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.
Poetry Writing Workshop Library Center in the Harrison Room 6-8 p.m. for adults Join local poets Karen Craigo and Amber Culbertson-Faegre for a multi-day poetry workshop. Whether you've always wanted to write poetry or you're a published poet, you'll get a better understanding of craft, technique and ideas for publishing. We'll cap off the series with a public poetry reading on April 27. Registration starts April 1; call 417-883-5341.
Make and Take Terrariums - Registration is full for this event. Library Center in the Story Hour Room 6-8 p.m. for adults Bring a little more green into your world with terrariums. Library staff will lead you through the science and design of the perfect terrarium, then you'll create your own mini ecosystem to take home. Materials will be provided. An Earth Day event. Registration starts April 11; call 417-883-5341.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Living Ozarks: Our History and Legacy to Future Generations Library Center in the auditorium 7-9 p.m. for adults Join us for an evening exploring the issues surrounding water quality, land use and natural resources of the Ozarks. At 7 p.m., contributing authors will read excerpts from the anthology "Living Ozarks: The Ecology and Culture of a Natural Place," interspersed with traditional Ozarks music performed by area musicians. At 7:45 p.m. a panel of local environmental experts and Ozarks historians discuss the changes in Ozarks ecology over the past century and what they mean as we move into the future. Panelists include Watershed Committee of the Ozarks Executive Director Mike Kromrey, former Chairman of the Missouri Clean Water Commission Todd Parnell, History Museum on the Square Executive Director John Sellars and Ozarks Watch Magazine Managing Editor Susan Croce Kelly.
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Poetry Workshop Reading Library Center in the meeting room B 2 p.m. for adults Poetry Writing Workshop participants will read from their works.
Monday, April 29, 2019
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.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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.
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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 Library Center in the Harrison Room 10 a.m.-noon for adults Use Microsoft Word to create, edit and save documents. Learn how to change font size, style and color, add pictures to a document, customize page layouts and review existing 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.
Saturday, May 4, 2019
GeezerFest: Spring Shakedown Library Center 7-9 p.m. for adults Geezer returns to help you shimmy and shake to some of your favorite songs from the 60s-90s. Join Richard Struckhoff, Mark Ellman, Jana Henderson, Rusty Swift, Duane Lewis and Dave Sharon on the patio. Event will take place in the auditorium in the case of bad weather. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Monday, May 6, 2019
Exploring Genealogy Library Center in the auditorium 7 p.m. for adults Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. LET’S TALK: Using Facebook for Genealogy. Join us to discuss Facebook groups and their use in genealogy. Share your stories, discoveries and ask questions.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Library Squad Library Center in the Story Hour Room 6-8 p.m. for grades 6-12 Chat about your favorite books and movies. Play games with friends. Earn volunteer credit by helping plan library events that you want to attend.
BBB Car Care Day for All Library Center in the auditorium 9-11 a.m. for grade 9-adult Whether your travels take you across town or across the country, learn how to take care of your car and be prepared in an emergency with hands-on demonstrations and presentations from local leaders in the automotive industry and the Better Business Bureau.
David L. Harrison’s Night of the Frog…A Frog-friendly Family Night! Library Center in the auditorium 6:30 p.m. for ages 4-8 and families Help us celebrate the release of David Harrison's newest book. With lyrical prose and brilliant illustrations, "And the Bullfrogs Sing" explores the life cycle of the bullfrog whose bovine sounding "jug-o-rum" can be heard for more than half a mile. Sing frog songs with Judy Domeny Bowen, participate in an interactive frog "chorus" and enjoy a dramatic reading of the book led by Mr. Harrison. Stick around for a jumping contest, coloring activities and to learn more about frogs and their role in our environment from our friends with Dickerson Park Zoo. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Exploring Genealogy Library Center in the auditorium 9:30 a.m.-noon for adults Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. OGS 50th Anniversary Reception. Members of Ozarks Genealogical Society invite Library patrons and staff to a reception to commemorate the OGS 50th anniversary (1969–2019). Punch and refreshments available 9 a.m.-noon; coffee available at Mudhouse. Learn more about OGS and discover why genealogy, DNA and family histories are important. Visit displays recounting OGS history.
Downloading Made Easy Library Center in the Harrison Room 10 a.m.-noon for adults Learn how to download, install and uninstall a program, and explore different types of downloads, PDFs and streaming. We'll also talk about how to protect your computer from malware using antivirus programs.
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.
Saturday, May 18, 2019
"Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute" by Jarrett J. Krosoczka Family Graphic Novel Book Club Library Center in the Story Hour Room 10 a.m. for grades 2-3 Kids and their favorite adults are invited to read and discuss comics and graphic novels, exploring how art and story work together. A related short activity and/or snack will be included. A Sample the Arts event.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Life With the "Mountain Feds": The 1st Arkansas Cavalry and the Civil War in the Ozarks Library Center in the auditorium 7 p.m. for adults Although Arkansas joined the Confederacy in 1861, 10,000 men from the state served in the Union Army. The state's best-known Union regiment was the 1st Arkansas Cavalry, which battled guerrillas throughout southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas. Local History Associate Michael Price will discuss this unique regiment and explain the challenges it faced.
Friday, May 24, 2019
Stress-free Mini-gardening Library Center in the Story Hour Room 6-8 p.m. for grade 6-12 Feeling stressed and need a new way to relax? Enjoy gardening but don't have the space? Create a mini-garden of your own to take home. Materials will be provided. Registration starts May 10; call 417-616-0526.
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Family STEAM Challenge Library Center in the Story Hour Room 10 a.m. for age 5-grade 6 Get your family together for fun, engaging activities the whole family can enjoy. Make music with Boomwhackers and create your own song. Materials will be provided. A Sample the Arts event. Registration starts May 18; call 417-616-0526.
