All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops on Monday, February 17, for Presidents Day. See all holiday hours.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime: One World Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. An African American Read-In event.
Racing to Read Storytime Willard Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Strafford Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Impromptu Inventor-noons Strafford Branch Library 3:30 p.m. for grades K-6 Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new, open-ended challenge is provided.
Builder Crew Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 6-8 p.m. for grades 4-8 Engineer with a variety of blocks, bricks and building tools.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Station 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime: One World Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. An African American Read-In event.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Fair Grove Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Starlight Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 7 p.m. for age 2 and older Wind down with stories, songs, a craft and light snack. PJs, blankies and stuffed animals welcome!
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Reading with Lucy Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 7 p.m. for grades K-3 Dogs need stories too! Stop by to pet and practice your reading with Lucy, an experienced therapy dog with Pet Therapy of the Ozarks. Bring your own book or read one of ours.
Friday, February 21, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Build a Better Book! - Registration is full for this series. Library Station 2-3:30 p.m. for families with children age 8 and older Learn about engineering for accessibility. Design and adapt books and games with tactile features to be used by blind and visually impaired kids in Springfield. Activities will be available for younger children during classes. Perfect for home-school families! Materials will be provided; register once to attend series. Registration starts January 2; call 417-865-1340.
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Scavenger Hunt Saturdays Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. for all ages Kick off Take Your Child to the Library Day with a fun scavenger hunt the whole family will enjoy! Pick up a form in the Children's Department and show us how well you know our materials upstairs and downstairs. Complete your form and collect a small prize. Enjoy the hunt with your family every Saturday in February.
STEAM Train Library Station 2-4 p.m. for grades 1-6 All aboard the STEAM Train for an afternoon of scientific exploration and educational play! Materials will be provided. Engineer a Safe Car! Celebrate National Engineers Week by designing and building a prototype for a crash-proof car .
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Develop Yourself with The Geek Foundation Coding Courses! Library Center 2-5 p.m. for grades 2-6 Materials will be provided. Robotics 101. Learn about programming robotics with Arduino while programming a robotic car. Registration starts February 8; call 417-616-0526.
Monday, February 24, 2020
Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime Library Center 9:30 a.m. for infants-12 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime: One World Library Center 9:30 a.m. for infants-12 months Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. An African American Read-In event.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Center 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime: One World Library Center 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. An African American Read-In event.
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime: One World Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. An African American Read-In event.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Willard Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime: One World Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. An African American Read-In event.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Strafford Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime: One World Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. An African American Read-In event.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Impromptu Inventor-noons Strafford Branch Library 3:30 p.m. for grades K-6 Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new, open-ended challenge is provided.
Builder Crew Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 6-8 p.m. for grades 4-8 Engineer with a variety of blocks, bricks and building tools.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Station 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime: One World Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. An African American Read-In event.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime: One World Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. An African American Read-In event.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Fair Grove Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime: One World Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. An African American Read-In event.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Racing to Read Storytime Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Friday, February 28, 2020
Explorers in the Grove Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30-11 a.m. for grades K-5 Join us each month as we explore history, science and nature through books and activities. Registration starts January 31; call 417-751-2933.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime: One World Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. An African American Read-In event.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Build a Better Book! - Registration is full for this series. Library Station 2-3:30 p.m. for families with children age 8 and older Learn about engineering for accessibility. Design and adapt books and games with tactile features to be used by blind and visually impaired kids in Springfield. Activities will be available for younger children during classes. Perfect for home-school families! Materials will be provided; register once to attend series. Registration starts January 2; call 417-865-1340.
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Scavenger Hunt Saturdays Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. for all ages Kick off Take Your Child to the Library Day with a fun scavenger hunt the whole family will enjoy! Pick up a form in the Children's Department and show us how well you know our materials upstairs and downstairs. Complete your form and collect a small prize. Enjoy the hunt with your family every Saturday in February.
Leap Day Celebration! Republic Branch Library 10-11:30 a.m. for preschool -grade 5 Do you know why there is an extra day in February every four years? Leap over to the library to learn about and celebrate this year's extra day! We'll have games, crafts and activities to make our extra day memorable.
"Frozen" February Library Center 10:30 a.m. for preschool-grade 5 Don't get left out in the cold. Dance and sing along to one of your Disney favorites, "Frozen," rated G. We'll also have crafts and cool activities.
