Library Center
- Honor the Book.
9:00 am to 8:00 pm in the children's department for all ages.
Each hour, at the top of the hour, your favorite librarians, current and past, will read excerpts from a great book. You can also color a bookplate and place it in one of your favorite books.
Call 882-0714.
Library Center
- Grace Chang and Jin Jin the Dragon.
10:00 am in meeting rooms A & B for all ages.
Imaginations of all ages will be captivated by the magical illusions, puppetry and stories of author and international Chinese ringmaster Grace Chang and her friend Jin Jin. Grace will sell and autograph copies of her newest book, "Jin Jin and Rain Wizard," following her performance.
Call 882-0714.
Library Center
- The Crafty Book.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Celebrate your favorite place to hang out by creating book flowers and altered book journals.
Call 882-0714.
Willard Branch Library
- Pioneer Days.
10:00 am for Families.
Learn about the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder with stories, songs, and crafts from the pioneer days.
Registration starts October 19; call 742-4258.
Library Center
- Herbal Teas and Gifts.
2:30 pm in meeting room B.
Enjoy a cup of herbal tea with Springfield Area Herb Society members Shelley Vaugine and Gina Marie Walden. They'll discuss various herbal tea blends and share suggestions for holiday herbal gifts you can create for family and friends.
Call 882-0714.
Library Center
- A Fun Twist on an Original Tale.
3:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
The Opera Theater of the Ozarks presents "The Three Billy Goats Gruff: A Comic Opera for Children," a 40-minute production adapted by John Davies and based on the music of Mozart, Rossini and Donizetti. The goats finally convince the troll, the forest bully, that 'kindness is contagious.'
Call 882-0714.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Library Center
- The Music of Pa's Fiddle..
2:00 pm in the auditorium.
The tunes played by Charles Ingalls on his fiddle were important to the "Little House" narratives. The original, loaned by the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum in Mansfield, will be played by Ashley Hull accompanied by musician and music historian Gordon McCann. KSMU journalists Missy Shelton and Mishelle Skalicky will read excerpts from the Wilder books at the concerts.
Call 882-0714.
Library Center
- Nutcracker Children's Workshop.
3:00 pm in meeting rooms A & B for ages 3-8.
Enjoy an afternoon of fun and cuture with the members of the Springfield Ballet including a craft, reading of "The Nutcracker," a short preview performanc, mini-dance class and games. This is a great introduction to the art of ballet. Children should wear comfortable attire (stretch/sweat pants, t-shirt and socks). Registration is required; call Springfield Ballet at 862-1343 to register.
Call 882-0714.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Brentwood Branch Library
- Storytime.
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
Library Center
- Storytime.
9:30 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Storytime.
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
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 playstations that encourage learning, socialization and fun.
Call 865-1340.
Library Center
- Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Library Center
- Anime & Manga Enthusiasts.
7:00 pm in meeting room B.
Love anime? Want to learn more about it? Watch anime and discuss manga while meeting with other fans.
Call 882-0714.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Library Center
- Storytime.
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Library Station
- Storytime.
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Library Center
- Storytime.
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Strafford
- Storytime.
10:30 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Library Center
- Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Library Station
- Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Strafford
- Storytime.
11:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Willard Branch Library
- Storytime.
11:00 am for ages 1-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 742-4258.
Republic Branch Library
- I-Spy.
4:30 pm for grades K-5.
Join the I-Spy fun as we play the board game Pictureka along with some other fun I-spy games, and of course there will be the I-Spy books.
Call 732-7284.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Foreign Film Festival.
6:30 pm.
"The Story of the Weeping Camel," rated PG; Mongolian with English subtitles.
Call 883-1974.
Library Center
- International Potluck.
7:00 pm in the auditorium.
Imagine tastes, smells and sights from all around the worldin one place! Enjoy an international potluck and give immigrants and refugees from abroad a chance to meet their neighbors and learn about their new community. Bring an international dish labeled with the type of food and country of origin and attendees are encouraged to wear international dress. Each month will highlight a different county 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.
September 8: India
October 13: Myanmar (Burma)
November 10: Kenya
Call 882-0714.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
All Branches
- Veterans Day.
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All libraries will be closed Wednesday, November 11, for Veteran's Day.
Library Center
- Storytime.
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Library Center
- Storytime.
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Library Center
- Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Republic Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
1:30 pm.
"The Reader" by Bernhard Schlink.
Call 732-7284.
Library Station
- Chatting Up the Books.
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Santa Fe room.
"Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown. Watch the movie, rated PG-13, based on the novel, then discuss the differences and similarities between the two.
Call 865-1340.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Let's Talk About It.
6:30 pm.
Explore the theme of love and forgiveness as it relates to both wisdom and death during this book discussion series moderated by Dr. Randall Fuller, associate professor of English, Drury University. "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" by Leo Tolstoy
Call 883-1974.
Republic Branch Library
- Gifts From the Kitchen.
6:30 pm.
Looking for the perfect gift that's attractive, personal and economical? Learn some new, delicious gift ideas from the Library's own Tammy Flippen.
