The Library

Saturday, October 20, 2018

• Ready, Set, Go! Potty Training Children with Disabilities
  Library Center in the auditorium
  9:30-11:30 a.m. for adults
  Toilet training a child with a disability can present a unique set of challenges for parents. Behavior Analyst Courtney June will guide parents through the process of toilet training - from identifying prerequisites for readiness to initiating and beyond. Child care will be provided. Presented in partnership with Include Ozarks. Registration starts October 1; call 417-883-5341.

Monday, October 22, 2018

• 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, October 23, 2018

• 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 ages 3-6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• "Kingdom of Ash" Release Party
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  6 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Celebrate the finale of the Throne of Glass series with trivia, crafts and games.

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

• 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, October 25, 2018

• Arm Knitting
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Arm knitting allows you to create yarn crafts without using needles. Library staff will show you how to use your hands and arms to create a warm scarf to take home. Bring your own skein of super bulky yarn or use the yarn provided Registration starts October 11; call 417-883-5341.
• Club Awesome!
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  6 p.m. for grades 4-8
  Join us every month for activities just for 'tweens. Materials will be provided. STEAM 'Tween: Wings of Fire. Enjoy book-themed STEAM activities as you create something from the world of Wings of Fire .
• Cannibals and Drug Cartels: A Conversation with Author Kea Wilson
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Loosely based on the 1980 Italian exploitation film "Cannibal Holocaust," called "The most controversial film of all time," Kea Wilson's debut novel, "We Eat Our Own," follows a film crew into the Amazon in search of cannibals as they film "Jungle Bloodbath," but what they find there are the very real threats of violent Marxist revolutionaries and drug cartels. Wilson will discuss the novel's inspiration, the forces that underlie human violence and the faint borderline between life and art. Books will be available for purchase and signing. An "Oh, The Horror" event.

Saturday, October 27, 2018

• Animals of Harry Potter
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for all ages
  Join our friends from Dickerson Park Zoo to meet and talk about animals that you might have read about in the Harry Potter stories, then get creative with animal crafts and activities. Materials will be provided. Harry Potter event.

Monday, October 29, 2018

• 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, October 30, 2018

• 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 ages 3-6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

• 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.
• Halloween Storytime
  Library Center in the auditorium
  9:30 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Wear your costume for a storytime that's a little bit spooky but a lot of fun! Then join the parade as we trick-or-treat through the library.
• Halloween Storytime
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Wear your costume for a storytime that's a little bit spooky but a lot of fun! Then join the parade as we trick-or-treat through the library.
• 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.
• Halloween Storytime
  Library Center in the auditorium
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Wear your costume for a storytime that's a little bit spooky but a lot of fun! Then join the parade as we trick-or-treat through the library.

Friday, November 2, 2018

• Family Movie Night at the Library
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6:30 p.m. for all ages
  Join us each month as we watch a movie on our big screen and do an activity. Celebrate the Day of the Dead with "Coco," rated PG, and crafts. The story follows a 12-year-old boy named Miguel who is accidentally transported to the Land of the Dead, where he seeks the help of his deceased musician great-great-grandfather to return him to his family among the living. A Death & Dying event .

Saturday, November 3, 2018

• End-of-Life Legal Matters
  Library Center in the meeting rooms A and B
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Join the attorneys of Ozarks Elder Law for a presentation on end-of-life legal matters and trust and estate planning basics. Discover why estate planning should be a priority for any individual over 18. Develop your understanding of key end-of-life legal documents, including living wills, and learn techniques to avoid probate and the importance of durable powers of attorney. A Death & Dying event.
• Hospice Resource Fair
  Library Center in the concourse
  11 a.m.-2 p.m. for adults
  What is hospice care? How can my loved one benefit from hospice? Learn the answers to these questions and others during this opportunity to gather information and visit with representatives from area hospice organizations. A Death & Dying event.
• Día de los Muertos Community Celebration
  Library Center in the auditorium
  1-3 p.m. for all ages
  Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday observed October 31-November 2, when family and friends gather to remember and celebrate their loved ones who have died. Join Grupo Latinoamericano and the Library to learn about the traditions and celebrate the Day of Dead with dances, altars (ofrendas) and pan de muerto (bread of dead), hot chocolate, crafts and Catrinas face painting. A Death & Dying event.