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Sunday Make 'n Play Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 2-4 p.m. for age 3-grade 4 Drop in for a hands-on, interactive experience with a maker, play and art focus. We'll provide multiple activity stations and fun read-alouds. Be prepared to make new friends, get messy and have family fun!
Monday, March 2, 2020
Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime Library Center 9:30 a.m. for infants-12 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Family Film Night Fair Grove Branch Library 4-6:30 p.m. for all ages Shake off the Monday blues with a special feature and popcorn for the whole family! "Abominable," rated PG.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Center 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Willard Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Strafford Branch Library 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Impromptu Inventor-noons Strafford Branch Library 3:30 p.m. for grades K-6 Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new, open-ended challenge is provided.
Better Together: It's a Family Thing Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 4 p.m. for all ages Bring your family and join us for stories, booktalks and activities. When families read and play together they explore new worlds. Kids also learn important life lessons like kindness, empathy, and caring for others while strengthening bonds with their parents and siblings. Sensory Play for Everyone. Bring the gang to make and play with sensory toys.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Station 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Baby Jam Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Wiggle and giggle with music, singing, instruments, and a baby dance party.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Fair Grove Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Racing to Read Storytime Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Reading Pals Republic Branch Library 4:30 p.m. for grades K-5 Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help -- they love a good story but can't read. Practice your reading skills with these furry, loveable friends.
Friday, March 6, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Monday, March 9, 2020
Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime Library Center 9:30 a.m. for infants-12 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Family Film Night Fair Grove Branch Library 4-6:30 p.m. for all ages Shake off the Monday blues with a special feature and popcorn for the whole family! "Pokémon Detective Pikachu," rated PG.
Reading Pals Program Willard Branch Library 4:30 p.m. for grades K-5 Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help--they love a good story but can't read. Practice your reading skills with these furry, loveable friends.
Pajama Storytime Republic Branch Library 6:30 p.m. for infants-age 6 Wear your pajamas and cuddle up with a stuffed animal as you listen to stories and sing songs perfect for bedtime.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Center 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Willard Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Strafford Branch Library 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Impromptu Inventor-noons Strafford Branch Library 3:30 p.m. for grades K-6 Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new, open-ended challenge is provided.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Station 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Itsy Bitsy Science Club Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for ages 2-6 Discover your inner scientist as we explore, build, and create with science, technology, engineering, art and math. Dress for mess!
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Fair Grove Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Racing to Read Storytime Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Friday, March 13, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
"Walking with Miss Millie" by Tamara Bundy Willard Branch Library 10:30 a.m. for grades 4-6 Explore a different middle grade novel each month. Listen along as we read aloud the first few chapters while working on a craft. Materials and snacks will be provided. Seating is limited. Registration starts March 1; call 417-742-4258.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Saturday, March 14, 2020
This or That Movie Mornings Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m.-noon for all ages Spend Saturday morning with us as we vote for and watch one of two movies and make a movie-inspired craft. Materials will be provided. Jammies welcome! "Lady and the Tramp," rated G, 1955 or "101 Dalmatians," rated G, 1961.
Pi Day Library Center 11 a.m. for age 4-grade 3 Celebrate National Pi Day with math stories and activities.
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Sunday Make 'n Play Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 2-4 p.m. for age 3-grade 4 Drop in for a hands-on, interactive experience with a maker, play and art focus. We'll provide multiple activity stations and fun read-alouds. Be prepared to make new friends, get messy and have family fun!
Monday, March 16, 2020
Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime Library Center 9:30 a.m. for infants-12 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
STEAM Train Library Station 2-4 p.m. for grades 1-6 All aboard the STEAM Train for an afternoon of scientific exploration and educational play! Visit each day this week and enjoy a different STEAM activity every afternoon.
Family Film Night Fair Grove Branch Library 4-6:30 p.m. for all ages Shake off the Monday blues with a special feature and popcorn for the whole family! "The Addams Family," rated PG, 2019.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Center 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Willard Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Strafford Branch Library 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
STEAM Train Library Station 2-4 p.m. for grades 1-6 All aboard the STEAM Train for an afternoon of scientific exploration and educational play! Visit each day this week and enjoy a different STEAM activity every afternoon.
Impromptu Inventor-noons Strafford Branch Library 3:30 p.m. for grades K-6 Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new, open-ended challenge is provided.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Station 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Fair Grove Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Rainbow Storytime Fair Grove Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Learn about the colors of the rainbow as we read books and sing songs about colors at this special storytime, then take a colorful tour of the library!
