Published November 30, 2016 Submitted by: Sarah
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Are you looking for holiday gift ideas? Do you have friends or family who love to read but you’re not sure what to purchase for them? Join us for the Books Make Great Gifts program on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Library Center auditorium! More Published November 28, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie
A busy family gets their farm ready for winter in this beautiful book by Eugenie Doyle. More Published November 25, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie
Have fun with your favorite songs by singing them slower and faster. More Published November 24, 2016 Submitted by: Sarah
Children love giving gifts, especially when they can do their own shopping. The library’s annual Holiday Store for kids makes it a snap for them to do that, and the prices are kid-friendly – 25 cents to $6. More Published November 24, 2016 Submitted by: Madison
Charles Darwin, the English naturalist, is well known for his theory of evolution by natural selection. More Published November 23, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie
It's time to Shake, Shimmy and Rock 'n' Roll at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library! Infants to age 6 will sing songs and move their bodies at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 25th. More Published November 21, 2016 Submitted by: Kathleen
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Visit a Play and Learn Center at a branch and put on a puppet show together! Making stories helps children build some of the skills they need when they learn how to read. More Published November 21, 2016 Submitted by: Meggan
This has been a divisive and difficult year for our country. With the holidays upon us, now is the time to reflect on the positive. Most of us have a lot to be thankful for, and the holiday season is a wonderful time to truly reflect and focus on becoming more grateful. More Published November 20, 2016 Submitted by: Renee
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The Springfield News & Leader announced the arrival of Dr. Oscar Fryer to Drury College and his reunion with Dr. Benjamin Finkle. Fryer attended Drury as an undergraduate and was a student in Finkle's physics class. Years later, Fryer returned to Drury as Finkle's first assistant in the physics department. More Published November 19, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie
How many things can you name that are brown? Take a walk and discuss what you see. More Published November 17, 2016 Submitted by: Whitney
Combining thrills, humor, and some animal instincts, these cozy mysteries are perfect to curl up with on a chilly evening. Whether actually told from the feline's point of view or the kitties just lend a paw, cat's have their part to play in each of these mysteries. More Published November 17, 2016 Submitted by: Sarah
New York Times best-selling author April Henry knows how to kill you two dozen ways – if you’re one of her unfortunate characters in her popular thrillers for teens and adults. More Published November 17, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie
It's time for Racing to Read Playtime at the Library Station! Come play with us on Saturday, November 19th from 10 a.m. to noon for infants to age 6. Join us for a play-date filled with developmentally appropriate activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. More Published November 15, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie
Have you checked out the Racing to Read Pinterest page lately? Library staff have collected lots of fun ideas to share with your child! More Published November 14, 2016 Submitted by: Renee
William B. Coon, also known as Uncle Billy, in 1931 was to speak about his reminiscences of Dr. James H. Slavens, the first minister in Springfield. More Published November 12, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie
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, November 14th. More Published November 10, 2016 Submitted by: Madison
On November 10, 1950, this great American novelist had been notified of his winning the 1949 Nobel Prize in Literature. More Published November 10, 2016 Submitted by: Sarah
While celebrating the Friends of the Library’s recent $129,476 Fall Book Sale, we wondered: What’s the economic impact of these used-book extravaganzas? More Published November 9, 2016 Submitted by: Jana
Several local organizations are in need of volunteers to ensure that everyone is able to celebrate the holidays this year. More Published November 9, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie
Books are for...pointing, labeling, turning pages, patting, kissing, carrying, arranging, exploring, chewing, stacking and hearing over and over again! More Published November 7, 2016 Submitted by: Heather
Looking for a good read? Check out this list of titles enjoyed by Springfield-Greene County Library staff. More Published November 7, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie
It's Unicorn vs. Pegasus at the Fair Grove Branch Library! Which one would you like to have as a pet? Infants through age 6 will debate the benefits of each equine, vote for their favorite and make a craft on Wednesday, November 9th at 11 a.m. More Published November 5, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie
Puzzles are so much fun and help children understand which things are the same and different. The Library has lots of puzzles available in the Toy Catalog. Check one out today! More Published November 5, 2016 Submitted by: Sarah
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You may wonder what a public library would be doing at the Nov. 3 Business Expo and Career Fair. Actually, we’re all business when it comes to helping entrepreneurs, finding financing or providing deep data for that competitive edge. More Published November 3, 2016 Submitted by: Stephanie
Mr. Phil's Musical Playground is back at the Library Station for a high-energy, interactive concert that will have infants to grade 2 hopping, rhyming and playing along with rhythm instruments! Saturday, November 5th at 11 a.m. More Published November 3, 2016 Submitted by: Vanessa
In an alternative history novel, one or more past events are changed to create a new outcome for the storyline. More Published November 2, 2016 Submitted by: Sarah
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Follow the story of a tree as the seasons change from fall to winter in this bright book by Michael Hall. More