Sunday, November 4, 2018

• Death Cafe
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2-4 p.m. for adults
  Having open, honest discussions about death and dying can help alleviate our fears, make educated decisions and remind us to live life to the fullest. Join us for casual conversations about death where you are welcome to share your curiosities, hopes, fears and experiences in a safe, judgment-free environment. Refreshments will be provided. A Death & Dying event.

Monday, November 5, 2018

• 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. Tracing Your World War I Ancestors. Local History Associate Michael Price will present techniques for researching your ancestors who fought in World War I. Although millions of WWI service records were destroyed in a fire, learn how to use surviving documents to discover your ancestors’ wartime experiences.

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

• 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 ages 3-6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Library Squad
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  6 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Join Library Squad and let your voice be heard. Read new books, talk about your favorite books and movies, and play games. Earn volunteer credit by helping plan future Library teen programs.
• Coping with the Holidays and Grief
  Library Center in the meeting rooms A and B
  6:30-8 p.m. for adults
  The holiday season can be difficult for those grieving with the death of a loved one. Lost & Found Grief Center staff members Dr. Karen Scott and Jeanene Gerhardt will explore common grief responses, holiday grief triggers and strategies for getting through the holidays, including ways to adjust traditions to reduce physical and emotional demands, and ideas to honor the memory of the deceased. Participants can make a commemorative ornament to take home. Seating is limited; materials will be provided. A Death & Dying event. Registration starts October 23; call 417-616-0566.

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

• 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.
• Edge Mobile Class: 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. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse. Registration starts October 1; call 417-883-5341.
• 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.
• Edge Mobile Class: 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. Registration starts October 1; call 417-883-5341.
• World War I: The American Soldier Experience
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Examine WWI from the Doughboy's perspective as Dr. Jennifer Keene, history professor at Chapman University, explores the complexities of what it meant for Americans to "go to war," homing in on how America raised its forces during WWI and the expectations of those who served. Keene will explore the racial and cultural differences among American soldiers, exemplified by groups such as the Harlem Hellfighters, and the rocky return of many veterans once the war was won. A World War I program.

Thursday, November 8, 2018

• Club Awesome!
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  6 p.m. for grades 4-8
  Join us every month for activities just for 'tweens. Materials will be provided. Book Club: Harry Potter Series.
• 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 took part in one of the bloodiest battles of the "Great War." Local author Jeff Patrick will examine the experiences of Capt. Ward Schrantz and his men from their training camp in Oklahoma to France's Argonne Forest.

Friday, November 9, 2018

• Harry Potter Game Show Extravaganza
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7-9 p.m. for adults
  Put your Harry Potter knowledge to the test as you compete with others for Harry Potter-themed prizes. Adults age 18 and older can sign up for a chance to be a contestant when the doors open at 6 p.m.; no sign-up needed to be an audience member. Harry Potter event.

Saturday, November 10, 2018

• Legal Planning for Special Needs Parents
  Library Center in the auditorium
  9:30-11:30 a.m. for adults
  Attorney Danielle Kincaid will tackle the legal side of parenting a child with a disability to help you protect your child as they grow. Estate planning, guardianship, powers of attorney, special needs trusts, and ABLE accounts will be covered. Child care will be provided. Presented in partnership with Include Ozarks. Registration starts November 1; call 417-883-5341.
• Constructing Loyalty and Identity: The German-American Experience in Missouri During World War I
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2 p.m. for adults
  For generations, German immigrants were welcomed in Missouri, prospered as farmers and businessmen, and adjusted to the American way of life while keeping their culture. Few Missourians noticed German-language newspapers or worried when hearing German spoken in the streets. Everything changed when WWI broke out, and German was the tongue of the enemy. Dr. Petra DeWitt, assistant professor of history at Missouri S&T, will explore how government rhetoric and insistent Americanism fed an "us versus them" mindset and forced German-American families to give up their culture or practice it in secret. A World War I program.

