KIDS

TAKE A STORYWALK®!

For infants-age 9
through February

Don't let winter keep you inside! Enjoy books and nature at one of our Winter StoryWalks®. Pages of a children's picture book are displayed on signs along a path so that families can read the book, page by page, as they walk. Details.

Thursday, February 9, 2023

• Love is Kind Storytime
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Discover all the ways we can be kind to one another with books, fun activities and crafts made with material from our Maker Space.


• Racing to Read Storytime
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
  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.


• STEAM Explorers: Homeschool Thursdays
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  2 p.m. for ages 6-12.
  Use science, technology, engineering, art and math to solve exciting challenges! Play activities will be available in the room for siblings age 5 and under and teens ages 13-17 are welcome to come and learn alongside their younger siblings. Materials will be provided; seating is limited.
  Learn about African American inventor Garrett Morgan, creator of the stop light, and create your own out of LED's, conductive tape and batteries.
  Registration starts February 2.


• STEAM After School
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  3 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades K-4.
  Stop by for science, technology, engineering, art and math-themed activities and exploration.


• Bricks and Books Club
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  6:30 p.m. for grades 3-5.
  Love books and LEGO bricks? We've got a club for you! Each month we'll read a book, chat about it and build something related to the book of the month.
  "Cookies & Milk" Discuss by Shawn Amos and create cookies and milk from LEGO bricks.

Friday, February 10, 2023

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  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
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  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.


• Make Your Own Valentine
  Strafford Branch Library
  1 p.m.-4 p.m. for grades K-5.
  Stop by and create your very own paper valentine for someone special. Materials will be provided.

Saturday, February 11, 2023

• Your Hair is Magic
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  10 a.m.-noon for ages 2-6.
  In honor of Black History Month, celebrate the joy and beauty of Black hair with crafts, activities and books, including some from the Your Hair is Magic series by Jessica Norwood.


• The Great Backyard Bird Count with Dickerson Park Zoo
  Republic Branch Library community room
  10:30 a.m. for preschool-grade 5.
  Join the Library, Dickerson Park Zoo and birders all over the world in participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count! Meet three ambassador birds from Dickerson Park Zoo's Education Department who will demonstrate avian characteristics in an up-close and hands-on encounter. Then enjoy bird-themed activities and practice bird counting with a bird scavenger hunt in the library.


• Racing to Read Storytime
  Park Central Branch Library
  10:30 a.m. for ages 3-6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.


• STEAM Explorers
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  2 p.m. for ages 6-12.
  Use science, technology, engineering, art and math to solve exciting challenges! Play activities will be available in the room for siblings age 5 and under and teens ages 13-17 are welcome to come and learn alongside their younger siblings. Materials will be provided; no registration required.
  Learn about African American inventor Garrett Morgan, creator of the stop light, and create your own out of LED's, conductive tape and batteries .

Monday, February 13, 2023

• Stories Together
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  6 p.m. for infants-age 6.
  Join your favorite library staff and our friends from Springfield Public Schools Parents as Teachers for songs, stories and playtime. We will have lots of fun and families will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about their children's development. Come play with us!


• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  6:30 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 14, 2023

• Racing to Read Storytime
  For infants-age 6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • 9:30 a.m. The Library Center Story Hour Room
  • 10 a.m. Republic Branch Library community room
  • 10 a.m. Strafford Branch Library community room


• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  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.


• Valentine’s Day Storytime
  Willard Branch Library community room
  10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Love is in the air at this storytime filled with valentine-themed stories, songs and a Valentine’s Day card craft! Materials will be provided.


• Racing to Read Storytime
  For infants-age 6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • 10:30 a.m. The Library Center Story Hour Room
  • 10:30 a.m. Willard Branch Library community room
  • 11:15 a.m. The Library Station Story Hour Room


• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  6:30 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 15, 2023

• Racing to Read Storytime
  For infants-age 6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • 10 a.m. Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  • 10 a.m. Republic Branch Library community room
  • 10:30 a.m. Ash Grove Branch Library community room


• Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime
  Fair Grove Branch Library community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators. An African American Read-In event.


