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Story Walk feature coming to Kade’s Playground
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Story Walk feature coming to Kade’s Playground

  • By Goldie Lowe
  • Mar 15, 2026
  • 2 min to read

For those who enjoy reading in the great outdoors, a new opportunity is on the horizon.

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Libraries offer learning activities for America’s 250th birthday
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Libraries offer learning activities for America’s 250th birthday

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Jan 28, 2026
  • 4 min to read

All the Jefferson County Library branches are celebrating America’s 250th birthday this year with a variety of fun and educational activities.

Coleman takes on new role at Jefferson County Library
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Coleman takes on new role at Jefferson County Library

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Jan 19, 2026
  • 1 min to read

Longtime Jefferson County Library employee Kate Coleman has been promoted to assistant director.

Tuggles receive proclamations for years of leadership, service to county
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Tuggles receive proclamations for years of leadership, service to county

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Dec 8, 2025
  • 3 min to read

Councilman Brian Haskins and County Executive Dennis Gannon presented separate proclamations of appreciation to Danny and Retta “Susan” Tuggle…

Jefferson County Library to launch study skills course
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Jefferson County Library to launch study skills course

  • By Kate Bequette
  • Jul 26, 2025
  • 4 min to read

The Jefferson County Library has begun a partnership with the Little House of Neurodiversity in an effort to offer more inclusive programming …

Jefferson County Library debuts new mascot
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Jefferson County Library debuts new mascot

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Jun 21, 2025
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Jefferson County Library patrons may see a new face at their local branch.

Vernon Nelson Whillock II, 65, Festus
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Vernon Nelson Whillock II, 65, Festus

  • Apr 8, 2025

Vernon Nelson Whillock II, 65, of Festus died April 1, 2025, at his home. After some years in foster care, Mr. Whillock joined the Navy and wa…

Jefferson County Library to honor veterans at March 1 event
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Jefferson County Library to honor veterans at March 1 event

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Feb 27, 2025
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The Jefferson County Library will hold a symposium next month honoring veterans and active service members, complete with live music from The …

Jefferson County Library launches new search tool
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Jefferson County Library launches new search tool

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Feb 16, 2025
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The Jefferson County Library debuted a new online catalog on Jan. 28, making it easier and faster to search for millions of titles available t…

Jefferson County Library launches winter reading challenge
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Jefferson County Library launches winter reading challenge

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Jan 1, 2025
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Jefferson County residents can win a Barnes & Noble gift card and a blanket just by reading throughout the month of January.

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