LGBTQ+ Books for Grown-Ups
Pick up one of these books to celebrate National Pride Month in June! Keep reading throughout the summer to gear up for Greater Ozarks Pridefest in Downtown Springfield on October 12, 2019.
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Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is celebrated during the month of June. The Library provides dementia inclusive programs and materials to support those living with the disease, their care partners, family members and friends.
MoreChildren's Books with LGBTQ Characters for Pride Month
LGBT Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for LGBTQ Americans. Here is a list of children's books featuring LGBTQ characters or families that you can find in the library's collection.
MoreWinter Is Ending: Game of Thrones Read-A-Likes
Our watch has ended.
MoreDive Into Horror With Summer Scares
From grave robbing to werewolves, Summer Scares to haunt those hot summer nights.
MoreDaniel Woodrell
Daniel Woodrell, author of the Ozarks, was born right here in Springfield, MO, and still resides in the vicinity of West Plains. With fast paced narratives, gritty prose, and spot-on geo-political Ozark insight, Woodrell's books are guaranteed to entertain.
MoreThe Secret Life of Words
Language is our everyday medium of self-expression, and yet we rarely ponder its grammar, symbolism, and evolution. Explore the nuance, dynamics, and hilarity of language—from untranslatable words to emoji—with these books.
MoreFiction in the Garden
These books can be enjoyed whether or not you’ve got a green thumb for spring. Places where things grow, gardens and orchards, play a central role. Visit forgotten gardens, go behind the scenes at flourishing nurseries and greenhouses, and tag along with sleuthing landscapers. These books are best read on a park bench or near an open window.
MoreTravel Hacks
Planning an upcoming trip? Make it your best yet with these books on travel. Equipped with tips, tricks and recommendations, this practical list is sure to inspire any traveler.
MoreOur Ozarks
Ozarks history is full of tales: some funny, some tragic, some scary -- and all an important part of our heritage.
MoreFamily Sagas
A family saga follows one or several families over an extended period of time. In creating a family saga, authors are able to develop stories with intricate plots containing twists and secrets that are sure to captivate readers.
MoreSouthern Gothic Literature
Southern Gothic is a style of writing practiced by many writers of the American South whose stories set in the region are characterized by grotesque, macabre or fantastic incidents.
MoreFor Fans of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Fans of the Amazon Prime Series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, may also enjoy these titles.
MoreUnderstanding Cities
We live in an increasingly urbanized world, with over fifty percent of the world's population living in cities according to the United Nations, and the built environment has significant influence on our experiences and lives. The following books and resources investigate these influences, their histories, and their futures.
MoreJournalism
Books by and about a few of America's most dedicated journalists.
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