LIBRARY PROGRAMS IN MARCH

Thursday, March 18, 2010

  • Library Center - Funding 101: Research and Writing Skills for Nonprofits.
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Harrison room.
    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 readable "whole."
    Registration starts March 04; call 882-0714.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Trading Card Game Day.
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Trading Card Gamers, bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering or other TCGs to the Spot every Thursday to duel!
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Acting Out @ The Library.
    3:00 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Can you think on your feet? Do you have acting or comedic talent? Try your hand at improv!
  • Republic Branch Library - Armchair University: Exploring World Cultures.
    4:00 pm.
    Travel lovers, history buffs and culture vultures will enjoy learning about the Library's history, biography and culture databases. Worldwide in scope, these databases cover ancient history to the present. Learn how to find maps, photographs, videos, slideshows and recipes from around the world.
    Registration starts March 09; call 732-7284.
  • Republic Branch Library - Anime Afternoon.
    4:30 pm for grades 6-12.
    Watch anime and talk about your favorite anime and manga while enjoying snacks.

Friday, March 19, 2010

  • Library Station - Storytime.
    10:00 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.
  • Library Station - Storytime.
    11:00 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.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Crafty Fridays.
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Are you crafty? Want to learn a new skill? Try something new at The Spot every Friday. Supplies provided.
  • Library Station - Is It Friday?.
    6:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 7-12.
    If it's Friday, then there is an event for you at the Library Station. Every Friday at 6 p.m. there is something going on. It might be game night. It might be a movie. It might be a computer lab where we try out new software. There might be cookies from Panera (at least once a month, there will be). There's no sign-up required, but if you have any questions give us a call the Library Station, 865-1340. You're probably wondering: How can I help decide what the next event will be? We're glad you asked! The solution is to join LSTT.
  • Library Station - Every Child Ready to Read Workshop .
    6:00 pm in the Santa Fe 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 get a new book for their child.
    Registration starts March 03; call 865-1340.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Teen Night After Hours.
    6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Candy Craze. Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet treats, candy art and other tasty games. Also, enjoy the Xbox 360 and free Internet access. Participants may not leave before 8:30 p.m. unless a parent or guardian picks them up.
  • Library Station - Friday Night Film.
    6:30 pm in the Frisco room.
    "My Sister's Keeper," rated PG-13.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Free Tax Help.
    10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
    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, non-English speakers, older adults and those with disabilities. This service is provided by Missouri State University students working with the ATLS Coalition.
  • Library Station - What's LSTT? .
    10:30 am in the story hour room for grades 6-12.
    LSTT is our teen advisory board: the Library Station Teen Team! Aren't acronyms great..or perhaps not? If you want to decide the direction of teen events at the Library Station--or if you just want to change the name of our teen advisory board--join us the third Saturday morning of each month for some tasty pastry and rousing debates over what we're doing next.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Technology Overview.
    1:00 pm.
    Get helpful information and tips on the latest in technology. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Herb Gardening for Your Kitchen.
    1:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for Adults and Teens.
    Learn about herb gardening for the home kitchen from Gina Marie Walden and Shelley Vaugine of the Springfield Area Herb Society.
    Registration starts March 03; call 862-0135.
  • Park Central Branch Library - 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.
  • Library Station - Lost in the Library.
    2:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
    Get "Lost" in the Library. Watch an episode of the TV show, discuss it and books related to the show, and play "LOST! The Board Game."
  • Brentwood Branch Library - 1-on-1 Help Desk.
    2:30 pm.
    Got computer questions? Get personalized help. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
  • Library Center - 'How-To' Computer Seminar.
    4:00 pm in the Harrison room.
    Open Source Solutions "Using Linux." Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

  • Library Station - Sunday Sounds.
    2:00 pm in the Frisco room.
    Missouri Mountain Gang plays traditional and contemporary bluegrass, gospel music, classic standards and original compositions. Refreshments provided by Panera Bread.

