The Library

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

• AARP Movies for Grown-ups
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6:30-8:30 p.m. for adults
  Join AARP for standout films with unique appeal to movie lovers with a grown-up state of mind. Enjoy "White Christmas," not rated, with light refreshments provided.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Descendants of Santa Claus. Are you a descendant of Santa Claus? Do you have the right cheekbones and a belly that shakes when you laugh? OGS member Gail Mitchell researched courthouse records and even made a midnight trip to the North Pole archives to discover Santa's descendants. Bring any family photos you have of a descendant of Santa. Refreshments will be provided after the program.
• "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
  Book Discussion
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  1-2:30 p.m. for adults
  

Thursday, December 13, 2018

• Keeping a Community Promise
  Library Center in the meeting rooms A and B
  6 p.m. for adults
  Dana Carroll, Springfield child advocate, and author Todd Parnell, both with the community project Every Child Promise, will give a 30-minute presentation about the progress so far in empowering local families to help children be ready to learn when entering school. The talk will also feature Parnell's novel commissioned for the project. "Privilege and Privation, A Love Story" explores the relationships between the poor and middle class in our region. Books will be available for purchase and signing, with all proceeds going to Every Child Promise Endowed Scholarship Fund.

Saturday, December 15, 2018

• Family STEAM Challenge
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for all ages
  Get your family together and join us for fun, engaging activities the whole family can enjoy. Registration starts December 8; call 417-882-0714.
• Hygge Holidays
  Library Center in the auditorium
  1 p.m. for adults
  "Hygge" (pronounced hue-guh) is a Danish word that embodies feelings of contentment, comfort and enjoying the present. Celebrate this tradition with an afternoon of activities to help you slow down, relax and enjoy some time away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Peaceful Poses. Join Jes Scott, certified yoga instructor, for a tranquil yoga session designed to help you relax and de-stress. The session will include tips on how to create your own cozy yoga ritual at home and a 30-minute yoga session. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own mat or towel.
• Hygge Holidays
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2:30-4:30 p.m. for adults
  "Hygge" (pronounced hue-guh) is a Danish word that embodies feelings of contentment, comfort and enjoying the present. Celebrate this tradition with an afternoon of activities to help you slow down, relax and enjoy some time away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Cozy Christmas Crafts. Drop in any time during this make-and-take craft session. Stations will be supplied with everything you need to make a variety of rustic Christmas crafts. Enjoy a cozy, relaxing atmosphere and leave with handmade holiday items to either use as gifts or just take home and enjoy.

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

• Edge Mobile Class: Understanding Facebook
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Create a Facebook account or use your existing account in this hands-on class. Learn how to personalize your account, review privacy settings, manage your friends, post to your own timeline and "Like" and comment on other people's posts. A valid email address is required to create a Facebook account; have your email address and Facebook password available if you wish to use your existing account in class. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse. Registration starts November 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 November 1; call 417-883-5341.

Friday, December 21, 2018

• Parent Cafe: Special Needs Edition
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Connect with other special needs parents, learn about community resources and make your family stronger in this Parent Cafe. Dinner and child care will be provided. Presented in partnership with Include Ozarks and Community Partnership of the Ozarks. Registration starts December 1; call 417-883-5341.

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

• Learning Windows 10
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Learn about the Windows 10 operating system including features like Task View and the Snipping Tool. Explore the Start Menu and Settings menu, and use File Explorer to manage, move and rename files and folders. Use tiles to launch apps and to access other programs on the computer.
• 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.

Monday, January 7, 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. Spoiled Brats of Genealogy. Timothy Dollens, Missouri State Genealogical Association president 1990–2018, has been a genealogy enthusiast for over 37 years. The cheerleader for genealogy, Tim will tell you about what Missouri has to offer for genealogy research including some repositories that make us not only unique but very spoiled.

Tuesday, January 8, 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, January 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.
• "The Orphan’s Tale" by Pam Jenoff
  Book Discussion
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  1-2:30 p.m. for adults
  
• Wednesday Namaste
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6 p.m. for adults
  Start the new year right with yoga sessions taught by Jes Scott, certified yoga instructor. Each session will include 30 minutes of yoga, information about the benefits of yoga, how to practice mindfulness and other topics. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own mat or towel.

