The Library

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

• Flying Needles
  Ash Grove Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for adults
  Since we can’t meet in person each month, we're going to focus our crochet or knitting work on projects for charitable organizations. Create each project from a pattern of your own or stop by the branch for one. After you've finished your project, drop it off at the branch and we'll donate the finished projects to an area charity. Blankets for kids and older adults in need.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Program in a Bag
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Missing programs? Pick up a themed take-out bag with activities, book lists and supplies for a craft. Bags available at the beginning of the month, while supplies last. Relax and Unwind.
• Winter Wood Take & Make Craft
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Get ready for winter decorating. Drop by the Library Station and pick up an easy, take-home DIY penguin craft. Materials will be provided.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Storytime & More with the Library
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Join some of your favorite children’s librarians for a virtual program featuring stories, songs and activities you can try at home. Catch some of your favorite places in Springfield and Greene County as we go on the road for special on-location episodes. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org.
  Go to program page

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

• Flying Needles
  Ash Grove Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for adults
  Since we can’t meet in person each month, we're going to focus our crochet or knitting work on projects for charitable organizations. Create each project from a pattern of your own or stop by the branch for one. After you've finished your project, drop it off at the branch and we'll donate the finished projects to an area charity. Blankets for kids and older adults in need.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Program in a Bag
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Missing programs? Pick up a themed take-out bag with activities, book lists and supplies for a craft. Bags available at the beginning of the month, while supplies last. Relax and Unwind.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Winter Wood Take & Make Craft
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Get ready for winter decorating. Drop by the Library Station and pick up an easy, take-home DIY penguin craft. Materials will be provided.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Friday, November 27, 2020

• Flying Needles
  Ash Grove Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for adults
  Since we can’t meet in person each month, we're going to focus our crochet or knitting work on projects for charitable organizations. Create each project from a pattern of your own or stop by the branch for one. After you've finished your project, drop it off at the branch and we'll donate the finished projects to an area charity. Blankets for kids and older adults in need.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Program in a Bag
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Missing programs? Pick up a themed take-out bag with activities, book lists and supplies for a craft. Bags available at the beginning of the month, while supplies last. Relax and Unwind.
• Winter Wood Take & Make Craft
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Get ready for winter decorating. Drop by the Library Station and pick up an easy, take-home DIY penguin craft. Materials will be provided.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Explorers in the Grove
  Virtual
  9:30 a.m. for grades K-5
  Join us on Zoom each month as we explore history, science and nature through books and activities. Sponsored by the Ash Grove Branch. Registration is required and must be made by a parent or guardian by emailing adriennep@thelibrary.org and providing their library card number. A link and password to access the virtual event and statement of consent will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted November 12-November 25.

Saturday, November 28, 2020

• Flying Needles
  Ash Grove Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for adults
  Since we can’t meet in person each month, we're going to focus our crochet or knitting work on projects for charitable organizations. Create each project from a pattern of your own or stop by the branch for one. After you've finished your project, drop it off at the branch and we'll donate the finished projects to an area charity. Blankets for kids and older adults in need.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Program in a Bag
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Missing programs? Pick up a themed take-out bag with activities, book lists and supplies for a craft. Bags available at the beginning of the month, while supplies last. Relax and Unwind.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Winter Wood Take & Make Craft
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Get ready for winter decorating. Drop by the Library Station and pick up an easy, take-home DIY penguin craft. Materials will be provided.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Monday, November 30, 2020

• Flying Needles
  Ash Grove Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for adults
  Since we can’t meet in person each month, we're going to focus our crochet or knitting work on projects for charitable organizations. Create each project from a pattern of your own or stop by the branch for one. After you've finished your project, drop it off at the branch and we'll donate the finished projects to an area charity. Blankets for kids and older adults in need.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Winter Wood Take & Make Craft
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Get ready for winter decorating. Drop by the Library Station and pick up an easy, take-home DIY penguin craft. Materials will be provided.
• Program in a Bag
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Missing programs? Pick up a themed take-out bag with activities, book lists and supplies for a craft. Bags available at the beginning of the month, while supplies last. Relax and Unwind.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.