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All Articles Archives - March 2017

General Storywalk

Published March 30, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie

Take a StoryWalk®! The Library has partnered with Dickerson Park Zoo for a special, one day only StoryWalk® to celebrate "Finding Winnie" by Lindsay Mattick for the One Read. Come to Dickerson Park Zoo on Saturday, April 1, at 10 a.m. to read the book together, walk the path to the bear exhibit and see other black bear programs and activities by Zoo staff. The admission fee will be waived for children ages 3-12 who bring a teddy bear, and anyone over the age of 12 with a bear will pay the group admission price of $6.



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LB Don't Have to Read

Published March 28, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie

You don't always have to read the words! Make up a story to go with the pictures or use a book with a cd to share stories together. Use the Library catalog or ask a librarian to help you find books with cd's. More

Exoplanets

Published March 27, 2017 Submitted by: Adam

Learn about planets beyond the solar system and the science behind their discovery. More

PL Random Scribbles

Published March 25, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie

First writing looks like random scribbles but they are an important part of the process. Have crayon time every day and those scribbles will become words quickly! More

Mary Elizabeth Mahnkey

Published March 24, 2017 Submitted by: Renee

Mary Elizabeth Mahnkey, poet and newspaper columnist, wrote for the Taney County Republican and contributed to the Waste Basket column of the Springfield Daily News. More

Immigrant Fiction

Published March 23, 2017 Submitted by: Zachary

There are many ways to become an American, and many great books about the journey. Check one out today! More

TLC Shakeups

Published March 22, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie

It's time to Power Pony Up with The Shake Ups! The Shake-ups in Ponyville will be doing a special concert at the Library Center for all ages on Friday, March 24th at 7 p.m. showcasing their original music inspired by "My Liittle Pony: Friendship is Magic!" More

FGR Hats

Published March 20, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie

Funky hats, colorful hats and hats with a purpose -- the Fair Grove Branch Library is celebrating Hats, Hats, Hats! all day long on Wednesday, March 22nd. There will be crafts and activities for infants to age 6 inspired by Jon Klassen's hat-themed trilogy and a special storytime at 11 a.m. More

Women in Science

Published March 20, 2017 Submitted by: Vanessa

While science is often considered a male dominated field, women have made important contributions to the subject as well. Recently, several titles have been released that highlight the history of how woman have supplied research, completed experiments and helped create new inventions. 

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SR Collage

Published March 18, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie

Together with your preschooler, make a collage of pictures of things that start with the same sound, like "car," "cat," and "key" for the "kuh" sound. Focus on the sound of the letter instead of the name of the letter. More

MID Bilingual Storytime

Published March 16, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie

The Midtown Carnegie Branch Library is having Bilingual Storytime on Saturday, March 18th at 11 a.m. for infants to grade 2. This interactive storytime is designed especially for Spanish-speaking families. More

U.S. Route 66

Published March 16, 2017 Submitted by: Madison

It is known as the Mother Road, America's highway and the country's main street. The Library has many books that will take you on quite the ride down U.S. Route 66. More

TR Practice Words

Published March 14, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie

Help your little one practice all those words he is learning by asking lots of questions! More

REP Pajama Storytime

Published March 11, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie

It's Pajama Storytime at the Republic Branch Library! Wear your pajamas and cuddle up with a stuffed animal on Monday, March 13th at 7 p.m. as infants to age 6 listen to stories and sing songs perfect for bedtime. More

TS Creative Hat

Published March 9, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie

Telling stories is all about playing pretend so put on your creative hat and engage in some make-believe! More

Spring 2017 New Releases in Fiction

Published March 9, 2017 Submitted by: Holly

A list of titles to be published between March and May 2017.  You may place any of these titles on hold right now, even those with future release dates. More

TLC Kevin Henkes

Published March 6, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie

Meet Author and Illustrator Kevin Henkes at the Library Center! Caldecott award-winning illustrator Kevin Henkes will talk about his art, books and writing during a special presentation for preschoolers through adults on Wednesday, March 8th at 7 p.m. Following his speech, he will sign books which will be available for purchase or you can bring your own. Signing will be limited to two books. More

Book Egg

Published March 4, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie

Kevin Henkes' newest book uses pastel colors to tell a repetitive story -- with a fun surprise! More

LST Playtime

Published March 2, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie

It's time for Racing to Read Playtime at the Library Station! Come play with us on Saturday, March 4th from 10 a.m. to noon. Infants to age 6 will enjoy activities that are developmentally appropriate and lots of fun. More

Read into Recently Published Poetry

Published March 2, 2017 Submitted by: Chris

Discover new books from up-and-coming writers Joshua Bennet and Jana Prikryl, and former U.S. Poet Laureates Rita Dove and Robert Pinsky. Plus links to just a few of the Literary Journals available through the Library's website. More

Porter Wagoner

Published March 1, 2017 Submitted by: Renee

Famous country music singer Porter Wagoner was born in West Plains, Missouri. Wagoner was hired by Si Simon to perform on KWTO radio in 1951. This newspaper article describes the house he purchased on Valley Road.
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