The Library

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

• Run Off Those Winter Wiggles!
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the upstairs meeting room
  9-11 a.m. for ages 2-6
  Cooped up at home with the kids? Playing is how young children learn. Let your littles burn off some energy with an obstacle course featuring a whole room of tunnels, running tracks and other fun obstacles to conquer! Snacks will be provided at the fuel-up station.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Station in the 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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Republic Branch Library in the 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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Willard Branch Library in the 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.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Robot Valentine
  Strafford Branch Library
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Build a robot valentine, indulge in yummy treats and play some robot games. Materials will be provided.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Station in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• How to Start a Small Business in Missouri
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  1 p.m. for adults
  Want to start your own business, but not sure where to begin? Experienced accounting professional Cyndy Elworth will walk you through how to get one started on the right foot. Topics will include what business entities can be formed in Missouri, how to correctly apply for a federal tax identification number, other tax filings required by state and federal laws. She'll also discuss income tax considerations during the start-up phase of a business. Sponsored by SCORE. Registration starts January 8; call 417-417-986-4730.
• Flying Needles
  Ash Grove Branch Library in the 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.
• "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones. An African American Read-In event
  Center City Book Club
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the upstairs meeting room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  
• Let's Letter!
  Park Central Branch Library
  2 p.m. for all ages
  Who says snail mail is a dying art? Stop by and write a letter to a friend, family member, favorite author, elected official, soldier - the possibilities are endless. We'll provide stamps, materials for DIY stationery and everything else you need.
• Teen Writers/Artists Guild
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the Teen Room
  3:30 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Get inspiration and support from fellow writers and artists each week as you create and share your works.
• Cardboard Crew
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  3:30-5 p.m. for grades 8-12
  Got DIY skills? Show them off and help us build play structures for library littles! Dress for a creative mess. Materials will be provided.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 2-6
  Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way with a new challenge each week.
• "The Ballad of Black Tom" by Victor LaValle. An African American Read-In event
  Donuts & Death
  Offsite at Hurts Donut Company, 320 Park Central West
  6 p.m. for adults
  Horror has never tasted so sweet. Join our horror book club and sink your teeth into a good book while enjoying Hurts donuts.
• "Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body" by Roxanne Gay
  Evening Book Discussion
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  6:30 p.m. for adults
  
• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  Library Station in the 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.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Republic Branch Library in the 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.
• Itsy Bitsy Science Club
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  10 a.m. for ages 2-6
  Discover your inner scientist as we learn, explore, build and create with science, technology, engineering, art and math. Dress for a mess!
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Fair Grove Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• "The Radium Girls" by Kate Moore
  Book Discussion
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  1-2:30 p.m. for adults
  
• "The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months that Changed the World" by A.J. Baime
  Book Discussion
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  
• We Love Crafty Kids
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  3-5 p.m. for grades K-4
  Stop by and create your very own paper valentine and decorate a cookie for someone special. Materials will be provided.

Thursday, February 14, 2019

• Be My Valentine Storytime
  Ash Grove Branch Library in the community room
  9:30 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Celebrate the holiday of love with Valentine's Day stories, songs and activities.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Ash Grove Branch Library in the community room
  9:30 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the 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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• "Dear Mrs. Bird" by A J Pearce
  Book Discussion
  Republic Branch Library in the community room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  
• Origami Valentine's Day
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the Teen Room
  3:30-5 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Whether you love origami or want to try your hand at a new craft, fold a variety of origami creations including 3-D hearts and flowers, bookmarks, envelopes and more! Materials will be provided.
• "Blended" Rom-com:
  Book & Movie Jam
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  4-6 p.m. for age 13-grade 12
  Bring your own book that fits the theme. We’ll chat about our books and watch a PG-13-rated movie that fits the genre. Snacks will be provided.

Friday, February 15, 2019

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Station in the 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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the 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.
• Meet the Computer
  Republic Branch Library in the community room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Learn the basics of computers including using a mouse and a keyboard. Understand the difference between left clicking and right clicking. Learn to open programs and files. Use the mouse to double-click, scroll and click and drag. This class is for beginners.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Station in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
  Republic Branch Library in the community room
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  You can choose what you want to learn and go at your own speed with our self-paced tutorials. We provide the computer and you select from a wide variety of lessons designed specifically for individual learning. Topics include Basic Skills, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Gmail, Photoshop and more. Both interactive and video tutorials are available to fit your learning style. We also offer computer-instructed keyboarding lessons to help you learn to type or improve your typing skills.
• Teen Friday Nights
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  6-8 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 and crafts in addition to special events. Materials will be provided. An "Undertale" Valentine's Day Party. This Valentine's Day, be prepared to be filled with love and determination with an evening of "Undertale," cookies, puns and valentines.

