LIBRARY NEWS

Audiobooks and Other Formats Provide Reading Options for Visually Impaired

Playaways, CDs and other formats make it possible for all book lovers to enjoy the benefits of reading and the Summer Reading Program.

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ART

Fact Versus Fiction: Stories about the Lives of the Impressionists

The Impressionist Movement provided inspiration to several authors wanting to write a story with an engaging setting, fascinating characters and beautiful artwork. While these titles are works of fiction, they may motivate you to learn the truth about the lives of the Impressionist artists and their works of art.

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LOCAL HISTORY

Early Movie Theaters

A look back at the early movie theaters in Springfield by N. J. Cunningham, who was the oldest motion picture operator in 1927.

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FROM THE STACKS

The Accidental Gardener

Maybe you grew up in a family of master gardeners.  Maybe you never saw a Farmers' Market until you reached adulthood.  Either way, now is the time to get your fingers in the soil.  Tackle a planter or tackle an acre with these new gardening titles.  Embrace your inner chef with some seasonal cookbooks too.  The joy is in the planting, and the eating. 

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COMMUNITY MATTERS

Voting Matters: Petitioning Process

Have you ever wanted to change a law? Voters in Missouri have the power to do just that through the petition process. Find out more about how voters can propose new laws or repeal existing ones.

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FEATURED DATABASE

Book Collection: Nonfiction – Middle School Edition

Book Collection: Nonfiction – Middle School Edition
Searchable full-text for more than 3,100 popular nonfiction books covering high interest subjects like sports, technology and biographies.


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