The Library

Tuesday, February 19, 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, February 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.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Who Were the Settlers of the Old Ozarks? Brooks Blevins, Noel Boyd Professor of Ozarks Studies at Missouri State University, will discuss settlement patterns in different parts of the Ozarks region as covered in his new book, "A History of the Ozarks, Volume 1: The Old Ozarks." Topics will include ethnic and national origins of settlers and the social institutions they brought with them. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
• Email for Beginners
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Learn how to register for and use free web-based email services and how to compose, read, reply to, save, forward and include an attachment in email.
• 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, February 22, 2019

• Songwriting Workshop
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  6-8 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Whether you're an accomplished songwriter or just starting, learn about songwriting from Library staff members Joe Misterovich and Molly Beck. Bring an instrument along with a song, poem, or idea you’ve been thinking about. We'll share our songs, offer feedback and work together to write a song.

Saturday, February 23, 2019

• Picky Eaters and Problem Feeders
  Library Center in the auditorium
  9:30-11:30 a.m. for adults
  Are mealtimes and snacks with your child a struggle? Does your child have difficulty trying new foods? Speech-language pathologist Melanie Stinnett shares what defines a picky eater versus a problem feeder and provides options for potential treatment. Child care will be provided. Presented in partnership with Include Ozarks. Registration starts February 1; call 417-883-5341.

Monday, February 25, 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, February 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.

Wednesday, February 27, 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.

Monday, March 4, 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 auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Searching for Superman. Local History and Genealogy Manager Brian Grubbs will discuss how to analyze historical letters and use them to piece together your family history. Using your new skills and excerpts from Superman comics, you will trace the Kent family genealogy and analyze Civil War letters.

Tuesday, March 5, 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.
• 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.

Wednesday, March 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.
• Microsoft PowerPoint Basics
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create fun and informative slideshow presentations. Learn how to insert text and photos to personalize your slideshow. Change backgrounds, font styles and themes. Learn the different ways to set up and view a PowerPoint.
• 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.
• Harry Potter Wand Making
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  7-9 p.m. for adults only
  Ever wonder what wand would choose you? Learn more about wands and craft your very own with other Harry Potter fans. Materials will be provided. Registration starts February 20; call 417-883-5341.

Thursday, March 7, 2019

• Club Awesome: Graphic Novel Book Club
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  6-8 p.m. for grades 4-8
  Want to create your own graphic novel or just love reading them? Join local graphic novelists Maia and Luna Cooper, authors and illustrators of "Champions of Erendil," to learn what it takes to create a graphic novel and get answers to your questions about the process.
• Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  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 21; call 417-417-986-4730.
• "Bushwhacker Belles: The Sisters, Wives, and Girlfriends of the Missouri Guerrillas"
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Often overlooked in Civil War history, women played a crucial part, including the "Bushwhacker Belles," who risked their lives and freedom to protect and comfort the guerrilla soldiers who were their brothers, husbands and friends. Author and historian Larry Wood will discuss the brave women who acted as spies, go-betweens and guides, their clashes with federal authorities and what conclusions we can draw about why they fought like demons for those they loved. Books will be available for sale and signing.

Friday, March 8, 2019

• Eric Carle Celebration
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6:30 p.m. for 18 months-age 6
  Celebrate Eric Carle's most-loved books with stories and STEAM activities.

Saturday, March 9, 2019

• Genealogy Symposium: Finding Female Ancestors
  Library Center in the auditorium
  9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for adults
  9:30-10:30 a.m. Dower Rights in Missouri. Christina Miller, senior reference archivist with the Missouri State Archives, will look at the laws and records related to dower and land ownership for women in Missouri. 11 a.m.-noon. DNA Illuminates a Woman Hidden in the Shadows of Her Father and Husbands. Certified Genealogist Patti Hobbs will discuss the process used to identify a nameless female ancestor using DNA and traditional evidence. 1-2 p.m. Women’s Social Resources. In attics and basements, repositories and museums, are postcards, photo albums, autograph books and scrapbooks of newspaper clippings -- all resources generally kept by women and telling the stories of women’s lives. Local History Associate Konrad Stump will discuss what these sources can tell and where to find them. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Grandma Wasn't a Cherokee Princess: Exploring Cherokee Genealogy. Tracing Cherokee roots is easier than you think. Jami Lewis, archivist with the State Historical Society of Missouri, will discuss the unique aspects of researching Cherokee genealogy. Topics will include Cherokee census rolls and how to find and use them, enrollment criteria for the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes and the myths associated with Cherokee heritage.

Sunday, March 10, 2019

• Sunday Concert Series
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Enjoy bluegrass, country and comedy by the SouthWynns, a family band featuring three generations of performers.

Monday, March 11, 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, March 12, 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, March 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.
• "Circe" by Madeline Miller. A One Read event
  Book Discussion
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  1-2:30 p.m. for adults
  

Thursday, March 14, 2019

• Pi Day
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10:30 a.m. for preschool-grade 2
  Celebrate National Pi Day with math stories and activities.
• Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  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 28; call 417-417-986-4730.

