The Library

Tuesday, June 25, 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.
• Dragonfire!
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6:30 p.m. for preschool-grade 5
  Let the dragon's fire ignite your imagination in this beguiling mythical marionette revue from StoneLion Puppet Theatre. You'll discover mermaids swimming to the crescendo of the sea, the Loch Ness monster, fairy rings and, of course, dragons.This program has been made possible with the support of funding from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

Wednesday, June 26, 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.

Thursday, June 27, 2019

• Board Game Thursdays
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10 a.m.-8 p.m. for preschool-grade 6
  We have our board games out and waiting. Stop by throughout the day to play an old favorite or learn something new.
• Senior Social
  Library Center in the meeting rooms A and B
  11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for adults age 60 and older
  From 11 a.m. - noon, enjoy social time, refreshments, board games and puzzles. From noon-1:30 p.m., a Making Aging More Engaging lunch program will be provided by SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging. A $3.50 lunch donation to SeniorAge is encouraged. What's That Smell? Essential Oils and Home Remedies. Learn about the latest trends in aromatherapy and how to use and blend oils to enhance your daily life. Registration starts June 13; call 417-883-5341.
• Your Most Important Skill in Business - Communication
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Tim Bartholomew, founder and owner of The Growth Coach, will discuss the importance of communication in business, detail the two main types of communication and provide tips for using the Platinum Rule to make your communication even better and allow your company to thrive. Join us at 5:30 p.m. for networking before the presentation. Sponsored by SCORE. Registration starts June 6; call 417-883-1974.

Friday, June 28, 2019

• Fandom Fridays
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10 a.m.-8 p.m. for age 2-grade 3
  Drop in anytime on Fridays and celebrate your favorite stories and characters! Fandom starts early at the Library with games, activities and crafts. Materials will be provided. Jurassic World.
• Family Movie Night at the Library
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6:30-8 p.m. for all ages
  Watch a movie on our big screen and do an activity. Materials will be provided. "Space Jam," rated PG.

Sunday, June 30, 2019

• Movies and Memories: Take Me Out to the Ball Game
  Library Center in the auditorium
  1:30-4 p.m. for adults
  Join us for an intergenerational movie screening for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia and their families and friends. Munch on Cracker Jacks while enjoying a series of short baseball film clips. Have some "pregame" fun at 1:30 p.m. with baseball-themed activities and sing the national anthem. Representatives from the Alzheimer's Association will share community resources with attendees if needed. This program is funded by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks Senior Mental Health Grant and presented in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association. Registration starts June 1; call 417-883-5341.

Monday, July 1, 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.
• 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, July 2, 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, July 3, 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.
• Google Apps
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Learn to use Google Apps and to access your files across devices. Learn about Google Drive, Calendar, Docs and Sheets. Understand what the “cloud” is and how to use it for sharing your files and storing them online.
• 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.

Friday, July 5, 2019

• Fandom Fridays
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10 a.m.-8 p.m. for age 2-grade 3
  Drop in anytime on Fridays and celebrate your favorite stories and characters! Fandom starts early at the Library with games, activities and crafts. Materials will be provided. PJ Masks.
• Mural Workshop with Amy-Beth Rice
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Memphis-based artist, muralist and educator Amy-Beth Rice will guide participants in the creation of a small mural with a community-focused theme to be displayed at the Library Center. Materials will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration starts June 17; call 417-616-0526.

Monday, July 8, 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.
• 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, July 9, 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, July 10, 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.
• "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" by Neil deGrasse Tyson
  Book Discussion
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  1-2:30 p.m. for adults
  

Thursday, July 11, 2019

• Board Game Thursdays
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10 a.m.-8 p.m. for preschool-grade 6
  We have our board games out and waiting. Stop by throughout the day to play an old favorite or learn something new.
• Meet the Author: Local author Eliot Sappingfield will talk about science fiction, writing as a hobby or a job and the world of publishing Meet the Author: Local author Eliot Sappingfield will talk about science fiction, writing as a hobby or a job and the world of publishing
  STEAM Book Club
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  6:30 p.m. for grades 3-6
  Read Eliot Sappingfield's middle grade book, "A Problematic Paradox," then meet with other readers.
• Slasher Films and Final Girls
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  The slasher film has been one of horror's most reviled but beloved subgenres. From Hitchcock to Halloween, these films have left a long list of "final girls" including Laurie Strode and Sidney Prescott, and developed a cult following. Missouri State University professors Michael Frizell and Tim White will discuss famous slasher flicks and final girls. A Summer Scares event.

Friday, July 12, 2019

• Fandom Fridays
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10 a.m.-8 p.m. for age 2-grade 3
  Drop in anytime on Fridays and celebrate your favorite stories and characters! Fandom starts early at the Library with games, activities and crafts. Materials will be provided. Doctor Who.

