A book vending machine is coming to east Springfield! You'll love the convenience of the Library Express East, where you can check out books and DVDS, pick up or return holds anytime, seven days a week.
MoreNonpartisan radio interviews will air ahead of Aug. 2 primary election through a coalition of 11 nonpartisan organizations including The Library.
MoreAs school library books come under increased scrutiny, now is a good time to explain how your public library selects materials to serve all interests and how it responds to your questions.
MoreThanks to donors and shoppers from all corners of the Ozarks, the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale hit its second-highest total ever, with $167,698.40 in sales. Since the sales began in 1985, the all-volunteer Friends group has raised over $4.5 million for your Springfield-Greene County Libraries.
MoreThe big Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale is April 27-May 1 at the spacious E*Plex, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. Don't miss out on terrific buys -- books for all ages, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records for $1 or more. Shop early April 26 from 5-8 during Friends Night Preview Sale. Read on and watch scenes from the sales!
MoreBestselling author of "The Vanishing Half," Britt Bennett, will visit April 14 for an interview-style presentation with MSU's Dr. Ashley Payne in a free event at the Library Center.
MoreThe Library Center will serve as the recording location for in-person interviews for the popular StoryCorps Mobile Tour visit April 21-May 18.
MoreA $10,000 grant will allow Library staff to add and share an online digital collection of Springfield News-Leader photographs documenting a period of rapid change in Springfield and the Ozarks.
MoreNotary service has been added to a third Springfield-Greene County Library branch for your convenience in handling important documents and absentee ballots.
MoreIt's another win for library cardholders: The St. Charles City-County Library has joined MOBIUS. Now you can check out that district's nearly one million items that it now shares with Springfield-Greene County and other libraries in the MOBIUS partnership.
MoreEager for a snack break at the Library Center? Seattle Roast Coffee plans to open in the cafe by spring, with specialty coffees and soft drinks, quiche and tasty baked goods.
MoreSpringfield-Greene County Library patrons can reserve meeting rooms using a new, easy tool beginning Oct. 1. No account or password is needed. Just go to rooms.thelibrary.org, enter the email and request a reservation.
MoreIf it’s been a while since you visited your library, or even if you’re a regular visitor, we’re rolling out the red carpet for everyone beginning August 1 with an invitation to Reconnect with The Library Your Way. We've expanded hours for busy students and families, we'll replace your lost library card for free, and we've got more thoughtful and fun programs on the way.
MoreNow you can check out a Chromebook laptop computer from the Library and take it anywhere to get your work done, check emails, apply for a job and more. The grant-funded project also provided 75 Wi-Fi hot spots for checkout.
MoreVisitors and staff no longer have to wear masks in library branches and outreach sites, with the removal of the City of Springfield's COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions. More services have been restored, and more welcome changes are coming soon.
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