Friday, March 15, 2019

• Parent Cafe: Special Needs Edition
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Being a special needs parent is tough but it isn’t hopeless. Meet new people, share ideas and learn about community resources in this special Parent Cafe. Dinner and child care will be provided. Presented in partnership with Include Ozarks and Community Partnership of the Ozarks. Registration starts March 1; call 417-883-5341.

Saturday, March 16, 2019

• Conscious Parenting: From Chaos to Calm
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10-11:30 a.m. for adults
  Conscious Discipline is a program that supports children's healthy social and emotional learning. Parents learn life-changing skills that decrease problem behavior, power struggles and aggression, while increasing resilience, emotional health and achievement. Conscious Discipline meets families where they are and empowers them to experience success. Child care will be provided. Presented in partnership with Early Childhood One Stop. Registration starts March 1; call 417-616-0563.
• 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 art activities everyone can enjoy. Use music and movement to create messy art. Materials will be provided. A Sample the Arts event. Registration starts March 9; call 417-616-0526.

Monday, March 18, 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, March 19, 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.
• "Very Hungry Caterpillar" Day Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Celebrate one of Eric Carle's most-loved books at this special storytime.
• 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.
• "Very Hungry Caterpillar" Day Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Celebrate one of Eric Carle's most-loved books at this special storytime.
• "Very Hungry Caterpillar" Day Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infant-age 6
  Celebrate one of Eric Carle’s most-loved books at this special storytime.
• 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.
• "Sinner and Savior: Emma Molloy and the Graham Murder"
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  When the body of George Graham's wife was found on the Brookline farm of internationally known temperance advocate Emma Molloy in the winter of 1886, Molloy was placed in the center of a scandal known as "The Graham Tragedy." Connie Yen, director of the Greene County Archives and author of "Sinner and Savior," will use letters, court documents and newspaper accounts to trace the tragedy and ensuing scandal that all but ruined Molloy's reputation and career. Books will be available for sale and signing.

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

• "Very Hungry Caterpillar" Day Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Celebrate one of Eric Carle's most-loved books at this special storytime.
• 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.
• "Very Hungry Caterpillar" Day Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Celebrate one of Eric Carle's most-loved books at this special storytime.
• 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.
• "Very Hungry Caterpillar" Day Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infant-age 6
  Celebrate one of Eric Carle’s most-loved books at this special storytime.
• 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 21, 2019

• Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  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. This workshop will introduce you to marketing communication methods and tools to maximize your customer reach. Topics include pricing strategies, positioning, the difference between features and benefits and different 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 7; call 417-417-986-4730.
• The Truth Ain't in Us: Mythology and the Mythological Ozarks
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Terrible animals and Paul Bunyan-type men of incredible strength make up the mythology of the Ozarks, but there are also myths about the Ozarks regarding race and backwardness. Dr. Brooks Blevins, author of "A History of the Ozarks" and the Noel Boyd Professor of Ozarks Studies at Missouri State University, will flesh out the tall tales and time-worn notions about our area and peoples. Books will be available for sales and signing after the event. A One Read event.

Friday, March 22, 2019

• Open Mic Night
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6-8 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Are you a poet, musician or writer? Want to hear the creative talents of other teens? Share and enjoy the work of your peers at our Open Mic Night.

Saturday, March 23, 2019

• Mock Coretta Scott King Book Discussion
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  2 p.m. for grade 2-adult
  The year 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards, given each year by the American Library Association to recognize outstanding books for young adults and children by African American authors and illustrators that reflect the African American experience. Former CSK committee members April Roy and Kim Patton will share what makes each book unique, why the illustrations are distinguished and their experiences serving on the awards committee. Ask a librarian for the picture book reading list so you can come prepared to discuss your favorites. Books will also be available at the event. An African American Read-In event.

Monday, March 25, 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.
• "Pea Ridge: Civil War Campaign in the West" by William L. Shea and Earl J. Hess
  Civil War Book Discussion Group
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  7 p.m. for adults
  

Tuesday, March 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.

Wednesday, March 27, 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, March 28, 2019

• Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  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 including 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 14; call 417-417-986-4730.
• Becoming an Illustrator: A Visit with AG Ford
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for all ages
  New York Times bestselling illustrator AG Ford will discuss his work, the process of making a picture book and becoming an illustrator. AG Ford has published more than 30 books for children, including "My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr" and "Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Would Grow Up To Become Malcolm X," both featured titles in the traveling exhibit Telling A People's Story: African-American Children's Illustrated Literature, on display at the Library Center until March 31. Books will be available for sales and signing. An African American Read-In event.

Friday, March 29, 2019

• BBB Car Care Day for Teens
  Library Center in the auditorium
  12:30-2:30 p.m. for grades 9-12
  Learn basic car maintenance, how to do an oil change and other important skills you need to know through hands-on demonstrations and presentations provided by local leaders in the automotive industry and the Better Business Bureau.

