Enjoy Live Music Performances Dec. 11, 13 and 17; Republic Branch Reopens Dec. 12; Limited Services Dec. 14
Fans of Ozarks’ highlands music will be happy that storyteller/musician Marideth Sisco returns to the Library Center from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 17, for an “Empty Doors” CD release party with Marideth Sisco & Friends.
At 2 p.m. plan for some casual Ozarks-style visitin’ with Marideth. At 3 p.m., she and several area musicians perform songs from her latest album, “Empty Doors.”
The album “rings with the rich, rural roots of the Ozarks highlands’ unique musical tradition,” with songs composed by Marideth and writing partner Robin Frederick. CDs and books will be on sale.
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Earlier in the week, don’t miss these two favorite holiday concerts.
On Monday, Dec. 11, at 12:30 p.m. is the Courthouse Chorale concert at the Midtown Carnegie Branch. Enjoy light refreshments with this ensemble of Greene County officials and staff.
On Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 12:15 p.m., also at Midtown Carnegie, it’s Holiday Horns with the Springfield Symphony's Brass Quintet sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Refreshments will be served.
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The Republic Branch building will reopen Tuesday after a week-long shelving renovation. Drive-up service hours will return to normal weekday hours, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Visitors will notice something new: Nonfiction books are arranged by topic for people who like to browse for titles, but keeps the Dewey Decimal numbers within the topics so you can find a specific title.
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The Library’s computer hardware and software technology needs some occasional TLC, and Thursday is the day.
Due to necessary updates, some in-library services will be unavailable on Dec. 14. Visitors with library cards can still pick up holds and check out materials. Public computers will be available with visitor passes from reference desks.
However, in-library and remote access to many services may not be available including: the library catalog; account information (hold lists, due dates, fines); MOBIUS/Prospector requests; digital media (Hoopla, etc.); and portions of the website such as New Titles, Selected Bestsellers. Research databases accessed outside library buildings may not be available. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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