PROGRAMS > May
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
- Racing to Read Storytime
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.- 10 a.m. Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
Registration starts February 21; call 417-616-0703. - 10:30 a.m. Ash Grove Branch Library community room
- 11 a.m. Fair Grove Branch Library community room
- 10 a.m. Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
Thursday, May 26, 2022
- iPhone Class for Seniors - Registration is full for this event.
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
10 a.m.-noon for older adults.
If you’re an older adult who would like to get more out of your iPhone or iPad, join us for free classes taught by veteran instructor Julie Mahaffey. Attend one session or all four; seating is limited.
Calendar and Other Useful Apps.
Registration starts April 7; call 417-883-1974. - Racing to Read Storytime
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
10:30 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. - Afternoon Book Discussion
The Library Station Santa Fe Room
1:30 p.m. for adults.
"This Tender Land" by William Kent Krueger.
Friday, May 27, 2022
- Racing to Read Storytime
The Library Station Story Hour Room
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.- 10 a.m.
- 11 a.m.
- Teen Anime Night
The Library Station Frisco Room
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for age 14-grade 12.
Munch on popcorn while watching some of our favorite anime, rated TV-14 or under, on Crunchyroll! Popcorn provided.
Saturday, May 28, 2022
- Introduction to Laser Engraving: Wooden Bookmarks - Registration is full for this event.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
2 p.m. for adults.
Library staff will teach you how to design a personalized, wooden bookmark using the Glowforge Laser Engraver. Materials will be provided.
Registration starts May 14; call 417-862-0135.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
- Racing to Read Storytime
The Library Station Story Hour 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. - Stories in the Park
Offsite J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic
10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
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 & Rec Department. - Racing to Read Storytime
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.- 10 a.m. Strafford Branch Library community room
- 10:30 a.m. Willard Branch Library community room
- 11 a.m. The Library Station Story Hour Room
- Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
The Library Station Story Hour Room
6:30 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.