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Published May 15, 2013
Geezer, our favorite classic rock cover band, returns for Geezerfest Spring Fling Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, on the Library Center patio.
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Published May 3, 2013
The Friends of the Library book-selling machine wowed us again, thanks to the region's book and music lovers and buyers. The Friends hit its third-highest sales record in the week-long event.
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Published February 22, 2013
The Springfield Mid-America Singers will give a free, after-library-hours concert at 6:30 p.m. today, Feb. 24, in the Library Center concourse to benefit the Brentwood Branch Library planned renovation.
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Published January 18, 2013
Reference librarians and reliable information are now just a chat or a text away with Live Chat and Live Text service at thelibrary.org.
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Published December 21, 2012
If you run out of ways to entertain your houseguests, the Library can help! Christmas week offers free movies, storytimes, brain teaser programs, gingerbread-building and more.
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Published November 24, 2012
From census records to Civil War photos to UFO sightings -- students, genealogists and historians will love mining a new electronic resource, Fold3, for reliable historical documents.
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Published November 9, 2012
The real campaign hasn't yet begun, but the Friends of the Library has pledged a major gift -- $300,000 over three years -- for a major renovation of the 41-year-old Brentwood Branch Library.
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Published November 7, 2012
While you're in the Midtown neighborhood, grab a coffee, espresso or a bite of lunch at the new Big Momma's cafe kiosk now open in the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library.
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Published November 1, 2012
Record a loved one's story, StoryCorps-style, at home or at the Library Center on Nov. 23 as a family keepsake on the National Day of Listening.
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Published October 30, 2012
The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale hit an all-time high with sales of $125,779.01 during its Oct. 23-28 event, thanks to support from an army of volunteers, businesses and eager Ozarks shoppers.
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Published October 19, 2012
The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale Oct. 23-28 includes CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, puzzles, games and great reads for all ages and interests. Join your friends at Remington's for this fun, annual event.
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Published August 24, 2012
Springfield author Perry Posey's journey to fulfill his writing dream began when he turned to the Library to learn the skills and use the tools he needed to get the job done. What do
you need to reach your goals?
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Library News
Published July 6, 2012
Writers on their craft: Author ReShonda Tate Billingsley will talk about her work on July 11, Sandy Asher's one-woman script "Walking Toward America" will be performed live July 14 and 15 at Library Center.
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Published May 2, 2012
If “Little House on the Prairie” books are among your favorites, you’ll want to hear Caroline Starr Rose, author of the young readers' book, “May B,” during her visit to the Library Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16. Her talk in the Story Hour Room is open to all ages.
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Published April 9, 2012
"The Hunger Games" book series was among the list of 10 most frequently challenged books in 2011, according to the American Library Association.
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Published March 30, 2012
Children's book author Bruce Hale, coming to the Library Center April 12, says exposure to the right book or book series can turn a non-reader into a book lover -- and even a writer.
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Published March 1, 2012
Civil War historian Jeremy Neely will discuss his book, "The Border Between Them: Violence and Reconciliation on the Kansas-Missouri Line," at 6:30 p.m. March 5 in Meyer Library.
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Published February 27, 2012
The Library and community partners will bring discussions about civility, compassion and community to the front beginning March 2 in Building Common Ground series.
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Published February 13, 2012
The Library, Civility Project of Springfield-Greene County and other partners plan a series of March programs, "Building Common Ground: Discussions of Community, Civility and Compassion.
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Published January 27, 2012
Can't wait until the big Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale April 24-29? You can find some of their bargain-priced, used books at the Between Friends Gift Shops any day.
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Published November 4, 2011
It's more than a place to store books! The Library shines a spotlight on regional authors and artists every week of every month.
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Published October 19, 2011
The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is drawing bargain shoppers from across the region, and many are returning the next day for more. The prices and selection are too good to go just once.
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Published October 18, 2011
The big annual Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale, offering bargain-priced books, DVDs, CDs and more in all genres for all age groups, kicks off with Friends Night Preview Sale Monday, Oct. 17.
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Published September 7, 2011
Authors Sarah Ockler, Chris Crutcher and Kurt Vonnegut expert Dr. William "Rodney" Allen will headline a week of panels, lectures and a Read-Out during Banned Books Week at the Springfield-Greene County Libraries.
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Published July 28, 2011
Fog City Coffee is serving up its signature coffees, snacks, salads and sandwiches at a new kiosk in the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library.
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Published May 25, 2011
Springfield-Greene County Libraries are drop-off sites for donations of Care Kits for Children of the Joplin Metro Area through June 6.
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Published May 20, 2011
A fun, effective self-study program, Mango Languages, helps you learn up to 34 languages through an online program offered through the Library.
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Published April 30, 2011
New early learning centers and materials at the Library help children develop the skills they need to succeed early in school.
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Published April 17, 2011
KSMU's recordings of Civil War letter excerpts show a sobering, human side of the Civil War.
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Published December 2, 2010
Technology gurus tell us that by 2013, people will use their mobile devices more than their desktop PCs to access the Internet.
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Published November 23, 2010
Patrons can give the gift of books to the Library with a donation, and add their name to the book ornaments on our trees and wreaths in any branch.
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Published August 30, 2010
In its first report to the community, a new Springfield-Greene County nonprofit called The Health Commission outlined numerous challenges facing medically underserved residents, by the health care systems and medical providers.
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