Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
9:00 am for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with engaging stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read successfully.
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 3-5.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with engaging stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read successfully.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
'Tween and Teen Scene: Be Your Own Valentine
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm in the meeting room for grades 4-7.
Treat yourself to something special today! Give yourself a fancy manicure and make some spa goodies to take home with you. Cupcakes included.
Registration starts February 01; call 883-1974.
Foreign Film Festival
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
"A Screaming Man," not rated; in Arabic and French with English subtitles.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Brown Bag Travelogue: Discovering Lima, Peru and Machu Picchu
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Daphne Smith and Margarita Gagliardi share photos and information about Lima, Peru and the breathtaking Machu Picchu.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Fingernail Flair: Marbled Manicure
4:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Looking for something fun and funky to do with your nail polish? Give yourself a manicure and learn the art of nail marbling. Materials will be provided.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
A Percy Jackson Party
2:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 3-6.
Celebrate your love for Percy Jackson and Greek mythology during a party of mythological proportions! Dress as your favorite character and explore the world of the Olympians with games and activities.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Presidents Day
.
All libraries will be closed Monday, February 20, for Presidents Day.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
See the Movie, Read the Book
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
Is the movie better than the book? You decide! Join us in the Community Room on the third Tuesday of each month and enjoy a literary-inspired film. The book behind the cinematics will be discussed the following week -- same time, same place. "The Painted Veil," rated PG-13, based on the novel by W. Somerset Maugham.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts January 01; call 883-1974.
Edge Mobile Class: Downloading Made Easy
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn how to download audiobooks, pictures, games, plug-ins, updates and other software programs from the Internet. Prerequisites: Computer Skills I and Internet Basics or permission from Instructor.
Registration starts January 01; call 883-1974.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
9:00 am for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with engaging stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read successfully.
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 3-5.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with engaging stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read successfully.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The Painted Veil Book Discussion
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
By W. Somerset Maugham.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
The Civically Engaged Reader: A Diverse Collection of Short Provocative Readings on Civic Activity Let's Talk About It Book Discussion-Building Common Ground
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Join us for a series of discussions with Drury University English Professor Dr. Randall Fuller based on readings from the book, "The Civically Engaged Reader: A Diverse Collection of Short Provocative Readings on Civic Activity" to explore themes of community and civility. The Library will provide a limited number of books upon pre-registration. Building Common Ground is a collaboration between the American Library Association and the Fetzer Institute. The Library programs and materials associated with Building Common Ground are funded by a grant from the Fetzer Institute to the American Library Association. A Civility Project event.
Registration starts February 02; call 883-1974.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Super Saturday Stories
11:00 am in the meeting room for all ages.
Every month something new. Who will you see? What will you do? Enjoy surprise guests, events and more. Come to the Library, see what's in store!
Riveting Robots
2:00 pm in the meeting room for grades K-5.
Learn about the fascinating world of robots and try your hand at creating one.
Registration starts February 18; call 883-1974.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
9:00 am for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 3-5.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Armchair University: Classic Cars -- Collecting and More
12:00 pm in the meeting room for all ages.
Library staff member John Bradley shares his love of classic cars and provides tips and suggestions for the classic car enthusiast or budding collector.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Web Junk-a-thon
4:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 4-8.
Need a good laugh? Come to the Library for silly snacks and a marathon of all-time favorite tween-friendly viral web clips.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Computer Skills I
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room 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 883-1974.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts February 01; call 883-1974.
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.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
9:00 am for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 3-5.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
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.
Foreign Film Festival
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
"The Fast Runner (Atanarjuat)," rated R; Inuktitut with English subtitles.
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.
Learn to Use Your E-reader
11:00 am for adults.
Learn to check out and download e-books from the Library and read them on your computer or compatible e-reader. All e-readers including Kindles will be covered in this session as a result of an agreement between Amazon and software provider OverDrive.
Cinna's Capitol Spa Day
4:00 pm for grades 6-12.
We all know how important it is to look your best in "The Hunger Games." Pamper, preen and primp -- Hunger Games style! A Hunger Games event.
The Civically Engaged Reader: A Diverse Collection of Short Provocative Readings on Civic Activity Let's Talk About It Book Discussion-Building Common Ground
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Join us for a series of discussions with Drury University English Professor Dr. Randall Fuller based on readings from the book, "The Civically Engaged Reader: A Diverse Collection of Short Provocative Readings on Civic Activity" to explore themes of community and civility. The Library will provide a limited number of books upon pre-registration. Building Common Ground is a collaboration between the American Library Association and the Fetzer Institute. The Library programs and materials associated with Building Common Ground are funded by a grant from the Fetzer Institute to the American Library Association. A Civility Project event.
Registration starts February 02; call 883-1974.
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.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
9:00 am for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 3-5.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
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.
See the Movie, Read the Book
1:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Is the movie better than the book? You decide! Join us in the community room on the third Tuesday of each month and enjoy a literature-inspired film. The book behind the cinematics will be discussed the following week -- same time, same place. "The Social Network," rated PG-13, based on the novel "The Accidental Billionaires" by Ben Mezrich.
