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Take Center Stage at Park Central

Are you an acoustic musician, poet or thespian? Perhaps you're a comic, mime or ventrioloquist looking for a place to try new material? What better place than the community stage at the Park Central Branch Library? There's already a performance schedule in place and it's free! Drop by the branch, or call 831-1342 for more information.

Vist the Library on First Friday

Make the new Park Central Branch Library part of your First Friday Artwalk festivities. The District's ninth facility, situated in the heart of downtown Springfield, will display works by area artists along with other galleries and businesses downtown. Take a stroll to the southwest corner of the Square -- where arts, entertainment and information meet.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Center City Saturday
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Spend an afternoon in downtown Springfield with Center City Saturday, the third Saturday of every month. Enjoy free movie marathons as part of this family-oriented event. Irish-themed movies in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Rated PG or under.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Animated Film Series
7:00 pm.
Enjoy animated films from across the globe the fourth Friday of every month. "Up," rated PG.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

First Thursday Art Talk
7:00 pm.
Enjoy educational presentations on a historical figure, movement or current issue in the art world. Megan Kirsop: Mayan textiles.

Friday, April 2, 2010

Edible Book Festival

Local bakers will show off their creativity in this good-natured competition to kick off the Big Read for 2010. Each bakery, including June's Cakery, Cameo Cakes, Party Pizazz and AmyCakes will design and display an edible book creation. Edible books will be displayed during First Friday Art Walk at the Park Central Branch Library. Winners will be announced at 7 p.m. and then we'll eat the "books!"
Big Read Dessert Competition
7:00 pm
Students from the Victory Trade School will compete to create a dessert that best represents the Big Read title, "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck. The students will hit the stage at 7:10 p.m. to assemble and present delicious representations. Mark Gideon will provide information about the book and some comic relief. Stick around for a taste of these special treats.
First Friday Art Walk
7:00 pm.
Join the Park Central Branch Library and other art lovers for First Friday Art Walk, a cultural happening in the Downtown Arts District. Meet art teacher Julie Taylor and her students from Fordland Middle School and discuss their work on display.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Easter
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All libraries will be closed Sunday, April 4, for Easter.

Friday, April 16, 2010

How To: Knit
7:00 pm.
Always wanted to learn how to knit? DIY crafter Rebecca Shuler will teach basic knitting and show how a few skills can be used to create many different designs. Materials provided.
Registration starts March 26; call 831-1342.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Center City Saturday
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Spend an afternoon in downtown Springfield with Center City Saturday, the third Saturday of every month. Enjoy free movie marathons as part of this family-oriented event. Celebrate Earth Day with movies about our environment. Rated PG or under.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Animated Film Series
7:00 pm.
Enjoy animated films from across the globe the fourth Friday of every month. "Toy Story," rated G.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

First Thursday Art Talk
7:00 pm.
Enjoy educational presentations on a historical figure, movement or current issue in the art world. Liz Atchley: Frida Kahlo.

Friday, May 7, 2010

First Friday Art Walk
7:00 pm.
Join the Park Central Branch Library and other art lovers for First Friday Art Walk, a cultural happening in the Downtown Arts District. Meet artist Joey Borovicka and discuss his paintings on display.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Center City Saturday
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Spend an afternoon in downtown Springfield with Center City Saturday, the third Saturday of every month. The Park Central Branch Library hosts free movie marathons as part of this family-oriented event. Mother's Day is May 10 so let's watch movies about families together. Rated PG and under.

Friday, May 21, 2010

How To: Write a Song Like The Scribbles
7:00 pm.
Ever wanted to show off your songwriting skills? Local band, The Scribbles, together with Philip Dickey from local band Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, will explain how they write songs and write a song with audience input that they'll perform that night.

Friday, May 28, 2010

Animated Film Series
7:00 pm.
Enjoy animated films from across the globe the fourth Friday of every month. "The Incredibles," rated PG.

Monday, May 31, 2010

Memorial Day
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All libraries will be closed Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Independence Day
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All libraries will be closed Sunday, July 4, for Independence Day.

Monday, September 6, 2010

Labor Day
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All libraries will be closed Monday, September 6, for Labor Day.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Staff Training

All libraries will be closed Monday, October 11, for Staff Training.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Veterans Day

All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 11, for Veterans Day.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Thanksgiving Day
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All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 25, for Thanksgiving.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Christmas Holiday
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All libraries will be closed Friday, December 24, and Saturday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Christmas Day

All libraries will be closed Saturday, December 25, for Christmas Day.

Friday, December 31, 2010

New Year's Eve & Day

All libraries will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 31, for New Year's Eve and will remain closed Saturday, January 1, for New Year's Day.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

New Year's Day

All libraries will be closed Saturday, January 1, for New Year's Day.

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