Saturday, July 13, 2019

• 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, power struggles and aggression, while increasing resilience, emotional health and achievement. The topic for this session is Encouragement: Noticing, Accepting and Connecting with Children. Child care will be provided. Presented in partnership with One Stop for Early Childhood and Community Partnership of the Ozarks. Registration starts June 28; call 417-616-0563.
• Christian the Magician
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2 p.m. for grades K-5
  Join Christian the Magician for a show full of audience participation and magical surprises. Don't miss this chance to see a kid from the audience float in midair and other tricks from the resident magician of the St. Louis City Museum.

Sunday, July 14, 2019

• Second Sunday Concert Series
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2-3:30 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Local musician Melinda Mullins will perform songs and poems by her father, Grammy-nominated Johnny Mullins, most famous for "Blue Kentucky Girl".
• Galactic Spray Paint Art
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  2-4 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Artist Taylor Hopkins will demonstrate how to use spray paint to create works of art, then create your own galactic art. Materials will be provided. Registration starts July 1; call 417-882-0714.

Monday, July 15, 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.
• 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, July 16, 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.
• History Explorers Presents: Capturing Ozarks History
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7:30 p.m. for all ages
  Dale Moore and Jim Baker have captured a trove of stories about Ozarks heritage, people, customs and folklore during the past 20 years for "OzarksWatch Video Magazine," on Ozarks Public Television, Channel 21. They'll discuss where their stories come from, their research, the production process and what next season might hold. Presented in partnership with the Sons of the American Revolution.

Wednesday, July 17, 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.
• Meet the Computer
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Learn the basics of computers including using a mouse and a keyboard. Understand the difference between left clicking and right clicking. Learn to open programs and files. Use the mouse to double-click, scroll and click and drag. This class is for beginners.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. DNA and Adoption. Hear from Heather Dodd, founder of the Missouri Adoptee Rights Movement, Missouri representative for G's Adoption Registry and owner of Genected, about the 13-year search for her mother's family and how it inspired Heather to volunteer as a search angel and her work in support of the Missouri Adoptee Rights Act.
• 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, July 18, 2019

• Board Game Thursdays
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10 a.m.-8 p.m. for preschool-grade 6
  We have our board games out and waiting. Stop by throughout the day to play an old favorite or learn something new.
• Caring for Your Business, Yourself and Your Life
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Jessica Long, business professor and Activate Consulting & Training owner, will show you how creating better balance in life can help you AND your business. Jessica's concrete action steps will help you manage your time with balance in mind, set better goals to achieve balance and recognize the time wasters that you may be able to eliminate. Learn stress-relieving techniques. If you have said to yourself, "I’m too busy to [insert thing you love]" then this is the class for you. Join us at 5:30 p.m. for networking before the presentation. Sponsored by SCORE. Registration starts June 27; call 417-883-1974.
• The Shape of Terror: A Sit-down with Daniel Kraus
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults and teens in grades 9-12
  Join New York Times best-selling author Daniel Kraus for a discussion of his teen and adult titles, his take on the horror genre and why he thinks horror appeals to so many readers. Kraus is the author of "Rotters." He co-authored "Trollhunters" and "The Shape of Water" with Guillermo del Toro. Books will be available for purchase and signing. A Summer Scares event.

Friday, July 19, 2019

• Fandom Fridays
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10 a.m.-8 p.m. for age 2-grade 3
  Drop in anytime on Fridays and celebrate your favorite stories and characters! Fandom starts early at the Library with games, activities and crafts. Materials will be provided. Peppa Pig.

Saturday, July 20, 2019

• "Bird & Squirrel on the Run!" by James Burks
  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.
• DIY Cosplay Workshop
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2-4 p.m. for grades 4-8
  Want to dress up as your favorite character? This interactive workshop will cover the basics of cosplay, creating an ensemble from household items and thrift store finds and more. You're welcome to bring a project to work on and start prepping for LibraryCon on August 17.
• DIY Cosplay Workshop
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6-8 p.m. for grades 9-12
  Want to dress up as your favorite character? This interactive workshop will cover the basics of cosplay, creating an ensemble from household items and thrift store finds and more. You're welcome to bring a project to work on and start prepping for LibraryCon on August 17.

Monday, July 22, 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.
• "The Long Riders" rated R
  Civil War Book Discussion Group
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6 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, July 23, 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, July 24, 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.

Thursday, July 25, 2019

• Board Game Thursdays
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10 a.m.-8 p.m. for preschool-grade 6
  We have our board games out and waiting. Stop by throughout the day to play an old favorite or learn something new.
• Senior Social
  Library Center in the meeting rooms A and B
  11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for adults age 60 and older
  From 11 a.m. - noon, enjoy social time, refreshments, board games and puzzles. From noon-1:30 p.m., a Making Aging More Engaging lunch program will be provided by SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging. A $3.50 lunch donation to SeniorAge is encouraged. Declutter and Organize Your Life. Learn how to declutter, including what to keep and how to organize, to make your space more livable and appealing. Registration starts July 11; call 417-883-5341.

