The Library

Sunday, October 1, 2017

• Artful Weaving for Kids
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  2 p.m.-4 p.m. for grades K-6.
  Learn the basic concepts of loom weaving and work on a simple project to take home. Materials will be provided.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• "Rollin' Down the River" with Larry Campbell
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. for adults.
  Local author Larry Campbell, professor emeritus of mathematics at Missouri State University, will discuss his trip chronicled in his new book, "Rollin' Down the River: Discovering People and Places Along the Missouri River." Books will be available for purchase and signing.
  Call 417-865-1340.

Monday, October 2, 2017

• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  The Library Center 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Genealogy Workshop
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
  Revolutionary War Ancestors. OGS members Carmen Boyd and J. Howard Fisk will discuss researching Revolutionary War ancestors in relation to their respective hereditary societies, Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution.
  Call 417-882-0714.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  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.
  • 9:30 a.m. The Library Center Story Hour Room
    Call 417-882-0714.
  • 10 a.m. The Library Station Story Hour Room
    Call 417-865-1340.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  10 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.
  • Republic Branch Library community room
    Call 417-732-7284.
  • Willard Branch Library community room
    Call 417-742-4258.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Center 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for ages 3-6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Station 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Teen Writer's Guild
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Teen Room
  3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Get inspiration and support from fellow writers each week as you create, share and publish your works.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 2-6.
  Enjoy STEAM play in the afternoons with marble runs, mazes and inventor materials.
  Call 417-736-9233.
• Teen Tuesday
  The Library Center Harrison Room
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for grade 6-12.
  All teens are welcome to come and chat about your favorite books and movies and play games with friends. Earn volunteer credit by helping plan library events that you want to attend.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  6 p.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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  7 p.m. for infants-age 6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  Call 417-865-1340.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  9:30 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Republic Branch Library community room
  10 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.
  Call 417-732-7284.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Center 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  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.
  • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
    Call 417-883-1974.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library community room
    Call 417-759-2637.
• "We Love Bats" Racing to Read Storytime
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  It's Bat Appreciation Month and we're going to talk about these silly, secretive creatures in storytime. Think bats are scary? Ease your mind as you learn more with books and activities about these winged mammals.
  Call 417-759-2637.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Center 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Sarcastic Bat
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  3:15 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades 5-12.
  Bartok, THE famous sarcastic cartoon bat from "Anastasia," says "Oh sure, blame the bat...we're easy targets." Swoop on over to learn more about bats and emblazon your favorite line of sarcasm on a mug to share or keep. Materials will be provided.
  Call 417-759-2637.
• Adult Coloring Circle
  Park Central Branch Library
  5 p.m. for adults.
  Join us every Wednesday for a relaxing session of staying between the lines. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.
  Call 417-831-1342.
• History Explorers Presents: Revolutionary War Patriot Families
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Through marriage and cemetery records, we’ll explore the family connections of Revolutionary War Patriots David Bedell, Elisha Headlee and Samuel Steel to build a simple family tree. Examining migration patterns, we’ll look at the events that followed the long trail of our Patriot families to Missouri and connect their descendants with those living in Greene County today. Presented in partnership with the Sons of the American Revolution.
  Call 417-882-0714.

Thursday, October 5, 2017

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  10 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.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 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.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Take a Bite Out of Pi!
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Teen Room
  11 a.m. for grades 2-5.
  Tired of the same old computer programs and games? Take charge of Scratch the Cat on the Raspberry Pi and use him to code and create your own story or program.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• British Literature Book Club
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library upstairs meeting room
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  Discuss books written by British authors. Tea and biscuits will be provided.
  "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• Teen Thursdays
  Willard Branch Library community room
  3 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Thursdays are for teens at the Willard Branch Library. All teens are welcome to come chat about their favorite movies and books and play games.
  Call 417-742-4258.
• Board Up & Game On!
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  4 p.m.-6 p.m. for grades 6-8.
  Get your game on, enjoy some snacks and make some new friends in the Teen Department! Each session will feature a different board game, but we’ll have lots of other board, card and video games available for free play.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Reading Pals
  Republic Branch Library community room
  4:30 p.m. for grades K-5.
  Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help -- they love a good story but can't read. Practice your reading skills with these furry, loveable friends.
  Call 417-732-7284.
• All About Ponies
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
  6 p.m. for infants-age 6.
  Celebrate the opening of the new "My Little Pony" movie with stories, activities and crafts.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• Adulting 101
  The Library Station Santa Fe Room
  6 p.m. for ages 18-24.
  Wish you had classes on how to be an adult? Join us for life skills classes every first Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. Stick around after class to play games, make friends and unwind with your peers from 7-8 p.m.
  How to Rent a Home, by Library staff.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Ozarks Urban Legends & Superstitions
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Ozarkers have always been captivated by local legends like Hatchet Man's Bridge and the Joplin Spooklight. Kaitlyn McConnell, founder of Ozarks Alive, will discuss some of the area's best-known urban legends and give insight into some of the most common superstitions from days gone by. An Oh, The Horror event.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• NXT Chapter: A Book Group for 20/30-Somethings
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  7:30 p.m. for adults.
  "Horrorstör" by Grady Hendrix. An Oh, The Horror event.
  Call 417-883-1974.

