The Friends of the Adair County Public Library invite you to our Annual Meeting, a special evening dedicated to celebrating community, lifelong learning, and the power of libraries.

This gathering is the perfect time to:

• Renew your membership for 2026, or become a Friend for the very first time.
• Connect with fellow library supporters and discover how your contributions make a difference.
• Celebrate achievements from the past year and look ahead to exciting new projects that will benefit the library and community.

✨ We are thrilled to feature local author Joe Benevento as our guest speaker. Joe Benevento taught creative writing and American literature at Truman State for 40 years, (1983-2023). In that time sixteen of his books in fiction and poetry were published and his poems, stories, essays and reviews appeared in 300 different venues, including, Poets & Writers, Bilingual Review and The St. Louis Post Dispatch. His most recent books are the seriocomic Biblical novel, My Perfect Wife, Her Perfect Son, with Histria Books, 2023 and The Cracker Box Poems, Mouthfeel Press, 2023. Joe and his wife Carol have four children, Maria, Joey, Claire and Margaret, all of whom are writers. He has three times been a finalist for Missouri Poet Laureate.

Whether you’ve been a Friend of the Library for years or are just discovering how to get involved, this evening offers a welcoming space to learn more, meet others, and show your support for a vital community resource. There is no better time to become a Friend—join us for this free event, open to the public with valet parking available.

Membership Tiers: $10 - Individual, $15 - Family, $25 Sustaining , $100 Patron, $30 Business or Organization , $100 Business Patron

Through a partnership with the Adair County Health Department, NEMO DFC, TSU Health Science students, and Adair County Sheriff's office the National DEA Prescription Medication Take Back Day gives community members the opportunity to safely dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications. The goal is to reduce the risk of medication misuse, accidental poisonings, and environmental contamination.

The event centers around secure drop box locations, where people can bring their medications for proper disposal. It’s designed to be free, confidential, and easy to access, helping protect both public health and the community.

Session 1
Presenters: Cherie Seipel, CPA and Heather Murphy, CPA - Grimshaw & Associates
Staying Ahead of 2025’s Biggest Tax Changes: Big Changes are Here for Small Businesses

Learn from seasoned CPAs as they explain the key tax updates from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Missouri’s new capital gains rules—what’s changed, how it affects your business, and the steps you can take to stay ahead.

Session 2
Presenter: Bryce Cardwell - Small Business Development Center
Fueling Growth: How the SBDC Helps Businesses Compete for Funding

The Missouri SBDC offers more than advice—it provides the tools and guidance small businesses need to grow. This session will highlight SBDC services and show how they help entrepreneurs prepare and compete for funding opportunities, giving you a clear picture of the support available for your business.

This training is offered free of charge.

Date: October 29, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM (CST)
Contact Information: Bryce Cardwell 660-665-3348

Location: Macon County Economic Development/Chamber of Commerce Office
102 S Vine St, Macon, MO 63552-1655

Register Online: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26540