Friday, July 26, 2019

• Fandom Fridays
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10 a.m.-8 p.m. for age 2-grade 3
  Drop in anytime on Fridays and celebrate your favorite stories and characters! Fandom starts early at the Library with games, activities and crafts. Materials will be provided. Star Wars.
• Family Movie Night at the Library
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6:30-8 p.m. for all ages
  Watch a movie on our big screen and do an activity. Materials will be provided. "Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween," rated PG. A Summer Scares event.

Saturday, July 27, 2019

• Songs, Stories and the Boingy Boingy Thing
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10:30 a.m. for preschool-grade 4
  Enjoy captivating stories, songs and sing-alongs featuring an array of instruments played by nationally renowned musician and storyteller Mike Anderson.

Monday, July 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.
• 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, July 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.
• Space Magic
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6:30 p.m. for preschool-grade 4
  Tommy Terrific uses magic tricks to represent space exploration, from celestial objects like planets and stars to the equipment scientists use to explore it, such as rockets and the space shuttle. Celebrate the history of space exploration and the fascinating facts we’ve learned about our universe at Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic Show!

Wednesday, July 31, 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.

Thursday, August 1, 2019

• Horror Board Game Night
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  6-8 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Enjoy a night of thrills and chills with horror-themed board games One Night Ultimate Werewolf and Betrayal at House on the Hill. A Summer Scares event.
• Overcoming the Fear of Writing a Business Plan with Business Model Canvas
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  SCORE mentor John Fleming will explain the Business Model Canvas (BMC), a one-page document that allows you to test and validate the key parts of your business in a manageable format. BMC helps you find problems early, organize your enterprise and ensure that you are delivering value to your customer. Learn tips on how to use the BMC to develop a full business plan. Join us at 5:30 p.m. for networking before the presentation. Sponsored by SCORE. Registration starts July 5; call 417-883-1974.

Friday, August 2, 2019

• Build a Mars Rover
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  4 p.m. for grades 1-3
  Using our STEAM toys, work together to build a Mars Rover fit to explore the red planet! Each team will have a chance to show off their creation while learning to think and solve problems like NASA scientists. Registration starts July 15; call 417-882-0714.
• Build a Mars Rover
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  6 p.m. for grades 4-6
  Using our STEAM toys, work together to build a Mars Rover fit to explore the red planet! Each team will have a chance to show off their creation while learning to think and solve problems like NASA scientists. Registration starts July 15; call 417-882-0714.

Monday, August 5, 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.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the meeting rooms A and B
  7 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Ozarks' Music Thru the Years. Wayne Glenn, the Old Record Collector and fixture on KTXR-FM since 1977, will talk about Ozarks' music with emphasis on local music figures in the '60s and '70s.
• 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, August 6, 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, August 7, 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.
• 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.

Sunday, August 11, 2019

• Second Sunday Concert Series
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2-3:30 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Folk gospel singer Mary Alexander joins folk singer and storyteller Marideth Sisco for "Front Porch Songs: What We Did Before Television," a performance of songs and stories people once shared for evening entertainment in the Ozarks.

Monday, August 12, 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.
• 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, August 13, 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, August 14, 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.
• "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens
  Book Discussion
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  1-2:30 p.m. for adults
  

Friday, August 16, 2019

• In Concert: Harry & the Potters
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for all ages
  What would happen if Harry Potter quit the quidditch team, stole a time turner, and started a punk rock band with himself from an earlier point in the space-time continuum? The answer is Harry and the Potters! Kick off LibraryCon (Saturday, August 17) with a concert featuring the band that spawned the genre of wizard-rock. This multi-generational, high-energy show will appeal to Harry Potter fans from 4 to 104! Sponsored by the Library Foundation.

Saturday, August 17, 2019

• LibraryCon
  Library Center
  10 a.m.-5 p.m. for adults
  Join the fun at our 5th Annual LibraryCon! Meet amazing authors, illustrators and your favorite characters at our family-friendly celebration of comics, reading and fandom. Visit thelibrary.org/librarycon for a complete schedule of events and special guests you won't want to miss! Kick off the fun with an all-ages concert with Harry & The Potters at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 16!

Monday, August 19, 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.
• 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, August 20, 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, August 21, 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.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Available at the OGS Library. OGS members will provide an overview of genealogy resources, including OGS published materials, pedigree charts and OZAR'KIN.
• 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, August 22, 2019

• Senior Social
  Library Center in the meeting rooms A and B
  11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for adults age 60 and older
  From 11 a.m. - noon, enjoy social time, refreshments, board games and puzzles. From noon-1:30 p.m., a Making Aging More Engaging lunch program will be provided by SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging. A $3.50 lunch donation to SeniorAge is encouraged. Don’t Buy It – Make It! Get ideas for DIY soaps, cleaners, food, clothing and décor . Registration starts August 8; call 417-883-5341.

Monday, August 26, 2019

• Bring your favorite Civil War book Bring your favorite Civil War book
  Civil War Book Discussion Group
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  7 p.m. for adults
  

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

• 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. "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again," rated PG-13.