Thursday, January 10, 2019

• "Supernova" (Amulet. Vol. 8) by Kazu Kibuishi
  Club Awesome: Graphic Novel Book Club
  Library Center in the Children's Department
  6-8 p.m. for grades 4-8
  Love reading graphic novels? We'll explore a new graphic novel each month along with themed activities.
• An Introduction to Contract Bridge
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  6:30-8:30 p.m. for adults
  Exercise your brain and have fun making new friends as you learn to play Contract Bridge. Whether you're a beginner or want to update your bidding and play, this class is for you. Members of the Bridge Center will give an introductory course over four consecutive Thursday evenings. Registration starts December 27; call 417-883-5341.

Saturday, January 12, 2019

• 6th Annual Mock Caldecott
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  2-4 p.m. for grade K-adults
  Each year the American Library Association awards the Caldecott Medal to the illustrator of the most distinguished American picture book for children. We'll talk about what makes the best illustrated book of the year and decide which book should win the Springfield Caldecott Medal. Ask a librarian for the picture book reading list so you can come prepared to discuss your favorites. Books will also be available to read at the event.

Monday, January 14, 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, January 15, 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: Benjamin Franklin
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for all ages
  Scientist, inventor, diplomat and statesman Benjamin Franklin came from modest means to become one of our nation’s Founding Fathers. Learn about the man who helped draft the Declaration of Independence and negotiated the treaty that ended the Revolutionary War, and discover his role at the convention that produced the U.S. Constitution. Presented in partnership with the Sons of the American Revolution.

Wednesday, January 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.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Fireside Chat: Resolutions, Goals, Organization, Looking Forward to 2019. Sit around the "fire" and enjoy refreshments while OGS members share their research organization systems and other genealogy topics. Did you get a new electronic research tool? Bring it for Show & Tell .
• File Management
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Learn to save, organize, copy, move, rename, delete, find and manage files and folders on your computer or external storage device.
• 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.
• Wednesday Namaste
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6 p.m. for adults
  Start the new year right with yoga sessions taught by Jes Scott, certified yoga instructor. Each session will include 30 minutes of yoga, information about the benefits of yoga, how to practice mindfulness and other topics. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own mat or towel.

Thursday, January 17, 2019

• An Introduction to Contract Bridge
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  6:30-8:30 p.m. for adults
  Exercise your brain and have fun making new friends as you learn to play Contract Bridge. Whether you're a beginner or want to update your bidding and play, this class is for you. Members of the Bridge Center will give an introductory course over four consecutive Thursday evenings. Registration starts December 27; call 417-883-5341.

Friday, January 18, 2019

• Podcasting Workshop
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  6-8 p.m. for grades 9-12
  Want to learn how to make your own podcast? From writing and recording to editing and publishing, Library staff member Joe Misterovich will teach you the basics, then we'll make a podcast together using your ideas, opinions and conversations.

Saturday, January 19, 2019

• Fiona Party
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10 a.m. for all ages
  Help us celebrate the second birthday of Cincinnati Zoo's cutest hippo, Fiona! We'll read Fiona stories, learn about hippos and do Fiona-related activities.
• America's Got Kitties
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2-4 p.m. for all ages
  Does your kitty have what it takes to be a star? Submit your best cat video from January 2-16 for our panel of judges to rate based on qualities such as cuteness, agility and purr volume. Visit thelibrary.org and look for the America’s Got Kitties box for details on submitting your entry. On "Caturday," January 19, we’ll screen and present awards for the winning videos. Feel free to wear your best kitty-themed outfit and come ready to make cat crafts, browse cat books and watch the best cat videos Springfield-Greene County has to offer. Call 883-5341 for more information.

Tuesday, January 22, 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, January 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 Namaste
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6 p.m. for adults
  Start the new year right with yoga sessions taught by Jes Scott, certified yoga instructor. Each session will include 30 minutes of yoga, information about the benefits of yoga, how to practice mindfulness and other topics. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own mat or towel.

