PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 
SUMMER READING PROGRAMS
FOR KIDS, TEENS & ADULTS
May 18 - August 3
Several of our upcoming programs are listed below. View all programs by branch, audience, or subject by clicking the links at left.
Monday, May 20, 2013
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Racing to Read Tiny Tots 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.
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Hats with Heart
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
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.
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"Lee's Tarnished Lieutenant: James Longstreet and His Place in Southern History"
Civil War Book Discussion Group
Library Center
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in meeting room A for adults.
Meet the author! Professor William G. Piston, author of "Lee's Tarnished Lieutenant: James Longstreet and His Place in Southern History," will join our discussion and answer questions about his book.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Racing to Read Storytime
Library Station
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.
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Racing to Read Storytime
Library Station
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.
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"Waterlily"
Book Discussion
Ash Grove Branch Library
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm for adults.
By Ella Cara Deloria.
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Afternoon Matinee
Brentwood Branch Library
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
"Moonrise Kingdom," rated PG-13.
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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. Or, bring your own project and master your technique.
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"My Child Can Read" Parent Mentoring Group
Library Center
6:00 pm in the Harrison room for adults.
For parents who are teaching their child to read, this mentoring group is facilitated by an individual with a background in teaching children who learn to read differently. Parents will be able to ask questions, gain encouragement, share success stories and get individual needs met. A reading tutor will be available to answer your questions and address your concerns. This program is made possible by Abilities First.
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Racing to Read Storytime
Library Station
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 22, 2013
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Genealogy Workshop
Library Center
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.
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Racing to Read Storytime
Fair Grove 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.
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"Gone Girl"
Downtown Book Club
Offsite
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.
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Dog Tales
Library Center
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
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"Burn Down the Ground: A Memoir"
Book Discussion
Library Station
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.
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