The Library

Friday, February 21, 2020

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.

Sunday, February 23, 2020

• Develop Yourself with The Geek Foundation Coding Courses!
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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: One World
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Book Babies Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Pajama Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 in the Story Hour Room
  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 in the Story Hour Room
  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 in the Story Hour Room
  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 Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 in the Story Hour Room
  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: One World
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 in the 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.

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime: One World
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 in the Story Hour Room
  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 Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.
• Racing to Read Storytime: One World
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.

Friday, February 28, 2020

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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: One World
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.

Saturday, February 29, 2020

• "Frozen" February
  Library Center in the auditorium
  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.

Monday, March 2, 2020

• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Pajama Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. The Answer Man. "Pokin Around" columnist Steve Pokin has been with the Springfield News-Leader for eight years. Steve will share tidbits of Springfield history and some of the bizarre and interesting stories from his 40 years as a journalist.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.
• Teen Tuesday
  Library Center in the teen area
  6:30 p.m. for grades 6-12
  If it's Tuesday night, there's something going on just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts and special events. Materials will be provided.

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.
• Learning Windows 10
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Learn about the Windows 10 operating system. Explore the Start Menu and Settings menu, and learn how to customize your computer. Use tiles to launch apps and to access other programs on the computer.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.
• Learn it! Self-Paced Tutorials
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  You can choose what you want to learn and go at your own speed with our self-paced tutorials. We provide the computer and you select from a wide variety of lessons designed specifically for individual learning. Topics include Basic Skills, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Gmail, Photoshop and more. Both interactive and video tutorials are available to fit your learning style. We also offer computer-instructed keyboarding lessons to help you learn to type or improve your typing skills.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

• Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Is starting a business right for you? Attend this comprehensive workshop series to help you test your new business idea and get started on the right path. These five, two-hour sessions will help you understand the basics of assessing a business idea, marketing your product or service, business financials and how they work, and how to fund and finance your business. Free, one-on-one mentoring will also be available. Sponsored by Southwest Missouri SCORE. Session 1 - Start-up Basics. This introductory workshop focuses on the basics of testing your business idea and identifying the key factors that influence start-up success, and provides you with an overview of the skills and tools you need when deciding to start a business. You'll learn about the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, the most profitable form for your business and the fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources. Registration starts February 19; call 417-883-1974.

Friday, March 6, 2020

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.

Sunday, March 8, 2020

• Second Sunday Concert Series
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Friends of the Library. The Alders play traditional country, along with '50s and '60s pop.

Monday, March 9, 2020

• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Pajama Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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, March 10, 2020

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.
• Living with Memory Loss
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  6:30-8:30 p.m. for adults
  Memory loss, Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia are life-changing. This four-part series will discuss what it means for you and your family, how to plan for the future and where to get the help you need. This interactive class is open to people with mild/early-stage memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease or dementia of any type. Family and friends are strongly encouraged to attend with the person who has memory loss. Register once for the entire series. Registration starts February 25; call 417-883-5341.
• Teen Tuesday
  Library Center in the teen area
  6:30 p.m. for grades 6-12
  If it's Tuesday night, there's something going on just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts and special events. Materials will be provided.

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.
• "The Only Woman in the Room" by Marie Benedict
  Book Discussion
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  1-2:30 p.m. for adults
  

Thursday, March 12, 2020

• Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Is starting a business right for you? Attend this comprehensive workshop series to help you test your new business idea and get started on the right path. These five, two-hour sessions will help you understand the basics of assessing a business idea, marketing your product or service, business financials and how they work, and how to fund and finance your business. Free, one-on-one mentoring will also be available. Sponsored by Southwest Missouri SCORE. Session 2 - Business Concept. Get step-by-step guidance in researching your idea, your market and your competition. You will learn to identify your target markets, describe your products and services and collect key competitive information to support your feasibility plan. Registration starts February 26; call 417-883-1974.

Friday, March 13, 2020

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.

Saturday, March 14, 2020

• Pi Day
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  11 a.m. for age 4-grade 3
  Celebrate National Pi Day with math stories and activities.

