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The Missouri Library Association is a non-profit, educational organization operating to promote library service, the profession of librarianship, & cooperation among all types of libraries and organizations concerned with library service in Missouri.

08/26/2026

ALA is heartbroken at the passing of country music legend, cultural icon, and champion of literacy Dolly Parton.

Dolly’s award-winning Imagination Library initiative, inspired by her father’s inability to read or write, has put hundreds of millions of free books into the hands of children across America and was considered by her to be one of her greatest achievements.

“We’re giving books to kids who wouldn’t have a chance to get them otherwise,” she told American Libraries in a 2018 interview. “A lot of people think this is just for poor children—it’s for all children. It’s important to get books into the hands of any child that we can.”

ALA was proud to confer Dolly with an honorary lifetime membership, the Association’s highest honor, in 2023 for her lasting impact on librarianship, libraries, and the communities they serve.

Dolly was also part of ALA’s Celebrity READ campaign, in which she holds a copy of 'The Little Engine That Could.'

“I’ve always related to that book because I’m the little engine that did!” she said.

Thank you, Dolly. ❤️

08/11/2026

🚨Early Bird Registration Ends on Saturday! Register TODAY for our Annual Conference at molib.org🚨

08/05/2026

Community supporters poured into the Columbia Public Library on Saturday morning as “Rainbow Story Time,” an LGBTQ+ themed event, was held for toddlers and preschoolers.

The library staff defended the decision on Tuesday.

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We're excited to announce this year's Keynote speaker, Kate Klise! Kate is the author of more than 35 books for young re...
07/30/2026

We're excited to announce this year's Keynote speaker, Kate Klise! Kate is the author of more than 35 books for young readers, including Stand Straight, Ella Kate, selected as Missouri's 2026 Great Reads from Great Places. Kate's books invite readers to see familiar worlds in unexpected ways. Her work reflects a lifelong fascination with how stories are told—and who gets to tell them. As this year's keynote speaker, she looks forward to celebrating the many ways libraries keep us connected—to stories, to one another, and to the communities we call home. For more about Kate and her books, visit kateklise.com.

Register for the conference here: molib.org

Early Bird Registration for the MLA Annual Conference is NOW OPEN. Go to molib.org to get registered. We're excited to s...
07/29/2026

Early Bird Registration for the MLA Annual Conference is NOW OPEN. Go to molib.org to get registered. We're excited to see you this fall! https://molib.org/event-6575622

DEADLINE EXTENDED until July 13th!
07/07/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED until July 13th!

07/07/2026

These handpicked recommendations are perfect for road trips, pool days and just-one-more-chapter nights.

Happy 250th birthday America 🇺🇸 “And I remind us all that free people think, create, live, read. Free people read freely...
07/04/2026

Happy 250th birthday America 🇺🇸 “And I remind us all that free people think, create, live, read. Free people read freely.” -Tracie D. Hall, former ALA president

Only 2 days left to apply as a You Belong mentor! Applications for the MLA You Belong Scholar Program close this Sunday,...
06/19/2026

Only 2 days left to apply as a You Belong mentor! Applications for the MLA You Belong Scholar Program close this Sunday, June 21.
We're pairing Missouri library professionals with emerging scholars from historically underrepresented communities, and we still need mentors for our second cohort. You just need 5+ years of library experience, an active MLA membership, and a willingness to meet with your mentee once a month for a year. Remote meetings are welcome.
In return: your travel to the You Belong Leadership Academy on October 5 in Springfield is covered, and you'll receive an $800 stipend in July 2027.
Apply by Sunday, June 21: https://forms.gle/6AKsvFNgkpbBpTcS6
Questions? [email protected]

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