Presidents Day
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All libraries will be closed Monday, February 20, for Presidents Day.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
22 Britannia Road Book Discussion
1:30 pm for adults.
By Amanda Hodgkinson.
Friday, March 2, 2012
It's a Seuss-a-Rama!
9:30 am to 6:00 pm for all ages.
Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with us! Drop in and play games, make a "Seussical" craft and learn all kinds of interesting Seuss facts.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Edge Mobile Class: Computer Skills I
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Brush up on existing mouse and keyboard skills and learn the basics of word processing, including simple formatting, saving and printing documents. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts February 01; call 751-2933.
Edge Mobile Class: Internet Basics
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for adults.
Learn how to navigate the Internet using your browser's menus and toolbars. Access websites by typing in a Web address or using search engines, directories or other starting points. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts February 01; call 751-2933.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
State of Wonder Book Discussion
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm for Adults.
By Ann Patchett.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Calling All Detectives: The Game's Afoot! Big Read
9:30 am to 7:00 pm for all ages.
Be a part of the Big Read! Don your fedora and trench coat and join us for some fun detective-themed games, crafts and interesting sleuthing tips. Magnifying glass is optional! A Big Read 2012 event.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Easter
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All libraries will be closed Sunday, April 8, for Easter.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Solve the Mystery of Your Family History Big Read
10:00 am to 11:00 am for adults.
Detective Sam Spade solved the mystery of the Maltese Falcon. You, too, can do some super-sleuthing in this program by our local history experts. Learn about basic genealogy research and how to get started solving the mystery of your family history. A Big Read 2012 event.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Reader's Choice Book Discussion
1:30 pm for adults.
Reader's Choice: Big Read titles: "The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett, "The Malted Falcon: From the Tattered Casebook of Chet Gecko, Private Eye" by Bruce Hale, or "No One You Know" by Michelle Richmond. A Big Read 2012 event.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Dollars and Sense
4:30 pm for grades K-5.
Learn smart ways to use your money, enjoy an activity and make your own coin bank. Presenter: Springfield-Greene County Libraries staff. A Money Smart Week event.
Registration starts April 01; call 751-2933.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Free Comic Book Day
for grades 4-12.
Share the comic book love with Vintage Stock and the Library as we celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 5.
Stop by your favorite branch, pick up a free comic book and discover what's new in the world of superheroes, villains and your favorite comic book characters. Limit one per 'tween or teen grades 4 through 12, while supplies last!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
In the King's Arms Book Discussion
1:30 pm for adults.
By Sonia Taitz.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Computer Skills I
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Brush up on existing mouse and keyboard skills and learn the basics of word processing, including simple formatting, saving and printing documents. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts April 01; call 751-2933.
Edge Mobile Class: Internet Basics
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for adults.
Learn how to navigate the Internet using your browser's menus and toolbars. Access websites by typing in a Web address or using search engines, directories or other starting points. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts April 01; call 751-2933.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Memorial Day
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All libraries will be closed Monday, May 28, for Memorial Day.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Independence Day
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All libraries will be closed Wednesday, July 4, for Independence Day.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Labor Day
All libraries will be closed Monday, September 3, for Labor Day.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Staff Training
All libraries will be closed Monday, October 8, for Staff Training.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Veterans Day
All libraries will be closed Monday, November 12, for Veterans Day.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thanksgiving Day
All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 22, for Thanksgiving.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Christmas Holiday
All libraries will be closed Monday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Christmas Holiday
All libraries will be closed Monday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday.
Monday, December 31, 2012
New Year's Holiday
All libraries will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, December 31, and will remain closed Tuesday, January 1, for the New Year's holiday. The Park Central Branch will reopen at 6 p.m. as part of Springfield’s annual First Night celebration. A First Night admission sticker will be required to enter.
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