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Friday, November 15, 2019
- Donut Be Ungrateful
Fair Grove Branch Library
3:30-5:30 p.m. for grades 5-12
Count your blessings as well as the fun in this donut-themed day of eating, crafting and creating. Decorate edible donuts, plush donuts, paper donuts and perler bead donuts. All round ideas welcome! Materials will be provided.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
- Racing to Read Storytime
Fair Grove Branch Library in the community room
11 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.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
- Tabletop Gaming Day
Fair Grove Branch Library
noon-4 p.m. for all ages
Take a break this season to check out our selection of games! Relax with a puzzle, challenge your friends to a board game or dive into a role playing adventure. - Dice, Dice Baby
Fair Grove Branch Library
2-4 p.m. for grades 5-12
Love role playing? Jump into adventure games like Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop modules.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
- Racing to Read Storytime
Fair Grove Branch Library in the community room
11 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, December 2, 2019
- Martial Arts Mondays
Fair Grove Branch Library
noon-4 p.m. for age 13 and older
Bring a bag lunch to snack on while we vote for and watch a martial arts double feature, rated PG-13 or under.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
- Racing to Read Storytime
Fair Grove Branch Library in the community room
11 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.
Friday, December 6, 2019
- Reindeer Games
Fair Grove Branch Library
4-5:30 p.m. for grades 5-12
Warm up with some reindeer games.
Saturday, December 7, 2019
- National Letter Writing Day
Fair Grove Branch Library
2-4 p.m. for all ages
When was the last time you wrote a real letter? Or, a heartfelt season's greetings? Drop by and put pen to paper at this casual letter-writing session. We'll have supplies, paper and envelopes, but feel free to bring your own special stationary.
Monday, December 9, 2019
- Martial Arts Mondays
Fair Grove Branch Library
noon-4 p.m. for age 13 and older
Bring a bag lunch to snack on while we vote for and watch a martial arts double feature, rated PG-13 or under.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
- Racing to Read Storytime
Fair Grove Branch Library in the community room
11 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 Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
Book Discussion
Fair Grove Branch Library
1:30 p.m. for adults
- Raise the Roof with Rudolph!
Fair Grove Branch Library
4-6 p.m. for grades K-4
Watch the classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," rated TV-G, and let your holiday creativity shine as you decorate your own gingerbread house. House and materials will be provided; seating is limited. Registration starts November 27; call 417-759-2637.
Saturday, December 14, 2019
- Grumpy Christmas
Fair Grove Branch Library
11 a.m.-2 p.m. for all ages
Put your seasonal stress in check with a movie featuring a holiday scrooge. We'll watch the crowd choice from a trio of family-friendly classics, rated G or PG, make a melted snowman cookie and enjoy a hot chocolate. Materials will be provided.
Monday, December 16, 2019
- Martial Arts Mondays
Fair Grove Branch Library
noon-4 p.m. for age 13 and older
Bring a bag lunch to snack on while we vote for and watch a martial arts double feature, rated PG-13 or under.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
- Racing to Read Storytime
Fair Grove Branch Library in the community room
11 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.
Friday, January 3, 2020
- Bilbo PAPERbaggins
Fair Grove Branch Library
4-5:30 p.m. for grades 5-12
Celebrate epic storytelling and worldbuilding on JRR Tolkien Day by taking a guided video tour of Minecraft Middle Earth while you unlock your inner puppet master. We'll make puppets and learn how to create our own epic adventures using a variety of puppet techniques. Materials will be provided.
Monday, January 6, 2020
- Martial Arts Mondays
Fair Grove Branch Library
noon-4 p.m. for age 13 and older
Bring a bag lunch to snack on while we vote for and watch a martial arts double feature, rated PG-13 or under.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
- Racing to Read Storytime
Fair Grove Branch Library in the community room
11 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. - "Absolute Power" by David Baldacci
Book Discussion
Fair Grove Branch Library
1:30 p.m. for adults
- Game & STEAM Day
Fair Grove Branch Library
4-6 p.m. for grades K-4
Enjoy an afternoon playing games and building awesome creations using only recycled products! Materials will be provided.
Monday, January 13, 2020
- Martial Arts Mondays
Fair Grove Branch Library
noon-4 p.m. for age 13 and older
Bring a bag lunch to snack on while we vote for and watch a martial arts double feature, rated PG-13 or under.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
- Racing to Read Storytime
Fair Grove Branch Library in the community room
11 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.
Saturday, January 18, 2020
- Crafts and Cappuccino
Fair Grove Branch Library
1-4 p.m. for grades 3-adult
Relax with a warm beverage and some uninterrupted crafting time. Bring your own projects or loot the library's supplies to create one! Refreshments and an assortment of materials will be provided.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
- Racing to Read Storytime
Fair Grove Branch Library in the community room
11 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, January 27, 2020
- Martial Arts Mondays
Fair Grove Branch Library
noon-4 p.m. for age 13 and older
Bring a bag lunch to snack on while we vote for and watch a martial arts double feature, rated PG-13 or under.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
- Racing to Read Storytime
Fair Grove Branch Library in the community room
11 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, February 3, 2020
- Martial Arts Mondays
Fair Grove Branch Library
noon-4 p.m. for age 13 and older
Bring a bag lunch to snack on while we vote for and watch a martial arts double feature, rated PG-13 or under. - Blockbusters at the Library
Fair Grove Branch Library
4-6:30 p.m. for age 13 and older
Catch up on the latest blockbusters with popcorn and a free screening! "Spider-Man: Far From Home," rated PG-13.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
- Racing to Read Storytime: One World
Fair Grove Branch Library in the community room
11 a.m. for infants-age 6
Join us to celebrate African-American literature and culture at this special Racing to Read Storytime. An African American Read-In event. - Bookmark Blitz
Fair Grove Branch Library
4-6 p.m. for grades K-12
Stop by and show off your artistic skills by designing a bookmark to submit in the Library's annual contest! Supplies, how-to's and lots of scrap paper will be provided.
Friday, February 7, 2020
- Better in a Letter
Fair Grove Branch Library
4-5:30 p.m. for grades 5-12
Have you told your friend how much you appreciate them lately? Stop by on National Send a Card to a Friend Day and make a 3D card for your friend using pop-ups or perler beads. Materials will be provided.
Monday, February 10, 2020
- Martial Arts Mondays
Fair Grove Branch Library
noon-4 p.m. for age 13 and older
Bring a bag lunch to snack on while we vote for and watch a martial arts double feature, rated PG-13 or under. - Family Film Night
Fair Grove Branch Library
4-6:30 p.m. for all ages
Shake off the Monday blues with popcorn and a special feature for the whole family - "The Lion King," rated PG, 2019.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
- Racing to Read Storytime
Fair Grove Branch Library in the community room
11 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. - "Gulp" by Mary Roach
Book Discussion
Fair Grove Branch Library
1:30 p.m. for adults
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
- Racing to Read Storytime
Fair Grove Branch Library in the community room
11 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, February 24, 2020
- Martial Arts Mondays
Fair Grove Branch Library
noon-4 p.m. for age 13 and older
Bring a bag lunch to snack on while we vote for and watch a martial arts double feature, rated PG-13 or under. - Blockbusters at the Library
Fair Grove Branch Library
4-6:30 p.m. for age 13 and older
Catch up on the latest blockbusters with popcorn and a free screening! "Men in Black: International," rated PG-13.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
- Racing to Read Storytime
Fair Grove Branch Library in the community room
11 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.
