Sunday Make 'n Play Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 2-4 p.m. for age 3-grade 4 Don’t have time for storytime during the week? 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, October 21, 2019
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 for the whole family! Come for the popcorn, but stay for the fun. "The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part," 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, October 22, 2019
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 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 challenge is provided.
LEGO Brick Crew Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 6-8 p.m. for grades 4-8 Bring your own bricks or use ours and create with other master builders.
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, October 23, 2019
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, October 24, 2019
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.
Spooktacular Bingo Night Willard Branch Library 5:30-7 p.m. for all ages Bring the whole family for a night of spooky book bingo to celebrate the Halloween season. We'll have small prizes for the winners and a grand prize for our champs!
Friday, October 25, 2019
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 September 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.
Pumpkins and Ghosts and Monsters, Oh My! Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 We'll read some fun and scary Halloween stories, sing songs and other themed activities. Wear your costume for trick or treating around the library.
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 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.
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Monster Mash Costume Parade Library Station 11 a.m. for all ages Show off your costume at our annual parade! We'll meet in the Frisco Room for not-so-scary stories and dance the Monster Mash, then we'll parade through the library and collect treats.
Spooky Book Bingo Library Station 2 p.m. for families with children of all ages Bring the whole family to play Spooky Book Bingo and win a book. Costumes are encouraged!
Monday, October 28, 2019
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, October 29, 2019
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.
Monster Mash Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Dress up for a monster of a storytime as we celebrate Halloween!
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.
Monster Mash Storytime Willard Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Bring your treat pail to the library for a special Halloween-themed storytime with monster stories, crafts and candy. Costumes are welcome.
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 challenge is provided.
LEGO Brick Crew Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 6-8 p.m. for grades 4-8 Bring your own bricks or use ours and create with other master builders.
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, October 30, 2019
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.
Monster Mash Storytime Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Dress up for a monster of a storytime as we celebrate Halloween!
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.
Frightfully Fun Storytime Fair Grove Branch Library 11 a.m. for infant-age 6 Wear your costume and have a spooky good time as we read some not-so-scary stories, make a craft and go on a candy hunt through the library and city hall! 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.
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, October 31, 2019
Halloween Storytime Library Center 9:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Wear your costume for a storytime that's a little bit spooky and a lot of fun! Then join the parade as we trick-or-treat through the library.
Little Monster Mash Storytime Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Dress up, bring your treat pail and join us for not-so-spooky Halloween stories and activities.
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.
Halloween Storytime Library Center 10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Wear your costume for a storytime that's a little bit spooky and a lot of fun! Then join the parade as we trick-or-treat through the library.
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.
Halloween Storytime Library Center 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 Wear your costume for a storytime that's a little bit spooky and a lot of fun! Then join the parade as we trick-or-treat through the library.
Friday, November 1, 2019
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 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.
Sunday, November 3, 2019
Sunday Make 'n Play Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 2-4 p.m. for age 3-grade 4 Don’t have time for storytime during the week? 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, November 4, 2019
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 for the whole family! Come for the popcorn, but stay for the fun. "A Dog's Way Home," 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, November 5, 2019
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.
Dinosaur Storytime! Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Celebrate Dinovember with dinosaur stories, songs and a craft. Materials will be provided. Look for hidden dinosaurs and enjoy dinosaur activities throughout November in the Children's Department.
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.
Winter StoryWalk Howard Smith Community Park, 410 E Bumgarner Blvd. 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Strafford Branch Library staff will lead a Racing to Read Storytime at the park to launch our Winter StoryWalk featuring "Over and Under the Snow" by Kate Messner. Enjoy the book as you walk the trail; and come back to enjoy it again through November 26. The Winter StoryWalk is co-sponsored by the Strafford Park Board.
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 challenge is provided.
LEGO Brick Crew Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 6-8 p.m. for grades 4-8 Bring your own bricks or use ours and create with other master builders.
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, November 6, 2019
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.
Dinosaur Storytime! Republic Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Celebrate Dinovember with dinosaur stories, songs and a craft. Materials will be provided. Look for hidden dinosaurs and enjoy dinosaur activities throughout November in the Children's Department.
Baby Jam Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-36 months Wiggle and giggle with singable stories, 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, November 7, 2019
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.
Better Together: Family Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 4 p.m. for all ages Bring your family and join us for stories, booktalks and activities. When families read together, kids learn important life lessons like kindness, empathy and caring for others, and strengthen their bonds with their parents and siblings. Materials will be provided. All About Autumn. Make leaf rubbings, paint leaves and read fall books.
Reading Pals Republic Branch Library 4:30 p.m. for preschool-grade 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, November 8, 2019
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.