Monday, March 22, 2010

  • Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
    9:00 am for infants-23 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.
  • Library Center - 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.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
    10:00 am for ages 2-5.
    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.
  • Library Center - Armchair University: World War II in Springfield.
    10:00 am in the auditorium.
    Local History librarians will share photographs and memories of life in Springfield during World War II, including the history of O'Reilly Hospital.
  • Library Station - Wee Read.
    10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
    Read with your wee ones at the Library. We'll read books together and utilize play stations that encourage learning, socialization and fun.
  • Library Center - 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. Join us for special guest speakers: Nancy Billington, Parents as Teachers, March 1-15 Charlene Cowan, University of Missouri Extension, March 22-29 Lori Mangan, Every Child Ready to Read, April 5 Louise Bigley, Public Health Nurse, April 12-26
  • Library Station - Read the Book: See the Movie.
    2:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
    Maybe you read the book during the school year, but school's out for spring break and we're going to show the movie. Enjoy some snacks and spend the week watching these great movies. "The Spiderwick Chronicles," rated PG.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Monday Movie Madness.
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    Come to The Spot to watch a new release movie (rated PG-13 or under). Popcorn provided.
  • Library Center - How to Train Your Dragon.
    4:00 pm in the story hour room for preschool-grade 5.
    Do you have a pet dragon that needs to be trained? Bring your dragon to the Library Center and teach it to sit and play fetch. Don't have a dragon? You can still come and learn how to draw dragons and make dragon kites and puppets, all in honor of the book and movie "How to Train Your Dragon".
    Registration starts March 08; call 882-0714.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

  • Library Center - 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.
  • Library Center - Computer Hands-On with ICON.
    10:00 am in the Harrison room.
    Using Sketch Up-Drawing in 3D the Easy Way. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
  • Library Station - Storytime.
    10:00 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.
  • Library Center - 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.
  • Strafford - Storytime.
    10:30 am for infants-23 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.
  • Library Station - Storytime.
    11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
    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.
  • Strafford - Storytime.
    11:00 am for ages 3-5.
    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.
  • Library Center - 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.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Book Discussion.
    1:30 pm in the meeting room.
    "An Irish Country Doctor" by Patrick Taylor.
  • Library Station - Read the Book: See the Movie.
    2:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
    Maybe you read the book during the school year, but school's out for spring break and we're going to show the movie. Enjoy some snacks and spend the week watching these great movies. "Bridge to Terabithia," rated PG.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - First Draft.
    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Do you fill notebooks full of stories or poetry? Have you ever wanted to be a great novelist, poet or songwriter? Just have ideas bursting to get out? If writing is your thing or you'd like help writing, come get new ideas, share your words with others, receive feedback and more.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

  • Library Center - 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.
  • Library Center - Genealogy Workshop.
    9:30 am in the auditorium.
    "Using COOLcat for Genealogy Research" with Local History librarian John Rutherford. Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealogical Society.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Storytime.
    10:00 am 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.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Storytime.
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    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.
  • Republic Branch Library - Storytime.
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    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.
  • Library Center - 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.
  • Library Center - 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.
  • Republic Branch Library - Spring Break Bash.
    1:30 pm for grades K-5.
    Spring Break is here and school is out! Come to the Library for games, crafts and snacks to chase away the afternoon boredom.
    Registration starts March 08; call 732-7284.
  • Library Station - Read the Book: See the Movie.
    2:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
    Maybe you read the book during the school year, but school's out for spring break and we're going to show the movie. Enjoy some snacks and spend the week watching these great movies. "Hoot," rated PG.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Anime Alliance.
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

  • Library Station - Bite into Books.
    12:30 pm in the Santa Fe room.
    "Winter's Bone" by Daniel Woodrell. Bring a sack lunch and visit with others about the current read.
  • Library Station - Read the Book: See the Movie.
    2:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
    Maybe you read the book during the school year, but school's out for spring break and we're going to show the movie. Enjoy some snacks and spend the week watching these great movies. "How to Eat Fried Worms," rated PG.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Trading Card Game Day.
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Trading Card Gamers, bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering or other TCGs to the Spot every Thursday to duel!
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Acting Out @ The Library.
    3:00 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Can you think on your feet? Do you have acting or comedic talent? Try your hand at improv!