Friday, October 6, 2017

• Racing to Read Storytime
  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.
  • 9:30 a.m. Ash Grove Branch Library community room
    Call 417-751-2933.
  • 10 a.m. Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
    Call 417-862-0135.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Station 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• First Friday Art Walk
  Park Central Branch Library
  6 p.m.-9 p.m. for adults.
  Join us for First Friday Art Walk and the opening of a new exhibit.
  Eleven-year-old photographer Gypsy Pitts will discuss inspiration and answer questions about her series of graveyard photographs. On Display: Paparazzi for the Dead: Photographs by Gypsy Pitts.
  Call 417-831-1342.
• Teen Friday Nights
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m.-8 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens.
  First Friday Anime Night: Meet fellow anime fans, watch your favorite shows, rated TV-13 or under, and geek out.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Family Movie Night at the Library
  The Library Center auditorium
  6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. for all ages.
  Join us each month to watch a movie on our big screen along with an activity.
  Dance along with "Trolls," rated PG.
  Call 417-882-0714.

Saturday, October 7, 2017

• Bibliobop
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  11 a.m. for ages 2-6.
  We'll listen to stories about music and dancing, then get wiggly and shake our sillies out with musical instruments and awesome dance moves!
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Club Van Gogh
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  2 p.m. for grades K-5.
  Immerse yourself in art as we explore various artistic techniques. Each session will focus on a different medium, including watercolor, charcoal, paper-making, collage, sculpture and alternative painting methods. Then join us for a reception featuring participant's artwork from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, October 28.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Horror Decor
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  2 p.m.-4 p.m. for adults.
  Use book pages and frightful ephemera to make a wreath and recycled items to make an eerie luminary in time for Halloween. Materials will be provided. An Oh, The Horror event.
  Registration starts September 18; call 417-616-0683.
• Classic Horror Matinee
  Park Central Branch Library
  2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. for adults.
  We'll screen just-creepy-enough horror favorites each Saturday in October. An Oh, The Horror event.
  "Jaws," rated PG.
  Call 417-831-1342.
• My Little Pony Get-Together
  The Library Center Harrison Room
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Celebrate the release of "My Little Pony: The Movie" with trivia, discussions, crafts and a sing along.
  Call 417-882-0714.

Sunday, October 8, 2017

• Sunday Concert Series
  The Library Center auditorium
  2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. for adults.
  Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
  The award-winning Finley River Boys will play a mix of traditional bluegrass and gospel songs .
  Call 417-882-0714.

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  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.
  • 9:30 a.m. The Library Center Story Hour Room
    Call 417-882-0714.
  • 10 a.m. The Library Station Story Hour Room
    Call 417-865-1340.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  10 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.
  • Republic Branch Library community room
    Call 417-732-7284.
  • Willard Branch Library community room
    Call 417-742-4258.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Center 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for ages 3-6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Station 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Flying Needles
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join other fiber artists on the second Tuesday of every month. Work on your current projects, share patterns and ideas, and check out our knitting and crochet resources. All levels of experience are welcome.
  Call 417-751-2933.
• Center City Book Club
  Offsite Tea Bar & Bites, 621 S. Pickwick Ave.
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  Perk up your week with friendly conversation in a cozy atmosphere.
  "The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities" by Will Allen. In conjunction with Missouri State University's Common Reader Program. An MSU staff member will lead the discussion.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• Teen Writer's Guild
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Teen Room
  3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Get inspiration and support from fellow writers each week as you create, share and publish your works.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 2-6.
  Enjoy STEAM play in the afternoons with marble runs, mazes and inventor materials.
  Call 417-736-9233.
• Coffee House Afternoon
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Teen Room
  4 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  In honor of Teen Read Week, we want to showcase our local teen writers, artists and other creative talents! We invite you to come and share your works with your peers or just chill out and listen. Coffee, tea and snacks provided. Join us when you can, leave when you must.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• Finding Your Voice with Author Varian Johnson
  The Library Center meeting room A
  5:30 p.m. for age 14-adult.
  Children's author Varian Johnson will lend his expertise to this workshop designed to help you find your unique voice for your stories. Fun written exercises will be used to cover topics including point of view, tense, style and word choice.
  Registration starts September 26; call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  6 p.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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Evening Book Discussion
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  6:30 p.m. for adults.
  "The Talented Mr. Ripley" by Patricia Highsmith.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• A Life in Revision
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m.-9 p.m. for age 12-adult.
  The author of seven novels including the "Jackson Greene" middle-grade series, Varian Johnson will tell you how a structural engineer became a children's book author through hard work , lots of revision and choosing to be brave in his writing. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  7 p.m. for infants-age 6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  Call 417-865-1340.

