The Library

Monday, August 1, 2022

• 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 near the large pavilion behind the Family Center. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
• Internet Basics
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  1 p.m.-3 p.m. for adults.
  Learn how to navigate the internet using your browser's menus and toolbars. Access websites by typing in a web address or using search engines. Learn how to change your home page and add a website to your favorites.
  Call 417-837-5011.

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

• Stories in the Park
  Offsite J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic
  10 a.m. for infant-age 6.
  Join your favorite children's librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs & 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
  Strafford Branch Library community 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.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for infants-36 months.
  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.
• 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.
  • 10:30 a.m. Willard Branch Library community room
  • 11:15 a.m. The Library Station Story Hour Room
• Back-to-School Game Day
  Strafford Branch Library
  1 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades K-12.
  Get those brain cells firing and ready for going back to school with an afternoon playing your favorite board games at the Library!
• Yarn Crafting
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library upstairs meeting room
  4 p.m.-6 p.m. for adults.
  Bring your knitting and crochet projects and join other fiber artists on the first 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.
• 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.

Wednesday, August 3, 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
  • 10:30 a.m. Ash Grove Branch Library community room
• What's Up Wednesdays
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Teen Room
  1 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Stop by the Teen Room on the first Wednesday afternoon of the month. We might do arts and crafts, play board games, do silly experiments or take a trip to the Maker Space. Let us surprise you!
• Summer Reading Pals
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  2 p.m. for grades K-3.
  Get your summer reading minutes in with one of our dog friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks! Bring a couple of books from home or pick out one or two at the library to read with a loving four-legged listener.
  Registration starts June 1; call 417-616-0703.

Thursday, August 4, 2022

• Wits Workout
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  10 a.m. for adults.
  Increase your brain health with brain games and socialization during this eight-part program with Amber Allen, field specialist in human development and family science with the University of Missouri Extension, and developed by the University of Illinois Extension.
• Meet the Computer
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  1 p.m.-3 p.m. for adults.
  Learn the basics of computers including using a mouse and a keyboard. Understand the difference between left clicking and right clicking. Learn to open programs and files. Use the mouse to double-click, scroll and click and drag. This class is for beginners.
  Call 417-837-5011.
• Reading Pals
  Republic Branch Library 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.
  Registration starts July 21; call 417-732-7284.
• Feel Good Fiction
  The Library Center Harrison Room
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Discuss stories filled with kindness, humor, heroism, hope, empathy and compassion.
  "The Authenticity Project" by Claire Pooley.

Friday, August 5, 2022

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for infants-36 months.
  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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  11:15 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.
• Game Night
  Strafford Branch Library
  4 p.m.-6 p.m. for grades 5-adults.
  Join us for a night of snacks and board games at the Library!
• Teen Night
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts and special events.
• First Friday Art Walk
  Park Central Branch Library
  6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. for adults.
  Join us for First Friday Art Walk, including the opening of a new exhibit.
  Get Your Kicks on Route 66: Photography by Chuck Bruton.

Saturday, August 6, 2022

• Heirloom Seed Garden: Seed Saving Basics
  Offsite Heirloom Seed Garden, 1471 N. Benton Ave.
  10 a.m.-noon for adults.
  Learn how to harvest and save pea, bean and tomato seeds from your favorite garden during this hands-on seed saving class. Space is limited.
  Registration starts July 26; call 417-862-0135 or email ginamariew@thelibrary.org.
• Craft & Tell
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  10 a.m. for adults.
  Spend an hour working on a craft project you're in the middle of or begin something new while chatting with fellow crafters. If you enjoy fiber arts, needlework, drawing or any other craft that is portable, quiet and doesn't make a mess, this club is for you!
• Stories & Art in the Park
  Offsite Living Memorial Park, 4323 S. Nature Center Way
  11 a.m. for ages 3-7 .
  Saturdays are made for family fun! Kick off your weekend with stories, songs and art in the park with your favorite Schweitzer Brentwood Branch librarians. Be sure to dress for messy fun! Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
• CANCELED - Bilingual Storytime
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
  2 p.m. for ages 3-7.
  This bilingual interactive storytime is designed especially for English-speaking and Spanish-speaking families. We'll introduce parents and children to books, reading and language. Parents learn fun ways to build early literacy skills and introduce their children to the Spanish language. Following storytime children will create their own animal art to help retell the story. Materials will be provided. Provided in partnership with the AcompañARTE Cultural Center.

Monday, August 8, 2022

• Laser-Engraved Pencils
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grade K-adults.
  Head back to school in style with personalized pencils. We'll teach you how to engrave your name or a fun custom message. Bring up to a dozen of your own pencils or use a few of ours. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts July 25; call 417-837-5011.
• 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 near the large pavilion behind the Family Center. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
• CrafterNoon
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  1 p.m.-3 p.m. for grades 5-12.
  Learn a new hobby and explore your creative side as you make paper, needle and pop culture crafts using a variety of everyday items in new ways. Materials will be provided.