Saturday, February 16, 2019

• "Narwhal: Unicorn of the sea" by Ben Clanton
  Family Graphic Novel Book Club
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for grades 2-3
  Kids and their favorite adults are invited to read and discuss comics and graphic novels, exploring how art and story work together. A related short activity and/or snack will be included. A Sample the Arts event.
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resource Fair
  Library Station
  1-4 p.m. for adults
  Are you a grandparent raising grandchildren? You’re not alone. See what being a "grand" family is all about as you visit with representatives from area organizations and gather information on community resources. Sponsored by the Library, NAACP's Be a Jewel and Grands Raising Grands. Registration starts February 5; call 417-616-0683.
• No-Bake Valentine Treats
  Willard Branch Library in the community room
  2-4 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Make and munch on s'mores and mini cheesecakes while we watch "Gnomeo & Juliet," rated G.

Sunday, February 17, 2019

• Sunday Make 'n' Play: Family Edition
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  2-4 p.m. for age 3-grade 4
  Designed especially for bigs and littles to play together! Family Circus.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Station in the 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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Republic Branch Library in the 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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Willard Branch Library in the 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.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Station in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• "Song of a Captive Bird" by Jasmin Darznik
  Ash Grove Bibliophiles
  Ash Grove Branch Library in the community room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  
• Let's Letter!
  Park Central Branch Library
  2 p.m. for all ages
  Who says snail mail is a dying art? Stop by and write a letter to a friend, family member, favorite author, elected official, soldier - the possibilities are endless. We'll provide stamps, materials for DIY stationery and everything else you need.
• Teen Writers/Artists Guild
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the Teen Room
  3:30 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Get inspiration and support from fellow writers and artists each week as you create and share your works.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 2-6
  Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way with a new challenge each week.
• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  Library Station in the 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.

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Email for Beginners
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Learn how to register for and use free web-based email services and how to compose, read, reply to, save, forward and include an attachment in email.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Who Were the Settlers of the Old Ozarks? Brooks Blevins, Noel Boyd Professor of Ozarks Studies at Missouri State University, will discuss settlement patterns in different parts of the Ozarks region as covered in his new book, "A History of the Ozarks, Volume 1: The Old Ozarks." Topics will include ethnic and national origins of settlers and the social institutions they brought with them. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Republic Branch Library in the 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.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Fair Grove Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Brown Bag Travelogue
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  12:30 p.m. for adults
  Sit back, relax and explore a new place. You're welcome to bring a sack lunch. Honeymoon Road Trip: Library staff member Whitney Gillenwaters recounts her on-the-go honeymoon from Las Vegas, to the Grand Canyon, to Big Basin State Park in Boulder Creek, California, and, finally, to Monterrey, California.
• Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  You can choose what you want to learn and go at your own speed with our self-paced tutorials. We provide the computer and you select from a wide variety of lessons designed specifically for individual learning. Topics include Basic Skills, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Gmail, Photoshop and more. Both interactive and video tutorials are available to fit your learning style. We also offer computer-instructed keyboarding lessons to help you learn to type or improve your typing skills.
• Confidence Code
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  3:30-5:30 p.m. for grades 4-6
  It's not always easy being a girl! Enjoy a different craft each week as we talk about beauty, friendship, social media, bullying and more. We'll also try some fun, artistic and creative journal methods. Materials will be provided.
• Wacky Art Wednesdays
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Materials will be provided. Bad Art Afternoon. We’ll provide the art supplies, you supply the bad art..
• Chess Club
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Whether you’re just getting started or an experienced player, you’ll have fun and improve your skills playing with other chess enthusiasts. Members of the Springfield Greene County Park Board Chess Club will be there to share their expertise.

Thursday, February 21, 2019

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the 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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• "The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper" by Phaedra Patrick
  South Side Senior Center Book Discussion
  Offsite at South Side Senior Center, 2215 S. Fremont Ave.
  1 p.m. for adults
  Liven up your afternoon by joining friends and library staff to talk about the monthly book selection.
• Midtown Workshop Series
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
  6 p.m. for adults
  Learn useful life skills on a variety of topics from area experts. Stop Killing Your Houseplants. Bring in your failing houseplant to receive a diagnosis and treatment from our plant expert, Caitlyn Franklin from Flora and Fern . Registration starts January 28; call 417-862-0135.
• "This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America" by Morgan Jerkins. An African American Read-In event
  Books & Brew
  Offsite at Mother's Brewing Company, 215 S. Grant Ave.
  6 p.m. for age 21 and older
  Enjoy a cold glass of beer and discuss aspects of American culture.