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  9:30 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Republic Branch Library community room
  10 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.
  Call 417-732-7284.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Center 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  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.
  • 11 a.m. Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
    Call 417-883-1974.
  • 11 a.m. Fair Grove Branch Library community room
    Call 417-759-2637.
  • 11:15 a.m. The Library Center Story Hour Room
    Call 417-882-0714.
• Book Discussion
  The Library Center meeting room A
  1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. for adults.
  "The Woman in Cabin 10" by Ruth Ware.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Book Discussion
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  "One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd" by Jim Fergus.
  Call 417-759-2637.
• Adult Coloring Circle
  Park Central Branch Library
  5 p.m. for adults.
  Join us every Wednesday for a relaxing session of staying between the lines. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.
  Call 417-831-1342.
• The Bloody Benders: Horror at "The Devil’s Inn"
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Westward expansion after the Civil War was fraught with dangers. Weary travelers stopping at the Bender Inn in Cherryvale, Kan., were enchanted by Kate Bender, the mysterious and beautiful proprietress. However, travelers had a tendency to disappear, and over time it was dubbed "The Devil's Inn." Bestselling comic writer Michael L. Frizell and artist and illustrator D.A. Frizell discuss the deadly true story behind "Bender: Volume One" and how they brought it to life. Books will be available for purchase and signing. An Oh, The Horror event.
  Call 417-882-0714.

Thursday, October 12, 2017

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  10 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.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 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.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Take a Bite Out of Pi!
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Teen Room
  11 a.m. for grades 2-5.
  Tired of the same old computer programs and games? Take charge of Scratch the Cat on the Raspberry Pi and use him to code and create your own story or program.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• Book Discussion
  Republic Branch Library community room
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  "The Husband's Secret" by Liane Moriarty.
  Call 417-732-7284.
• After-School Movie
  Republic Branch Library community room
  3 p.m.-6 p.m. for age 13-grade 12.
  Relax after school by watching a movie at the library. Snacks will be provided
  "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," rated PG.
  Call 417-732-7284.
• Teen Craft Thursdays
  Willard Branch Library community room
  3 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Work on a different craft with your friends each month. Materials will be provided.
  Classic movie silhouette art.
  Call 417-742-4258.
• Board Up & Game On!
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  4 p.m.-6 p.m. for grades 6-8.
  Get your game on, enjoy some snacks and make some new friends in the Teen Department! Each session will feature a different board game, but we’ll have lots of other board, card and video games available for free play.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Music at Midtown: The Cider Sessions
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library upstairs meeting room
  6 p.m. for adults.
  Let's toast the start of fall with warm apple cider and intimate musical performances by our favorite local artists. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
  Emily Higgins, producer and host of "The Mulberry Tree," will perform original songs from her "91 Acres" collection, the musical chronicle of a Douglas County land reclamation.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• Literary Trivia Night
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  7 p.m.-9 p.m. for adults.
  Join Lauryl and Kyle, longtime hosts of Patton Alley Pub's Trivia Binge, for a night of trivia inspired by your favorite books and authors. Teams of 4-6 will compete on a variety of bookish subjects. Participants may bring snacks, and prizes will be awarded to the winners.
  Registration starts September 28; call 417-883-1974.
• Fighting Fake News: Evaluating Information
  The Library Center Harrison Room
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Learn how to evaluate news stories and protect yourself against fake news in this hands-on class. Missouri State University Libraries staff members Tracy L. Stout, head of Research and Instructional Services, and Jessica L Bennett, reference and e-learning librarian, will provide a step-by-step process for assessing the credibility of information. Presented in partnership with Missouri State University Libraries.
  Registration starts October 2; call 417-883-5341.

Friday, October 13, 2017

• Racing to Read Storytime
  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.
  • 9:30 a.m. Ash Grove Branch Library community room
    Call 417-751-2933.
  • 10 a.m. Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
    Call 417-862-0135.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Northview Center Book Discussion
  Offsite Northview Center, 301 E. Talmage St.
  10:30 a.m. for senior adults.
  Join us at the Northview Center in Doling Park for this library-sponsored book group just for seniors.
  "Dodge City: Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and the Wickedest Town in the American West" by Tom Clavin.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Station 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Bookies
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  1:30 p.m. for ages 20-40.
  Discuss a lively mix of genres with others.
  "House of Leaves" by Mark Z. Danielewski.
  Call 417-751-2933.
• Is Midtown Carnegie Haunted?
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
  6 p.m. for adults.
  The Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, over a century old, has many stories behind its walls. Join the 417 Paranormal Research Society for an after-hours guided tour to see what spirits might be lingering in the library. An Oh, The Horror event.
  Registration starts October 1; call 417-862-0135.
• Teen Friday Nights
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m.-8 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• "The Exorcist" at The Moxie
  Offsite Moxie Cinema, 305 S. Campbell Ave. #101
  For adults.
  "The Exorcist," the tale of an innocent girl possessed by a horrifying entity and the battle to save her soul, has haunted viewers for decades. Experience the terrifying classic, rated R, on the big screen during this free Friday the 13th presentation. An Oh, The Horror event.
  • 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
    Call 417-882-0714.
  • 10:15 p.m.-12:15 a.m.
    Call 417-882-0714.