"Losers Club" by Andrew Clements 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 November 1; call 417-742-4258.
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.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Midtown Library History Tour Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for all ages Bring the family for a tour of Springfield's oldest library and learn about our 114-year-old building! We'll discover all five fireplaces, the secret attic, two hidden steps and the many changes the Midtown Carnegie Branch has experienced. Registration starts November 1; call 417-862-0135.
Midtown Library History Tour Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 1 p.m. for all ages Bring the family for a tour of Springfield's oldest library and learn about our 114-year-old building! We'll discover all five fireplaces, the secret attic, two hidden steps and the many changes the Midtown Carnegie Branch has experienced. Registration starts November 1; call 417-862-0135.
Art Exploration! Library Station 2 p.m. for families with children of all ages Join us for a story and art making for the whole family! Work together to create a family masterpiece based on an art style from the featured picture book. Bring your creativity; materials will be provided. "Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity!" illustrated by Ellen Weinstein. Project: Polka Dot Party.
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Little Voices Library Station 3 p.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. Indigenous People.
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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 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 challenge is provided.
LEGO Brick Crew Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 6-8 p.m. for grades 4-8 Bring your own bricks or use ours and create with other master builders.
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, November 13, 2019
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 a 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.
Be a Reader-saurus! Fair Grove Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Let's roar, stomp and chomp our way through some good books about our prehistoric pals! Stick around after storytime and try to spot all the hidden dinosaurs in the branch.
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.
Dinovember Fair Grove Branch Library 3-5 p.m. for grades K-4 Travel back in time and learn about some of our prehistoric pals as you play paleontologist with games, crafts and a dino dig! Materials will be provided.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Racing to Read Playtime Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30-11:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Come play with us! Learning begins at birth, and playing is how young children learn. Join us for a playdate filled with unstructured, developmentally appropriate activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Kids and parents can visit, play and socialize. You'll find fun activities that you can recreate at home and enjoy some of our special toys.
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, November 15, 2019
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 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.
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Racing to Read: Dinosaur Play Day! Library Station 10-11:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Learning begins at birth, and playing is how young children learn. Join us for a dinosaur-themed playdate filled with unstructured, developmentally appropriate activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Kids and parents can visit, play and socialize. You’ll find fun activities you can recreate at home and enjoy some of our special toys.
"The Bad Guys" by Aaron Blabey 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.
Paper Airplane Flight-Off Library Center 1 p.m. for grades 3-6 Learn to fold paper airplanes or share your favorite design. Then battle other creators to see who flies the farthest, longest, or who has the best crash! Paper and instructions will be provided.
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. Dinosaur Day Edition. Hatch a dino fizzy-egg and learn all about dinosaurs while completing STEAM challenges.
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Sunday Make 'n Play Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 2-4 p.m. for age 3-grade 4 Don’t have time for storytime during the week? 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, November 18, 2019
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.
Reading Pals Program Willard Branch Library 4:30-6 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, November 19, 2019
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 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 challenge is provided.
LEGO Brick Crew Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 6-8 p.m. for grades 4-8 Bring your own bricks or use ours and create with other master builders.
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, November 20, 2019
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, November 21, 2019
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, November 22, 2019
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 October 25; 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.
"I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie" Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast of stories as we read Alison Jackson's story and other great Thanksgiving tales, followed by songs and activities.
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 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.
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Develop Yourself with The Geek Foundation Coding Courses! Library Center 2-5 p.m. for grades 2-6 Materials will be provided. Wonder Woman. Discover your coding superpowers during an afternoon adventure with Wonder Woman and other superheroes who will be onsite while you learn to code. Registration starts November 9; call 417-616-0526.
Monday, November 25, 2019
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, November 26, 2019
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 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 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 challenge is provided.
LEGO Brick Crew Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 6-8 p.m. for grades 4-8 Bring your own bricks or use ours and create with other master builders.
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, November 27, 2019
Building Day Library Center 9 a.m.-9 p.m. for grades K-6 Stop by and build with blocks and LEGO bricks using our building prompts or your own imagination!
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.
Friday, November 29, 2019
Building Day Library Center 9 a.m.-9 p.m. for grades K-6 Stop by and build with blocks and LEGO bricks using our building prompts or your own imagination!
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, November 30, 2019
Building Day Library Center 9 a.m.-9 p.m. for grades K-6 Stop by and build with blocks and LEGO bricks using our building prompts or your own imagination!
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. Play with the Imagination Playground at this special event! These large, oversized modular building blocks promote cooperation and creativity.
Mini Golf @ The Library Library Center 6 p.m. for all ages Play your way through nine holes of mini golf featuring your favorite children's book characters. Registration starts November 18; call 417-882-0714.