Thursday, January 24, 2019

• Hot Topics in HR
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  6 p.m. for adults
  Lynette Weatherford, founder and president of HR Advantage, will discuss how to prevent discrimination and harassment in the workplace, how to handle difficult conversations and how to respond when an employee makes a claim. Sponsored by SCORE. Registration starts December 20; call 417-417-986-4730.
• An Introduction to Contract Bridge
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  6:30-8:30 p.m. for adults
  Exercise your brain and have fun making new friends as you learn to play Contract Bridge. Whether you're a beginner or want to update your bidding and play, this class is for you. Members of the Bridge Center will give an introductory course over four consecutive Thursday evenings. Registration starts December 27; call 417-883-5341.

Monday, January 28, 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.
• "Gateway to Freedom: The Hidden History of the Underground Railroad" by Eric Foner
  Civil War Book Discussion Group
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  7 p.m. for adults
  

Tuesday, January 29, 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, January 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 Namaste
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6 p.m. for adults
  Start the new year right with yoga sessions taught by Jes Scott, certified yoga instructor. Each session will include 30 minutes of yoga, information about the benefits of yoga, how to practice mindfulness and other topics. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own mat or towel.

Thursday, January 31, 2019

• An Introduction to Contract Bridge
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  6:30-8:30 p.m. for adults
  Exercise your brain and have fun making new friends as you learn to play Contract Bridge. Whether you're a beginner or want to update your bidding and play, this class is for you. Members of the Bridge Center will give an introductory course over four consecutive Thursday evenings. Registration starts December 27; call 417-883-5341.

Friday, February 1, 2019

• Springfield African American Read-In Opening Reception
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7-8:30 p.m. for all ages
  The 10th Annual Springfield African American Read-In celebrates the theme "Freedom Stories...The Journey Continues" with a night of music, dramatic reading, poetry and prizes. Be among the first to explore a new exhibit, "Telling a People's Story: African American Children's Illustrated Literature," showcasing the African-American people's journey from Africa past to America present as told through children's books. An African American Read-In event.

Sunday, February 3, 2019

• Bright Star Touring Theatre presents "African Folktales"
  Library Center in the auditorium
  1:30 p.m. for preschool-grade 5
  Akili and Jabari are excited to share the folktales they’ve gathered from across the African continent. From Ghana, Liberia and Nigeria in West Africa to Kenya in East Africa to Zimbabwe and South Africa, their stories come from a variety of different people and tribes. African music helps set the stage for these energetic stories, which includes tales of Anansi, porquoi and trickster tales.

Monday, February 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.
• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime: One World
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  9:30 a.m. for infants-12 months
  Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. An African American Read-In program.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Exploring Federal Records. OGS member Rita Wallace will explain how Federal government records go beyond military records and the other record groups available for research at the National Archives, including court records and The United States Statutes at Large.

Tuesday, February 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: One World
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. An African American Read-In program.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime: One World
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. An African American Read-In program.
• 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: One World
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. An African American Read-In program.
• 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, February 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: One World
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. An African American Read-In program.
• Microsoft Office Basics
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Learn the basics of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Use Word to write, edit and format documents. Learn how to use Excel spreadsheets to organize data and perform calculations. Create and customize a PowerPoint slideshow.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime: One World
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. An African American Read-In program.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime: One World
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. An African American Read-In program.
• 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, February 7, 2019

• "Be Prepared" by Vera Brosgol, color by Alec Longstreth
  Club Awesome: Graphic Novel Book Club
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  6-8 p.m. for grades 4-8
  Love reading graphic novels? We'll explore a new graphic novel each month along with themed activities.

Saturday, February 9, 2019

• Conscious Parenting: From Chaos to Calm
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10-11:30 a.m. for adults
  Join us for this introduction to Conscious Discipline, where parents will 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 January 11; call 417-616-0563.

Monday, February 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, February 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.
• How to Start a Small Business in Missouri
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  1 p.m. for adults
  Want to start your own business, but not sure where to begin? Experienced accounting professional Cyndy Elworth will walk you through how to get one started on the right foot. Topics will include what business entities can be formed in Missouri, how to correctly apply for a federal tax identification number, other tax filings required by state and federal laws. She'll also discuss income tax considerations during the start-up phase of a business. Sponsored by SCORE. Registration starts January 8; call 417-417-986-4730.

Wednesday, February 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.
• "The Radium Girls" by Kate Moore
  Book Discussion
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  1-2:30 p.m. for adults
  

Saturday, February 16, 2019

• "Narwhal: Unicorn of the sea" by Ben Clanton
  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.

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.