Monday, March 16, 2020

• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.
• "Mrs. Lincoln and Mrs. Keckly: The Remarkable Story of the Friendship Between a First Lady and a Former Slave" by Jennifer Fleischner
  Civil War Book Discussion Group
  Library Center
  7 p.m. for adults
  
• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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, March 17, 2020

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.
• Living with Memory Loss
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  6:30-8:30 p.m. for adults
  Memory loss, Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia are life-changing. This four-part series will discuss what it means for you and your family, how to plan for the future and where to get the help you need. This interactive class is open to people with mild/early-stage memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease or dementia of any type. Family and friends are strongly encouraged to attend with the person who has memory loss. Register once for the entire series. Registration starts February 25; call 417-883-5341.
• Back to the '80s
  Library Center in the teen area
  6:30 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Wear '80s gear and make it a blast from the past with '80s-themed crafts and activities.
• Teen Tuesday
  Library Center in the teen area
  6:30 p.m. for grades 6-12
  If it's Tuesday night, there's something going on just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts and special events. Materials will be provided.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. A Guide to Writing Your Memoir Or Life Story: Tools, Tips, Methods and Examples. Author and personal historian Wayne E. Groner helps people write their memoirs and biographies. After the presentation he'll sign copies of his book, "A Guide to Writing Your Memoir or Life Story".
• Windows 10: Beyond the Basics
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Increase your understanding of the Windows 10 operating system with Beyond the Basics. Learn how to use the Windows Store to download apps. Understand the importance of performing regular backups to your PC. Learn how built-in apps can help you get the most from the operating system. Use the Edge internet browser to navigate the internet.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.
• Learn it! Self-Paced Tutorials
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  You can choose what you want to learn and go at your own speed with our self-paced tutorials. We provide the computer and you select from a wide variety of lessons designed specifically for individual learning. Topics include Basic Skills, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Gmail, Photoshop and more. Both interactive and video tutorials are available to fit your learning style. We also offer computer-instructed keyboarding lessons to help you learn to type or improve your typing skills.

Thursday, March 19, 2020

• Live Action Pacman
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  2-4 p.m. for grades K-6
  Pretend to be Pac-Man and avoid the ghosts in our live action version of this classic arcade game.
• Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Is starting a business right for you? Attend this comprehensive workshop series to help you test your new business idea and get started on the right path. These five, two-hour sessions will help you understand the basics of assessing a business idea, marketing your product or service, business financials and how they work, and how to fund and finance your business. Free, one-on-one mentoring will also be available. Sponsored by Southwest Missouri SCORE. Session 3 - Marketing Plan. Learn the marketing communication methods and tools to maximize your customer reach. Topics include pricing strategies, positioning and features and benefits of differing marketing strategies. You'll learn to outline your marketing strategy, test your marketing message, choose the right sales channel and exercise your marketing strategy. Registration starts March 5; call 417-883-1974.
• Ozarks Roadtrips
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Ever get a hankering to explore the Ozarks? Ozarks Alive's Kaitlyn McConnell talk about unique places, including historical stops, unique restaurants and quirky shops. Kaitlyn will sell and sign copies of her recent publication, "Passport to the Ozarks," which shares 61 different places to visit throughout the region.

Friday, March 20, 2020

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.

Saturday, March 21, 2020

• "Dog Man: Fetch 22" by Dav Pilkey
  Family Graphic Novel Book Club
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.
• "Stranger Things" Escape Room
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  2 p.m. for grades 4-8
  Something strange is happening in Hawkins, Indiana. Help Sheriff Hopper and the Hawkins Middle School AV Club find their missing friend Will Byers, whose disappearance is more than a little bizarre. Participants will work together in this challenging escape room inspired by the hit TV show "Stranger Things." Registration starts March 13; call 417-616-0526.
• "Stranger Things" Escape Room
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  3:30 p.m. for grades 9-12
  Something strange is happening in Hawkins, Indiana. Help Sheriff Hopper and the Hawkins Middle School AV Club find their missing friend Will Byers, whose disappearance is more than a little bizarre. Participants will work together in this challenging escape room inspired by the hit TV show "Stranger Things." Registration starts March 13; call 417-616-0526.