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
STEAM Train Library Station 2-4 p.m. for grades 1-6 All aboard the STEAM Train for an afternoon of scientific exploration and educational play! Visit each day this week and enjoy a different STEAM activity every afternoon.
Colors of the Rainbow Fair Grove Branch Library 3:30-5 p.m. for grades K-4 Spring showers bring colorful surprises! Celebrate rainbows with activities and crafts. Materials will be provided.
Starlight Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 7 p.m. for age 2 and older Wind down with stories, songs and a craft. PJs, blankies and stuffed animals welcome!
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Live Action Pacman Library Center 2-4 p.m. for grades K-6 Pretend to be Pac-Man and avoid the ghosts in our live action version of this classic arcade game.
STEAM Train Library Station 2-4 p.m. for grades 1-6 All aboard the STEAM Train for an afternoon of scientific exploration and educational play! Visit each day this week and enjoy a different STEAM activity every afternoon.
Friday, March 20, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
STEAM Train Library Station 2-4 p.m. for grades 1-6 All aboard the STEAM Train for an afternoon of scientific exploration and educational play! Visit each day this week and enjoy a different STEAM activity every afternoon.
Saturday, March 21, 2020
March Magic with Matilda Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for all ages Celebrate your favorite bookworm with the Springfield Little Theatre! Read a story with Miss Honey and then see the Roald Dahl classic come to life with a special sneak-peek performance with the cast of the upcoming "Matilda the Musical," followed by a showing of the 1996 movie "Matilda," rated PG.
"Dog Man: Fetch 22" by Dav Pilkey Library Center 10:30 a.m. for grades 2-3 Kids and their favorite adults are invited to explore how art and story work together in graphic novels. A related activity and snack will be included.
Monday, March 23, 2020
Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime Library Center 9:30 a.m. for infants-12 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Family Film Night Fair Grove Branch Library 4-6:30 p.m. for all ages Shake off the Monday blues with a special feature and popcorn for the whole family! "Dora and the Lost City of Gold," rated PG.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Center 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Willard Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Strafford Branch Library 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Impromptu Inventor-noons Strafford Branch Library 3:30 p.m. for grades K-6 Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new, open-ended challenge is provided.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Station 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Fair Grove Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Racing to Read Storytime Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Friday, March 27, 2020
Explorers in the Grove Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30-11 a.m. for grades K-5 Join us each month as we explore history, science and nature through books and activities. Registration starts February 28; call 417-751-2933.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Little Voices Library Station 11 a.m. for age 2-grade 2 The Library is a safe space to explore diversity, learn about empathy and teach tolerance. Join us for stories, songs and other activities designed to inspire and support positive change. Celebrate Women.
Build-It Saturday Republic Branch Library 11 a.m. for grades K-8 See what you can construct using your imagination and LEGO bricks, blocks and other building materials.
Reading Pals Library Station 2 p.m. for grades K-5 Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help--they love a good story but can't read. Practice your reading skills with these furry, lovable friends. We'll also have passive literacy activities for you in the Children’s Department.
Monday, March 30, 2020
Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime Library Center 9:30 a.m. for infants-12 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Family Film Night Fair Grove Branch Library 4-6:30 p.m. for all ages Shake off the Monday blues with a special feature and popcorn for the whole family! "Toy Story 4," rated G.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Center 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Willard Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Strafford Branch Library 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Impromptu Inventor-noons Strafford Branch Library 3:30 p.m. for grades K-6 Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new, open-ended challenge is provided.
An Evening with David Harrison and His "After Dark" Critters Library Center 7-8:30 p.m. for families with children in grades K-4 Enjoy hearing author David Harrison and a team of actors read from his new release, "After Dark, Poems about Nocturnal Animals." Springfield Nature Center staff will talk about Missouri nighttime creatures. Other special guests and surprises will add to the festivities. Books will be available for sale and signing.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Station 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Baby Jam Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Wiggle and giggle with music, singing, instruments, and a baby dance party.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Fair Grove Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Racing to Read Storytime Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Reading Pals Republic Branch Library 4:30 p.m. for grades K-5 Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help -- they love a good story but can't read. Practice your reading skills with these furry, loveable friends.
Friday, April 3, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Racing to Read Parents as Teachers Storytime Willard Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. We'll be joined by staff from Willard Schools Parents as Teachers.
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Titanic! Library Center 2 p.m. for grades K-3 Take part in a program of epic proportions with a scavenger hunt, science experiments and facts all about the RMS Titanic.
