The Library

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Friday, October 1, 2021

• Storytime at Doling Park
  Offsite Doling Park, 301 E. Talmage St.
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6 with an adult caregiver
  Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians from the Library Station for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet in the large pavilion located behind the Family Center near the playground. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
• First Friday Art Walk
  Park Central
  6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. for adults
  Join us for First Friday Art Walk, including an art talk and the opening of a new exhibit.
  Naysa Adams, museum studies major with minors in African American studies and art at Missouri State University, will present: "Negritude vs. Black Opulence: Archibald Motley and Jacob Lawrence, Portraits of Black Life in the Early 20 th Century." On display: Photography by Steven Strauch.

Saturday, October 2, 2021

• Graphic Novel Book Discussion
  The Library Station Santa Fe Room
  10 a.m. for adults
  Whether you are new to graphic novels or a longtime fan, join our graphic novel book discussion for a chance to chat with others and discover a new favorite!
  "Mis(h)adra" by Iasmin Omar Ata.
• Fix-It Fair
  Midtown Carnegie upstairs meeting room
  10 a.m.-2 p.m. for adults
  Throw it away? No way! Give your household appliances, computers, bicycles or even clothes a new lease on life, and reduce waste while learning a valuable repair skill. Volunteer experts will help you repair your fixable items. Bikes OK; no over-sized, gas-powered items or safety hazards. For other guidelines call 417-862-0135. Presented with Community Partnership of the Ozarks.
• FilmStubs
  Virtual
  2 p.m. for adults
  Both novice and seasoned cinephiles are welcome to join our virtual discussion of the monthly cult-classic film selection. Films are available to watch for free with your library card on Hoopla at thelibrary.org/digital, or find a DVD copy at thelibrary.org/catalog. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
  "Tucker & Dale vs. Evil," rated R. Registration starts September 18.
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Monday, October 4, 2021

• Exploring Genealogy
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Click on the link below to access the virtual event on the OGS Facebook page, facebook.com/ozarksgs. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
  Finding Family in City Directories. Your ancestors can be found in directories published for small towns and counties. OGS member Cheryl Braswell explains how city directories can provide rich details about our ancestors' lives and where to locate them .
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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

• Stories in the Park
  Offsite J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks and Rec Department.
• Into the Darkness with Laura McHugh
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Join internationally best-selling author Laura McHugh for a conversation about her riveting rural noir novel, "What's Done in Darkness," in which blood ties and buried secrets draw a young woman back into the dark heart of the Ozarks to save a missing girl. Books will be available for sale and signing.

Thursday, October 7, 2021

• Reading Pals
  Republic community room
  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. Practice your reading skills with these furry, loveable friends.
• Mysteries, Lore and Murders: Mystifying Parts of an Ozarks Past
  Offsite Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Drive
  7 p.m. for adults
  Whether it be mysteries left unsolved, fascinating folklore or mystifying murders, sometimes the unknown can be captivating. Ozarks Alive's Kaitlyn McConnell will explore some of the spooky stories and historical pieces of local culture that have stayed with the region for years. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. An "Oh, the Horror!" event.

Friday, October 8, 2021

• Storytime at Doling Park
  Offsite Doling Park, 301 E. Talmage St.
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6 with an adult caregiver
  Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians from the Library Station for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet in the large pavilion located behind the Family Center near the playground. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.

Saturday, October 9, 2021

• Writer's Workshop with Author Cullen Bunn
  The Library Center auditorium
  1 p.m. for grades 4-8
  Are you an aspiring author? Do you have stories to tell in a comic book format? Join comic and horror author Cullen Bunn to learn tips on getting started, beating writer's block and how to storyboard a comic book. Registration starts September 20; call 417-616-0526.
• Meet the Author: Cullen Bunn
  The Library Center auditorium
  2:30 p.m. for grade 4-adult
  Celebrate the release of "The Ghoul Next Door," a new spooky middle grade graphic novel by Cullen Bunn, perfect for kids and kids at heart. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration starts September 20; call 417-616-0526.
• Let's Explore Taxidermy with Stuffed Animals
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  4 p.m. for adults
  We're celebrating the October 21 visit by humorist David Sedaris while we make a taxidermy-inspired craft and listen to one of his essays. He delves into taxidermy in his celebrated essay "Understanding Owls." Materials provided, seating is limited. Registration starts September 25; call 417-616-0683.

