Friends of the Garnett Library

03/24/2026

It’s Giving Day at Missouri State-West Plains, and we're excited to help! Together, small acts of generosity add up to a big impact for students, faculty and our future Grizzlies. Consider making a gift and being part of something bigger.

Donate now to make your impact! 👇
https://givingday.missouristate.edu/amb/Rebekah_McKinney

02/05/2026

Join the Friends of the Garnett Library for their monthly meeting on February 13 in Fowler Lecture Room in Looney Hall. Dr. Michael Orf, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and Rachael Gipson, Director/Instructor of the Veterinary Tech program will present about the Veterinary Technician program and it’s progress so far as well as the future needs of the program.

Rachael Gipson, Director of the Veterinary Tech program will present about the new program and it’s progress so far as well as the future needs of the program.

11/03/2025

Take a look at the wonderful auction items being offered!!!

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Join us for our Live Auction, featuring some incredible items you won’t want to miss:

✨ A one-night stay at Big Cedar Lodge – the perfect Ozarks getaway
🎄 A handmade Christmas quilt – cozy, beautiful, and made with heart
☕ A tea hosted by Chancellor Zora Mulligan at the elegant Richards House
🏈 Two tickets to a Kansas City Chiefs home game – experience the roar of Arrowhead!

Come ready to bid, have fun, and support a great cause!

10/29/2025

10/22/2025

📚✨ It’s National Friends of Libraries Week! ✨📚
We’re celebrating the amazing volunteers and supporters who help our library thrive. From book sales to advocacy, your friendship makes a world of difference. 💙
Tag a friend who loves libraries as much as you do!

06/26/2025

***Change in Location***
Due to the heat and humidity, the retirement celebration for Dr. Dennis Lancaster on Thursday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. will now be held in the Neurodiversity & Autism Center at Missouri State University-West Plains.
Please plan to join us for this special evening hosted by the Friends of the Garnett Library,

06/11/2025

***Retirement Celebration for Dr. Dennis Lancaster***
Thursday, June 26 | 6:30 p.m.
Amphitheater at Missouri State University-West Plains

After 33 years of dedicated service to Missouri State University-West Plains, Dr. Dennis Lancaster, Chancellor, is retiring. Please join us in celebrating his remarkable career and lasting impact on our community.

This special evening, hosted by the Friends of the Garnett Library, will feature a performance by the Missouri State-West Plains Jazz Band, under the direction of Rocky Long. Light refreshments, including lemonade, water, and desserts, will be served.

Please note: Seating is limited, so we encourage you to bring a lawn chair for your comfort.

In honor of Dr. Dennis and Rita Lancaster's unwavering support of our students, we invite you to consider making a gift to the newly established Lancaster Music Scholarship which will help provide scholarship support to students pursuing an education in music. Gifts can be made online at www.missouristatefoundation.org or mailed to the Missouri State University Foundation at 300 S. Jefferson Ave., Suite 100, Springfield, MO 65806 with a note that it is to support this scholarship.

We hope to see you on June 26 as we celebrate a lifetime of service, leadership, and commitment to education.

03/12/2025

If you weren't there for our Bingo Night, you missed out on a lot of fun, yummy food, and great prizes. Our own Chancellor Lancaster did an excellent job calling numbers. Thank you to all who showed up even with the threat of severe weather! Check back with us for other upcoming events!

03/06/2025

Join the Friends of the Garnett Library for their monthly meeting on March 14 at the new Neurodiversity & Autism Center! Guest speaker Mikala King, director of ASCEND, will provide a tour of the new building.

The Friends of the Garnett Library will hold their monthly meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, March 14, at the new Neurodiversity and Autism Center located at 607 W. Main St. Mikala King, director, autism transition program, will be the guest speaker and will provide a tour of the facility. Lunch w...

03/04/2025

Come join us for Bingo tonight!!! Hope to see you there!!!

01/31/2025

📚✨ Join us for our next Friends of the Library meeting! 📖❤️

Come connect with fellow book lovers, support our library, and help plan exciting events! Your ideas and enthusiasm make a difference.

📅 Date: Friday, February 14
⏰ Time: 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Garnett Library

The program “A Wise Idea: A ‘Seasoned Scholars Institute,” will look at the physical and mental aspects of aging and the resulting social implications and will suggest ways to address “the invisibility issue," will be presented by Mrs. Carol Silvey.

New members are always welcome—bring a friend! See you there! 👏📚

The presentation will take place at the Garnett Library.