The Library

Monday, February 1, 2021

• Exploring Genealogy
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. This will be a Facebook Live event. Rescuing Phariss Memorial Cemetery. Ozarks Genealogical Society members and cousins Barbara Brauch and Nora Lee Faulkner come together to rescue the burial place of their great-great-great grandparents, Samuel and Catherine (McNabb) Phariss, from a farm field. Find out how this lost piece of history was found again, and the many people who helped the process along through the years.

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

• 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. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org.

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

• Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for adults
  Aggression, repetition, wandering--these and other dementia-related behaviors can be frightening and challenging for caregivers. Knowing what to do in these situations can help keep your loved one safe. Learn how to respond when someone you care for is struggling with dementia-related behaviors. Presented by the Greater Missouri Alzheimer's Association and the Greene County MU Extension Office. Register by clicking below or calling. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts January 20; call 800-272-3900.

Thursday, February 4, 2021

• Virtual Reading Pals
  Virtual
  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. Using Zoom, a platform that allows readers to see their furry friends on a screen, kids can practice their reading skills with these loveable listeners in a virtual setting. Registration must be made by a parent or guardian by emailing and providing their library card number. A link and password to access the virtual event and a statement of consent will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted January 20-February 3; email teenlibrarian@thelibrary.org.

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

• 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. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org.
• Living with Mid-Stage Alzheimers for Caregivers
  Virtual
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  During the middle stages of Alzheimer's your loved one may begin jumbling words, having trouble dressing, getting frustrated or angry, or acting in unexpected ways, such as refusing to bathe. In this three-part series, Jane Haskell, Alzheimer's Association Community Educator, will discuss helpful strategies for coping with these changes and attendees will get tips for providing safe and effective care for loved ones in the middle stage of Alzheimer's. Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter. Register by clicking below or calling. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts January 26; call 800-272-3900.
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Thursday, February 11, 2021

• History Explorers Presents: Danforth Discovery
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  During this virtual event, speakers will share stories of the people that lived on and visited the Danforth Plantation, including pioneers, slaves, refugees of the Trail of Tears and Civil War soldiers en route to the conflict at Wilson's Creek. Presented in partnership with the Sons of the American Revolution and sponsored by the Library Center. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.

Saturday, February 13, 2021

• Zoom Into Storytime
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for preschool-grade 2
  Join us for some very special virtual storytimes via Zoom. These interactive events encourage singing, dancing and some show-and-tell to keep little ones fully engaged with the storytime provider and each other. Registration for these Zoom storytimes must be made by a parent or guardian by emailing and providing their library card number. A link and a password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Friendship and Kindness. We all need some warmth and fuzziness, so Library Center youth services staffer Chris will share stories and songs about making friends. Parents and guardians can turn on their Zoom camera if they wish, so their little ones can share ways to show kindness. Registrations accepted January 29-February 13; email imagine@thelibrary.org.

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

• 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. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org.
• Living with Mid-Stage Alzheimers for Caregivers
  Virtual
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  During the middle stages of Alzheimer's your loved one may begin jumbling words, having trouble dressing, getting frustrated or angry, or acting in unexpected ways, such as refusing to bathe. In this three-part series, Jane Haskell, Alzheimer's Association Community Educator, will discuss helpful strategies for coping with these changes and attendees will get tips for providing safe and effective care for loved ones in the middle stage of Alzheimer's. Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter. Register by clicking below or calling. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts February 2; call 800-272-3900.
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• Ash Grove Bibliophiles
  Virtual
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  Visit with others about a book you're currently reading, one you've read or a title you've heard about in our virtual discussion group on Zoom. A link and password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted February 2-February 15; email adriennep@thelibrary.org.

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

• Exploring Genealogy
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. This will be a Facebook Live event. RootsMagic. Ozarks Genealogical Society member John Carter demonstrates aspects of the genealogy software RootsMagic, including performing data entry, attached media, Ancestry and FamilySearch interface, and reports .
• Virtual Brown Bag Travelogue
  Virtual
  noon for adults
  Sit back, relax and explore a new place from the comfort of your own home. A new video featuring a different adventure will be posted to the Springfield-Greene County Library District YouTube channel (youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene) on the third Wednesday of each month. American Whimsy. Venture across the U.S. with Library staffer Breea Milburn as she reveals the quirkiest parts of her vacations across the states, including a seemingly normal house containing portals into other worlds, mountainsides that rise over a realm built for elven-folk and a massive bookstore with arches upon arches of novels to explore.

Thursday, February 18, 2021

• Virtual Movies & Memories
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for all ages
  Join us monthly for a virtual intergenerational experience for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia, and their families and friends. During this friendly Zoom gathering we'll share thematic movie clips for a fun and relaxed way to socialize and reminisce together. A link and password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Romance. Registrations accepted February 3-February 17; email tyshas@thelibrary.org.

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

• 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. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org.
• Living with Mid-Stage Alzheimers for Caregivers
  Virtual
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  During the middle stages of Alzheimer's your loved one may begin jumbling words, having trouble dressing, getting frustrated or angry, or acting in unexpected ways, such as refusing to bathe. In this three-part series, Jane Haskell, Alzheimer's Association Community Educator, will discuss helpful strategies for coping with these changes and attendees will get tips for providing safe and effective care for loved ones in the middle stage of Alzheimer's. Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter. Register by clicking below or calling. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts February 19; call 800-272-3900.
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• "How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs" by Guy Raz
  SCORE E3 Business Book Club
  Virtual
  6 p.m. for adults
  E3 stands for Empowering and Educating Entrepreneurs. Join Southwest Missouri SCORE and the Library for a book club to motivate and inspire your work life, whatever it looks like. Discussion happens all month at facebook.com/groups/scoree3bookclub, with a live virtual discussion the last Tuesday of each month on Zoom. Register by clicking below or calling. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts January 26; call 417-883-1974.
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Thursday, February 25, 2021

• The Ukulele: In Word & Song
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Hear the story of the ukulele and its importance in U.S. music and culture over the past 150 years. Rick and Karen Maxson of Uke 66 will lead you through the history of the small instrument with words and song, including the Missouri connection to a popular ukulele performer who later became the voice of a beloved Disney character. Watch on the Library's YouTube channel, youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.

Friday, February 26, 2021

• Let's Do Trivia!
  Virtual
  7-9 p.m. for adults
  Gather your friends and see how your team stacks up against others as you test your knowledge at these virtual trivia night events. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Harry Potter Expert Trivia. Should you have been a student at Hogwarts? This one's a must for Harry Potter superfans . Registration starts February 15; call 417-883-5341.
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