Tuesday, June 18, 2013

• KY3 for Kids Storybreak
  Offsite
  10:00 am Ash Grove Elementary School for all ages.
  KY3's Emily Wood will read your favorite stories.
• Tiny Tots Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center
  10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
  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.
• Tiny Tots Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Station
  10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
  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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Willard Branch Library
  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.
• Stories with Your Legislators
  Willard Branch Library
  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. Jeff Messenger
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library
  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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Station
  11:15 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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center
  11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
  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.
• "Jacob's Ladder: A Story of Virginia During the War"
  Book Discussion
  Ash Grove Branch Library
  1:30 pm to 2:30 pm for adults.
  By Donald McCaig
• Tunnel, Burrow, Dig
  Library Station
  2:00 pm in the Frisco room for grades K-5.
  Whether it’s because it is a safe place to call home, a great place to get a bite to eat or the perfect place to raise a family, many animals live at least part of their lives underground. Our friends from Dickerson Park Zoo will introduce us to some of them and help us understand why certain creatures prefer underground habitats.
• Beneath the Surface: Cave Experience
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
  3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
  Join Carrie Hammond, education coordinator for the Missouri Institute of Natural Science, as she discusses the discovery of Riverbluff Cave. Take a look at all the prehistoric finds and learn how you can be a part of the cave's preservation.
• Beneath the Surface Movie Afternoon
  Republic Branch Library
  3:00 pm for grades 4-12.
  Dig beneath the surface as we watch "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," rated PG, starring Dwayne Johnson, Josh Hutcherson and Vanessa Hudgens.
• Bookworms Early Readers
  Library Center
  4:00 pm in the story hour room for ages 4-8.
  Join us for a great storytime for those getting ready to read. We'll talk about letters and practice reading with books and songs.
• Get Hooked on Loom Knitting
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
  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 during this come-and-go program. Or, bring your own project and master your technique.
• "Doctor Who" Crew
  Library Center
  6:00 pm in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
  Love "Doctor Who"? Can't talk enough about the companions? Chat about all things Whovian and try out your cosplay skills.
• Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
  Library Center
  6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the auditorium for adults.
  Ever had the urge to own your own business? This free series of workshops will address the steps necessary to start a business and determine if it can succeed. Topics will include: required licenses, entity selection (LLC or corporation), taxation for small businesses, developing a marketing strategy, writing an effective business plan, obtaining financing and many more. Presented by SCORE/Sponsored by Commerce Bank. For more information go to www.SpringfieldSCORE.org. Registration starts May 13; call 882-0714.