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

• Stories in the Park
  Offsite J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks and Rec Department.
• Flying Needles
  Ash Grove
  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.
• Mystery Book Club
  Midtown Carnegie upstairs meeting room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  Join us to discuss all manner of mystery from current to classic, cozy to thriller, series and standalone.
  "Still Life" by Louise Penny.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

• Stories in the Park
  Offsite Ash Grove City Park, 300 W. Parkway St.
  10:30 a.m. for all ages
  Join your favorite librarians for a storytime near you!
• Book Discussion
  The Library Center meeting room B
  1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. for adults
  
  "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" by Shirley Jackson.
• Stories in the Park
  Offsite Living Memorial Park, 4323 S. Nature Center Way
  6:30 p.m. for all ages
  Fall is the perfect time for Stories in the Park! Wind down your evening with park play, stories, music, movement and a take-home activity. Sack suppers and snacks are welcome. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.

Friday, October 15, 2021

• Storytime at Doling Park
  Offsite Doling Park, 301 E. Talmage St.
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6 with an adult caregiver
  Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians from the Library Station for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet in the large pavilion located behind the Family Center near the playground. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
• Welcome to the Final Girl Support Group
  Offsite The Gallery at the Gillioz, 325 Park Central East
  7 p.m. for adults
  Best-selling author Grady Hendrix ("My Best Friend's Exorcism," "The Final Girls Support Group") welcomes you to a very special support group, so have a seat, coffee's in the back and remember there's no cross-talk. Then prepare yourself for a guided tour of the history of murder books, from bizarro 19th century Jack the Ripper fan fiction, through "Psycho" to the industry-changing success of "Silence of the Lambs." Along the way you'll encounter astrological assassins and the female authors who wrote serial killer books first. Together, we’ll try to figure out what it means that so much of publishing is about selling murder and mayhem. Books will be available for sale and signing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. An "Oh, the Horror!" event.

Saturday, October 16, 2021

• Donuts & Death Q&A with Grady Hendrix
  Schweitzer Brentwood community room
  10 a.m. for adults
  A fast-paced and frightening homage to one of horror's most enduring tropes, "The Final Girl Support Group" has been called "a wickedly humorous thriller." Join author Grady Hendrix and the Donuts & Death Book Discussion crew for a Q&A full of nostalgia and pop culture straight out of the VHS era. Donuts will be provided; seating is limited. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. An "Oh, the Horror!" event. Registration starts October 1; call 417-883-1974.
• Zoom Into Storytime
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for preschool-grade 2
  Join us for some very special virtual storytimes via Zoom for kids in preschool-grade 2. 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.
  All About Fall. Read and sing about the changing seasons with Library Center staffer Chris! Leaves, pumpkins, apples – what are your favorite things about fall?. Registrations accepted October 1-October 16; email imagine@thelibrary.org.
• Harry Potter Yoga
  Offsite Ward Downtown YMCA, 417 S. Jefferson Ave.
  10:15 a.m. for grade 6-adults
  Wands at the ready! Ignite your patronus with this playful, Potter-themed yoga series. In partnership with the Ward Downtown YMCA, yoga instructor Amanda Davis will lead this free three-session class to help you build your flexibility, strength and mindfulness. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring their own yoga mat. Register once for the series. Registration starts October 1; call 417-831-1342.

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

• Stories in the Park
  Offsite J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks and Rec Department.
• Stories in the Park
  Offsite Jackson Street Park, 222 W. Jackson St., Willard
  10:30 a.m. for all ages
  Join your favorite librarians for a storytime near you!
• Ash Grove Bibliophiles
  Ash Grove community room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  
  "1984" by George Orwell.
• Business Model Canvas and the Value Proposition for Strategic Planning
  The Library Center meeting rooms A and B
  7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. for adults
  A strong business model is a roadmap for your venture. It provides the business case that you need when meeting with investors and other experts, contributes to your long-term success and helps you avoid costly mistakes for your business. Learn about the Lean Canvas approach to creating a business model, including how to describe your business, ideal customers, product attributes, marketing and value proposition. This quick method of attacking business development will save you time and help you focus on critical assumptions. Hosted by Southwest Missouri SCORE. Visit the link below or call to register. Registration starts September 28; call 417-883-1974.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

• Exploring Genealogy
  10 a.m. for adults
  This event is offered in-person and virtually. Click on the link below to access the virtual event on the OGS Facebook page, facebook.com/ozarksgs. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
  • Library Center auditorium
    How DNA Clusters Can Help Your Genealogical Research. Patricia B. Coleman, PhD, describes what DNA clustering is, elements of a cluster and the various types of cluster analyses and their uses. She will also share examples of using clusters and their applications to research.
  • Virtual
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• Stories in the Park
  Offsite Ash Grove City Park, 300 W. Parkway St.
  10:30 a.m. for all ages
  Join your favorite librarians for a storytime near you!
• 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 Library's YouTube channel, youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene, on the third Wednesday of each month.
  Cycling in Oxford. Substitute Library Assistant Tod Jackson spent two weeks on a cycling holiday in Oxfordshire, England, exploring Oxford, the surrounding countryside, local culture and world famous attractions such as the Bodleian Library and Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology.
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Friday, October 22, 2021

• Storytime at Doling Park
  Offsite Doling Park, 301 E. Talmage St.
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6 with an adult caregiver
  Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians from the Library Station for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet in the large pavilion located behind the Family Center near the playground. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.