Sunday Make 'n Play Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 2-4 p.m. for age 3-grade 4 Drop in for a hands-on, interactive experience with a maker, play and art focus. We'll provide multiple activity stations and fun read-alouds. Be prepared to make new friends, get messy and have family fun!
Monday, April 6, 2020
Game Day Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30-11:30 a.m. for grades 4-8 Hang out and play board and video games with your friends on your day off from school.
Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime Library Center 9:30 a.m. for infants-12 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Center 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Willard Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Strafford Branch Library 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Impromptu Inventor-noons Strafford Branch Library 3:30 p.m. for grades K-6 Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new, open-ended challenge is provided.
Better Together: It's a Family Thing Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 4 p.m. for all ages Bring your family and join us for stories, booktalks and activities. When families read and play together they explore new worlds. Kids also learn important life lessons like kindness, empathy, and caring for others while strengthening bonds with their parents and siblings. Planting a Butterfly Garden. Learn what flowers to plant to attract butterflies to your yard, and create a butterfly passport for family nature exploration.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Station 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Itsy Bitsy Science Club Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for ages 2-6 Discover your inner scientist as we explore, build, and create with science, technology, engineering, art and math. Dress for mess!
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Fair Grove Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Racing to Read Storytime Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Friday, April 10, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Spring! Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 We'll celebrate the season with fun stories, songs and activities.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
"Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate Willard Branch Library 10:30 a.m. for grades 4-6 Explore a different middle grade novel each month. Listen along as we read aloud the first few chapters while working on a craft. Materials and snacks will be provided. Seating is limited. Registration starts April 1; call 417-742-4258.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Saturday, April 11, 2020
This or That Movie Mornings Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m.-noon for all ages Spend Saturday morning with us as we vote for and watch one of two movies and make a movie-inspired craft. Materials will be provided. Jammies welcome! "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," rated G, 1971 or "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," rated PG, 2005 .
Monday, April 13, 2020
Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime Library Center 9:30 a.m. for infants-12 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Pajama Storytime Republic Branch Library 6:30 p.m. for infants-age 6 Wear your pajamas and cuddle up with a stuffed animal as you listen to stories and sing songs perfect for bedtime.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Center 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Willard Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Strafford Branch Library 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Impromptu Inventor-noons Strafford Branch Library 3:30 p.m. for grades K-6 Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new, open-ended challenge is provided.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Station 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Fair Grove Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Starlight Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 7 p.m. for age 2 and older Wind down with stories, songs and a craft. PJs, blankies and stuffed animals welcome!
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Friday, April 17, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Pure Imagination Party Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m.-noon for all ages Satisfy your sweet tooth with a preview performance of "Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka TYA" (Theatre for Young Audiences) with the cast from Springfield Little Theatre and learn how they bring our favorite stories to life on the stage. Stick around after the performance for a family Candyland tournament.
"Babymouse" series and "Squish" series by Jennifer L. and Matthew Holm Library Center 10:30 a.m. for grades 2-3 Kids and their favorite adults are invited to explore how art and story work together in graphic novels. A related activity and snack will be included.
Build-It Saturday Republic Branch Library 11 a.m. for grades K-8 See what you can construct using your imagination and LEGO bricks, blocks and other building materials.
STEAM Train: A is for Arts! Library Station 2 p.m. for grades 1-6 Our friends from Springfield Little Theatre will share a preview performance of "Roald Dahl’s Willie Wonka TYA" (Theatre for Young Audiences) and lead us in a theater exercise. Stick around after the performance for candy-themed STEAM activities!
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Sunday Make 'n Play Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 2-4 p.m. for age 3-grade 4 Drop in for a hands-on, interactive experience with a maker, play and art focus. We'll provide multiple activity stations and fun read-alouds. Be prepared to make new friends, get messy and have family fun!
Monday, April 20, 2020
Celebrate Earth Day All Week Long! Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. for all ages Love the Earth? Drop in anytime during the week to learn more about ways we can all love and preserve our precious planet for Earth Day. Crafts and activities will be provided.
Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime Library Center 9:30 a.m. for infants-12 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Center 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
"Where the Wild Things Are" Storytime Library Center 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Celebrate the classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" with a special storytime. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Celebrate Earth Day All Week Long! Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. for all ages Love the Earth? Drop in anytime during the week to learn more about ways we can all love and preserve our precious planet for Earth Day. Crafts and activities will be provided.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
"Where the Wild Things Are" Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Celebrate the classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" with a special storytime. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Willard Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
"Where the Wild Things Are" Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Celebrate the classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" with a special storytime. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
Racing to Read Storytime Strafford Branch Library 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
"Where the Wild Things Are" Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Celebrate the classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" with a special storytime. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Impromptu Inventor-noons Strafford Branch Library 3:30 p.m. for grades K-6 Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new, open-ended challenge is provided.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Station 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Celebrate Earth Day All Week Long! Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. for all ages Love the Earth? Drop in anytime during the week to learn more about ways we can all love and preserve our precious planet for Earth Day. Crafts and activities will be provided.
