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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 ventriloquist 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.

Visit 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.

Friday, June 7, 2013

First Friday Art Walk
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
Join the Park Central Branch Library and other art lovers for First Friday Art Walk. "Take Me As I Am"artwork created by the youth of GLO Community Center will be on display with a historical display provided by Missouri State University's Ozarks Lesbian and Gay Archives. "Beneath the Surface: Photos of Riverbluff Cave" will also be on display. Enjoy acoustic music by The Captain's Son.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Art and Chaos: Techniques with India Ink and Acrylics
7:00 pm for adults.
Artist Debbie Madden will share her chaotic method using India ink and acrylics to create amazing designs. Join in the fun and try your hand at this cool technique! It's great for any skill level, from the novice scribbler to the advanced artist. Materials will be provided.
Registration starts June 01; call 831-1342.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Rent on the Big Screen
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
"Rent," rated PG-13, is the film version of the early 1990s rock musical based on Giacomo Puccini's opera "La Boheme." Watch it on our couch and sing along to your favorite songs!

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Cult Couch Thursdays
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
"Jurassic Park," rated PG-13.

Friday, June 21, 2013

The Unbound Mic Sessions
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
Our monthly open mic nights are now hosted by LemonDrop! Share your talent on our community stage; sign up starts at 6 p.m. the night of the event.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Show Me Poetry
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for all ages.
Love poetry? Watch, judge or compete in a monthly, family-friendly poetry slam with the members of MO Poetry Slam Springfield.

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for all ages.
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.

Friday, July 5, 2013

First Friday Art Walk
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
Join the Park Central Branch Library and other art lovers for First Friday Art Walk. Art by two local artists will on display: "If Hip Hop Should Die Tomorrow" by Lynley Farris and "Curios" paintings by Joey Borovicka. Enjoy music by Mason Mercer.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Queen City Quills Letter Writing Social
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
Mail correspondence is not dead! Join Library staffer Cassie Fox and Hannah Sheehan of HannahMadeIt.com for an evening of letter writing and mail art, no experience necessary. Don't know who to write? We'll give you some ideas and addresses.
Registration starts July 01; call 831-1342.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Cult Couch Thursdays
6:30 pm for adults.
"Pride & Prejudice," rated PG, 2006.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Stories with Your Legislators
11:00 am to 11:30 am for all ages.
Your state representatives and senators will read your favorite stories at a storytime near you! Rep. Charlie Norr

Friday, July 19, 2013

The Unbound Mic Sessions
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
Our monthly open mic nights are now hosted by LemonDrop! Share your talent on our community stage; sign up starts at 6 p.m. the night of the event.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Show Me Poetry
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for all ages.
Love poetry? Watch, judge or compete in a monthly, family-friendly poetry slam with the members of MO Poetry Slam Springfield.

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for all ages.
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.

Friday, August 2, 2013

First Friday Art Walk
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
Join the Park Central Branch Library and other art lovers for First Friday Art Walk. Check out "Service with a Smile: Photographs of Service Stations in the Ozarks" by Lynn Sanders in celebration of the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival. Visit with local authors and find out about their work during our first Authors at Artwalk event. Enjoy music by Maddog and Blue.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Cult Couch Thursdays
6:30 pm for adults.
"Grease," rated PG.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Maker Workshop: Aquaponics
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
Aquaponics is the method of growing crops and fish together in a recirculating system. Local aquaponics experts Jessi Whitt Murphey Honeycutt and Eric Honeycutt will discuss the "aquawesomeponics" system thyey created in the SquidFoo Studios.
Registration starts August 01; call 831-1342.

Friday, August 16, 2013

The Unbound Mic Sessions
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
Our monthly open mic nights are now hosted by LemonDrop! Share your talent on our community stage; sign up starts at 6 p.m. the night of the event.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Show Me Poetry
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for all ages.
Love poetry? Watch, judge or compete in a monthly, family-friendly poetry slam with the members of MO Poetry Slam Springfield.

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for all ages.
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.

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