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, 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, January 22, 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, January 23, 2020
Take and Make Thursdays Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. for grades K-5 Drop in anytime on Thursdays in January and find a surprise craft you can do in the Children's Department or take with you for later. We'll have some craft books on display so you can continue the fun at home.
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, January 24, 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, January 25, 2020
Be Doggone Safe: Dog Bite Prevention Willard Branch Library 10 a.m. for families with children of all ages For the Association of Professional Dog Trainer's National Train Your Dog Month in January, Cindy Ludwig, a nurse, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and member of Doggone Safe, will provide a free, interactive presentation about dog bite prevention. Doggone Safe is an organization dedicated to dog bite awareness and prevention. Children can practice what they learn with Ludwig’s golden retriever Opal, a certified demonstration dog with Paws with a Cause.
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 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. Chain Reaction Contraptions. Test your inventing skills and learn about physics by designing and building your very own Rube Goldberg chain reaction machine .
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Develop Yourself with The Geek Foundation Coding Courses! Library Center 2-5 p.m. for grades 2-6 Materials will be provided. Adafruit Neopixel Tiara. Join us for this wearables course where we'll use a GEMMA wearable microcontroller and NeoPixels to create a beautiful light-up tiara to take home. Registration starts January 11; call 417-616-0526.
Monday, January 27, 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.
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, January 28, 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 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, January 29, 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, January 30, 2020
Take and Make Thursdays Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. for grades K-5 Drop in anytime on Thursdays in January and find a surprise craft you can do in the Children's Department or take with you for later. We'll have some craft books on display so you can continue the fun at home.
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, January 31, 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 December 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: One World Midtown Carnegie 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 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, February 1, 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.
Racing to Read Playtime: Messy Play! Library Station 10-11:30 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 messy 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.
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Sunday Make 'n Play Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 2-4 p.m. for ages 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 lots of cool, theme-related books to look at and check out. Be prepared to make new friends, get messy, and have family fun!
Little Voices Library Station 3 p.m. for all ages 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 African-American History! An African American Read-In event.
Monday, February 3, 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: One World Library Station 10 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.
Game Day Ash Grove Branch Library 1-3 p.m. for grades 4-8 Hang out and play some board and video games with your friends on your day off from school.
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, February 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 Tiny Tots Storytime: One World Library Station 10 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 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: One World Library Station 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 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 Storytime: One World Library Station 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.
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 5, 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 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: One World Fair Grove Branch Library 11 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.
Bookmark Blitz Fair Grove Branch Library 4-6 p.m. for grades K-12 Stop by and show off your artistic skills by designing a bookmark to submit in the Library's annual contest! Supplies, how-to's and lots of scrap paper will be provided.
Thursday, February 6, 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 Storytime: One World Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30 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 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 Tiny Tots Storytime: One World Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 10 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 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.
Racing to Read Storytime: One World Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 11 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.
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. Can We Get Chickens? Raising backyard chickens is fun, but it's also messy. Learn about the realities of having your own flock from veteran chicken owner and Library staff member Ashley Fillmer.
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, February 7, 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 Tiny Tots Storytime: One World Library Station 10 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 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.
Racing to Read Storytime: One World Library Station 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.
Build a Better Book! 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 8, 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.
Art Exploration Library Station 2 p.m. for families with children of all ages Enjoy 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. "The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract Art" Illustrated by Mary GrandPré. Project: Concentric Hearts..
Monday, February 10, 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 popcorn and a special feature for the whole family - "The Lion King," 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, February 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 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.
I Love Letters! Strafford Branch Library 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 Make homemade valentines and deliver them to the pretend Post Office. Materials will be provided.
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 12, 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 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.
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 13, 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.
Be My Valentine Storytime Ash Grove Branch Library 9:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 Celebrate the holiday of love with Valentine's Day stories, songs and activities.
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.
Life-Sized Candyland Willard Branch Library 5 p.m. for all ages Bring the whole family to play a life-sized version of the classic board game Candyland.
Friday, February 14, 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.
Mail Some Love at Valentine Storytime Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 Celebrate the holiday by making your own valentine to mail! Place your homemade cards in mailboxes around the branch, or keep them to send somewhere else. Continue the celebration with stories, songs and lots of love!
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.
Book Bites 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. "Mustaches for Maddie" by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown. Registration starts February 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.
Build a Better Book! 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 15, 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.
"Red Panda & Moon Bear" by Jarod Rossello 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.
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Sunday Make 'n Play Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 2-4 p.m. for ages 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 lots of cool, theme-related books to look at and check out. Be prepared to make new friends, get messy, and have family fun!
Tuesday, February 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 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 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 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! 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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! 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.