Saturday, October 23, 2021

• Harry Potter Yoga
  Offsite Ward Downtown YMCA, 417 S. Jefferson Ave.
  10:15 a.m. for grade 6-adults
  Wands at the ready! Ignite your patronus with this playful, Potter-themed yoga series. In partnership with the Ward Downtown YMCA, yoga instructor Amanda Davis will lead this free three-session class to help you build your flexibility, strength and mindfulness. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring their own yoga mat. Register once for the series. Registration starts October 1; call 417-831-1342.
• Houseplants How-To
  Midtown Carnegie upstairs meeting room
  1 p.m. for adults
  Learn how to harvest, propagate and display your houseplant cuttings.
  Plant Swap. Grow your indoor jungle! Bring one or more of your own houseplants, succulent or cactus plants or cuttings to swap with your neighbors. Remember to bring small containers or jars to carry your new plant pups home.

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

• Stories in the Park
  Offsite J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks and Rec Department.
• Stories in the Park
  Offsite Jackson Street Park, 222 W. Jackson St., Willard
  10:30 a.m. for all ages
  Join your favorite librarians for a storytime near you!
• Chainsaw Hearts: Chatting with Stephen Graham Jones
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  New York Times best-selling author Stephen Graham Jones' "My Heart Is a Chainsaw" is both an ode to slasher flicks and a harrowing coming-of-age story about revenge and redemption. Jones will discuss his love for the horror genre, the way history haunts the present and how horrors can forge a heart as powerful as a chainsaw. Books will be available for sale and signing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. An "Oh, the Horror!" event.
• Grow Your Business Through Google Tools
  The Library Center meeting rooms A and B
  7 p.m. for adults
  Join Library staffer Krissy Sinor as we explore the free Google resources available for small businesses and start-ups. Tools like Google Workspace and Google My Business can help business owners make the most of their own time and resources. Hosted by Southwest Missouri SCORE. Visit the link below or call to register. Registration starts October 5; call 417-883-1974.
  Go to program page

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

• Stories in the Park
  Offsite Living Memorial Park, 4323 S. Nature Center Way
  6:30 p.m. for all ages
  Fall is the perfect time for Stories in the Park! Wind down your evening with park play, stories, music, movement and a take-home activity. Sack suppers and snacks are welcome. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.

Thursday, October 28, 2021

• SCORE E3 Business Book Club
  Virtual
  noon for adults
  E3 stands for Empowering and Educating Entrepreneurs. Join Southwest Missouri SCORE and The Library for a book club to inspire and motivate your work life, whatever it looks like. Discussion happens all month at facebook.com/groups/scoree3bookclub, with a live virtual discussion via Zoom near the end of the month. Register for the live discussion by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
  "Why Startups Fail: A New Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Success" by Tom Eisenmann. Registration starts September 30.
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• Afternoon Book Discussion
  The Library Station Santa Fe Room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  
  "The Ghost Variations" by Kevin Brockmeier.

Friday, October 29, 2021

• Storytime at Doling Park
  Offsite Doling Park, 301 E. Talmage St.
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6 with an adult caregiver
  Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians from the Library Station for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet in the large pavilion located behind the Family Center near the playground. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
• "Scream" at The Moxie
  Offsite Moxie Cinema, 305 S. Campbell Ave. #101
  8 p.m. for adults
  A subversive sendup to the slasher subgenre, Wes Craven's "Scream" was credited with revitalizing the horror genre in the 1990s and spawned a series of sequels that follow final girl Sidney Prescott. Experience the terrifying classic on the big screen during this special free presentation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. An "Oh, the Horror!" event.

Saturday, October 30, 2021

• Zoom Into Storytime
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for preschool-grade 2
  Join us for some very special virtual storytimes via Zoom for kids in preschool-grade 2. 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.
  Halloween Costume Party! Show off your costumes, do the Monster Mash and read a spooky story. Parents and guardians will have a chance to turn on their cameras for kids to share their costumes. Registrations accepted October 15-October 30; email imagine@thelibrary.org.
• Harry Potter Yoga
  Offsite Ward Downtown YMCA, 417 S. Jefferson Ave.
  10:15 a.m. for grade 6-adults
  Wands at the ready! Ignite your patronus with this playful, Potter-themed yoga series. In partnership with the Ward Downtown YMCA, yoga instructor Amanda Davis will lead this free three-session class to help you build your flexibility, strength and mindfulness. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring their own yoga mat. Register once for the series. Registration starts October 1; call 417-831-1342.