling well, we encourage you to stay home and enjoy our digital resources. Trails Regional Library has extensive resources available 24/7 to keep you and your family entertained until you are well enough to return to the library. Due to the heightened concern regarding 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), […]
Library Awarded $16,111 Technology Grant
February 18, 2020 Trails Regional Library is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $16,111.00 Technology Mini-Grant. This project is supported by the Institute of 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 […]
“Rightfully Hers” Exhibit
Trails Regional Library is excited to partner with the Missouri Humanities Council to host the “Rightfully Hers” exhibit to share the rich history of women’s suffrage January 27-March 6 at the Warrensburg, Holden, and Odessa branches. The ratification of the 19th Amendment was a landmark moment in American history that gave women the right to […]
New Library Card Design!
Trails Regional Library’s Library Card Design Contest received submissions from across all age categories and towns in our library district. A committee of library staff chose two final designs for voting. Jacquelyn Knaus’ design titled “Enchantment” received 64 votes while Megan Skaggs’ design titled “Adventure Awaits” received 205. We were so impressed by all of […]