$1 bestsellers? Yes! 50¢ paperbacks? Of course! It's the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale, with bargain-priced books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, vinyl records, puzzles and games for all ages and interests!
MoreFive drive-through windows. Mobile hot spots. Notary service. Homework help sites. Virtual visits with bestselling authors. E-books, e-audiobooks, digital magazines and movies. Maker Space 3D printer and laser engraver. Storytime & More. Planet Book Podcast for ‘tweens and teens. There's so much for you at the Springfield-Greene County Libraries. The Library is putting a focus on the many services it offers all ages during National Library Week, April 4-10.
MoreThe big spring sale kicks off with the Friends Night Preview Sale April 27. Join the Friends now, and get into the preview sale free! Check out the rare books in the silent auction, a collection of 1,000 musical theater albums, over 10,000 mint-condition postage stamps and a stunning collection of books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records and games.
MoreFans of auto racing legends who have made a name for themselves at fairgrounds and other Ozarks racetracks will enjoy exploring the collection of familiar faces and racetrack scenes in The Library's new online phtoto collection.
MoreWe're still masking, social distancing and dining at home. But some of us are having safe, outdoor visits, and some are getting the long-awaited vaccine. Send us a photo of how you're STILL enduring the pandemic for the Library's visual history book.
MoreHere are some gift ideas that say "Thank You for helping me through this year!"
MoreNeed to renew it now? Not at a computer? Call the Library's telephone notification system anytime to check your account status and renew one or more of your library materials.
MoreVisitors who need Wi-Fi after Library hours, or prefer to remain outside public buildings for health reasons, can access Library Wi-Fi at all branches.
MoreThanks to everyone who shopped, and all the volunteeers who helped at the Fall Book Sale 2020. The Friends of the Library sold a whopping $143,154.11 in books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, puzzles and games to benefit patron services at The Library!
MoreWe're told when you love something so much, it's good to share with others. That's just what Izzi did when she fell in love with a book that takes her and her family to new places and adventures.
MoreAdults learning to read have a rich collection of books especially for them at the Library. And with so many adults staying close to home during the pandemic, volunteers are needed with the Ozarks Literacy Council to help learners through safe, online tutoring.
MoreMissouri voters in state House districts 130, 131 and 134 can get to know candidates ahead of the Tuesday, August 4, primary election through recorded, virtual forums available now. A virtual forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, will feature experts on both sides of the Medicaid Expansion issue.
MoreThe Library joins the League of Women Voters and a coalition of community organizations sponsoring a series of forums via Zoom to introduce voters to Missouri House candidates ahead of the 2020 elections.
MoreFriends of the Library are having a two-week "Donation Blitz" to accept all those books, CDs, DVDs and other goodies you cleaned out during the stay-at-home order, and patiently stored during the COVID-19 closure.
MoreChildren may feel scared to see their favorite librarians wearing masks, and disappointed there are no storytimes or toys when they return to the Library. Parents can ease the visit by showing the Library's new "Welcome Back" video to explain the changes made due to the coronavirus.
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