Saturday, March 30, 2019

• How-To Festival
  Library Center
  10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. for adults
  1 day, 25 presentations and 100 percent free! 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. The How-To Festival will include sessions on a wide variety of topics including pressure cooking, character design, personal care, pets and more. Visit thelibrary.org/howtofestival for a schedule of topics and presenters.

Monday, April 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.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the meeting rooms A and B
  7 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Was Your Family Affected by the Influenza Pandemic (1918-1920)? Learn how the influenza pandemic affected the Ozarks and beyond, and discover some unusual sources that might reveal how the pandemic affected your family. Guest speaker is genealogy researcher Michelle L. Spencer, who has written extensively on the military and spoken about the Spanish Influenza and WWI at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City. Her recent work was included in the TV show "Who Do You Think You Are?".

Tuesday, April 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.
• Investing for Beginners
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  5:30 p.m. for adults
  Want to understand investment practices but don't know where to start? Presenters Gene Toner, Billie Nelson, and Kathy McGovern of the non-profit Better Investing will explain the sometimes-confusing terminology of investment and provide resources you can use to decide where and how to start investing your money in the stock market.
• Library Squad
  Library Center in the Harrison 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.

Wednesday, April 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.
• 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.
• 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 4, 2019

• Investing for Beginners
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  5:30 p.m. for adults
  Want to understand investment practices but don't know where to start? Presenters Gene Toner, Billie Nelson, and Kathy McGovern of the non-profit Better Investing will explain the sometimes-confusing terminology of investment and provide resources you can use to decide where and how to start investing your money in the stock market.
• Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  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 C's 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 21; call 417-417-986-4730.

Monday, April 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.

Tuesday, April 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.
• 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 Joy Luck Club," rated R, with light refreshments provided.

Wednesday, April 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.
• "The Woman in Black" by Susan Hill
  Book Discussion
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  1-2:30 p.m. for adults
  

Thursday, April 11, 2019

• Gods and Monsters: An Evening with Madeline Miller
  Library Center
  7 p.m. for adults
  New York Times best-selling author Madeline Miller sits down for an introspective discussion about her writing, her fascination with Circe and her interest in bringing Ancient Greek mythology to a modern day audience. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the event. A One Read event.

Sunday, April 14, 2019

• Sunday Concert Series
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Friends of the Library. The Bob Holden Jazz Ensemble will perform big band arrangements from the 40s-90s. The band features players ages 15-77, allowing young musicians the chance to learn jazz styles and perform with professionals and other experienced musicians.

Monday, April 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.
• 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.

Tuesday, April 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: Jefferson's Parlor
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for all ages
  Thomas Jefferson's parlor at Monticello was the sight of weddings, dances and christenings, not to mention a meeting place for some of the greatest minds of early U.S. history. Learn about the past life of one of America's most memorable rooms, including the numerous portraits, busts, fine furniture and musical instruments that entertained its guests. Presented in partnership with the Sons of the American Revolution.

Wednesday, April 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.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Sifting Through the Ashes. Writing about a tragic house fire that occurred 60 years ago can be challenging when none of the survivors is still alive. Author Tim Ritter will give a multimedia presentation about encountering brick walls in research, sifting through family legends and taking chances that lead to incredible discoveries and connections to the past.
• Internet Basics
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Learn how to navigate the internet using your browser's menus and toolbars. Access websites by typing in a web address or using search engines. Learn how to change your home page and add a website to your favorites.
• 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.
• 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.

Saturday, April 20, 2019

• "Hilo:The Boy Who Crashed To Earth" by Judd Winick
  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.
• Recycled Seed Paper
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  2 p.m. for adults
  Learn how to make your own seed paper from recycled materials, then take it home to write on or plant in your garden. Materials will be provided. Registration starts April 6; call 417-883-5341.

Monday, April 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.
• 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.
• Leave No Trace: Big Adventure, Tiny Impact
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Make plans to Leave No Trace during your summer outdoor adventures with helpful tips from Justin Smith with the Springfield-Greene County Outdoor Initiatives Department and Clarissa Hatley of the City of Springfield’s Department of Environmental Services. They’ll tell you how to minimize your ecological footprint while floating in the Ozarks. Get information about water quality, responsible riverbank camping and more.

Tuesday, April 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.
• Life is a River: A Bend Beyond
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7-8:30 p.m. for adults
  Author and activist Todd Parnell relates his personal experiences on the Buffalo River and shares his urgent message about the dangers of industrial farming to the Buffalo River and our Ozarks waterways. Copies of his book, "Pig Farm," will be available for purchase and signing.

Wednesday, April 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.
• 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
  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.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

• "Dodge City: Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and the Wickedest Town in the American West" by Tom Clavin
  Book Discussion
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  1-2:30 p.m. for adults
  

Saturday, May 11, 2019

• 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.

Monday, May 13, 2019

• "The Ghosts of Guerrilla Memory: How Civil War Bushwhackers Became Gunslingers in the American West" by Matthew Hulbert
  Civil War Book Discussion Group
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  7 p.m. for adults
  

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

• 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.