Published October 19, 2023
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.
More Published September 20, 2023
After 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.
More Published September 18, 2023
The 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.
More Published August 15, 2023
Join us for Geezerfest: The Final Chapter, sponsored by the Friends of the Library at the Library Center. As the band closes out its run and hangs up its guitars, we are proud to host one of its last concerts. More Published June 22, 2023
We'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.
More Published May 31, 2023
It'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.
More Published May 26, 2023
Here'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!
More Published May 26, 2023
This 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.
More Published May 1, 2023
The 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.
More Published April 12, 2023
You'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!
More Published March 15, 2023
The 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.
More Published February 21, 2023
The 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.
More Published February 16, 2023
This 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.
More Published December 29, 2022
Looking for some "edu-tainment" this year for the kids? Check out two unique kits that will excite young brains: Adventure Backpacks and STEM Kits.
More Published December 20, 2022
Looking 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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