Monday, March 23, 2020

• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Pajama Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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, March 24, 2020

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.
• Living with Memory Loss
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  6:30-8:30 p.m. for adults
  Memory loss, Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia are life-changing. This four-part series will discuss what it means for you and your family, how to plan for the future and where to get the help you need. This interactive class is open to people with mild/early-stage memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease or dementia of any type. Family and friends are strongly encouraged to attend with the person who has memory loss. Register once for the entire series. Registration starts February 25; call 417-883-5341.
• Teen Tuesday
  Library Center in the teen area
  6:30 p.m. for grades 6-12
  If it's Tuesday night, there's something going on just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts and special events. Materials will be provided.
• Missouri and Baseball's Best
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  When did Stan Musial play for the Springfield Cardinals? What bat model did Yogi Berra use for most of his major league career? Local History Associate John Rutherford will delight you with baseball trivia and profiles of Baseball Hall of Famers with Springfield or Missouri connections.
• "The Story of Arthur Truluv" by Elizabeth Berg
  Feel-Good Fiction
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  7 p.m. for adults
  Discuss stories filled with kindness, humor, heroism, hope, empathy and compassion.

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.

Thursday, March 26, 2020

• Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Is starting a business right for you? Attend this comprehensive workshop series to help you test your new business idea and get started on the right path. These five, two-hour sessions will help you understand the basics of assessing a business idea, marketing your product or service, business financials and how they work, and how to fund and finance your business. Free, one-on-one mentoring will also be available. Sponsored by Southwest Missouri SCORE. Session 4 - Financial Projections. This session includes hands-on exercises to help you better understand financial concepts, how to use the SCORE financial model to forecast sales revenue and build solid pro-forma financial forecasts. Topics include sales and prices, financial risks and rewards, true start-up costs, ongoing operating expenses, setting benchmarks for tracking progress and organizing your financial information. Registration starts March 12; call 417-883-1974.

Friday, March 27, 2020

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.

Saturday, March 28, 2020

• How-To Festival: Earth Day Edition
  Library Center
  10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. for adults
  The Library Center will be a one-stop how-to extravaganza with local experts joining Library staff in a lively series of lessons and hands-on experiences focused on sustainability, waste reduction and environmentalism.

Monday, March 30, 2020

• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Pajama Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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, March 31, 2020

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.
• Teen Tuesday
  Library Center in the teen area
  6:30 p.m. for grades 6-12
  If it's Tuesday night, there's something going on just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts and special events. Materials will be provided.
• Living with Memory Loss
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  6:30-8:30 p.m. for adults
  Memory loss, Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia are life-changing. This four-part series will discuss what it means for you and your family, how to plan for the future and where to get the help you need. This interactive class is open to people with mild/early-stage memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease or dementia of any type. Family and friends are strongly encouraged to attend with the person who has memory loss. Register once for the entire series. Registration starts February 25; call 417-883-5341.
• An Evening with David Harrison and His "After Dark" Critters
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7-8:30 p.m. for families with children in grades K-4
  Enjoy hearing author David Harrison and a team of actors read from his new release, "After Dark, Poems about Nocturnal Animals." Springfield Nature Center staff will talk about Missouri nighttime creatures. Other special guests and surprises will add to the festivities. Books will be available for sale and signing.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.
• Microsoft Word Basics 1
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Learn the basics of Microsoft Word: create, edit and save documents, change font size, style and color, create lists and use spell-check to edit documents.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.
• Learn it! Self-Paced Tutorials
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  You can choose what you want to learn and go at your own speed with our self-paced tutorials. We provide the computer and you select from a wide variety of lessons designed specifically for individual learning. Topics include Basic Skills, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Gmail, Photoshop and more. Both interactive and video tutorials are available to fit your learning style. We also offer computer-instructed keyboarding lessons to help you learn to type or improve your typing skills.
• Sock Bunnies Craft Night
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  7-9 p.m. for adults
  Hop on by for an evening of sock bunny crafting. Bring your unused long socks and make adorable sock bunnies for your spring decorating or Easter baskets. Materials will be provided except socks. Registration starts March 18; call 417-883-5341.