Saturday, October 14, 2017

• Genealogy Symposium
  The Library Center auditorium
  9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. for adults.
  Learn tips for digging into your family history. Drop in for one session or attend all four. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Going Digital: Bringing Your Family History into the Digital Age. Local History Associate Historian Gary Larson will show how to plan and execute a basic digitization project. The class will focus on family photos and documents, so you can bring your family history into the digital age. 11 a.m.-noon. Beginning Genealogy. Local History Associate Renee Glass will present the basics of genealogy, including how to begin your family research, what records to look for and how to use the information to establish a family tree. 1:30-2:30 p.m. England: Church Records and Indexes. Claire V. Brisson-Banks, AG®, is the owner of Timeless Genealogies, a provider of ancestral and forensic research services, and is accredited in England and Mountain States research. She will discuss understanding jurisdictions from a Chapelry to a Province in connection with the Church of England, along with baptisms/christenings, marriages, burials and the many indexes available online and in nonconformist church records. 3-4 p.m. Records and Reunion: Researching Civil War Veterans. Researching the veteran's history does not have to end with wartime documents and pensions. Local History Associate Michael Price will describe the records you can use to discover his life as a Civil War veteran.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Playtime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  10 a.m.-noon for infants-age 6.
  Learning begins at birth, and playing is how young children learn. Join us for a play-date filled with unstructured, developmentally appropriate activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Kids and parents can visit, play and socialize. You’ll find fun activities you can recreate at home and enjoy some of our special toys.
  Music Playtime: Sing, dance and play instruments .
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Meet Bad Kitty!
  The Library Station
  10 a.m.-noon for all ages.
  Join us in the Santa Fe and Frisco Rooms for stories, games, crafts and more celebrating our favorite black cat! Bad Kitty will pose for photos in the Story Hour Room, so bring your camera. Visit the service desk in the Children's Department beginning at 9 a.m. to pick up your number to meet Bad Kitty. Numbers will be called in groups when it's time for your visit with our special guest.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Racing to Read Second Saturday Storytime
  Willard Branch Library community room
  10 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.
  Call 417-742-4258.
• Itsy Bitsy Science Club
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  11 a.m. for ages 3-5 .
  Dress to get messy and discover your inner scientist as we explore, build and create with science, technology, engineering, art and math.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• "Paperbacks from Hell" Book Discussion
  Offsite Common Grounds, 100 E Pine St
  1 p.m. for adults.
  Filled with haunted houses, satanic children and evil snakes, "Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction" is a hilarious, nostalgic romp through the horror paperback boom of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Discuss the book over coffee and snacks, then hear author Grady Hendrix talk about "Paperbacks from Hell" at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, at The Library Center. An Oh, The Horror event.
  Call 417-736-9233.
• Club Van Gogh
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  2 p.m. for grades K-5.
  Immerse yourself in art as we explore various artistic techniques. Each session will focus on a different medium, including watercolor, charcoal, paper-making, collage, sculpture and alternative painting methods. Then join us for a reception featuring participant's artwork from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, October 28.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Fun with Lou LeBrun
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. for adults.
  Lou LeBrun, a studied classical musician and USO performer in World War II, will keep you on your toes with her accordion performance in an array of musical styles.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Second Saturday LEGO Challenge
  Willard Branch Library community room
  2 p.m.-4 p.m. for grades K-12.
  It's a LEGO brick free-for-all! Drop in anytime to make LEGO brick creations. We'll have LEGO brick challenges and building templates to help spark your creativity.
  Call 417-742-4258.
• Classic Horror Matinee
  Park Central Branch Library
  2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. for adults.
  We'll screen just-creepy-enough horror favorites each Saturday in October. An Oh, The Horror event.
  "Gremlins," rated PG.
  Call 417-831-1342.
• Rare and Valuable Books: What They Are and How to Collect Them
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  5 p.m. for adults.
  Local book collector and seller Joshua Arnett will provide insight into evaluating, collecting and caring for rare, collectible and valuable books. Perfect for used-book hunters, rare-book aficionados and the curious novice.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• St. Louis Possessed: The Case that Inspired "The Exorcist"
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Considered by many to be "the scariest movie of all time," the 1973 film "The Exorcist" was inspired by the 1949 exorcism of a 14-year-old boy identified as "Roland Doe." Beginning in Maryland, ending in St. Louis and involving several Jesuit priests from St. Louis University, it's a story of shaking mattresses, unexplained bodily scratches, levitation and possession. John Waide, St. Louis University archivist, recounts eyewitness testimony and diary excerpts to tell the true story behind the classic film. An Oh, The Horror event.
  Call 417-882-0714.

