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The playground
Sleep terrors
Most hated : a novel
Organic beauty : an illustrated guide to making your own skincare
All you have to do is call
Justice is coming : how progressives are going to take over the country and America is going to love it
The World Central Kitchen cookbook : feeding humanity, feeding hope
Not your shoe size
Champion of fate
Omega farm : a memoir
Botanical dyes : plant-to-print dyes, techniques and projects
Nadia : a novel
Book a Meeting Room Selected Best Sellers
Your Next Read Diverse Voices
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CultureGrams Online

Experience the cultures of over 190 countries that includes maps, statistics, recipes, and in-depth information. Also includes information on all 50 U.S. states.

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LOCAL HISTORY

Fire on Jordan Creek

A fire in Jordan Creek threaten to burn the Frisco freight house in 1908. There was concern that the fire would also ignite a shipment of dynamite that was on a switch next to the creek. Oil run-off was believed to have been the cause of the fire.

Published September 22, 2023

LIBRARY NEWS

Executive Director Announces Retirement

After 15 years at the helm of the Springfield-Greene County Library District, Executive Director Regina Greer Cooper has announced her retirement at the year’s end.

Published September 20, 2023

BOOKS & AUTHORS

10 Long Books That Are Worth the Time

These lengthy reads are worth the effort - if you have the time! 

Published September 17, 2023