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LOCAL HISTORY
Heavy rain falls downtown
Springfield's unusual rain patterns are described in this 1927 news article.
LIBRARY NEWS
Don’t Miss the Friends of the Library Sale Sept. 11-15!
The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is Sept. 11-15, 2024, at the E*Plex, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave. Admission and parking are free.
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Fall Fantasy
Is there anything better than fantasy in the fall?