Monday, October 16, 2017

• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  The Library Center 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Horror in Pop Culture Panel
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults.
  From the Headless Horseman to "The Bride of Frankenstein," things that go bump in the night have long captivated our collective imagination. Drury University professors Erin Kenny, Katie Gilbert and Chris Panza, and Missouri State University professor Christie Cathey will reflect on centuries of animated corpses, dark princes and ghostly visitants to explore how our fascination with horror has evolved and why it persists. An Oh, The Horror event.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  Republic Branch Library community room
  7 p.m. for infants-age 6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  Call 417-732-284.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  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.
  • 9:30 a.m. The Library Center Story Hour Room
    Call 417-882-0714.
  • 10 a.m. The Library Station Story Hour Room
    Call 417-865-1340.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  10 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.
  • Republic Branch Library community room
    Call 417-732-7284.
  • Willard Branch Library community room
    Call 417-742-4258.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Center 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for ages 3-6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Station 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Book Discussion
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  "Magpie Murders" by Anthony Horowitz.
  Call 417-751-2933.
• Teen Writer's Guild
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Teen Room
  3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Get inspiration and support from fellow writers each week as you create, share and publish your works.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 2-6.
  Enjoy STEAM play in the afternoons with marble runs, mazes and inventor materials.
  Call 417-736-9233.
• Fur, Feathers and Scales
  Willard Branch Library community room
  5:30 p.m. for grades 2-5.
  Meet and learn bio facts about three animals with very different body coverings in this special program featuring our friends from Dickerson Park Zoo.
  Call 417-742-4258.
• Teen Night
  The Library Center meeting room A
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  If it's Tuesday night, there's something going on at the Library Center for teens! Play games, talk about your favorite fandom and take part in other special activities.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  6 p.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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Doughboys & Donuts
  Offsite Hurts Donut Company, 1111 E. Republic Road #164
  6 p.m. for adults.
  Discuss the lives of fictional WWI men and women while enjoying doughnuts, a favorite wartime treat.
  "Brimstone" by Cherie Priest.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• 6th Annual Owls of "Harry Potter"
  Republic Branch Library community room
  6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. for grades K-5.
  Learn about the preferred Hogwarts method for letter sending -- the owl. Play games, do crafts and eat snacks from the world of "Harry Potter."
  Call 417-732-7284.
• Books You Always Meant to Read
  The Library Center Harrison Room
  7 p.m. for adults.
  A classics book discussion.
  "Sula" by Toni Morrison.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  7 p.m. for infants-age 6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  Call 417-865-1340.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  9:30 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Genealogy Workshop
  The Library Center auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults.
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
  Trail of Tears. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, join Jackie Warfel, chairman of the Greene County Historic Sites Board, and Terry Whaley, director of Ozark Greenways, for a screening of The Department of the Interior National Park Service short film, "Trail of Tears," not rated, exposing one of the darkest chapters in American history. After the film, Jackie and Terry will discuss the Greene County routes of this National Historic Trail .
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Republic Branch Library community room
  10 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.
  Call 417-732-7284.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Center 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  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.
  • 11 a.m. Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
    Call 417-883-1974.
  • 11 a.m. Fair Grove Branch Library community room
    Call 417-759-2637.
  • 11:15 a.m. The Library Center Story Hour Room
    Call 417-882-0714.
• Brown Bag Travelogue
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  12:30 p.m. for adults.
  Sit back, relax and explore a new place. You're welcome to bring a sack lunch.
  Haunted Springfield. Join Library Center Local History Associate John Rutherford for an afternoon of eerie tales revealing the haunted pasts of buildings and sites around Springfield.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Adult Coloring Circle
  Park Central Branch Library
  5 p.m. for adults.
  Join us every Wednesday for a relaxing session of staying between the lines. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.
  Call 417-831-1342.
• Ozarkian Campfire Tales
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  7:30 p.m. for adults.
  Cozy up to the sounds of a crackling campfire, enjoy some s'mores and get spooked with weird tales presented by the authors of "Feral: A Journal of Ozarkian Gothic." Drawn from local legends and superstitions, these stories bring to life dark corners of hill country and the howls of the booger dog. S’mores will be provided. An Oh, The Horror event.
  Call 417-882-0714.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  10 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.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 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.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Take a Bite Out of Pi!
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Teen Room
  11 a.m. for grades 2-5.
  Tired of the same old computer programs and games? Take charge of Scratch the Cat on the Raspberry Pi and use him to code and create your own story or program.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• South Side Senior Center Book Discussion
  Offsite South Side Senior Center, 2215 S. Fremont Ave.
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  Liven up your afternoon by joining friends and library staff to talk about the monthly book selection.
  "The Maid's Version" by Daniel Woodrell.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Teen Thursdays
  Willard Branch Library community room
  3 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Thursdays are for teens at the Willard Branch Library. All teens are welcome to come chat about their favorite movies and books and play games.
  Call 417-742-4258.
• Board Up & Game On!
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  4 p.m.-6 p.m. for grades 6-8.
  Get your game on, enjoy some snacks and make some new friends in the Teen Department! Each session will feature a different board game, but we’ll have lots of other board, card and video games available for free play.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Club Awesome!
  The Library Center Harrison Room
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for grades 4-8.
  Join us the third Thursday of every month for activities just for tweens. Materials will be provided.
  Do you like scary stories? We'll have a spooky time as we build reading forts, eat s'mores, share scary stories and watch "Goosebumps," rated PG.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Music at Midtown: The Cider Sessions
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library upstairs meeting room
  6 p.m. for adults.
  Let's toast the start of fall with warm apple cider and intimate musical performances by our favorite local artists. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
  Singer songwriter Steve Ames will share the songs that have made him an Ozarks favorite and fixture on the local music scene.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• Books & Brew
  Offsite Mother's Brewing Company, 215 S. Grant Ave.
  6 p.m. for adults.
  Enjoy a cold glass of beer and discuss aspects of American culture.
  "Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction" by Grady Hendrix. An Oh, The Horror event.
  Call 417-882-0714.
  Go to program page
• Yoga for Health
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6:30 p.m. for adults.
  Join Library staff member and registered yoga teacher Kim Duquette on the third Thursday of the month for a gentle yoga class. Emphasis will be on basic yoga techniques designed to increase strength and flexibility, improve posture and balance, enhance concentration and calm the nervous system.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Ozarks Travelogues
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Bring a snack and learn about fun, interesting day and weekend trips in the Ozarks.
  An Ozarks Haunted Road Trip. From Wilson's Creek National Battlefield to the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Ark., the Ozarks is full of sites purported to be haunted. Local History Associate Konrad Stump will share possibilities for ghost hunting trips in the Ozarks including haunted B&Bs, city parks and cemeteries. Author Janice Tremeear is unable to attend. An Oh, The Horror event.
  Call 417-882-0714.