Friday, March 26, 2010

  • Library Station - Storytime.
    10:00 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.
  • Library Station - Storytime.
    11:00 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.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Brentwood Bandstand.
    12:00 pm in the meeting room for all ages.
    Reveal your talents on Brentwood Bandstand! Construct musical instruments, take part in a talent 'contest' and show the judges who Springfield's next star will be.
  • Library Station - Read the Book: See the Movie.
    2:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
    Maybe you read the book during the school year, but school's out for spring break and we're going to show the movie. Enjoy some snacks and spend the week watching these great movies. "The Tale of Despereaux," rated G.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Crafty Fridays.
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Are you crafty? Want to learn a new skill? Try something new at The Spot every Friday. Supplies provided.
  • Library Station - Is It Friday?.
    6:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for grades 7-12.
    If it's Friday, then there is an event for you at the Library Station. Every Friday at 6 p.m. there is something going on. It might be game night. It might be a movie. It might be a computer lab where we try out new software. There might be cookies from Panera (at least once a month, there will be). There's no sign-up required, but if you have any questions give us a call the Library Station, 865-1340. You're probably wondering: How can I help decide what the next event will be? We're glad you asked! The solution is to join LSTT.
  • Park Central Branch Library - Animated Film Series.
    7:00 pm.
    Enjoy animated films from across the globe the fourth Friday of every month. "Up," rated PG.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

  • Library Center - 2010 March of Technology: The Technology of Our Future.
    8:30 am to 5:00 pm in meeting rooms A & B.
    Home computers, Internet, WiFi and cellular communications have brought about dramatic changes to our lives. Attend the 4th annual March of Technology and find out how tomorrow's technology will affect you. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
  • Library Center - 2010 March of Technology: The Technology of Our Future.
    8:30 am to 5:00 pm in the auditorium.
    Home computers, Internet, WiFi and cellular communications have brought about dramatic changes to our lives. Attend the 4th annual March of Technology and find out how tomorrow's technology will affect you. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - April Fool's Day Fun.
    10:00 am in the meeting room for grades 1-5.
    Don't be the fool! Learn some fun (but harmless) pranks and practical jokes, write a message with invisible ink and join in a silly game or two.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Free Tax Help.
    10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
    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, non-English speakers, older adults and those with disabilities. This service is provided by Missouri State University students working with the ATLS Coalition.

Monday, March 29, 2010

  • Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
    9:00 am for infants-23 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.
  • Library Center - 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.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Storytime.
    10:00 am for ages 2-5.
    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.
  • Library Station - Wee Read.
    10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
    Read with your wee ones at the Library. We'll read books together and utilize play stations that encourage learning, socialization and fun.
  • Library Center - 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. Join us for special guest speakers: Nancy Billington, Parents as Teachers, March 1-15 Charlene Cowan, University of Missouri Extension, March 22-29 Lori Mangan, Every Child Ready to Read, April 5 Louise Bigley, Public Health Nurse, April 12-26
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Monday Movie Madness.
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    Come to The Spot to watch a new release movie (rated PG-13 or under). Popcorn provided.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

  • Library Center - 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.
  • Library Station - Storytime.
    10:00 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.
  • Library Center - 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.
  • Strafford - Storytime.
    10:30 am for infants-23 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.
  • Library Station - Storytime.
    11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
    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.
  • Strafford - Storytime.
    11:00 am for ages 3-5.
    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.
  • Library Center - 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.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - First Draft.
    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Do you fill notebooks full of stories or poetry? Have you ever wanted to be a great novelist, poet or songwriter? Just have ideas bursting to get out? If writing is your thing or you'd like help writing, come get new ideas, share your words with others, receive feedback and more.
  • Willard Branch Library - Techno 'Tween.
    4:00 pm for grades 3-6.
    Try out the latest Library technology with various computer and gaming activities.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

  • Library Center - 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.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Storytime.
    10:00 am 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.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Storytime.
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    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.
  • Republic Branch Library - Storytime.
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    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.
  • Library Center - 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.
  • Library Center - 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.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Anime Alliance.
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

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