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All Articles Archives - June 2016

This Summer's Hottest Reads

Published June 30, 2016 Submitted by: Kim

Along with a towel and sunscreen, don't forget to pack your beach bag with this summer's hottest reads. Take a look at these sizzling favorites from the New York Times Best Seller List, Library Reads Top Picks, and Goodreads Choice Awards. More

The Rise of the Islamic State

Published June 27, 2016 Submitted by: Bradley

Understanding the rise of the Islamic State (aka ISIS, ISIL, or Da'esh) can be challenging. The following resources will help you navigate this troubling movement. More

AGR Stories to Go

Published June 26, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie

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, June 28th at 6 p.m. Infants to age 10 will enjoy this interactive storytime. More

LB Early

Published June 23, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie

A love of books begins at birth. Read early and read often! More

Hi-M Drive-In

Published June 20, 2016 Submitted by: Renee

The frame work of the Hi-M Drive-In, the third in Springfield, is the focus of a Sunday News and Leader story in 1960. More

Bake Something Sweet Today

Published June 20, 2016 Submitted by: Alana

  If you are needing some inspiration for that next birthday party, family get-together, or bake sale, look no further than your local library. More

TLC Storytime Yoga

Published June 17, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie

The Library Center is having Storytime Yoga on Monday, June 20th at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers will enjoy a storytime designed to introduce yoga poses and techniques that will exercise the mind, body and spirit. Led by Kari Schlak of Earth Child Yoga and a certified children's yoga instructor. More

SR Lullaby

Published June 14, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie

Soothe your little one to sleep with a favorite lullaby. Ask a librarian to help you find a CD with different sleepy songs to choose from or use your library card to stream an album on Hoopla. More

TLC & LST Book Babies

Published June 11, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie

Did you know that the Library has special storytimes for the youngest babies? Racing to Read Book Babies Storytimes are for birth to 18 months at the Library Center on Mondays at 9:30 and for birth to age 1 at the Library Station on Tuesdays at 9:15. More

Harriet Shepard

Published June 10, 2016 Submitted by: Renee

The history of one of the most distinguished women in Missouri, Mrs. Harriet Elma Ohlen Shepard, 93, widow of Dr. Edward M. Shepard of Drury College, is retold in her obituary. More

Exercise Your Right to Vote

Published June 10, 2016 Submitted by: Jana

Don’t miss your chance to vote in this important election year! If you are not already registered to vote, there’s still time. More

TLC Playtime

Published June 9, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie

It's time for Racing to Read Playtime - Science Edition at the Library Center! Come play with us on Saturday, June 11th from 10 a.m. to noon for infants to age 6. Explore science experiments perfect for little scientists and dress to get messy! More

TS Toddlers

Published June 7, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie

Toddlers start playing pretend by mimicking what they see. Let your little one have a small spoon and pot while you cook or a child-sized shovel while you work outside so they can play and learn right next to you. More

Books That Inspired Your Favorite PBS Shows

Published June 6, 2016 Submitted by: Meggan

Is your favorite PBS series over or are you anxiously awaiting the next installment of your favorite show? While you are waiting for the next season to start, try reading the books that inspired the shows. More

General: StoryWalks

Published June 3, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie

Take a StoryWalk! The Library has partnered with agencies across the county to provide StoryWalks along their trails and walkways for families their children from birth to third grade. Families can read a book - posted page by page - while they enjoy the trail. Details about locations and kickoff parties are here. More

Celebrating Families

Published June 2, 2016 Submitted by: Anna

As Springfield gears up for the Greater Ozarks Pridefest, a group of our librarians have created a booklist for children and families who want to explore books celebrating the LGBTQ community.
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General: Fantastic Fridays

Published June 1, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie

Join the Library for Fantastic Fridays this summer! There will be a special Summer Reading Program event at different sites around the community every Friday from June 3rd through June 24th and July 8th through July 15th. Each event will have fun activities and the Mobile Library. Check Bookends for details about times and locations. More

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