All Articles Archives - August 2016
Science Rocks the Fall Armchair University Series
MoreSpringfield Native Returns for Event Celebrating Her Book About Teen Homelessness*
*** In The News *** MoreProgram That Promotes Literacy in At-Risk Children Could Run Out of Funds
*** In The News *** MoreRock the Vote with Nova Heat and Geezer! Sept. 10 at Library Center
MoreNewsleaders -- Kathleen O'Dell
*** In The News *** MoreNewsleaders -- Kathleen O'Dell
*** In The News *** MoreCampaign Fiction
No matter your political affiliation, you are sure to find a book on this list to vote for. MoreLB Picture Walk
Take a picture walk with your child through a short book. No need to read the words, just talk about the pictures! MoreWeekend Events in Springfield: Rublecon and Librarycon
*** In The News *** MoreLibrary Card Holders and Registered Voters Make Good Citizens!
MorePL Signs
Has your little one started noticing signs yet? Children start recognizing familiar signs early and it helps them understand what print is. Take every opportunity to read signs out loud! MoreExplore Springfield's Cartoon History Aug. 25; Find Something for Everyone on Revamped Kids Page; September is Library Card Sign-up Month
Few people wish to be on the pointy end of an editorial cartoonist’s pen, yet many were secretly flattered when artists such as Bob Palmer lampooned them decades ago in the pages of the Springfield Newspapers. MoreRise of the Millennials
Setting the record straight on the bum rap being given to Millennials. MoreRalph Ott
Springfieldian Ralph Ott's in-depth obituary details his life in the art world. He was commissioned to paint one of the murals in the state capitol, "Power from the Hills" and "The Lord's Supper" in Springfield's St. Paul Church. MoreCFO Used About $40,000 in Four Projects to Help Seniors*
*** In The News *** MoreSR Wiggly
Have a wiggly baby or toddler who won't hold still while you get her dressed? Try a special song! MoreThe Struggle for the Right to Vote
With just over two months until the general election, many may be thinking about the right to vote in the United States. The following resources will assist you in navigating our country's struggle to make voting open and accessible to all citizens. MoreBook School's First Day of School
Lots of kids are nervous on the first day of school. Sometimes the school is too! This fun book by Adam Rex and illustrated by Christian Robinson will help soothe first day of school jitters. MoreMagazine Titles Added to Zinio; Toilets are Focus of Next DIY with a Purpose; LibraryCon Aug. 27 at Library Center
Many of us have discovered the convenience of reading magazines online with our library cards and Zinio. That’s the library service that provides more than 120 popular, current magazines and back issues. MoreThey Wrote These First
Have you ever wondered if your favorite author has always written in their best-selling style? Would you like to be able to go back and read their first work? Here are just a few of the debut works from some of the most popular authors of all time. MoreTR Descriptive Language
Use lots of descriptive language when you speak. Talk about colors, shapes and textures and use lots of different words. MoreA Sweet Treat to Beat the Heat
We're now in the dog days of summer, and what better way to cool off than by enjoying a little ice cream. Here are just a few of the books available at the library to help you beat the summer heat.More
Registration Underway for Music & Lyrics Workshop Sept. 24
MoreCongratulations to Springfield-Greene County Library!
*** In The News *** MoreREP Pajama Storytime
It's time for a Pajama Storytime at the Republic Branch Library! Infants to age 6 can wear pajamas and cuddle up to listen to stories and sing songs perfect for bedtime at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 15th. MoreSaving Seeds From Your Garden
Consider saving the seeds from your open-pollinated plants. You’ll have free seeds for next year’s garden, and most likely some left over to share and swap. MoreCatch Mark Bilyeu and Cindy Woolf in Concert Aug. 13; Exhibit and Program Highlight Alexander Hamilton's Life and Legacy
Mark Bilyeu and Cindy Woolf capture a long-ago sound that springs from their Ozarks roots and the folk musicians of long ago.More
LST Playtime
It's time for Racing to Read Playtime at the Library Station! Come play with us on Saturday, August 13th from 10 a.m. to noon for infants to age 6. Join us for a playdate filled with developmentally appropriate activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. MoreCharles W. Thompson “Is the United States Worth Saving?” Book Signing Aug. 13 at Library Center
MoreNew Exhibit in Springfield Provides a Look at Alexander Hamilton's Life and Influence
*** In The News *** MoreCooking Class at Library Teaches How to Cut Fat, Salt, Sugar While Cooking
*** In The News *** MoreMaps and Territories
Explore cartography, an art that both documents historical perspectives and alters the course of history. MoreEverywhere You Turn in Springfield, There's a Former Grocery Store*
*** In The News *** MoreTS Difficult Experiences
Use stories to deal with difficult experiences. If your little one is struggling with a new baby in the house or worried about the first day of school, tell him a story about when he was born or your first day of school. Storytelling brings us closer together! MoreGeneral SRP Ends
The Summer Reading Program is finally winding down. Have you picked up your prizes yet? The last day of the program is Saturday, August 6th and all prizes must be picked up before branches close that evening. We hope you loved Summer Reading this year. Please take a moment to fill out our survey to let us know what you think. MoreYoung Reader Donates Lemonade Stand Money to ReNew Brentwood; See Alexander Hamilton Exhibit Aug. 8-Sept. 4
It took an 8-year-old last week to tell the best story about the value of a library. Maybe you caught her on the TV news or in the News-Leader.More
Geek Out at LibraryCon at the Library Center Aug. 27
MoreNewsleaders -- Kathleen O'Dell
*** In The News *** MoreTraveling Exhibit and Programs Capture Alexander Hamilton’s Legacy
MoreFGR Play, Move, Make
Kids ages 3-7 can get up and active at the Fair Grove Branch Library as they use their bodies to shake, roll and stomp out collaborative art projects at Play, Move, Make. Come dressed to make a mess on Wednesday, August 3rd from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fun begins with a special storytime at 11 a.m. More