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Summer Cooking

Here is a list of books you can find at the library to inspire your summer meal planning. Whether you are planning a barbecue, a backyard movie, or just looking for fresh recipes to beat the summer heat, these books have plenty of healthy and fun recipes to enhance your summer cooking.

 Published July 17, 2018

LIBRARY NEWS

Support Provided by Friends of the Library Benefits Library and Community

We usually check in on the Friends of the Library during their signature fundraisers, the fall and spring book sales. But a recent year-end recap of the Friends accomplishments tells the true economic impact of this volunteer army of library champions.

 Published July 16, 2018

LOCAL HISTORY

Firefall '82

Springfield's first Firefall concert took place in 1982. With musical entertainment provided by the Springfield Symphony, fireworks were timed to correspond with such selections as the 1812 Overture and God Bless America.

 Published July 2, 2018