Changes coming to MOBIUS soon! Find out more.

The Midtown Carnegie Branch Library elevator from the basement to the 2nd floor is not operational. Please ask a staff member if you need assistance. The branch will close for renovations May 6. Find out more.

The Library

thelibrary.org Springfield-Greene County Library District Springfield, Missouri

The Peoples Meet and Greet Presents History Celebration Feb. 3

January 30, 2018 —      Patrons of all ages are invited to attend The Peoples Meet and Greet presents History Celebration from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St.

     Refreshments served; families and students welcome.

·         1 p.m.: Dress in 1920s-30s attire for a Harlem Renaissance Costume Party Social inspired by sociologist Charles Spurgeon Johnson’s 1924 New York Civic Club meeting; book display inspired by Dr. Sabrina A. Brinson, Diversity Fellow and Missouri State University professor.

·         1:45 p.m.: A History Hat Show modeled by preschoolers.  

·         2:30 p.m.: 1 Word, 3 Community Guests and You – What is Sunday to You? with Calvin Allen, Springfield Community Center executive director; Gari Ann McElroy, Grant Early Head Start teacher; and Kat Stewart, Penmac branch manager.

     For more information on this free program call 862-01035.


PRESS CONTACTS

Vickie Hicks
Community Relations Director
vickieh@thelibrary.org
(417) 616-0564
Morgan Shannon
Copywriter
morgans@thelibrary.org
(417) 616-0566

Find this article at


Media Contacts

Community Relations

Library Administration


Stay Informed

Receive the latest updates to this site via email or RSS feed. Signup is quick and easy, just click the applicable link below.

Press Release Email list Library In the News Email list RSS feed