Thursday, April 2, 2020

• Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Is starting a business right for you? Attend this comprehensive workshop series to help you test your new business idea and get started on the right path. These five, two-hour sessions will help you understand the basics of assessing a business idea, marketing your product or service, business financials and how they work, and how to fund and finance your business. Free, one-on-one mentoring will also be available. Sponsored by Southwest Missouri SCORE. Session 5 - Funding Sources. Learn how to finance your small business with information on funding sources, accounting, the six Cs of credit, banking relations, ratio analysis and monthly preparation and review of financial statements. A bank loan officer will give an inside view of how a banker assesses the merits of business plans and loan applications. Registration starts March 19; call 417-883-1974.
• Ozarks Noir: An Evening with Author Jake Hinkson
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Award-winning author Jake Hinkson's novels and short stories of Ozarks noir have been described as "heartbreakingly tragic and bizarrely funny." His latest novel, "Dry Country," is a tale of blackmail and murder set in the Arkansas Ozarks and has been referred to as "an instant noir classic." Join Hinkson as he sits down with Tom Peters, dean of Missouri State University Libraries, for a discussion of his writing, Ozarks noir fiction and how the region inspires his work. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Presented in partnership with Missouri State University.

Friday, April 3, 2020

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.

Saturday, April 4, 2020

• Conscious Parenting: From Chaos to Calm
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10-11:30 a.m. for adults
  The Conscious Discipline model provides parents with life-changing skills that decrease problem behavior. The topic for this session is "Empathy: Teaching Children to Manage Their Emotions." Child care will be provided. Presented in partnership with One Stop for Early Childhood and Community Partnership of the Ozarks. Registration starts March 20; call 417-616-0563.
• Succulent Savvy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2-3:30 p.m. for adults
  Are you interested in keeping succulents, but convinced you have a brown thumb? Let the pros from Good Vibes Greenhouse help with tips on succulent care. Participants will plant their own mini succulent to take home. Materials will be provided. Registration starts March 16; call 417-883-5341.

Sunday, April 5, 2020

• Titanic!
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  2 p.m. for grades K-3
  Take part in a program of epic proportions with a scavenger hunt, science experiments and facts all about the RMS Titanic.
• Titanic!
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  3:30 p.m. for grades 4-6
  Take part in a program of epic proportions with a scavenger hunt, science experiments and facts all about the RMS Titanic.

Monday, April 6, 2020

• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. The Battle of Springfield. Local author and speaker Tim Ritter will provide a lively look at the Civil War battle on January 8, 1863, including animated troop movements overlaying a modern map of the area, to show where the battle took place where modern structures are today.
• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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, April 7, 2020

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.
• Teen Tuesday
  Library Center in the teen area
  6:30 p.m. for grades 6-12
  If it's Tuesday night, there's something going on just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts and special events. Materials will be provided.

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.
• "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris. A One Read event
  Book Discussion
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  1-2:30 p.m. for adults
  

Thursday, April 9, 2020

• Investing for Beginners
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  6 p.m. for adults
  Presenters Gene Toner, Billie Nelson and Kathy McGovern of the nonprofit Better Investing will explain investment terminology and provide resources to help you decide where and how to start investing your money in the stock market. Registration starts March 26; call 417-883-5341.
• Effective Communication For Caregivers
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  6 p.m. for adults
  Explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer's, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages, and identify strategies to connect and communicate. Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association.

Friday, April 10, 2020

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.

Saturday, April 11, 2020

• Mysteries in Family Histories
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  9 a.m. for adults
  Have a family story that you want to investigate but aren’t sure how to start? Local History Associate Renee Glass will talk about the tools that can help you research the mysteries in your family history. Discover how to evaluate stories for evidence, find more information, decide if a DNA test will help and what resources are available through the Library and other institutions.