Sunday, November 11, 2018

• World War I in Music & Letters
  Library Center
  10:55 a.m. for adults
  The First World War ended officially at the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918. On this 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, members of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra will perform a moving tribute honoring the history of World War I, including readings of correspondence between Missouri soldiers and their families during the war. The performance will begin at 11 a.m. with a moment of silence to commemorate both the victims and survivors of the Great War. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and The Library Foundation. A World War I program.
• Missouri and the Great War Exhibit Viewing and Reception
  Library Center in the concourse
  noon-1:30 p.m. for adults
  Explore the traveling exhibit, Missouri and the Great War, and visit with Local History staff about the exhibit while enjoying refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. A World War I program.
• Memory & Legacy: Missouri in the Great War
  Library Center in the auditorium
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  More than 156,000 Missourians served in the First World War. How the state has remembered their service and sacrifice has changed greatly since the 1920s. Brian Grubbs, Local History & Genealogy Department Manager, will discuss the legacy of the war in Missouri and the state's efforts for commemoration in the digital age. A World War I program.

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

• 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 ages 3-6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• The Great War in Springfield
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Local History Associate Michael Price will discuss life in Springfield during World War I, 1914-1918. Learn how Springfield residents supported the war effort while Greene County men went to France and fought in the trenches. A World War I program.

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

• 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.
• "Beartown" by Fredrik Backman
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  1-2:30 p.m. for adults
  
• The U.S. Coast Guard in the First World War: "To sink the foe or save the maimed"
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  World War I was the first combat operations of the newly formed U.S. Coast Guard, having been created in 1915 by President Woodrow Wilson. Todd Wilkinson, public affairs officer with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and U.S. Coast Guard Pipe Band, will discuss the Coast Guard's dual mission in the Great War, including its unfortunate distinction of the highest American naval combat casualty loss of the war. A World War I event.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

• Club Awesome!
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  6 p.m. for grades 4-8
  Join us every month for activities just for 'tweens. Materials will be provided. STEAM 'Tween: Harry Potter. Enjoy book-themed STEAM activities as you create something from the world of Harry Potter. Harry Potter event .
• Across the Ozarks with Ed Fillmer: An Ozarks Travelogue
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Join video journalist Ed Fillmer for a visual journey across the Ozarks. You'll learn about an elephant refuge in Arkansas, the white squirrels of Marionville, a quilting bee in Ava, and the women, old and young, who carry on this time honored tradition, and other tales from Fillmer's archive of some 1,500 stories about life in the Ozarks from his four decades as a video journalist.

Saturday, November 17, 2018

• All Aboard!
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for age 2-grade 1
  Do you love trains? Chug along to the library for train stories and activities.
• Path to War: The Road to U.S. Entry into the First World War, 1914-1917
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2 p.m. for adults
  American entry into the Great War resulted from lengthy debate and soul-searching about national identity and the nation's role on the world stage. Michael Neiberg, chair of War Studies and professor of history in the Department of National Security and Strategy at the U.S. Army War College, will track American responses to the outbreak of the war in 1914, the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915, the debates about military preparedness in 1916 and how American sentiment changed by April 1917 to see war as the only remaining option. He'll also explain how the nation joining the war is fundamental to American history and America's relationship to the world in the century since. A World War I program.

Monday, November 19, 2018

• "Lincoln's Body: A Cultural History" by Richard Wightman Fox
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  7 p.m. for adults
  

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

• Teen Tuesday
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  6 p.m. for grades 9-12
  Play games, talk about your favorite fandom and take part in other special activities.

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

• Edge Mobile Class: 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. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse. Registration starts October 1; call 417-883-5341.
• Edge Mobile Class: 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. Registration starts October 1; call 417-883-5341.