Friday, October 20, 2017

• Racing to Read Storytime
  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.
  • 9:30 a.m. Ash Grove Branch Library community room
    Call 417-751-2933.
  • 10 a.m. Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
    Call 417-862-0135.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Station 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Teen Friday Nights
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m.-8 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• The Reformation and Mysticism
  The Library Center auditorium
  6:30 p.m. for adults.
  The Reformation that divided Western Christianity in the 16th century involved an intense debate over how Christians experience God’s presence and redemptive work in their daily lives. Vincent M. Evener, instructor in Reformation and Luther studies at United Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg, Pa., will describe how Martin Luther reinterpreted medieval mystical ideas about union with God, and how Luther and the first radical reformers clashed around these themes and their implications for social and political life. This program is a part of the series, "500 Years of Reformations," supported by Missouri State University, the Springfield-Greene County Library District, University Heights Baptist Church and the Springfield Art Museum.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Summerland Lost: A Ghost Story
  Offsite Springfield Little Theatre, 311 E. Walnut St.
  7 p.m. for adults.
  This hilarious yet touching one-man show, "My Best Friend's Exorcism," features author Grady Hendrix. He chronicles the captivating but tragic story of the teenage Fox sisters, whose 1848 claim to be able to communicate with the dead popularized Spiritualism and contributed to the empowerment of women, while bringing the sisters fame, fortune and hardship. Hendrix connects the Foxes’ lives with his own experiences and feelings about death in this all-shocking, all-true evening of intimate theatre that poses the ultimate question: Is there life after death? An Oh, The Horror event.
  Call 417-882-0714.

Saturday, October 21, 2017

• Self-Care for Parents of Special Needs Children
  The Library Center auditorium
  9 a.m.-11 a.m. for adults.
  Family psychologist Dr. Tiffany Ruffin discusses the importance of self-care for parents of special needs children. Dr. Ruffin believes understanding one's self can facilitate change and growth. Her goal is for parents to feel empowered, understood and accepted. Presented in partnership with Include Ozarks.
  Registration starts October 1; call 417-616-0554.
• Halloween Luminary Jars
  Park Central Branch Library
  10:30 a.m. for adults.
  Create Halloween-themed luminaries using jars, paint and a little bit of spooky imagination. Materials will be provided.
  Registration starts October 9; call 417-831-1342.
• Demonstration Saturday
  The Library Station
  11 a.m.-4 p.m. for adults.
  Drop by the lobby to watch arts and crafts demonstrations, ask the artists questions and see their works in progress.
  Southern Missouri Woodcarving Artists will demonstrate woodcarving.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Club Van Gogh
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  2 p.m. for grades K-5.
  Immerse yourself in art as we explore various artistic techniques. Each session will focus on a different medium, including watercolor, charcoal, paper-making, collage, sculpture and alternative painting methods. Then join us for a reception featuring participant's artwork from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, October 28.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: Classic Couples
  The Library Center auditorium
  2 p.m.-4 p.m. for all ages.
  Enjoy a Saturday matinee with a classic film.
  "The Quiet Man," not rated, 1952.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• "Goosebumps" Party
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  2 p.m.-4 p.m. for grades K-6.
  We'll have a fun-filled afternoon of spooky slime making, mini pumpkin decorating and creepy snacks as we watch R.L. Stine's "Goosebumps," rated PG. Materials will be provided.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Classic Horror Matinee
  Park Central Branch Library
  2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. for adults.
  We'll screen just-creepy-enough horror favorites each Saturday in October. An Oh, The Horror event.
  "Beetlejuice," rated PG.
  Call 417-831-1342.
• Donuts & Death Q&A with Grady Hendrix
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  3 p.m. for adults.
  "My Best Friend's Exorcism" has been called "an unholy hybrid of 'Beaches' and 'The Exorcist.'" Join author Grady Hendrix and the Donuts & Death Book Discussion crew for a Q&A full of 80s nostalgia and stories of demonic possession. Hurts Donuts will be provided. An Oh, The Horror event.
  Registration starts October 1; call 417-883-1974.
  Go to program page
• "Paperbacks from Hell" with Author Grady Hendrix
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults.
  In his new book "Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction," author Grady Hendrix charts the history of the horror paperback publishing boom that started with the publication of "Rosemary's Baby" and "The Exorcist" and died in the early '90s as thrillers became popular. Join us for an affectionate, nostalgic and unflinchingly funny discussion of the horror fiction boom of two iconic decades, as the author of "My Best Friend’s Exorcism" and "Horrorstor" follows the horror paperback boom from its roots in books about Satanic possession, to its flirtation with killer kids, evil animals, weird science, accursed real estate and beyond! Books will be available for purchase and signing. An Oh, The Horror event.
  Call 417-882-0714.