Monday, April 13, 2020

• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Pajama Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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, April 14, 2020

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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 Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.
• Teen Tuesday
  Library Center in the teen area
  6:30 p.m. for grades 6-12
  If it's Tuesday night, there's something going on just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts and special events. Materials will be provided.
• "The Trouble with Goats and Sheep" by Joanne Cannon
  Feel-Good Fiction
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  7 p.m. for adults
  Discuss stories filled with kindness, humor, heroism, hope, empathy and compassion.
• Healing Through Humor
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7-9 p.m. for adults
  Learn about the benefits of humor in our lives and its social, emotional and healing power during this thought-provoking panel discussion with Missouri State University psychology professor Christie Cathey, Giggleboxes founder Susan Dempsey and comedian Sarah Jenkins. A One Read event.

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Find A Grave. Findagrave.com is a great resource for burial information, tombstone photos and genealogy research leads. Carmen Boyd, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, will cover how to use the site and tips for contributing and citing information.
• Microsoft Word Basics 2
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Use Microsoft Word to create documents with pictures, tables and page numbers, find and replace text, and add comments to documents.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.
• Learn it! Self-Paced Tutorials
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  You can choose what you want to learn and go at your own speed with our self-paced tutorials. We provide the computer and you select from a wide variety of lessons designed specifically for individual learning. Topics include Basic Skills, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Gmail, Photoshop and more. Both interactive and video tutorials are available to fit your learning style. We also offer computer-instructed keyboarding lessons to help you learn to type or improve your typing skills.

Thursday, April 16, 2020

• Poetry from the Pitcher's Mound: Loren Broaddus's Baseball Poems
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Combining a love of history and baseball, author Loren Broaddus' poetry explores themes of family, traditions and nostalgia to portray 20th century America against the backdrop of a baseball diamond. Join Broaddus for a discussion about his latest book, "Joe DiMaggio Moves Like Liquid Light," and the influences behind it. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Friday, April 17, 2020

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.

Saturday, April 18, 2020

• "Babymouse" series and "Squish" series by Jennifer L. and Matthew Holm
  Family Graphic Novel Book Club
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.

Monday, April 20, 2020

• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.
• "Where the Wild Things Are" Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  7 p.m. for infants-age 6
  Celebrate the classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" with a special storytime. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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, April 21, 2020

• "Where the Wild Things Are" Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  9:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Celebrate the classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" with a special storytime. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.
• "Where the Wild Things Are" Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Celebrate the classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" with a special storytime. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.
• "Where the Wild Things Are" Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Celebrate the classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" with a special storytime. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
• Teen Tuesday
  Library Center in the teen area
  6:30 p.m. for grades 6-12
  If it's Tuesday night, there's something going on just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts and special events. Materials will be provided.
• AARP Movies for Grown-ups
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6:30-9 p.m. for adults
  Join AARP for standout films with unique appeal to movie lovers with a grown-up state of mind. Enjoy "The Bucket List," rated PG-13, with light refreshments provided.

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

• "Where the Wild Things Are" Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  9:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Celebrate the classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" with a special storytime. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.
• "Where the Wild Things Are" Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Celebrate the classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" with a special storytime. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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
  Library Center in the 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.
• "Where the Wild Things Are" Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Celebrate the classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" with a special storytime. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
• An Earth Day Evening with Pat Stith
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Pat Stith will discuss his reporting career as well as his interpretation of the role of the media in raising and defining local and statewide environmental issues. Presented in partnership with the Missouri Humanities Council.

Friday, April 24, 2020

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  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.
• "Where the Wild Things Are" Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Celebrate the classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" with a special storytime. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.

Saturday, April 25, 2020

• Let the Wild Rumpus Start!
  Library Center in the auditorium
  3 p.m. for all ages
  Celebrate the opening of 50 Years of Maurice Sendak: Where the Wild Things Are with a Wild Rumpus. Meet a wild thing, dance in a wild rumpus and share a classic story. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

• Teen Art Night
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  6:30 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Get creative and make your own art while library staffer and local artist Joey Borovicka walks you through the unique styles found in the book "Where The Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. Materials will be provided. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
• Mighty Men of War: The Soldiers of Carthage in World War I
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  In 1918, a company of soldiers from Jasper County, Missouri, took part in one of the bloodiest battles of the "Great War." Discussing his book, "A Machine Gunner in France," Jeff Patrick will examine the experiences of Capt. Ward Schrantz and his men from their training camp in Oklahoma to France's Argonne Forest. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Thursday, April 30, 2020

