Storytime
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Nonprofit Fundraising: Seven Things You Should Know to get the Money You Need
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Harrison room
Retired college fundraising vice president and author Wayne E. Groner shows nonprofit staff and volunteers how to be more successful in fundraising endeavors.
Storytime
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
International Potluck
6:30 pm
Imagine tastes, smells and sights from all around the world--in one place. Enjoy an international potluck and give immigrants and refugees from abroad a change to meet their neighbors and learn about their new community. Bring an international dish labeled with the type of food and country of origin. Attendees are encouraged to wear international dress. Each month will highlight a different country and feature a brief presentation by a native from that country, plus a few words from a member of a local community organization on what the Ozarks has to offer our new friends.
Hosted by sisters Jennifer Moore and Ashley Moore. The Philippines
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Genealogy Workshop
9:30 am in the auditorium
"The Springs of Springfield" with Loring Bullard, director of the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks. Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Storytime
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Book Discussion
1:00 pm in meeting room A.
"The Big Sea" by Langston Hughes. An African American Read-In event during Black History Month.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Anime Otaku Club
6:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 6-12.
Anime and manga enthusiasts, unite! Meet with other fans, watch anime, read manga, talk about your favorites and enjoy treats from Japan.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Be Mine, Valentine!
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 2-6.
Hear Valentine stories and make-and-take a Valentine for someone special.
Registration starts February 01; call 882-0714.
Teen Library Council
6:00 pm in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
Join TLC and help decide what the Library should buy for teens, plan teen programs and read awesome teen books. Plus, there are always some very cool prizes!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Chapter & Verse: Music on a Sunday Afternoon
2:00 pm in the auditorium.
The Queen City Sound Chorus of Sweet Adelines International. This award-winning local Sweet Adelines Chorus will help celebrate the holiday for love. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Monday, February 15, 2010
President's Day
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All libraries will be closed Monday, February 15, for President's Day.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Storytime
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Storytime
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Funding 101: Research and Writing Skills for Nonprofits
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Harrison room
Give yourself the inside track to successful nonprofit fundraising. Learn how to get background information on foundations using the Library's Funding Information Center and Internet resources, then find out how to break down the sections of a grant, address each one in detail and put them together in a comprehensive and readable "whole."
Registration starts February 04; call 882-0714.
Friday, February 19, 2010
'Tween Night
7:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 3-5.
Come dance it out, sing it out and rock it out at the Library. Enjoy a night of Dance Dance Revolution, Karaoke Revolution and Rock Band and become the star you've always wanted to be!
Girl's Night Out: Book Crush
7:00 pm in meeting rooms A & B for grades 6-12.
Do you love Edward Cullen of "Twilight"? Come for this Valentine's program with activities and girl talk about our favorite literary crushes.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Technology Overview
1:00 pm in the auditorium
Using Tutorial Software to Enhance Your Computing Skills. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
1-on-1 Help Desk
2:30 pm in the auditorium
Got computer questions? Get personalized help. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
'How-To' Computer Seminar
4:00 pm in the Harrison room
Open Source Genealogical Research and Data Management Applications. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Free Tax Help
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
<i>Jan. 30 session has been canceled.</i> Free federal and state tax return preparation, electronic filing, Missouri property tax credit, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and other required federal and state tax forms will be offered for low-to-moderate income families and individuals including those with disabilities, non-English speakers and older adults. This service is provided by Missouri State University students working with the ATLS Coalition.
African American Read-In: "Jazz on a Saturday Night"
2:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
Celebrate African American Literature and Music by listening to the book "Jazz on a a Saturday Night" by Leo and Diane Dillon. Listen to jazz music, play with instruments and make some instruments to take home.
Registration starts February 01; call 882-0714.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Storytime
9:30 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
An Evening of African-American Poetry and Performance
7:30 pm in the auditorium
Enjoy African-American poetry, oration, dramatic readings, performance art and music. This event is part of Springfield's African American Read-In celebration.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Storytime
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Storytime
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Genealogy Workshop
9:30 am in the auditorium
"Heirlooms and Their Stories." Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Storytime
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Easter
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All libraries will be closed Sunday, April 4, for Easter.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Every Child Ready to Read Workshop
5:00 pm in the story hour room
Parents and caregivers will learn new and fun ways to develop children's pre-reading skills during this hands-on early literacy workshop. Caregivers will receive one hour of training credit and parents a new book for their child.
Registration starts April 28; call 882-0714.
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
.
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 Veteran's 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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