• Racing to Read Storytime
  Fair Grove Branch Library community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thursday, February 16, 2023

• Library Playdate
  Strafford Branch Library
  10 a.m.-noon for infants-age 4.
  Come to the library for a playdate! We'll have fun activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Drop in for fun and get to know other families.


• Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators. An African American Read-In event.


• Racing to Read Storytime
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
  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.

Friday, February 17, 2023

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  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
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  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 18, 2023

• Librarykins Playgroup
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  11 a.m. for all ages.
  Kids and their caregivers can make new friends at the library! We’ll provide lots of toys, books and activities to encourage socialization and cooperative play. Coffee and tea will be provided and attendees are welcome to bring a snack or lunch.

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  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.


• Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for infants-36 months.
  Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators. An African American Read-In event.


• Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime
  Republic Branch Library community room
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators. An African American Read-In event.


• Racing to Read Storytime
  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.
  • Republic Branch Library community room
  • Strafford Branch Library community room


• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  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.


• Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime
  Willard Branch Library community room
  10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators. An African American Read-In event.


• Racing to Read Storytime
  10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • The Library Center Story Hour Room
  • Willard Branch Library community room


• Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators. An African American Read-In event.


• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  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.


• Everything is Awesome!
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  3 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades K-6.
  Build your own awesome LEGO brick creations while watching "The LEGO Movie," rated PG.


• Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  6:30 p.m. for infants-age 6.
  Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators. An African American Read-In event.


• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  6:30 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 22, 2023

• Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime
  Republic Branch Library community room
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators. An African American Read-In event.


• Racing to Read Storytime
  For infants-age 6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • 10 a.m. Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  • 10 a.m. Republic Branch Library community room
  • 10:30 a.m. Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  • 11 a.m. Fair Grove Branch Library community room


• CANCELED - Winter Reading Pals
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  3:30 p.m. for age 3 and older.
  Practice your reading skills with one of our favorite furry friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks.
  Registration starts January 2; call 417-883-1974.

Thursday, February 23, 2023

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
  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.


• Board Game Afternoon
  Willard Branch Library community room
  3 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades 3-6.
  We'll provide the snacks and games for an afternoon of board game fun!


• STEAM Explorers
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  3 p.m. for grades K-5.
  Enjoy scientific exploration, exciting challenges and educational play with science, technology, engineering, art and math!
  Registration starts February 13; call 417-616-0526.

Friday, February 24, 2023

• Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for infants-36 months.
  Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators. An African American Read-In event.


• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  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.


• Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators. An African American Read-In event.


• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  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 25, 2023

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Park Central Branch Library
  10:30 a.m. for ages 3-6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading 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, February 26, 2023

• STEAM Explorers
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  1:30 p.m. for grades K-2.
  Enjoy scientific exploration, exciting challenges and educational play with science, technology, engineering, art and math!
  Registration starts February 13; call 417-616-0526.


• STEAM Explorers
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  3 p.m. for grades 3-5.
  Enjoy scientific exploration, exciting challenges and educational play with science, technology, engineering, art and math!
  Registration starts February 13; call 417-616-0526.

Monday, February 27, 2023

• Stories Together
  The Library Center auditorium
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Join your favorite library staff and our friends from Springfield Public Schools Parents as Teachers for songs, stories and playtime. We will have lots of fun and families will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about their children's development. Come play with us!


• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  6:30 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 28, 2023

• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  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.


• Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library community room
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators. An African American Read-In event.


• Racing to Read Storytime
  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.
  • Republic Branch Library community room
  • Strafford Branch Library community room


• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  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
  For infants-age 6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • 10:30 a.m. The Library Center Story Hour Room
  • 10:30 a.m. Willard Branch Library community room
  • 11:15 a.m. The Library Station Story Hour Room


• Starlight Storytime
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  6:30 p.m. for ages 2-6.
  Wind down the day with stories, songs and friends at the library. Pajamas, stuffies and cuddles welcome.


• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  6:30 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.

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