Friday, February 22, 2019

• Explorers in the Grove
  Ash Grove Branch Library in the community room
  9:30-11 a.m. for grades K-5
  Join us as we explore history, science, and nature through books and activities. Registration starts January 25; call 417-751-2933.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Station in the 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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the 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.
• File Management
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  10 a.m.-noon for adults
  Learn to save, organize, copy, move, rename, delete, find and manage files and folders on your computer or external storage device.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Station in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  You can choose what you want to learn and go at your own speed with our self-paced tutorials. We provide the computer and you select from a wide variety of lessons designed specifically for individual learning. Topics include Basic Skills, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Gmail, Photoshop and more. Both interactive and video tutorials are available to fit your learning style. We also offer computer-instructed keyboarding lessons to help you learn to type or improve your typing skills.
• Songwriting Workshop
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  6-8 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Whether you're an accomplished songwriter or just starting, learn about songwriting from Library staff members Joe Misterovich and Molly Beck. Bring an instrument along with a song, poem, or idea you’ve been thinking about. We'll share our songs, offer feedback and work together to write a song.
• Teen Friday Nights
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  6-8 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 and crafts in addition to special events. Materials will be provided.

Saturday, February 23, 2019

• Picky Eaters and Problem Feeders
  Library Center in the auditorium
  9:30-11:30 a.m. for adults
  Are mealtimes and snacks with your child a struggle? Does your child have difficulty trying new foods? Speech-language pathologist Melanie Stinnett shares what defines a picky eater versus a problem feeder and provides options for potential treatment. Child care will be provided. Presented in partnership with Include Ozarks. Registration starts February 1; call 417-883-5341.
• Ask the Experts: Identity Theft Protection
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the upstairs meeting room
  10-11:30 a.m. for adults
  According to Javelin Strategy & Research, 16.7 million Americans had their identity stolen in 2017. Worried about being a statistic? Learn from the experts how to keep your identity safe and what warning signs to look for. Ask the Experts is an instructional series from the Making Sense of Money Financial Literacy Initiative, a program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks. Sponsored by Community Partnership of the Ozarks.
• Games! Games! Games!
  Republic Branch Library in the community room
  10 a.m. for families with children in preschool-grade 5
  Want to play mini golf in the library? Come out of the cold and into the library for a morning of mini golf, bowling, other games and activities.
• Art Exploration
  Library Station in the Story Hour Room
  2 p.m. for families with children in grades K-6
  Come and create using your imagination and a range of artistic styles and mediums. Materials will be provided. Pointillism and Collaborative Mural.
• Saturday Movie Night
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  6-8 p.m. for age 13 and older
  Watch popular movies on the big screen at the library, popcorn provided. "Ocean's 8," rated PG-13.

Sunday, February 24, 2019

• Booktalk
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  2 p.m. for adults
  Have you read a good book lately? Do you need to learn about new titles, authors, or genres? Come to our Booktalk prepared to convince others that they need to read the book title of your choice. Each person gets five minutes, and will "sell, not tell" the book, so no spoilers. We will also have a presentation on new titles that will be coming out each month.

Monday, February 25, 2019

• Racing to Read Book Babies Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  9:30 a.m. for infants-12 months
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Station in the 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.
• Book Bites
  Willard Branch Library in the community room
  5:30 p.m. for grades 4-6
  Each month we'll explore a different middle grade novel. Listen along as we read aloud the first few chapters while working on a craft. Materials and snacks will be provided. "Winterhouse" by Ben Guterson.
• "The Sun is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
  YA for Adults Book Club
  Offsite at BYOPizza, 431 S. Jefferson Ave.
  6 p.m. for adults
  A book club for Young Adult fiction fans who aren't necessarily so "Y" any more.

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Station in the 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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Republic Branch Library in the 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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Willard Branch Library in the 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.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Station in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Let's Letter!
  Park Central Branch Library
  2 p.m. for all ages
  Who says snail mail is a dying art? Stop by and write a letter to a friend, family member, favorite author, elected official, soldier - the possibilities are endless. We'll provide stamps, materials for DIY stationery and everything else you need.
• Teen Writers/Artists Guild
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the Teen Room
  3:30 p.m. for grades 6-12
  Get inspiration and support from fellow writers and artists each week as you create and share your works.
• Cardboard Crew
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  3:30-5 p.m. for grades 8-12
  Got DIY skills? Show them off and help us build play structures for library littles! Dress for a creative mess. Materials will be provided.
• Impromptu Inventor-noons
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 p.m. for grades 2-6
  Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way with a new challenge each week.
• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  Library Station in the 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.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  9:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Republic Branch Library in the 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.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  10:15 a.m. for infants-36 months
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Fair Grove Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Elementary Storytime
  Republic Branch Library in the community room
  4 p.m. for grades K-5
  Stop by the library after school to listen to stories, sing and dance to your favorite songs and other activities.

Thursday, February 28, 2019

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Ash Grove Branch Library in the community room
  9:30 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the 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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  11 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
• Book Discussion
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones. An African American Read-In event..
• Little House Birthday Party
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the upstairs meeting room
  3:30 p.m. for infants-grade 4
  Celebrate Laura Ingalls Wilder's 152nd birthday with a pioneer-style party full of Little House stories, fun games, Pa's violin music and pioneer snacks.
• Teen Thursday
  Republic Branch Library in the teen area
  3:30-5 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.