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Monday, March 1, 2021

• Exploring Genealogy
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Click on the link below to access the event or watch on the OGS Facebook page at facebook.com/ozarksgs. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Footprints in Time(lines). Timelines put our ancestors actions and movements into historical context, allow us to see where we have gaps in our information, provide clues for further research and are a good first step in writing a family research book. OGS member Fran Black will talk about the importance of creating a timeline, the steps involved, and how to use it to develop a biographical sketch of your ancestor.
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Tuesday, March 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. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
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Thursday, March 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 February 17-March 3; email teenlibrarian@thelibrary.org.

Tuesday, March 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. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
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• SCORE Tuesdays @ Two: Refinancing a Small Business Loan
  Virtual
  2 p.m. for adults
  Are you a small business owner and want to learn if refinancing your small business loan is good for you? Learn the processes and requirements for refinancing a small business loan. Chris Buschjost, associate vice president and SBA Small Business Development Manager with OakStar Bank, joins us to discuss refinancing using traditional and/or SBA guaranteed loans. Topics include: why should a small business consider refinancing, what documents are needed for refinancing, what are the benefits of refinancing and more followed by Q&A. Sponsored by Southwest Missouri SCORE. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts February 16.
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• Navigating the IEP
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Bobbi Bellamy, educational liaison at Abilities First, will explain the difference between an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and a 504 for children with special needs. She'll also cover the IEP process to help you become a better advocate for your child's education. Presented in partnership with Include Ozarks. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts February 23.
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Thursday, March 11, 2021

• "The Emotional Infrastructure of Places: Engaging Our Community following the Pandemic"
  Virtual
  11 a.m. for adults
  Peter Kageyama is the author of the award-winning "For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places." His follow-up was "Love Where You Live: Creating Emotionally Engaging Places," and "The Emotional Infrastructure of Places." He will join City of Springfield’s Director of Quality of Place Tim Rosenbury and Director of Public Information & Civic Engagement Cora Scott for an interactive presentation exploring how we create emotional attachments and connections to our places and each other. Infrastructure is a hot topic for communities all over the world, and Springfield has several large-scale, exciting projects underway despite the pandemic. The pandemic has also shaped public preferences for how we emerge as a community excited to reconvene and reclaim our shared community spaces and events. Ranging from roads and bridges to trails and public spaces and walkable places – infrastructure consists of foundational elements for a shared and common purpose. This program is brought to you by the Springfield-Greene County Library District, the City of Springfield, and the United Way of the Ozarks. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts February 25.
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Saturday, March 13, 2021

• Master Gardeners Q&A
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for adults
  Become the master of your garden this growing season with advice from Master Gardeners of Greene County Mark and Renae Bernskoetter. Bring your burning questions for these virtual question-and-answer style sessions. Register by clicking the link below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Indoor Seed Starting. Registration starts February 27.
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Tuesday, March 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. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
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• Neighboring 101
  Virtual
  6:30 p.m. for adults
  Developing relationships with your neighbors can help combat social isolation and build stronger communities but taking that first step is challenging. David Burton, county engagement specialist with the Greene County MU Extension Office, shares strategies for connecting with your neighborhood and the benefits you can reap from knowing your neighbors. A Neighboring event. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts March 2.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

• Exploring Genealogy
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for adults
  Click on the link below to access the event or watch on the OGS Facebook page at facebook.com/ozarksgs. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Treasures at The Library Center. OGS member Rita Wallace will explore valuable but often overlooked genealogical resources available at the Library Center, including the S. C. Turnbo Manuscripts, Hall Papers, Black Families of the Ozarks collection and others.
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• 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 Library’s YouTube channel, youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene, on the third Wednesday of each month. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available. Living in China. Library staffer Grant Haverly and his wife share highlights from their year living and working in Dalian, China, including new friends, amazing food, a city made of ice, and, of course, a visit to the Great Wall, as well as Harbin, Qinhuangdao and other cities.
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Thursday, March 18, 2021