• How to Talk Ozark In Seven Easy Steps
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Join Dr. Brooks Blevins, Noel Boyd Professor of Ozarks Studies at Missouri State University and author of "A History of the Ozarks," for a lighthearted look at the Ozarkian vernacular, including audience participation and a "Talking Ozark" quiz. Natives and longtime residents of the Ozarks will enjoy revisiting styles and words that have probably gone unused for decades, and others will gain an appreciation for cultural diffusion and regional distinctiveness in Missouri—as well as the forces that constantly chip away at that distinctiveness. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Presented in partnership with the Missouri Humanities Council. A One Read event.

Monday, May 4, 2020

• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. "Savior and Sinner: Emma Molloy and the Graham Murder." Hear author and historian Connie Yen discuss her latest book, "Savior and Sinner: Emma Molloy and the Graham Murder," about the "Graham Tragedy" that took place on the Molloy farm in 1885. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

• Microsoft Excel Basics
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Learn how to create and use spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Add data to a spreadsheet, perform calculations and set up spreadsheets for printing.
• Learn it! Self-Paced Tutorials
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  You can choose what you want to learn and go at your own speed with our self-paced tutorials. We provide the computer and you select from a wide variety of lessons designed specifically for individual learning. Topics include Basic Skills, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Gmail, Photoshop and more. Both interactive and video tutorials are available to fit your learning style. We also offer computer-instructed keyboarding lessons to help you learn to type or improve your typing skills.

Thursday, May 7, 2020

• A Region Transformed: The Ozarks and Modern Technology
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  From tin cans to dams, railroads and good roads, radio and television, modern technologies have transformed the Ozarks Region. Our panel of native and non-native Ozarkers will discuss and field questions about the impact and importance of various technologies on Ozarks history and culture. Panelists include Rachel Anderson, director of the efactory; Brooks Blevins, Noel Boyd Professor of Ozarks History at Missouri State University; Shannon Mawhiney, digital archivist and coordinator of the Digitization Lab of the MSU Library; and Tom Peters, Dean of Library Services at MSU. All four panelists contributed to "TechnOzarks," a new book published by the Ozarks Studies Institute, an initiative of the MSU Libraries. Books will be available for purchase. Presented in partnership with Missouri State University.

Saturday, May 9, 2020

• Move to a Wild Beat
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10 a.m. for grades K-2
  Tell the story of "Where the Wild Things Are" through movement and dance as we create a wild rumpus of our own. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.
• Move to a Wild Beat
  Library Center in the auditorium
  11 a.m. for grades 3-6
  Tell the story of "Where the Wild Things Are" through movement and dance as we create a wild rumpus of our own. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.

Sunday, May 10, 2020

• Second Sunday Concert Series
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Shuyler Valley Band will perform gospel and bluegrass tunes .

Monday, May 11, 2020

• "The Lost Indictment of Robert E. Lee: The Forgotten Case Against an American Icon" by John Reeves
  Civil War Book Discussion Group
  Library Center
  7 p.m. for adults
  

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

• Exploring Alzheimer's
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6:30-8:30 p.m. for adults
  Learn the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, disease stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available to address some symptoms, and Alzheimer’s Association resources. This event includes a panel discussion with experts from the Alzheimer's Association along with health professionals in the field of Alzheimer's and dementia. Light refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

• "The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek" by Kim Michele Richardson
  Book Discussion
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  1-2:30 p.m. for adults
  
• History Explorers Presents: The Spanish-American War
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for all ages
  The United States declared war against Spain in 1898. U.S. troops fought on land and sea to secure the islands of Cuba and Puerto Rico in the Caribbean, and the Philippines, Wake and Guam in the Pacific. This war symbolized the nation's official entrance into the Age of Imperialism, as America acquired its first overseas territory. Learn more about the wartime experiences of American troops, and see and touch actual artifacts, accoutrements and uniforms from the war. Presented in partnership with the Sons of the American Revolution.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

• Cybersecurity and Malware in Business
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  5:30-7:30 p.m. for adults
  Malware is a threat to all businesses, regardless of size. With over 15 years in the industry, Dustin Smith, certified information systems security professional, will explain how cybersecurity impacts all facets of business. Learn best practices and how to protect yourself and your business, followed by Q&A. Join us at 5:30 p.m. for networking. Sponsored by Southwest Missouri SCORE. Registration starts April 16; call 417-883-1974.

