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Vickie Hicks
Mar 10
Friends of the Library Make Major Gift Commitment
The Springfield-Greene County Library District is pleased to announce that the Friends of the Library have pledged $500,000 to the...


Ben Divin
Mar 7
The Country’s Best Newspaper Correspondent
Mary Elizabeth Mahnkey’s writings documented life in Taney County and defined her career as a rural newspaper correspondent.


Michael Price
Feb 17
From the White House to the Ozarks: Presidents Who Visited Southwest Missouri
Whether for campaign rallies, dedication ceremonies, or times of tragedy, twelve presidents have visited the Ozarks.


Springfield-Greene Library District
Feb 13
Springfield-Greene County Library District Conducts Strategic Planning Survey and Focus Groups
Springfield, MO – The Springfield-Greene County Library District is developing their 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and is seeking community...


Brandon Broughton
Feb 10
Love in the Hollers: Courtship, Marriage, and Divorce in the Early Ozarks
Ozarkers of the past approached courtship, marriage, and divorce in ways that are at once surprisingly archaic and unexpectedly modern.


Claire Porter
Feb 7
Missouri History Through the Birdwatcher’s Lens
Missouri is home to a range of natural environments. The presence (or lack) of birds in these habitats tells a centuries-old tale of our imp


Claire Porter
Jan 15
Preserving Ozarks History Through Artifacts
A collaboration between Missouri State University and the Springfield–Greene County Library District showcases restored historical artifacts


Springfield-Greene Library District
Jan 13
Groundbreaking on Republic Branch Library Set for Jan. 16, 2025
Springfield, MO – The Springfield-Greene County Library District will host an indoor groundbreaking ceremony for the new Republic Branch...
Eva
Jan 7
Free Tax Help
Do you need help preparing your taxes? Several ATLS (Across the Life Span) coalition agencies will provide tax assistance to individuals...


Claire Porter
Dec 21, 2024
Searching for Santa
Thanks to a bit of holiday magic, Santa shows up in the most unlikely places. See where we’ve spotted him in our archives.


Michael Price
Dec 12, 2024
Ralph Manley and the Battle of the Bulge
On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, we remember the service of Springfield native Ralph Manley.


Claire Porter
Nov 27, 2024
Behind the Lens: Jim Mayfield
The Jim Mayfield Collection features images from photographer Jim Mayfield documenting the lives and stories within the Ozarks.
Springfield-Greene Library District
Nov 25, 2024
Springfield-Greene County Library District Hires Director of Institutional Advancement Bridget Dierks will begin on January 2
Springfield, MO – The Springfield-Greene County Library District is pleased to announce the addition of Bridget Dierks to the executive...


Vickie Hicks
Nov 19, 2024
Springfield-Greene County Library District Hires Director of Institutional Advancement
Springfield, MO – The Springfield-Greene County Library District is pleased to announce the addition of Bridget Dierks to the executive...


Michael Price
Nov 14, 2024
What’s in a Name: Origins of the Queen City’s Nickname
As “a royal diadem on the brow of a queen,” Springfield and its Queen City nickname has a legacy dating back to more than a century ago.

Springfield-Greene Library District
Nov 13, 2024
New Titles Search Feature Issue
We are currently experiencing an issue with the new titles search feature, which is not displaying all available titles as expected. Our...


Springfield-Greene Library District
Oct 31, 2024
Ghostly Mother Goose
"There is in Springfield quite a considerable section which has long been known as ‘Happy Hollow.’ It lies in the less elevated portion...


Springfield-Greene Library District
Oct 18, 2024
The End of the Wire Road
“That famous trail that led from Springfield to Fort Smith, through Aurora, Verona, McDowell and Cassville in Missouri, winding through...


Vickie Hicks
Oct 16, 2024
Important Voter Information: Learn More
No Excuse Absentee Voting at the Library Center Greene County No Excuse Absentee Voting will be available in the Library Center...


Springfield-Greene Library District
Oct 6, 2024
Fall into Space
As the days grow colder and the leaves begin to change there’s no better time to embark on a cosmic journey through the pages of some...
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