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.
Brown Bag Travelogue
12:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
The Orient Express and Beyond. Join Beverly Burchett and Bill Wey for a fascinating look at the Far East. Bring a sack lunch.
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.
Surviving the Hunger Games
12:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
See if you have what it takes to survive the arena! Learn new skills and test your knowledge to compete in the battles. Are you hungry enough to survive? March 17 at the Library Center is an after-hours event. Participants may not leave before 10:30 p.m. unless a parent or guardian picks them up. A Hunger Games event.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts February 01; call 883-1974.
Edge Mobile Class: Computer Skills II
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Learn to identify common Windows elements, use the taskbar, start and program menus, and explore control panel settings, including various display options. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts February 01; call 883-1974.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Happy Elephant and Piggie Day!
1:00 pm in the meeting room for all ages.
Do you love Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie as much as we do? Help us celebrate with all the Elephant and Piggie fun you can stand and we'll even share our ice cream!
Monday, March 26, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
9:00 am for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 3-5.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal Book Discussion
1:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
By Ben Mezrich.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Make 'n Take: Spring Green Cleaning
3:00 pm in the meeting room for age 18 and older.
Spring cleaning is just around the corner! Travel through different stations and make your own green home cleaning products using safe, all-natural ingredients. Take home recipes and a sample of each creation. Materials will be provided.
Registration starts March 19; call 883-1974.
Learn to Use Your E-reader
6:30 pm for adults.
Learn to check out and download e-books from the Library and read them on your computer or compatible e-reader. All e-readers including Kindles will be covered in this session as a result of an agreement between Amazon and software provider OverDrive.
The Civically Engaged Reader: A Diverse Collection of Short Provocative Readings on Civic Activity Let's Talk About It Book Discussion-Building Common Ground
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Join us for a series of discussions with Drury University English Professor Dr. Randall Fuller based on readings from the book, "The Civically Engaged Reader: A Diverse Collection of Short Provocative Readings on Civic Activity" to explore themes of community and civility. The Library will provide a limited number of books upon pre-registration. Building Common Ground is a collaboration between the American Library Association and the Fetzer Institute. The Library programs and materials associated with Building Common Ground are funded by a grant from the Fetzer Institute to the American Library Association. A Civility Project event.
Registration starts February 02; call 883-1974.
Monday, April 2, 2012
April Poem-A-Day
for all ages.
Celebrate National Poetry Month throughout April by calling the Brentwood Branch Children’s Department to hear the poem of the day. Call 616-0706; hours are 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
9:00 am for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 3-5.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Solve the Mystery of Your Family History Big Read
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the meeting room 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.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Knit 1,2,3
4:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 4-8.
Have you always wanted to learn how to knit but never knew where to start? Bring your own knitting needles and learn some basic knitting stitches to get you started working on fun and stylish projects.
Reader's Choice Let's Talk About It Book Discussion
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Noir Literature. Read about and discuss noir fiction. Contact a reference librarian at 883-1974 for a list of titles, then attend and share your book, hear what others read and compare them to the tradition of noir literature. A Big Read 2012 event.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Super Saturday Stories
11:00 am in the meeting room for all ages.
Every month something new. Who will you see? What will you do? Enjoy surprise guests, events and more. Come to the Library, see what's in store!
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Easter
.
All libraries will be closed Sunday, April 8, for Easter.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
9:00 am for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 3-5.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Foreign Film Festival
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
"Troubled Water," not rated; Norwegian with English subtitles.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Internet Basics
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room 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 March 01; call 883-1974.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts March 01; call 883-1974.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
On Board the Titanic
4:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 2-5.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS TITANIC. Explore the myths, facts and lore surrounding the disaster while you learn what life was like as a crew member or passenger on the ill-fated ship.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
9:00 am for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 3-5.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
See the Movie, Read the Book Big Read
1:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Is the movie better than the book? You decide! Join us in the community room on the third Tuesday of each month and enjoy a literature-inspired film. The book behind the cinematics will be discussed the following week -- same time, same place. "The Maltese Falcon," not rated, based on the novel by Dashiell Hammett. A Big Read 2012 event.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Brown Bag Travelogue
12:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
A Tolkien Pilgrimage. Travel through the heart of England with J.R.R. Tolkien enthusiast and Library staffer Catherine Kohman. Bring a sack lunch.
Crack the Mystery of Self-Defense Big Read
4:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Don't have your own bodyguard? Learn some martial arts moves and techniques to keep yourself safe during this program provided by Dynamic Edge Martial Arts. A Big Read 2012 event.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Make 'n Take: Felted Soap
3:00 pm in the meeting room for age 18 and older.
Learn how to felt soap using wool roving. It's soap and a washcloth all in one. Materials will be provided.
Registration starts April 09; call 883-1974.
