All Articles Archives - May 2013
Local History
Published May 28, 2013
Submitted by: Renee
A souvenir booklet of the Springfield Children's Home gives an early history of the home, including the fire in December 1910, that took the lives of three children.
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Local History
Published May 20, 2013
Submitted by: Renee
The Steigner Hotel, also known as the Planters' House, burned in 1896. Its burning caused great excitment since Adam Rief was temporarily trapped in the burning building. The hotel had been built in 1867.
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Library News
Published May 17, 2013
Submitted by: Sarah
If you’re looking for things to do with your toddlers this summer, consider this: Some 25 percent of Greene County children are not ready to learn when they start kindergarten, says Nancee Dahms-Stinson, the library’s youth services coordinator.
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Published May 17, 2013
Submitted by: Chelsea
We've gone through our countdown of the Best of Summer Reading all week.
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Published May 16, 2013
Submitted by: Chelsea
We're getting close to the end of the summer reading countdown.
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Published May 15, 2013
Submitted by: Chelsea
We're continuing our countdown of the 5 best things about summer reading with #3...
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Published May 15, 2013
Submitted by: Kathleen
Geezer, our favorite classic rock cover band, returns for Geezerfest Spring Fling Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, on the Library Center patio.
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Published May 15, 2013
Submitted by: Hollee
A variety of summer camps and programs are designed to help enrich a child's education, without the child even realizing it.
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Published May 14, 2013
Submitted by: Chelsea
All this week we're counting down the Top 5 Best Things about the Teen Summer Reading Program.
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Published May 13, 2013
Submitted by: Chelsea
All this week we're counting down the Top 5 Best Things about the Teen Summer Reading Program!
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Published May 13, 2013
Submitted by: Erin
Hopefully we have seen our last snowfall of the season. We are planting gardens and flocking to our Farmers' Markets again. It's time to welcome salads back to the dinner table. Take a look at these fresh takes on salad for your next meal.
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Published May 12, 2013
Submitted by: Rebecca
With the release of Baz Luhrmann’s star-studded remake of "The Great Gatsby", check out these other long-standing favorites from the 1920s.
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Published May 10, 2013
Submitted by: Sarah
The Library’s annual Summer Reading Program begins Saturday, May 18. What will it be for you? A spine-tingler? A legal suspense?
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Published May 9, 2013
Submitted by: Ingrid
Use social media sites such as LinkedIn and Twitter to efficiently market yourself, network with others in your field, and land the job of your dreams.
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Published May 9, 2013
Submitted by: Renee
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For the 1931 Springfield City Directory, the Chamber of Commerce added an early history of Springfield and many statistics.
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Teens
Published May 8, 2013
Submitted by: Chelsea
Summer reading starts Saturday, May 18. Are you ready?
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Published May 7, 2013
Submitted by: Cory
The newest edition of the Diagnostics and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is scheduled to be released on May 22nd. This article gives a short overview of the manual and some of the potential changes from previous editions.
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Published May 5, 2013
Submitted by: Erin
Turn your trash into fun and useful things!
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Published May 3, 2013
Submitted by: Kathleen
The Friends of the Library book-selling machine wowed us again, thanks to the region's book and music lovers and buyers. The Friends hit its third-highest sales record in the week-long event.
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Published May 1, 2013
Submitted by: Katie
Job hunting is tough. What makes it even tougher is when you lack the skills required for the position you want. Don't get overwhelmed -- get empowered. The Library is here to help!
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Published May 1, 2013
Submitted by: Michelle
Learn more about the new educational standards being adopted by Springfield Public Schools.
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