"Where the Wild Things Are" Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Celebrate the classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" with a special storytime. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
"Where the Wild Things Are" Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Celebrate the classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" with a special storytime. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
We Love the Earth! Fair Grove Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 This special Earth Day storytime features books and songs about the Earth, gardening and cleaning up litter. We'll also make an Earth Day craft you can take home! Materials will be provided.
Racing to Read Storytime Fair Grove Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
"Where the Wild Things Are" Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Celebrate the classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" with a special storytime. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Upcycle for Earth Day Fair Grove Branch Library 3:30-5 p.m. for grades K-4 Celebrate Earth Day with activities and crafts using recycled newspapers and magazines, including paper flower collages, and then plant real flowers in newspaper pots. Materials will be provided.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Celebrate Earth Day All Week Long! Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. for all ages Love the Earth? Drop in anytime during the week to learn more about ways we can all love and preserve our precious planet for Earth Day. Crafts and activities will be provided.
Racing to Read Storytime Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Friday, April 24, 2020
Celebrate Earth Day All Week Long! Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for all ages Love the Earth? Drop in anytime during the week to learn more about ways we can all love and preserve our precious planet for Earth Day. Crafts and activities will be provided.
Explorers in the Grove Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30-11 a.m. for grades K-5 Join us each month as we explore history, science and nature through books and activities. Registration starts March 27; call 417-751-2933.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
"Where the Wild Things Are" Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Celebrate the classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" with a special storytime. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Little Voices Library Station 11 a.m. for age 2-grade 2 The Library is a safe space to explore diversity, learn about empathy and teach tolerance. Join us for stories, songs and other activities designed to inspire and support positive change. Save The Earth.
Reading Pals Library Station 2 p.m. for grades K-5 Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help--they love a good story but can't read. Practice your reading skills with these furry, lovable friends. We'll also have passive literacy activities for you in the Children’s Department.
Let the Wild Rumpus Start! Library Center 3 p.m. for all ages Celebrate the opening of 50 Years of Maurice Sendak: Where the Wild Things Are with a Wild Rumpus. Meet a wild thing, dance in a wild rumpus and share a classic story. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
Monday, April 27, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Willard Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Strafford Branch Library 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Impromptu Inventor-noons Strafford Branch Library 3:30 p.m. for grades K-6 Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new, open-ended challenge is provided.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Station 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Fair Grove Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Racing to Read Storytime Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Friday, May 1, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Sunday Make 'n Play Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 2-4 p.m. for age 3-grade 4 Drop in for a hands-on, interactive experience with a maker, play and art focus. We'll provide multiple activity stations and fun read-alouds. Be prepared to make new friends, get messy and have family fun!
Monday, May 4, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Better Together: It's a Family Thing Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 4 p.m. for all ages Bring your family and join us for stories, booktalks and activities. When families read and play together they explore new worlds. Kids also learn important life lessons like kindness, empathy, and caring for others while strengthening bonds with their parents and siblings. How Do We Get There? Whether you're making travel plans, going to the grocery store or seeking pirate treasure, map skills are essential for the whole family.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Station 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Baby Jam Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Wiggle and giggle with music, singing, instruments, and a baby dance party.
Friday, May 8, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
"Saving Marty" by Paul Griffin Willard Branch Library 10:30 a.m. for grades 4-6 Explore a different middle grade novel each month. Listen along as we read aloud the first few chapters while working on a craft. Materials and snacks will be provided. Seating is limited. Registration starts May 1; call 417-742-4258.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Big Rig Night in Willard Willard Middle School, 205 Miller Road 5:30-7 p.m. for all ages We'll have fun for the whole family with big rigs, little rigs and everything in between. Sponsored by the Library and Parents as Teachers.
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Move to a Wild Beat Library Center 10 a.m. for grades K-2 Tell the story of "Where the Wild Things Are" through movement and dance as we create a wild rumpus of our own. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
This or That Movie Mornings Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m.-noon for all ages Spend Saturday morning with us as we vote for and watch one of two movies and make a movie-inspired craft. Materials will be provided. Jammies welcome! "The Incredibles," rated PG, 2004 or "Freaky Friday," rated PG, 2003.
