PROGRAMS > March
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
- 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. - Exploring Genealogy
The Library Center auditorium
10 a.m. for adults.
Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Woodrow Wilson and the Great War in Missouri. Local History Associate Michael Price will discuss how Missourians reacted to Wilson's pivotal decision to enter the global conflict.
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.
- 11 a.m. Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
- 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.
Italy, Germany and Some in Between. Travel through the centuries with Megan Thompson as she shares experiences from Rome, Venice, the walled city of Rothenburg, Neuschwanstein Castle, Dachau and other places along the way.
Call 417-883-1974. - Elementary Storytime
Republic Branch Library community room
4 p.m. for grades K-5.
Enjoy stories, songs and activities designed for kids in grades K-5.
Call 417-732-7284. - Adult Coloring Circle
Park Central Branch Library
5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. for adults.
Join us for a relaxing session of staying between the lines. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.
Call 417-831-1342.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
- 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. - Book Discussion
The Library Station Santa Fe Room
1:30 p.m. for adults.
"Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel. A Big Read event.
Call 417-865-1340. - Teen Movie Thursday
Willard Branch Library community room
3 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades 6-12.
Join us for a movie, rated PG-13 and under, and popcorn. Snacks are welcome.
"National Treasure," rated PG.
Call 417-742-4258. - Making Sense of Money
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
3:30 p.m. for grades 9-12.
Learn about earnings, savings, budgeting, credit and more. Snacks and door prizes provided. Sponsored by Community Partnership of the Ozarks and Junior Achievement.
Call 417-862-0135. - Teen Meetup
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
4 p.m. for grades 6-12.
Enjoy games, snacks, crafts and music while you hang out with your squad.
Call 417-883-1974. - My Favorite Crime Book Club
Offsite Coffee Ethic, 124 Park Central Square
6 p.m. for adults.
Do you have a "favorite" serial killer? This true crime book discussion is for you.
"Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History" by Tori Telfer.
Call 417-831-1342.
Friday, March 23, 2018
- 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.
- 9:30 a.m. Ash Grove Branch Library community room
- 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. - Parent Cafe: Special Needs Edition
The Library Center auditorium
6 p.m.-8 p.m. for adults.
Meet other special needs parents and learn about community resources 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 March 1; call 417-616-0554. - 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. Stop in weekly for games, crafts and special events.
Cardboard Constructions: We'll provide the boxes for you to build a fort, maze, castle or whatever you can imagine.
Call 417-865-1340.
Saturday, March 24, 2018
- How-To Festival
The Library Center
10 a.m.-3:15 p.m. for .
1 day, 35 presentations, 100 percent free. The Library Center presents a one-stop, how-to extravaganza with local experts joining Library staff in a lively series of lessons and hands-on experiences. The How-To Festival includes sessions on self-defense, art journaling, nature photography, line dancing and more. Visit information tables where you can learn about virtual reality and gaming, watch the Library's 3-D printer in action, get ideas for your next read and shop the Between Friends Gift Shop Sidewalk Sale. Visit thelibrary.org/howtofestival for a schedule of topics and presenters.
Call 417-882-0714. - "Magic School Bus" STEAM Extravaganza!
Republic Branch Library community room
11 a.m. for grades K-5.
As Ms. Frizzle would say, "Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy" while you do fun experiments and activities based on some of your favorite episodes.
Call 417-732-7284. - Club Van Gogh: Artist Edition
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
2 p.m. for grades 2-5.
Explore the work of famous artists and be inspired to create your own masterpieces!
Frida Kahlo.
Call 417-883-1974. - Music at Midtown: The Cocoa Sessions
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library upstairs meeting room
3 p.m. for all ages.
Let's enjoy a cozy reprieve from the late winter, early spring weather with hot cocoa and intimate musical performances by our favorite local artists. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Enjoy an afternoon with Paul Phariss as the singer-songwriter performs original songs composed for Wild Bob's Musical Book Club.
Call 417-862-0135.
Sunday, March 25, 2018
- Basic Mushroom Identification
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
2 p.m. for adults.