Registration starts November 02; call 732-7284.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Library Station
- Storytime.
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Library Station
- Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Strafford
- School's Out: Stuff to Make and Do.
1:30 pm for all ages.
School is out, imaginations are in. Come to the Library for some fun crafts to make and take home.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Teen Advisory Board.
3:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Fill us in on the best books, music, and technology for teens and let us know what would make the Library a cooler place for you. Free snacks!
Call 883-1974.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Midtown Book Club.
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
Talk about books with your friends and help pick the next book to read.
Call 862-0135.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Rock Star Gaming.
4:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
Hang out at the Library, talk music and play "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero" with your friends. Snacks provided.
Call 883-1974.
Library Station
- You Think This is All Just a Game?.
6:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for grades 6-12.
You couldn't be more wrong. It's actually a bunch of games, and we play them the second and forth Friday of every month at the Library Station. Come play our games, or bring your own. Lemonade and cookies are provided courtesy of Panera Bread Company.
Call 865-1340.
Park Central Branch Library
- Park Central Sounds.
7:00 pm.
Celebrate local music on the second Friday of every month. Chris Aytes: Pop singer-songwriter.
Call 831-1342.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Library Center
- Teen Library Council.
10:00 am 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!
Call 882-0714.
Willard Branch Library
- LEGO Connections.
10:00 am for grades K-2.
Love LEGOs and everything that you can build with them? Use Digital Designer software to plan your concept and create it using our LEGOs.
Call 742-4258.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Herbal Teas and Gifts.
11:00 am in the upstairs meeting room.
Enjoy a cup of herbal tea with Master Gardners Shelley Vaugine and Gina Marie Walden while they discuss various herbal tea blends and share suggestions for holiday herbal gifts you can create for family and friends.
Registration starts November 03; call 862-0135.
Willard Branch Library
- LEGO Connections.
2:00 pm for grades 3-5.
Love LEGOs and everything that you can build with them? Use Digital Designer software to plan and create fantastic things using our LEGOs.
Call 742-4258.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Library Station
- Sunday Sounds.
2:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Southern Raised Bluegrass Plays Christmas. The four Reith family "kids," ranging in age from 11-22, perform a bluegrass gospel Christmas. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library; refreshments provided by Panera Bread.
Call 865-1340.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Brentwood Branch Library
- Storytime.
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
Library Center
- Storytime.
9:30 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Storytime.
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
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 playstations that encourage learning, socialization and fun.
Call 865-1340.
Library Center
- Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Library Center
- Storytime.
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Ash Grove Branch Library
- Turkey Time.
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Join us for fun-filled stories and activities.
Call 751-2933.
Library Station
- Storytime.
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Library Center
- Storytime.
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Strafford
- Storytime.
10:30 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Library Center
- Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Library Station
- Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Strafford
- Storytime.
11:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Willard Branch Library
- Thanks for Thanksgiving.
11:00 am for ages 1-6.
Get ready for the Thanksgiving Day holiday by making crafts and reading stories about family, friends and the many things you have to be thankful for.
Registration starts November 02; call 742-4258.
Ash Grove Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
1:30 pm.
"The Lace Reader" by Brunonia Barry.
Call 751-2933.
Strafford
- Anime Otaku Club .
3:30 pm 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.
Library Station
- Reader Romp: A Book Club for Beginning Readers.
4:30 pm in the story hour room for grades 1-2.
Calling all first and second graders who love to read! Eager readers will read aloud, engage in a short book discussion and participate in hands-on activities related to the book series. Attend all the programs in the series and get your club card stamped for the chance to win a fabulous prize. Refreshments provided by Panera Bread. "Henry and Mudge" by Cynthia Rylant.
Registration starts November 03; call 865-1340.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Library Center
- Storytime.
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Fair Grove Branch Library
- Storytime.
10:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 759-2637.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Storytime.
10:00 am for ages 2-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 862-0135.
Republic Branch Library
- Storytime.
10:00 am for ages 1-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 732-7284.
Library Center
- Storytime.
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Library Center
- Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Brown Bag Travelogue.
12:00 pm for Adult.
Springtime in Holland and Belgium. Bill and Lee Longman share their trip tip-toeing through the tulips. Bring a sack lunch.
Call 883-1974.
Library Center
- Book Discussion.
1:00 pm in meeting room A.
"Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How it Changed America" by John M.Barry.
Call 882-0714.
Library Station
- John Wayne Wednesdays.
2:00 pm in the Frisco room.
"She Wore a Yellow Ribbon," not rated.
Call 865-1340.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Anime Alliance.
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.
Call 862-0135.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Republic Branch Library
- Peanut Butter Extravaganza.
6:30 pm for grades 6-12.
Celebrate Peanut Butter Lover's Month with peanut butter and jelly sushi, peanut butter bingo and a few ways you never thought to use peanut butter.
Call 732-7284.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Library Station
- Storytime.
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Library Station
- Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Midtown Book Club.
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
Talk about books with your friends and help pick the next book to read.
Call 862-0135.
Library Center
- Paren'tweens Book Club.
6:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 3-6.