• The Resilient Veteran Program
  Virtual
  1 p.m. for adults
  Local veterans and/or family members of veterans can learn about benefits and services available to them from area veteran outreach programs. We'll share a short Q&A with a representative from a local aid organization, followed by discussion and an opportunity to get information about veteran-oriented Library resources. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Michelle Ciesielski from Veterans Upward Bound. Registration starts March 4.
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• "This is Where You Belong: The Art and Science of Loving Where You Live"
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Author Melody Warnick discusses place attachment, being neighborly, and what it takes to feel truly rooted in your town or city. Sponsored by The Library Foundation and Greene County MU Extension Office. A Neighboring event. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts March 4.
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Saturday, March 20, 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. Spring into Spring! Join us for fun stories, songs and activities to celebrate the season! We'll read "Plant the Tiny Seed" by Christie Matheson, act out planting our own spring garden and do a guided stretch where we pretend to be seeds growing in the ground. We’ll also learn about the Seed Library at the Library Station and Midtown Carnegie Branch, where you can "check out" seeds to grow at home. Registrations accepted March 5-March 20; email imagine@thelibrary.org.

Monday, March 22, 2021

• We Need to Talk: Mental Health - Getting the Help You Need
  Virtual
  6:30-8:30 p.m. for adults
  Asking for help can be a hard task to tackle. Peer counselors from NAMI of Southwest Missouri will join us for a conversation about where to access community mental health services and figuring out which one is best for you. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts March 8.
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Tuesday, March 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. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
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• Practical Steps Toward Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Small Nonprofits
  Virtual
  2 p.m. for adults
  You know your nonprofit places a high value on diversity, equity, and inclusion, but without funding to hire a Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, what practical steps can you take to make sure your staff and leadership, your services, your communications, and your volunteers reflect those values? Tune in via Zoom to hear Dr. Marlon Mitchell, executive director at the Institute for Leadership and Performance Improvement in Merrillville, Indiana. He will provide an overview of ideas to consider and actionable information to help create meaningful change in your organization. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts March 2.
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Thursday, March 25, 2021

• SCORE E3 Business Book Club
  Virtual
  noon for adults
  E3 stands for Educating and Empowering 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 live virtual discussion the last Thursday of each month. Click on the link below to register; a link to the virtual event will be shared with participants. This month's title is "Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World" by Cal Newport.
  Registration starts March 11.
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• Donuts & Death Author Talks
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Join us for a monthly interview with one of the authors featured in the "Donuts & Death" book discussion group. Discuss each month's title on Goodreads before the author talk by searching for "Donuts & Death." Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. This month's title is "The Living Dead" with Daniel Kraus. We'll have an in-depth conversation with author Daniel Kraus about the novel director George A. Romero left unfinished at his death and that Kraus brought to life and has been lauded as "A horror landmark and a work of gory genius".
  Registration starts March 1.
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Saturday, March 27, 2021

• Tech-Healthy Grandfamilies
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for adults
  Dr. Ching-Wen Chang, professor, and Annice H. McLean, senior instructor, from the Reading, Foundations and Technology Department at Missouri State University, discuss how to monitor your family’s safe use of their digital devices, websites and social media platforms. Provided in partnership with Be A Jewel. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.

Tuesday, March 30, 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. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
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• "Gone in the Night": A Conversation with Alan and Brian Brown
  Virtual
  6:30 p.m. for adults
  Twenty-eight years ago, three women mysteriously disappeared from a home in Springfield without a trace, sparking national concern about the "Three Missing Women," and changing the lives of their loved ones forever. The unsolved case is the focus of a novel by authors Alan and Brian Brown, "Gone in the Night: The Springfield Three." The Browns will discuss the research for their fictionalized account of the mysterious crime, why they chose to fictionalize the story and what it's like to write as a father and son team. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts March 16.
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