Don't be afraid of Missouri's wild mushrooms! Learn basic mushroom identification from Dan Liles with the Springfield chapter of the Missouri Mycological Society.
Call 417-883-1974. - The Basics of Organic Gardening
The Library Station Santa Fe Room
2 p.m.-4 p.m. for adults.
Paul Robertson, past president of the Springfield Organic Gardening Club and an organic gardener for over 40 years, will provide the basics of organic gardening including dealing with weeds, watering, organic fertilizer, compost, mulch and organic solutions to pests and diseases.
Call 417-865-1340.
Monday, March 26, 2018
- 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. - Teens Tune In
Strafford Branch Library
3:30 p.m. for grades 6-12.
Don’t have time in your busy schedule to read? Bring your ears and tune in to audiobooks once a week. We'll vote from a selection of popular young adult titles to get started, then continue our story or pick a new one each week. Hang out afterwards to discuss and relax.
Call 417-736-9233. - Book Bites
Willard Branch Library community room
5:30 p.m. for grades 4-6.
We'll explore a different Mark Twain Award nominee each month. Listen along as we read aloud the first few chapters while working on a craft. Snacks and materials will be provided. Seating is limited.
"The Worst Class Trip Ever" by Dave Barry.
Registration starts February 26; call 417-742-4258.
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
- 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.
- 9:30 a.m. The Library Center Story Hour Room
- 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.
- Republic Branch Library community room
- 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 417-736-9233. - 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.
Budding scientists, engineers, inventors and artists can enjoy STEAM play with a new challenge each week featuring a variety of materials including Quirkbots, Makedos, K’NEX, LEGO bricks and soft circuits.
Call 417-736-9233. - Teen Tuesday
The Library Center Story Hour Room
6 p.m.-8 p.m. for grades 9-12.
If it's Tuesday night, there is something going on at The Library Center for teens!
Cartoon Club. Venture back to the cartoons of your childhood and enjoy current favorites! Each month we'll highlight a different cartoon with activities and crafts. "Gravity Falls," rated TV-Y7.
Call 417-882-0714. - Springfield in the 1950s
The Library Center auditorium
7 p.m. for adults.
What do Lily-Tulip Cup Corporation, the Frisco Railroad’s Diesel Shop, the James River Power Plant, Glen Isle Shopping Center and Evangel College have in common? When did celebrities Laura Ingalls Wilder and Ronald Reagan make appearances in Springfield? Discover these answers and more about our emerging city in the 1950s from Local History Associate John Rutherford.
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, March 28, 2018
- 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
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. - Senior Social
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library basement meeting room
11 a.m.-2 p.m. for adults age 60 and older.
Enjoy social time and refreshments during this three-hour come-and-go event. Browse materials on the lower level for easy access, peruse newspapers and magazines, play board games, get one-on-one book recommendations and computer help, and take part in breakout activities from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. A special noon lunch program, Healthy Living for Seniors, will be provided by SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging's Choice Presenters. Find details about the lunch program below; registration is required. At 1 p.m., relive the stories of yesteryear with an Old Time Radio Hour. Work on a jigsaw puzzle or craft, move about or just sit back and relax while you listen. Materials will be provided for Choice and craft activities. Offered in cooperation with SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging and the Library's Stories for Life program.
Call 417-862-0135. - 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. Fair Grove Branch Library community room
Call 417-759-2637. - 11:15 a.m. The Library Center Story Hour Room
Call 417-882-0714.
- 11 a.m. Fair Grove Branch Library community room
- Healthy Living for Seniors presented by Choice
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library basement meeting room
noon for adults age 60 and older.
Choice Presenters will provide an interactive program with materials provided. After the program, enjoy lunch provided by SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging. A $3.50 lunch donation to SeniorAge is encouraged. Seating is limited. Stop by the Senior Social event between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for special activities and services, all located on the lower level for easy access.
Bring Your Story to Life. Stories are what make us who we are. Bring in photos to create scrapbooks and video recordings of precious moments in your life. Participants can take home a flash drive with their recording.
