All Articles Archives - August 2023
Library Begins Study of Three Republic Sites Away From Public Eyes*
MoreNewsmakers: Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2023*
MoreWomen's Equality Day
Women's Equality Day was established to recognize and commemorate the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote. This was just the beginning of the courageous work done by women of the United States to gain full rights and privileges both public or private, legal or institutional – as citizens of the United States.
To celebrate, check out this booklist that highlights women's continued efforts towards women's equality throughout their daily lives in places like relationships, careers, health, entertainment, and sports.
MoreExplore the World with CultureGrams!
CultureGrams is a fun - and free! - way to see the world from home or your Library branch!
MoreLabor Day Parade
The 1953 Labor Day Parade featured an estimated 1,000 people including the Meat Cutters No. 536, the Women's International Union Label League and the American Federation of Grain Millers.
‘It Started as a Project. It Turned Into a Labor of Love’ — Susan Croce Kelly Spent Years Writing a Biography of Lucile Morris Upton, ‘Newspaperwoman of the Ozarks’
MoreFemale Anti-Heroes
Older but never wiser, it can be exhausting always rooting for these female anti-heroes. When left to their own devices they often end up in crisis, but these monsters are fun to read about even when they're the problem. It's them.
MoreWe Have a Booklist for That!
Looking for books on special topics your littles love? We have a booklist for that!
MoreOzarks Live Book Club
MoreGeezerfest: The Final Chapter on September 9
Join us for Geezerfest: The Final Chapter, sponsored by the Friends of the Library at the Library Center. As the band closes out its run and hangs up its guitars, we are proud to host one of its last concerts. MoreBack to School: Homework Help From the Library
Get homework help from the Library's resources. Free with your library card!
MoreRountree House
The Springfield Fire Department burned down the one-hundred-year-old Rountree Home as a training exercise. This cleared the future building site for Springfield's first public housing project.
Newsmakers: Aug. 14-20, 2023*
MoreLibrary Looks To Expand, Update Three Branches Using $10 Million in ARPA Funds*
MoreLibrary Board To Stop Internet Broadcasts of Regular Meetings*
MoreOff to School!
Heading off to school? Check out one of these great books at the Library!
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