Is the evening news getting you down? Are your social media pages turning into a boxing ring? Turn off the screen and find some positivity in one of our non-fiction books on meditation, yoga, inspirational activities and breaking unwanted bad habits. Turn your good intentions into meaningful actions to make a positive impact in your […]
Library Partners with WILS to Provide Tech Access
Trails Regional Library and West-Central Independent Living Solutions (WILS) are excited to announce a partnership to bring technology access and assistance to residents of Johnson and Lafayette Counties through a mobile outreach initiative. To meet the increasing demand for internet and internet-capable devices to connect to virtual programs, telehealth, and community support, Trails Regional Library […]
Library Awarded Summer Reading Grant
January 25, 2021 Trails Regional Library Receives Summer Reading Grant Trails Regional Library is proud to announce that it was awarded a Summer Library Program Grant of $7,750 from the Missouri State Library for its Tails and Tales Community Reading Program. Together with partners including the Leeton School District and the Migrant Farmworkers Assistance Fund, […]
In-Person Technology Appointments Resume February 1
COVID-19 Re-Opening Update January 19, 2021 To ensure it is operating as safely as possible, Trails Regional Library is taking a phased approach to resuming services at its branches. Beginning February 1, patrons will be able to reserve appointments to enter the library buildings for Technology Services for a maximum of 60 minutes per customer. […]
Beat the Winter Blues: Get Moving in Missouri!
Are you tired of being cooped up? Listed below are just a few of the materials available at Trails Regional Library available for check out to help you get out, explore, have fun and beat the winter blues! Also included below are convenient links to Missouri adventures. Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites edited by […]
Best Books of 2020 – Children’s Fiction
Trails Regional Library staff have shared their favorites from 2020, whether they were newly published or just newly discovered in this wild year. We’ve included our reviews as well as handy links to each title in our catalog so you can check them out, too! Sal & Gabi Break the Universe By: Carlos Hernandez Genre: […]
Best Books of 2020 – Non-Fiction
Trails Regional Library staff have shared their favorites from 2020, whether they were newly published or just newly discovered in this wild year. We’ve included our reviews as well as handy links to each title in our catalog so you can check them out, too! One Child: The Story of China’s Most Radical Experiment By: […]
Temporary Digital Card Extension
All patrons with temporary Digital and Physical Access Cards will have their borrowing privileges extended to April 30, 2021. The cards were previously set to expire December 31, 2020. To learn more about getting a digital library card, visit trailslibrary.org/ecard.
2021 Winter Reading Challenge
Join the Winter Reading Challenge, open to all ages! From January 1 to February 28, Trails Regional Library will participate in Beanstack’s Fourth Annual Winter Reading Challenge, sponsored by Simon & Schuster. Books Like Us is a celebration of diversity, harnessing the transformative power of seeing oneself reflected in a book. This Winter, participating communities […]
COVID-19 Updates
The Holden Branch of Trails Regional Library will re-open for Curbside Service beginning Tuesday, December 29. Starting Tuesday, December 29, patrons can call the Holden Branch at 816-732-4545 or make an appointment online at trailslibrary.org/curbside to pick up their available holds. Any library materials may be returned to the outdoor book drop when the branch […]