Monday, October 23, 2017

• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  The Library Center 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  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.
  • 9:30 a.m. The Library Center Story Hour Room
    Call 417-882-0714.
  • 10 a.m. The Library Station Story Hour Room
    Call 417-865-1340.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  10 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.
  • Republic Branch Library community room
    Call 417-732-7284.
  • Willard Branch Library community room
    Call 417-742-4258.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Center 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for ages 3-6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Station 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Teen Writer's Guild
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Teen Room
  3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Get inspiration and support from fellow writers each week as you create, share and publish your works.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 2-6.
  Enjoy STEAM play in the afternoons with marble runs, mazes and inventor materials.
  Call 417-736-9233.
• Anime Club
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for age 13-grade 12.
  Anime fans Unite! Join us every month for an anime showing rated TV-13 or under
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  6 p.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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Armchair University Science Series
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Wetland Plants: What Are They Good For? Dr. La Toya Kissoon-Charles, who teaches aquatic biology courses and conducts wetland plant ecology research at Missouri State University, will discuss research findings emphasizing the importance of plants in wet ecosystems.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  7 p.m. for infants-age 6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  Call 417-865-1340.

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  9:30 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Monster Mash Storytime
  Republic Branch Library community room
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Dress up, trick-or-treat and enjoy a monster of a storytime as we celebrate Halloween.
  Call 417-732-7284.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Republic Branch Library community room
  10 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.
  Call 417-732-7284.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Center 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  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.
  • 11 a.m. Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
    Call 417-883-1974.
  • 11 a.m. Fair Grove Branch Library community room
    Call 417-759-2637.
  • 11:15 a.m. The Library Center Story Hour Room
    Call 417-882-0714.
• Good Hearts Knitting Circle
  Park Central Branch Library
  noon for adults.
  Join knitting enthusiast Margaret Gruetzemacher and other knitters once a month for an hour of knitting and socializing. Knit for yourself or others. A list of local charities needing knitted items will be provided. Don’t know how to knit? No problem, we’ll show you how! All skill levels welcome, from beginner to advanced. Materials provided, or bring your own.
  Call 417-831-1342.
• Adult Coloring Circle
  Park Central Branch Library
  5 p.m. for adults.
  Join us every Wednesday for a relaxing session of staying between the lines. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.
  Call 417-831-1342.
• Creepy Crafts and Macabre Makeovers
  The Library Center meeting room B
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Pay homage to your favorite horror icon by creating a Frankentoy or jewelry piece that a horror fan can display with pride. Materials will be provided. Registration limited to 20. An Oh, The Horror event.
  Registration starts October 1; call 417-883-5341.

Thursday, October 26, 2017

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  10 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.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library 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.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Take a Bite Out of Pi!
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Teen Room
  11 a.m. for grades 2-5.
  Tired of the same old computer programs and games? Take charge of Scratch the Cat on the Raspberry Pi and use him to code and create your own story or program.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• Book Discussion
  The Library Station Santa Fe Room
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Teen Movie Thursdays
  Willard Branch Library community room
  3 p.m.-5 p.m. for age 13-grade 12.
  Join us for a movie, rated PG-13 and under, and popcorn on the last Thursday of the month. Snacks are welcome.
  "The Addams Family," rated PG-13.
  Call 417-742-4258.
• The "Stranger Things" Phenomenon
  Strafford Branch Library community room
  3:30 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  While you wait for "Stranger Things" season 2, get your fill of the spooky pop culture phenomenon with trivia and crafts, and discuss your theories for season 2 with other fans.
  Call 417-736-9233.
• Board Up & Game On!
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  4 p.m.-6 p.m. for grades 6-8.
  Get your game on, enjoy some snacks and make some new friends in the Teen Department! Each session will feature a different board game, but we’ll have lots of other board, card and video games available for free play.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Music at Midtown: The Cider Sessions
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library upstairs meeting room
  6 p.m. for adults.
  Let's toast the start of fall with warm apple cider and intimate musical performances by our favorite local artists. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
  Shannon Stine, award-winning thumbpicking guitarist, singer and songwriter, will share original tunes and a few favorite covers.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• My Favorite Crime Book Club
  Offsite Coffee Ethic, 124 Park Central Square
  6 p.m. for adults.
  Do you have a "favorite" serial killer? Are you fascinated by forensics? This true crime book club is for you.
  "The Axeman of New Orleans: The True Story" by Miriam C. Davis.
  Call 417-831-1342.

