Programs inside the library branches have been curtailed to help minimize the impact of the coronavirus, so we're sending programs to you—virtually. Check out the Kids' Virtual Programs page for details. This fall, the library is hosting both in-person and virtual programs.
Masks will be required at all in-person events.
TAKE A STORYWALK®!
For infants-age 9through November
Now is the perfect time to take a stroll with your family and read a good book on a new StoryWalk®. Pages of a children's picture book are displayed on signs along a path so that families can read the book, page by page, as they walk. Details.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
- Stories in the Park
Offsite at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic
10 a.m. for infants-age 6
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks and Rec Department. - Stories in the Park
Offsite at Jackson Street Park, 222 W. Jackson St., Willard
10:30 a.m. for all ages
Join your favorite librarians for a storytime near you! Meet in the large pavilion
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
- Stories in the Park
Offsite at Ash Grove City Park, 300 W. Parkway St.
10:30 a.m. for all ages
Join your favorite librarians for a storytime near you! - Stories in the Park
Offsite at Living Memorial Park, 4323 S. Nature Center Way
6:30 p.m. for all ages
Fall is the perfect time for Stories in the Park! Wind down your evening with park play, stories, music, movement and a take-home activity. Sack suppers and snacks are welcome. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
Friday, September 24, 2021
- Storytime at Doling Park
Offsite at Doling Park, 301 E. Talmage St.
10 a.m. for infants-age 6 with an adult caregiver
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians from the Library Station for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet in the large pavilion located behind the Family Center near the playground. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
- Stories in the Park
Offsite at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic
10 a.m. for infants-age 6
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks and Rec Department. - Stories in the Park
Offsite at Jackson Street Park, 222 W. Jackson St., Willard
10:30 a.m. for all ages
Join your favorite librarians for a storytime near you! Meet in the large pavilion
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
- Stories in the Park
Offsite at Ash Grove City Park, 300 W. Parkway St.
10:30 a.m. for all ages
Join your favorite librarians for a storytime near you!
Friday, October 1, 2021
- Storytime at Doling Park
Offsite at Doling Park, 301 E. Talmage St.
10 a.m. for infants-age 6 with an adult caregiver
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians from the Library Station for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet in the large pavilion located behind the Family Center near the playground. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
- Stories in the Park
Offsite at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic
10 a.m. for infants-age 6
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks and Rec Department.
Thursday, October 7, 2021
- Reading Pals
Republic Branch Library in the community room.
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, October 8, 2021
- Storytime at Doling Park
Offsite at Doling Park, 301 E. Talmage St.
10 a.m. for infants-age 6 with an adult caregiver
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians from the Library Station for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet in the large pavilion located behind the Family Center near the playground. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
Saturday, October 9, 2021
- Writer's Workshop with Author Cullen Bunn
Library Center in the auditorium.
1 p.m. for grades 4-8
Are you an aspiring author? Do you have stories to tell in a comic book format? Join comic and horror author Cullen Bunn to learn tips on getting started, beating writer's block and how to storyboard a comic book. Registration starts September 20; call 417-616-0526.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
- Stories in the Park
Offsite at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic
10 a.m. for infants-age 6
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks and Rec Department.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
- Stories in the Park
Offsite at Ash Grove City Park, 300 W. Parkway St.
10:30 a.m. for all ages
Join your favorite librarians for a storytime near you! - Stories in the Park
Offsite at Living Memorial Park, 4323 S. Nature Center Way
6:30 p.m. for all ages
Fall is the perfect time for Stories in the Park! Wind down your evening with park play, stories, music, movement and a take-home activity. Sack suppers and snacks are welcome. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
Friday, October 15, 2021
- Storytime at Doling Park
Offsite at Doling Park, 301 E. Talmage St.
10 a.m. for infants-age 6 with an adult caregiver
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians from the Library Station for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet in the large pavilion located behind the Family Center near the playground. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
Saturday, October 16, 2021
- Zoom Into Storytime
Virtual
10 a.m. for preschool-grade 2
Join us for some very special virtual storytimes via Zoom for kids in preschool-grade 2. These interactive events encourage singing, dancing and some show-and-tell to keep little ones fully engaged with the storytime provider and each other. Registration for these Zoom storytimes must be made by a parent or guardian by emailing and providing their library card number. A link and a password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. All About Fall. Read and sing about the changing seasons with Library Center staffer Chris! Leaves, pumpkins, apples – what are your favorite things about fall? Registrations accepted October 1-October 16; email imagine@thelibrary.org.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
- Stories in the Park
Offsite at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic
10 a.m. for infants-age 6
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks and Rec Department. - Stories in the Park
Offsite at Jackson Street Park, 222 W. Jackson St., Willard
10:30 a.m. for all ages
Join your favorite librarians for a storytime near you!
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
- Stories in the Park
Offsite at Ash Grove City Park, 300 W. Parkway St.
10:30 a.m. for all ages
Join your favorite librarians for a storytime near you!
Friday, October 22, 2021
- Storytime at Doling Park
Offsite at Doling Park, 301 E. Talmage St.
10 a.m. for infants-age 6 with an adult caregiver
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians from the Library Station for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet in the large pavilion located behind the Family Center near the playground. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
- Stories in the Park
Offsite at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic
10 a.m. for infants-age 6
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks and Rec Department. - Stories in the Park
Offsite at Jackson Street Park, 222 W. Jackson St., Willard
10:30 a.m. for all ages
Join your favorite librarians for a storytime near you!
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
- Stories in the Park
Offsite at Living Memorial Park, 4323 S. Nature Center Way
6:30 p.m. for all ages
Fall is the perfect time for Stories in the Park! Wind down your evening with park play, stories, music, movement and a take-home activity. Sack suppers and snacks are welcome. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
Friday, October 29, 2021
- Storytime at Doling Park
Offsite at Doling Park, 301 E. Talmage St.
10 a.m. for infants-age 6 with an adult caregiver
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians from the Library Station for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet in the large pavilion located behind the Family Center near the playground. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
Saturday, October 30, 2021
- Zoom Into Storytime
Virtual
10 a.m. for preschool-grade 2
Join us for some very special virtual storytimes via Zoom for kids in preschool-grade 2. These interactive events encourage singing, dancing and some show-and-tell to keep little ones fully engaged with the storytime provider and each other. Registration for these Zoom storytimes must be made by a parent or guardian by emailing and providing their library card number. A link and a password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Halloween Costume Party! Show off your costumes, do the Monster Mash and read a spooky story. Parents and guardians will have a chance to turn on their cameras for kids to share their costumes Registrations accepted October 15-October 30; email imagine@thelibrary.org.
Thursday, November 4, 2021
- Reading Pals
Republic Branch Library in the community room.
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.
Saturday, November 13, 2021
- Zoom Into Storytime
Virtual
10 a.m. for preschool-grade 2
Join us for some very special virtual storytimes via Zoom for kids in preschool-grade 2. These interactive events encourage singing, dancing and some show-and-tell to keep little ones fully engaged with the storytime provider and each other. Registration for these Zoom storytimes must be made by a parent or guardian by emailing and providing their library card number. A link and a password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. DiNovember Storytime! Join Republic Branch youth staffers Iggi & Amanda for a storytime filled with prehistoric fun! We’ll read dinosaur stories together along with fun rhymes and dinosaur dancing. Parents and guardians will have a chance to turn on their cameras for kids to share what their favorite dinosaur is Registrations accepted October 29-November 13; email imagine@thelibrary.org.