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Research Guide for Biology and Environmental Science
Biology and Environmental Science cover a wide range of subtopics. MoreResearch Guide for the Physical Sciences
The physical sciences cover such broad topics as chemistry, earth science, physics and the weather. MoreThe Book Came First
Film adaptations of many popular books will appear on movie screens and televison in upcoming months. MoreNew and Notable Fantasy and Science Fiction Titles at the Library
Titles from Stephen King, George R.R. Martin and more. More"Out of This World" Fantasy and Science Fiction Book Discussion Group Begins At The Library Center
“A single dream is more powerful than a thousand realities.” J.R.R. TolkienCome explore strange new worlds and galaxies far, far away with other fantasy and science fiction fans at The Library Center. More
Mysteries of Ancient Cave Artists Abound
Many paleolithic sites in southern Europe have cave walls covered with vibrant paintings. DNA tests shed new light on these prehistoric masterpieces of art. MoreTolkien Festival 2012
"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit...." In 1937, an Oxford professor of Anglo-Saxon published a childrens' book about a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins and his unlikely adventures in the mythical land of Middle-earth. Destined to become a literary classic, "The Hobbit" has entertained generations of children and adults. Come join in the all-things-Tolkienian festivities this fall at your local Springfield-Greene County Library.More
Going Through "Sherlock" Withdrawal?
In 1887, Sherlock Holmes, the world's most famous consulting detective, stepped onto the public stage with the publication of "A Study in Scarlet" by Arthur Conan Doyle. 125 years later, the game is still a-foot! MoreThe Luminous Life of Ray Bradbury
Beloved author Ray Bradbury passed away on Tuesday, June 5 at the age of 91. A Grand Master of Science Fiction, Bradbury wrote "The Martian Chronicles," "Something Wicked This Way Comes" and many other novels and stories. MoreA Night to Remember: RMS Titanic
On April 15, 1912 the "unsinkable" Titanic slipped beneath the frigid waters of the North Atlantic after it struck an iceberg, taking with it over 1,500 souls. One hundred years later the story of the doomed luxury liner still fascinates us. MoreThe Lost Princess
Who was the auburn-haired young woman in the portrait sold at Christie's in 1998? Could "La Bella Principessa" be a lost masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci? MoreCelebrate Veterans Day
Forty-eight million men and women have served or are currently serving in America's armed forces. On November 11 of each year, Veterans Day is observed in their honor.More
Remembering Steve Jobs, A Digital Pioneer
Apple's visionary leader Steve Jobs died at the age of 56 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Jobs leaves behind a legacy of brilliant innovation. MoreA Fresh Look at a Beloved Classic
Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" continues to capture our imagination.More