Share the "t", share the book! Reading together doesn't have to stop when you outgrow picture books. Reading and discussing the same books are a great way to bond while building your 'tweens reading skills. "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Registration starts November 02; call 882-0714.
Willard Branch Library
- Teen Night After Hours.
6:00 pm for grades 6-12.
A New Moon Rises. The vampires have had their turn, now is the time of the werewolf as we celebrate the release of "New Moon." Discuss the Stephenie Meyer series, sink your teeth into a Moon Pie, join in a howling contest and watch the 80's werewolf classic, "TeenWolf," ratedPG. Participants may not leave before 7:30 p.m. unless a parent or guardian picks them up.
Call 742-4258.
Library Center
- TGIF Movie Party.
6:30 pm in the auditorium.
A Hard Days Night, rated G. Celebrate TGIF with your new best friendsall of the Beatles fans that will show up to see John, Paul, George and Ringo. Enjoy snacks and compete in a Beatles trivia contest for your chance to win two tickets to see the Liverpool Legends at the Starlite Theatre in Branson.
Call 882-0714.
Library Station
- Friday Night Film.
6:30 pm in the Frisco room.
"The Pink Panther 2," rated PG.
Call 865-1340.
Park Central Branch Library
- Open Mic Night.
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Calling all talent! Are you an artist looking for a stage? Look no further, our Community Stage is your place to shine every third Friday.
Call 831-1342.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Library Station
- Is There a Conspiracy?.
10:00 am in the story hour room for grades 6-12.
Well, if there is, the Library Station Teen Team is the group tugging the strings. LSTT helps plan programs, offers input and generally schemes on behalf of the Library Station teens. If you wish to help us pull, stop by on the third Saturday of each month for snacks and strategizing.
Call 865-1340.
Library Station
- pH Balancing: The Key to Excellent Health and Weight Loss.
10:00 am.
Tired of being over weight, low on energy, depressed, catching colds every winter and having allergies? Esther Hawkins, natural health educator, will give you the keys to saying goodbye to sickness and hello to your best life.
Call 865-1340.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Let's Be Thankful.
10:00 am for pre K-grade 5.
You have a lot to be thankful for! Make crafts and read stories about family, friends and more--a perfect way to get ready for the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Call 862-0135.
Willard Branch Library
- Holiday Open House.
11:00 am to 6:00 pm for all ages.
Join in holiday fun at the new Willard Branch Library! Stop by after the Willard Christmas Parade for stories, music, treats, a make-and-take craft and a visit by Leo the Library Lion.
Call 742-4258.
Library Center
- Explore Your Electronic Library!.
2:00 pm in meeting room B.
Learn about the exciting world of the electronic library and get an introduction to the databases available to you though the Library, both on site and remotely.
Exploring World Cultures: 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. Search by country or regionally for information ranging from national anthem sound files to country reports.
Call 882-0714.
Library Station
- LOST! in the Library.
2:00 pm in the Frisco room.
Get "Lost" in the Library. Watch an episode of the thought provoking TV show, then discuss it and books related to the show.
Call 865-1340.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Library Station
- A Little House Thanksgiving.
2:00 pm in the Frisco room for All Ages.
The whole family is invited to discover how Laura Ingalls Wilder celebrated Thanksgiving. Play some old time games, make crafts from the past and share recipes of frontier foods from Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic stories.
Call 865-1340.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Brentwood Branch Library
- Storytime.
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Storytime.
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
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 playstations that encourage learning, socialization and fun.
Call 865-1340.
Library Center
- Book Talk Swap.
5:30 pm for grades 6-12.
Talk about the books you've been reading and what movies you've seen while enjoying snacks in the teen department. Bring your unwanted books for a book swap and find a great new read.
Call 882-0714.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Library Station
- Storytime.
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Strafford
- Storytime.
10:30 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Library Station
- Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Strafford
- Storytime.
11:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
1:30 pm.
"Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression" by Mildred Armstrong Kalish.
Call 883-1974.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Fair Grove Branch Library
- Storytime.
10:00 am for ages 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 759-2637.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Storytime.
10:00 am for ages 2-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 862-0135.
Republic Branch Library
- Storytime.
10:00 am for ages 1-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 732-7284.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Anime Alliance.
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.
Call 862-0135.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
All Branches
- Thanksgiving Day.
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All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Library Station
- Storytime.
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Library Station
- Storytime.
11:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Midtown Book Club.
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
Talk about books with your friends and help pick the next book to read.
Call 862-0135.
Library Station
- You Think This is All Just a Game?.
6:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for grades 6-12.
You couldn't be more wrong. It's actually a bunch of games, and we play them the second and forth Friday of every month at the Library Station. Come play our games, or bring your own. Lemonade and cookies are provided courtesy of Panera Bread Company.
Call 865-1340.
Park Central Branch Library
- Animated Film Series.
7:00 pm.
Enjoy animated films from across the globe the fourth Friday of every month. "The Beatles' Yellow Submarine," rated G.
Call 831-1342.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Brentwood Branch Library
- Storytime.
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Storytime.
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 883-1974.
