The Library Express East and Library Express West are temporarily out of service.

Changes coming to MOBIUS soon! Find out more.

The Midtown Carnegie Branch Library elevator from the basement to the 2nd floor is not operational. Please ask a staff member if you need assistance. The branch will close for renovations May 6. Find out more.

The Library

thelibrary.org Springfield-Greene County Library District Springfield, Missouri
Press Info

"Ex Libris" New York Public Library Documentary at Moxie Jan. 27

The public is invited to watch a behind-the-scenes documentary, "Ex Libris: New York Public Library," about one of the world’s greatest institutions of learning, its passionate staff and devoted bibliophiles across its 92 branches. The film by director Frederick Wiseman reveals a venerable place of welcome, cultural exchange, and intellectual creativity.

The event kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Moxie Cinema, 305 S. Campbell Ave., from 11:45 a.m.-noon with a panel about the "people's university" in your own backyard, the Springfield-Greene County Library. Panelists include Regina Greer Cooper, Executive Director, Nancee Dahms-Stinson and Youth Services Coordinator, and Gay Wilson, Planning & Development Librarian.

The documentary, not rated, begins at noon, and runs 3 hours and 17 minutes. Regular Moxie admission applies.

For more information contact Moxie Cinema, (417) 429-0801.

Find this article at