Friday, October 27, 2017

• Adventures in the Magic Tree House
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. for grades K-4.
  Travel with Jack and Annie to distant times and faraway lands as we explore the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne.
  Registration starts September 29; call 417-751-2933.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
  10 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.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• The Not-So-Scary Halloween Storytime!
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Wear your costume and enjoy some tricks or treats, stories, crafts and activities.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Station 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Teen Friday Nights
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m.-8 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens.
  Halloween Party: Join us for music, games, crafts and, most importantly, candy, as you dance with your friends, make zombie toys and have fun.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Horror Trivia at Missouri Spirits
  Offsite Missouri Spirits, 507 W. Walnut St.
  7 p.m.-9 p.m. for adults age 21 and older.
  Do you like scary movies? Recruit and register a team of four to six horror devotees to compete in a team trivia night. Traverse your way through eight rounds of trivia themed around all things horror. An Oh, The Horror event.
  Registration starts October 6; call 417-883-5341.

Saturday, October 28, 2017

• Science Saturdays
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  10 a.m.-noon for all ages.
  Join us every month for beautifully filmed documentaries about our planet and its wonders.
  "Chimpanzee," rated G.
  Call 417-759-2637.
• Monster Mash Costume Parade
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  11 a.m. for all ages.
  Show off your costume at our annual parade! We'll meet in the Frisco Room for not-so-scary stories and dance the Monster Mash, then we'll parade through the library and collect non-edible treats.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Build-it Saturday
  Republic Branch Library community room
  11 a.m. for grades K-8.
  See what you can construct at the library using your imagination and LEGO bricks, blocks and other building materials.
  Call 417-732-7284.
• Club Van Gogh
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  2 p.m. for grades K-5.
  Immerse yourself in art as we explore various artistic techniques. Each session will focus on a different medium, including watercolor, charcoal, paper-making, collage, sculpture and alternative painting methods. Then join us for a reception featuring participant's artwork from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, October 28.
  Call 417-883-1974.
• Things are Getting Strange at the Library
  Strafford Branch Library
  2 p.m.-5 p.m. for adults.
  Celebrate "Stranger Things" with trivia and snacks before the second season is released. We'll wrap up the celebration with "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial," rated PG, starting at 3 p.m.
  Call 417-736-9233.
• Classic Horror Matinee
  Park Central Branch Library
  2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. for adults.
  We'll screen just-creepy-enough horror favorites each Saturday in October. An Oh, The Horror event.
  "Poltergeist," rated PG.
  Call 417-831-1342.

Sunday, October 29, 2017

• "Impressions of The Civil War in the West" Gallery Talk with Dan Woodward
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  2 p.m. for adults.
  Dan Woodward, Rolla native and local artist, will talk about his work focusing on Missouri Civil War events and locations. A selection of Woodward’s pieces will be on display in our Reading Room from September-November.
  Call 417-865-1340.

Monday, October 30, 2017

• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  The Library Center 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Creepy, Kooky, Mysterious and Spooky STEAM Creations!
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Teen Room
  3:15 p.m. for age 13-grade 12.
  Bring your inner mad scientist and join us for some campy, creepy fun with an afternoon of ghoulish STEAM activities. We'll screen "Addams Family Values," rated PG-13, while we work. Materials will be provided.
  Call 417-862-0135.

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

• Little Monster Mash Storytime
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  9:30 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Dress up, bring your treat pail and join us for not-so-spooky stories, activities and a Halloween scavenger hunt in the library!
  Call 417-751-2933.
• Halloween Storytime
  The Library Center auditorium
  9:30 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Wear your costume for a storytime that's a little bit spooky but a lot of fun! Then join the parade as we trick-or-treat through the library.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  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.
  • 9:30 a.m. The Library Center Story Hour Room
    Call 417-882-0714.
  • 10 a.m. The Library Station Story Hour Room
    Call 417-865-1340.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Republic Branch Library community room
  10 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.
  Call 417-732-7284.
• Monster Mash Storytime
  Republic Branch Library community room
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Dress up, trick-or-treat and enjoy a monster of a storytime as we celebrate Halloween.
  Call 417-732-7284.
• Monster Mash Storytime
  Willard Branch Library community room
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Bring your treat pail to the library for a special Halloween-themed storytime. Join us for monster stories, crafts and a candy hunt. Costumes are welcome.
  Call 417-742-4258.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Willard Branch Library community room
  10 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.
  Call 417-742-4258.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Center 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.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Halloween Storytime
  The Library Center auditorium
  10:15 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Wear your costume for a storytime that's a little bit spooky but a lot of fun! Then join the parade as we trick-or-treat through the library.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Stuffed Animal Masquerade and Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Bring a stuffed animal to the library for some Halloween dress up fun. We’ll read some not-so-scary Halloween stories, sing some silly songs, make masquerade masks and play dress up with our favorite sidekicks.
  Call 417-736-9233.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Halloween Storytime
  The Library Center auditorium
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Wear your costume for a storytime that's a little bit spooky but a lot of fun! Then join the parade as we trick-or-treat through the library.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for ages 3-6.
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  Call 417-882-0714.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Station 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.
  Call 417-865-1340.
• Teen Writer's Guild
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Teen Room
  3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Get inspiration and support from fellow writers each week as you create, share and publish your works.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 2-6.
  Enjoy STEAM play in the afternoons with marble runs, mazes and inventor materials.
  Call 417-736-9233.