Registration starts March 14; call 417-862-0135. - Adult Coloring Circle
Park Central Branch Library
5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. for adults.
Join us for a relaxing session of staying between the lines. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.
Call 417-831-1342.
Thursday, March 29, 2018
- 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. - Teen Thursday
Republic Branch Library teen area
3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades 6-12.
Join us on the last Thursday of the month at the Republic Branch Library for games and special activities just for teens.
Call 417-732-7284. - Teen Meetup
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
4 p.m. for grades 6-12.
Enjoy games, snacks, crafts and music while you hang out with your squad.
Call 417-883-1974. - Big Read Book Discussion
Strafford Branch Library community room
4 p.m. for adults.
"Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel. A Big Read event.
"Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel. A Big Read event.
Call 417-759-2637. - The Mystery of Milly Sawyers
The Library Center auditorium
7 p.m. for adults.
Milly Sawyers, one of Springfield’s earliest residents in 1836, was a black woman who had just won her freedom in Greene County court, despite citizen protests. On April 1, 1836, an angry mob that included Springfield’s founder dragged Milly into the street and beat her. Rediscovered court documents illustrate a forgotten chapter of history, but raise more questions: Who was she, and where did she go? News-Leader reporter Giacomo Bologna will discuss the mystery with a panel including Connie Yen, director of the Greene County Archives; Anne Twitty, University of Mississippi associate professor of history; Dr. Marlin C. Barber, Missouri State University professor of history; and Library Local History Associate John Rutherford.
Call 417-882-0714.
Friday, March 30, 2018
- 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 February 23; call 417-751-2933. - Don’t Count Your Chickens Until They Hatch or Your Bunnies Until They Hop!
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
Celebrate bunnies and chickens with stories, songs and activities.
Call 417-862-0135. - 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. - 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. - Take a StoryWalk®!
Offsite Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.
10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
Join us for a special Racing to Read Storytime in the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center before going outside to launch a StoryWalk® featuring "Have You Heard the Nesting Bird?" by Rita Gray and Kenard Pak. StoryWalks® combine three important elements that promote learning: reading, moving and enjoying the outdoors. After we read our StoryWalk® title, we'll create bird journals, then walk along the trail and enjoy the book displayed on signs along the way. This StoryWalk® will be available until April 20. Co-sponsored by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
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 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. Stop in weekly for games, crafts and special events.
Call 417-865-1340.
Saturday, March 31, 2018
- How to Use the Library's Free Apps
Park Central Branch Library
10 a.m. for adults.
Did you know you can get free books, audiobooks, magazines, movies and music on your device using Library apps? Bring your charged smartphone, tablet or other device in for a helpful lesson.
Call 417-831-1342. - Big and Little Yoga
The Library Station Frisco Room
11 a.m. for infants-age 6.
Unleash your inner camel, cobra or dog in our special yoga storytime with Library staff member and registered yoga teacher Kim Duquette. Bring your family and learn animal yoga poses to do with your little ones.
Call 417-865-1340. - Crazy Crayon Crafts
Strafford Branch Library
11 a.m.-1 p.m. for all ages.
Celebrate National Crayon Day by coloring, crafting and carving with everyone's favorite medium, crayons!
Call 417-736-9233. - Club Van Gogh: Artist Edition
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
2 p.m. for grades 2-5.
Explore the work of famous artists and be inspired to create your own masterpieces!
Lois Ehlert.
Call 417-883-1974. - Saturday Sounds
The Library Station Frisco Room
2 p.m. for adults.
Enjoy great live music sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Queen City Sound Chorus. This award-winning a capella group sings in the barbershop style. Enjoy the harmony and rhythms as they perform their favorite songs in a variety of styles.
Call 417-865-1340. - Music at Midtown: The Cocoa Sessions
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library upstairs meeting room
3 p.m. for all ages.
Let's enjoy a cozy reprieve from the late winter, early spring weather with hot cocoa and intimate musical performances by our favorite local artists. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Barak Hill will share songs from his newest album and the stories behind them.
Call 417-862-0135.
