All Articles Archives - April 2016
TR Questions
"What did you do today?" Asking questions is a great way to build language and relationships! MoreNew Newspapers
The Springfield-Greene County Library District has expanded its newspaper microfilm collection. Find out more in this article.More
Big Read Ends with Great American Medicine Show April 30; Temporary Brentwood Site Opens May 3
Primed for a bona fide, jim-dandy time? Then do as Professor B.T. Farquar says and “Step right up folks, the greatest one-man show west of the Mississippi is about to begin.” MoreTLC Art Explorers
Toddler Art Explorers is Friday, April 29th at 10:15 a.m. at the Library Center for 18 months to age 3. Your toddler will explore art through paint, drawing, sculpture and collage. Dress to get messy! More2016 Friends of the Library Book Sale Opens in New Location
*** In The News *** MoreNews-Leader Hosts Sign up for Summer Event Thursday*
*** In The News *** MoreSpringfield Friends of Library Expands
*** In The News *** MoreFriends of the Library Spring Book Sale Starts April 27!
Friends Preview Night is Tuesday, April 26, 5-8 p.m.; regular sale is 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 27,-Saturday, April 30; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 1. Get in on some great bargains of books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records and more. MoreTS Storytelling Skills
Practice your storytelling skills by making up a new story to go with the pictures in a book. MoreExploring the Middle Ages
From traditionalists to rebels and from knights to saints, the Middle Ages is a fascinating period that has much to explore. MoreRenovated Brentwood Library Branch to Be Named for Benefactor
*** In The News *** MoreBrentwood Branch Library will be Renamed Once Reopened
*** In The News *** MoreLB Active Toddler
Active toddlers don't always want to sit to hear a story. Never fear! Toddlers just need to move. Read aloud as your little one plays - he is still listening! MoreWeekend Outlook April 22-24, 2016
*** In The News *** MoreOn the Calendar: Big Read and Exploring Human Origins Events; Brentwood Branch Rummage Sale and Open House
If your interests lie somewhere between human fossils, rummage sales and cowboys, you’ll want to put these upcoming library programs on your weekly planner. MoreLST Mr. Phil
It's time for Mr. Phil's Musical Playground at the Library Station! Join us for a high-energy, interactive concert on Saturday, April 23rd at 11 a.m. that will have infants to grade 2 hopping, rhyming and playing along with rhythm instruments. MoreBWD Buckaroo
All ages are welcome to come on down to the Brentwood Branch Library on Thursday, April 21st at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. for Buckaroo Storytime. We'll have a special cowboy guest so don your Western wear for a down-home, boot-stompin' good time! MoreFriends of the Library Sale to Offer Books and More
*** In The News *** MoreCli-Fi: Climate Change Fiction
With Earth Day (April 22) quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to start thinking about the environment. Reading a cli-fi book is a great way to get you in the right frame of mind for Earth Day. MorePL Muscles
Writing requires strong hand, wrist and arm muscles. Give babies and toddlers lots of items to grab, squeeze and move. MoreSTR Horse Hootenanny
Come horse around at Strafford Branch Library's Horse Hootenanny! Little cowboys and cowgirls birth through age 6 get to horse around as we wrangle up some crafts, songs and contests on Saturday, April 16th at 1 p.m. MoreBrentwood Branch Library Closes April 16; Temporary Site Opens May 3
Fans of the Brentwood Branch Library have a lot to look forward to when renovations are completed by late 2016. MoreJim Harrison
It is never too late to discover the immersive fiction and poetry of American author, Jim Harrison, who died last month at age 78. MoreSR Bounce
Let's bounce! Bouncing to rhymes and songs is fun and helps baby feel the rhythm. MorePat Lamb Book Signing April 23 at Library Center
MoreSay Farewell to “Old” Brentwood Branch at Open House April 23
MoreThe History of Spices
Take a look at these books to learn more about the enormous impact of spices on human history. MoreAGR Stories to Go
Ash Grove Branch Library staff will do a special Stories to Go at the Walnut Grove High School during the Mobile Library stop on Tuesday, April 12th at 6 p.m. Infants to age 10 will enjoy this interactive storytime. MoreBuy a Piece of Brentwood and Take Home a Library Memory
MoreBook Sidewalk Flowers
A little girl collects wildflowers while on a walk with her father in this book by JonArno Lawson. MoreBig Read Celebrates "True Grit" with Author Visits
If you enjoy authors who can write fascinating tales and entertain a crowd, you’ll enjoy the library’s author lineup for the next week. MoreNewsleaders -- Kathleen O'Dell
*** In The News *** More*True Grit*
It's April, and y'all know what that means, right? It is time for the Big Read! This year our book selection is "True Grit" by Charles Portis. We invite you all to read this great book and then enjoy the many library programs that will be happening all month long. Yee-haw!More