All Springfield-Greene County Libraries will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS IN MAY

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

  • Library Center - Genealogy Workshop.
    9:30 am in the auditorium for adults.
    Transcribing and Abstracting Genealogical Records. Learn tips and share some of the benefits of transcribing records discovered during family research. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime.
    11:00 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.
  • - "Gone Girl". (Downtown Book Club)
    5:30 pm for adults age 21 and over.
    The conversation will be flowing as we discuss provocative fiction, nonfiction and memoir at Mother's Brewery Tasting Room, 215 S. Grant. "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn.
  • Library Center - Dog Tales.
    7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Harrison room for adults.
    Share your favorite books about dogs with other dog lovers.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

  • Library Station - "Burn Down the Ground: A Memoir". (Book Discussion)
    1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the Santa Fe room for adults.
    Visit with others about the current read. "Burn Down the Ground: A Memoir" by Kambri Crews.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Game It!.
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Stop by every Thursday to learn how to play a new board or card game. Old favorites are always available.
  • Willard Branch Library - Teen Thursday.
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Hang out with your friends, play board and video games, and be creative with a make-and-take bonus activity.

Friday, May 24, 2013

  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime.
    10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    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.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime.
    11:00 am in the story hour room 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.
  • Library Station - Teen Friday Nights.
    6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for grades 6-12.
    If it's Friday night, there is something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in for games, crafts and special events.

Saturday, May 25, 2013

  • Library Station - Archaeologist Training.
    11:00 am in the Frisco room for all ages.
    Are you obsessed with dinosaurs? Do you know the difference between a Diplodocus and a Mamenchisaurus? Let's "Dig Into Reading" and hone our scientific skills with dinosaur tales, archaeological tips and an excavation of our own!
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Surf's Up!.
    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 9-12.
    School's out, time to get beach-ready! Make your own surfer necklace. Materials will be provided.
  • Library Center - Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: Jimmy Stewart Classics.
    2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
    Enjoy a Saturday matinee with a classic film. Feel free to bring your own snack. "Destry Rides Again," not rated.

Monday, May 27, 2013

  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Hats with Heart.
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Love to loom knit and want to lend a helping hand? Create a hat, scarf or wrap for humanitarian causes and local charities.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime.
    10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
    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.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime.
    11:00 am in the story hour room 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.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - "The Art Forger". (Book Discussion)
    1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
    By B.A. Shapiro.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Get Hooked on Loom Knitting.
    4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for adults.
    Learn to knit with a loom to create hats, scarves, wraps and more. Or, bring your own project and master your technique.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime.
    7:00 pm in the story hour room 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.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime.
    11:00 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.
  • Strafford Branch Library - Otaku Club.
    3:30 pm for grades 7-12.
    Anime fans unite! Join us every month for anime films and Asian treats.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Monthly Macabre.
    4:00 pm to 6:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    Join us the last Wednesday of the month for snacks and supernatural cinema. Vote on and watch your favorite movies, rated PG-13 or under, featuring creatures, ghosts and ghouls from decades past.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Game It!.
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Stop by every Thursday to learn how to play a new board or card game. Old favorites are always available.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Feature Films at the Library.
    4:00 pm for all ages.
    "Kung Fu Panda," rated PG.

Friday, May 31, 2013

  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime.
    10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    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.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime.
    11:00 am in the story hour room 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.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Racing to Read Book Party .
    3:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the meeting room for infants-age 7 .
    Racing to Read is the Library District's early learning program designed to help you get your child ready to read. Drop in for early literacy activities and stories you can enjoy with your child in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. We'll also give you lots of ideas to take home and use.
  • Library Station - Teen Friday Nights.
    6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for grades 6-12.
    If it's Friday night, there is something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in for games, crafts and special events.
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