Move to a Wild Beat Library Center 11 a.m. for grades 3-6 Tell the story of "Where the Wild Things Are" through movement and dance as we create a wild rumpus of our own. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
Young Trekkies Stories and Crafts Library Station 2-4 p.m. for families with children age 4 and older Listen to "Star Trek"-themed stories along with games, crafts and other activities! Our friends from the Geek Foundation will lead us in a special project; storytime begins at 3 p.m. A Discover Exoplanets event.
Monday, May 11, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Station 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Itsy Bitsy Science Club Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for ages 2-6 Discover your inner scientist as we explore, build, and create with science, technology, engineering, art and math. Dress for mess!
Mo Willems Storytime Fair Grove Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Celebrate Pigeon, Knufflebunny, Elephant, Piggie and your other favorites during this special Mo Willems-themed storytime!
Mo Willems Crafternoon Fair Grove Branch Library 3:30-5 p.m. for grades K-4 We'll create pigeon hats, paint knuffle bunnies and make cardboard tube elephants and piggies. Materials will be provided.
Friday, May 15, 2020
Summer Reading Kickoff: Imagine Your Story! Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for all ages It’s the official start of the Summer Reading program! Pick up books, a game board and enjoy some fun activities.
Move to a Wild Beat Library Center 10 a.m. for ages 2-6 Tell the story of "Where the Wild Things Are" through movement and dance as we create a wild rumpus of our own. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Unicorns vs. Dragons Strafford Branch Library 3:30-5 p.m. for all ages Kick off the Summer Reading Program with crafts and activities centered around unicorns and dragons. Materials will be provided.
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Imagine Your Story: Summer Reading Kickoff Library Station 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for families with children of all ages Check out some books, pick up your game board and celebrate the official start of the Summer Reading Program with fun activities!
Summer Reading Kick-off Party! Republic Branch Library 10 a.m.-noon for All ages Kick off a summer of reading fun with activities and crafts, then pick up your game board and check out a book to get started!
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Sunday Make 'n Play Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 2-4 p.m. for age 3-grade 4 Drop in for a hands-on, interactive experience with a maker, play and art focus. We'll provide multiple activity stations and fun read-alouds. Be prepared to make new friends, get messy and have family fun!
Monday, May 18, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Reading Pals Program Willard Branch Library 4:30 p.m. for grades K-5 Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help--they love a good story but can't read. Practice your reading skills with these furry, loveable friends.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Station 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Starlight Storytime Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 7 p.m. for age 2 and older Wind down with stories, songs and a craft. PJs, blankies and stuffed animals welcome!
Friday, May 22, 2020
Explorers in the Grove Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30-11 a.m. for grades K-5 Join us each month as we explore history, science and nature through books and activities. Registration starts April 24; call 417-751-2933.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Wild Things of Missouri Library Center 10:30 a.m. for all ages Celebrate "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak with our friends from Dickerson Park Zoo as we learn about some wild things found in Missouri. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
Summer Reading Program Kickoff Fair Grove Branch Library 2-5 p.m. for all ages Celebrate the start of summer reading with a variety of fairytale and mythology-themed activities.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Pajama Storytime Library Station 7 p.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Racing to Read Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Special Preview Performance: "The Neverending Story" Library Center 2 p.m. for grades K-4 Join Springfield Little Theatre cast members for a preview of their summer production, "The Neverending Story." Based on the best-selling book by Michael Ende, the play follows young Bastian, who finds a book called, "The Neverending Story." As he reads, Bastian magically becomes a character in the book and realizes that he has to save the enchanted world from a great danger.
Friday, May 29, 2020
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime Library Station 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime Library Station 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Mini Drive-In Library Center 6:30 p.m. for ages 2-8 Make a box car or boat for our mini drive-in movie night and watch classic Maurice Sendak stories come to life on the big screen in "Where the Wild Things Are...and Other Maurice Sendak Stories," not rated. Materials will be provided. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Build-It Saturday Republic Branch Library 11 a.m. for grades K-8 See what you can construct using your imagination and LEGO bricks, blocks and other building materials.
Reading Pals Library Station 2 p.m. for grades K-5 Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help--they love a good story but can't read. Practice your reading skills with these furry, lovable friends. We'll also have passive literacy activities for you in the Children’s Department.