Friday, May 15, 2020

• Move to a Wild Beat
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10 a.m. for ages 2-6
  Tell the story of "Where the Wild Things Are" through movement and dance as we create a wild rumpus of our own. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.

Saturday, May 16, 2020

• Geezer Spring Fling!
  Library Center in the patio
  6-9 p.m. for all ages
  Kids from 4 to 94 will enjoy the rockin' tunes of the band Geezer at this free, outdoor concert sponsored by Friends of the Library. Event will take place in the auditorium in the case of bad weather.

Monday, May 18, 2020

• Love in a Time of War: A World War II Sailor in Great Britain
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Only a few months after America entered World War II, a young Pennsylvanian named Vernon Richardson traveled to Great Britain to join the crew of a U.S. Navy cruiser. While waiting for his ship to return to port, he experienced the people of Northern Ireland and Scotland and found romance with a Scottish lass. Local historian and author Jeff Patrick will use Richardson's personal diary to discuss his journey and love affair.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

• "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry" by Gabrielle Zevin
  Feel-Good Fiction
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  7 p.m. for adults
  Discuss stories filled with kindness, humor, heroism, hope, empathy and compassion.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Land, Horses, Neat Cattle, Polls and More: Tax Lists and Your Genealogy. Bill Eddleman, associate director at the State Historical Society of Missouri, will discuss using tax lists for genealogy research, including legal basis for taxation, the types of information collected on tax lists and the genealogical information they provide.
• Internet Safety
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Learn what to do to protect yourself and your computer when you are connected to the internet. Learn about anti-virus programs, internet privacy, how to keep your personal information safe and create secure passwords.
• Learn it! Self-Paced Tutorials
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  You can choose what you want to learn and go at your own speed with our self-paced tutorials. We provide the computer and you select from a wide variety of lessons designed specifically for individual learning. Topics include Basic Skills, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Gmail, Photoshop and more. Both interactive and video tutorials are available to fit your learning style. We also offer computer-instructed keyboarding lessons to help you learn to type or improve your typing skills.

Thursday, May 21, 2020

• Nonprofit Google Tools Workshop
  Library Center in the auditorium
  1-4 p.m. for adults
  This workshop will show nonprofit attendees how to use Google tools to promote their organizations and to improve their internal communications. In addition, we will introduce them to other Google services such as G-Suite Nonprofits and Google Ad Grants that can raise awareness for their organizations, attract donors and recruit volunteers. Seating is limited. This program is funded by a grant from Libraries Lead with Digital Skills, an initiative of the American Library Association and the Public Library Association, and sponsored by Grow With Google, the tech company's economic opportunity initiative. Registration starts May 1; call 417-837-5011.

Saturday, May 23, 2020

• Wild Things of Missouri
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10:30 a.m. for all ages
  Celebrate "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak with our friends from Dickerson Park Zoo as we learn about some wild things found in Missouri. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.

Thursday, May 28, 2020

• Special Preview Performance: "The Neverending Story"
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2 p.m. for grades K-4
  Join Springfield Little Theatre cast members for a preview of their summer production, "The Neverending Story." Based on the best-selling book by Michael Ende, the play follows young Bastian, who finds a book called, "The Neverending Story." As he reads, Bastian magically becomes a character in the book and realizes that he has to save the enchanted world from a great danger.

Friday, May 29, 2020

• Mini Drive-In
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6:30 p.m. for ages 2-8
  Make a box car or boat for our mini drive-in movie night and watch classic Maurice Sendak stories come to life on the big screen in "Where the Wild Things Are...and Other Maurice Sendak Stories," not rated. Materials will be provided. A 50 Years of Maurice Sendak event.