Blacksad
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Whether you’re new to the medium or have grown up with it, join us as we read and discuss contemporary and classic graphic literature from around the world. "Blacksad" by Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
9:00 am for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 3-5.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Making Sense of Numbers Storytime
10:00 am for all ages.
Even young children need to understand the concept of money, but first they need to understand how numbers and counting work. We'll read fun stories, sing songs and do activities that build early math skills! A Money Smart Week event.
Financial Health During Retirement
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Hear from the experts how to manage your post-retirement financial health with this down-to-basics seminar. Presenter: TelComm Community Credit Union. A Money Smart Week event.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The Maltese Falcon Book Discussion
1:30 pm in the meeting room.
"The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett. Moderated by Drury University English professor Dr. Randall Fuller. A Big Read 2012 event.
Making Cents in the City
4:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 4-8.
Whether you are saving for a new outfit, the latest video game or your college education, you need to have a financial plan. We'll play games and learn fun ways to manage your money and stretch your dollars. Girl Scouts who attend the program will complete activities that will count toward the financial literacy badge. Presenter: The Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland. A Money Smart Week event.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts March 01; call 883-1974.
Edge Mobile Class: Email for Beginners
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Learn how to register for and use free Web-based email services and how to compose, read, reply to, save and forward email. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts March 01; call 883-1974.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
CSI...Fact or Fiction? Big Read
2:00 pm in the meeting room for all ages.
Ever wonder if those scenes in your favorite detective show are true? Springfield Police Cpl. Matt Brown will share what it takes to work a major crime scene and what's on television vs. reality. A Big Read 2012 event.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
9:00 am for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 3-5.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Armchair University: Community & Conflict
12:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
The Library's Brian Grubbs, Community & Conflict project director, shares some of the stories of men and women who lived in the Ozarks during the Civil War and highlights online resources focusing on the Civil War in this region.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Let the Great World Spin Let's Talk About It Book Discussion
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
By Colum McCann.
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!
Super Saturday Stories
11:00 am in the meeting room for all ages.
Every month something new. Who will you see? What will you do? Enjoy surprise guests, events and more. Come to the Library, see what's in store!
Be Your Own Comic Book Star
2:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 4-8.
Have you always wanted to be the hero in your very own comic? Create your storyline and characters, then we'll take your picture acting out your comic and print them in comic-style panels for you to keep.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Foreign Film Festival
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
"Respiro," rated PG-13; Italian with English subtitles.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Computer Skills I
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room 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 883-1974.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts April 01; call 883-1974.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
4th Annual Mother's Day Fancy Nancy Tea
3:30 pm in the meeting room for ages 4 and older.
Spend the afternoon being fancy! Listen to fancy stories, make a fancy craft to wear and dress fancy -- fanciest gets a prize! Bring your own teacup for tea and refreshments.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
See the Movie, Read the Book
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Is the movie better than the book? You decide! Join us in the community room on the third Tuesday of each month and enjoy a literature-inspired film. The book behind the cinematics will be discussed the following week -- same time, same place. "Everything is Illuminated," rated PG-13, based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Brown Bag Travelogue
12:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Hiking in the Ozarks. Library staffer Kathleen O'Dell shares stories and photos from hiking trips around the Buffalo National River in northwest Arkansas. Learn about great places to hike or stay and the appropriate gear for your safety and comfort. Bring a sack lunch.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Hemp Jewelry 101
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Hemp jewelry uses the ancient art of knot tying to create beautiful jewelry with natural flair. Learn the basic knots and take home your own unique bracelet or necklace. Materials will be provided.
The Complete Persepolis
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Whether you’re new to the medium or have grown up with it, join us as we read and discuss contemporary and classic graphic literature from around the world. "The Complete Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Everything is Illuminated Book Discussion
1:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
"Everything is Illuminated" by Jonathan Safran Foer.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts April 01; call 883-1974.
Edge Mobile Class: Computer Skills II
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Learn to identify common Windows elements, use the taskbar, start and program menus, and explore control panel settings, including various display options. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts May 25; call 883-1974.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Memorial Day
.
All libraries will be closed Monday, May 28, for Memorial Day.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Learn to Use Your E-reader
6:30 pm for adults.
Learn to check out and download e-books from the Library and read them on your computer or compatible e-reader. All e-readers including Kindles will be covered in this session as a result of an agreement between Amazon and software provider OverDrive.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Make 'n Take: Embroidery 101
3:00 pm in the meeting room for age 18 and older.
Bring your own embroidery hoop and learn the basic stitches of embroidery. All other materials will be provided.
Registration starts May 21; call 883-1974.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Internet Basics
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room 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 May 01; call 883-1974.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts May 01; call 883-1974.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts May 01; call 883-1974.
Edge Mobile Class: File Management
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the meeting room.
Learn to rename, copy, move, delete, organize, find and manage files and folders within Windows. Prerequisites: Computer Skills I and proficiency using a keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts May 01; call 883-1974.
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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