Author of over 40 picture books with over 44 million in print, Jan Brett is renowned for her exquisite art, which is universally recognized as being among the finest in children’s books today. Join us for a special visit with Jan Brett.
MoreAfter 15 years at the helm of the Springfield-Greene County Library District, Executive Director Regina Greer Cooper has announced her retirement at the year’s end.
MoreThe Friends of the Library Annual Fall Book Sale wrapped up on Sunday, setting a record as their second-best sale to date in just six days.
MoreWe're celebrating a happy 75th anniversary to The Library's bookmobile service to thousands of Greene County children, teens and adults. She's taken many forms over the years, and the current Mobile Library, now 12 years old, rumbles all across Greene County, putting in about 680 miles a month with the help of The Library's Outreach Services Department.
MoreIt's after hours and you need to get a book, or you're craving a late-night movie and the TV won't do. You can find a book or favorite DVD at the Library Express East, the 24-hour, outdoor library kiosk on the parking lot of the Frisco Building on East Chestnut Expressway. On the west side, instead? Visit the Library Express West at Orchard Plaza on West Chestnut Expressway.
MoreHere's another benefit to being part of The Library cardholder family: Now you can check out a free pass for up to six people to explore the hands-on, immersive History Museum on the Square!
MoreThis is the reading challenge that kids, teens and adults look forward to every year! That's because the Library's Summer Reading Program offers a way to earn cool stuff, free books and prizes while they read through the summer. Every age can participate -- even babies -- when they're read to by a loving sibling or adult.
MoreThe Friends of the Library broke a record during the Spring Book Sale April 25-30, with $205,639.70 in sales of used books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, games and puzzles donated all year by community members and the Springfield-Greene County Library.
MoreYou'll find Elvis biographies, albums, paper dolls and pop-up books! Colleen Hoover novels, Reese Witherspoon Book Club titles, cookbooks, children's books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records and more at bargain prices!
MoreThe Library joins a coalition of local partners to host radio interviews of candidates for the April 4 election. Hear the candidates' views as they vye for positions on the Springfield School Board of Education and seats on the Springfield City Council.
MoreThe one-book, one-community One Read in March-April features a visit with "The Seed Keeper" author Diane Wilson and programs on her themes of Native American culture, political activism and the sacredness of seeds.
MoreThis overdue book may hold a record for a phenomenally late return. The Guinness Book arrived at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 44 years post due date, but the returnee was kind enough to tuck a fine inside.
MoreLooking for some "edu-tainment" this year for the kids? Check out two unique kits that will excite young brains: Adventure Backpacks and STEM Kits.
MoreLooking for gift ideas for the kids in your life? This librarian-tested list of exciting books for all ages will help you with last-minute gifts. How's that for a Holiday Hack!
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