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

• Laser-Engraved Pencils
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grade K-adults.
  Head back to school in style with personalized pencils. We'll teach you how to engrave your name or a fun custom message. Bring up to a dozen of your own pencils or use a few of ours. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts July 25; call 417-837-5011.
• Stories in the Park
  Offsite J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic
  10 a.m. for infant-age 6.
  Join your favorite children's librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs & activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Rec Department.
• Finding Files
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  10 a.m.-noon for adults.
  Learn to save, organize, copy, move, rename, delete, find and manage files and folders on your computer or external storage device.
  Call 417-837-5011.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library community 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.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for infants-36 months.
  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.
• 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.
  • 10:30 a.m. Willard Branch Library community room
  • 11:15 a.m. The Library Station Story Hour Room
• Flying Needles
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  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 Branch Library upstairs meeting room
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  Discuss all manner of mystery, from classic to current, cozy to thriller, series and standalone.
  "The Flight Attendant" by Chris Bohjalian.
• SCORE Tuesdays @ Two
  Virtual
  2 p.m. for adults.
  Presented in partnership with Southwest Missouri SCORE. Register by calling or clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
  Attracting and Retaining Young Talent. As we continue to navigate the fallout from "The Great Resignation," it's become even more essential to prioritize changes to our organizations that help us stand out among our customers and current and potential employees. Jonathan Bell of Bells Marketing will offer strategies to help your company create a culture to draw in and keep young talent.
  Registration starts July 26; call 417-883-1974.
  Go to program page
• Donuts & Death
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m. for adults.
  Horror has never tasted so sweet. Join our horror book club and sink your teeth into a good book while enjoying donuts.
  "The Queen of the Cicadas = La Reina de las Chicharras" by V. Castro.
• Evening Book Discussion
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  6:30 p.m. for adults.
  "The Dreamers" by Karen Thompson Walker.
• 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.

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

• Laser-Engraved Pencils
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grade K-adults.
  Head back to school in style with personalized pencils. We'll teach you how to engrave your name or a fun custom message. Bring up to a dozen of your own pencils or use a few of ours. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts July 25; call 417-837-5011.
• 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
  • 10:30 a.m. Ash Grove Branch Library community room
• Book Discussion
  The Library Center meeting room B
  1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. for adults.
  "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee.
• Willard Page Turners
  Willard Branch Library community room
  2:30 p.m. for adults.
  "Where the Forest Meets the Stars" by Glendy Vanderah.
• FilmStubs
  Offsite Moxie Cinema, 305 S. Campbell Ave. #101
  7 p.m.-9 p.m. for adults.
  Both novice and seasoned cinephiles are welcome to join our free viewings of classic and cult films at The Moxie with discussion after the films. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
  "The Apartment," not rated, 1960.

Thursday, August 11, 2022

• Laser-Engraved Pencils
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grade K-adults.
  Head back to school in style with personalized pencils. We'll teach you how to engrave your name or a fun custom message. Bring up to a dozen of your own pencils or use a few of ours. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts July 25; call 417-837-5011.
• Wits Workout
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  10 a.m. for adults.
  Increase your brain health with brain games and socialization during this eight-part program with Amber Allen, field specialist in human development and family science with the University of Missouri Extension, and developed by the University of Illinois Extension.
• 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.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• Book Discussion
  Republic Branch Library community room
  2 p.m. for adults.
  "Fall Back Down When I Die" by Joe Wilkins.

Friday, August 12, 2022

• Laser-Engraved Pencils
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grade K-adults.
  Head back to school in style with personalized pencils. We'll teach you how to engrave your name or a fun custom message. Bring up to a dozen of your own pencils or use a few of ours. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts July 25; call 417-837-5011.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for infants-36 months.
  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.
• Northview Center Book Discussion
  Offsite Northview Center, 301 E. Talmage St.
  10:30 a.m. for adults age 55 and older.
  Chat about our monthly title with other readers at this library-sponsored book group just for older adults.
  "The Violin Conspiracy" by Brendan Slocumb.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  11:15 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.
• Downtown Game Night
  Offsite Green House Coffee + Affogato Bar, 431 S. Jefferson Ave. Suite 172
  5 p.m.-7 p.m. for adults.
  Drop in to play various board and card games, and treat yourself to a coffee or affogato. Choose from our selection of games or bring your own.
• Teen Night
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts and special events.
• Teen Art Club
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Calling all artists! Make, practice or try new techniques using library materials. No art experience required to attend these Teen Night events.

Saturday, August 13, 2022

• Laser-Engraved Pencils
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grade K-adults.
  Head back to school in style with personalized pencils. We'll teach you how to engrave your name or a fun custom message. Bring up to a dozen of your own pencils or use a few of ours. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts July 25; call 417-837-5011.
• Seeding a Healthy Life
  Offsite Heirloom Seed Garden, 1471 N. Benton Ave.
  10 a.m.-1 p.m. for adults.
  Healthy eating and gardening go hand-in-hand. Foods that are good for us taste even better when we grow them ourselves. And gardening provides great opportunities to get outside and move! Plant the seed for healthy food and lifestyle choices with this series of programs presented by Sherri Hull, nutrition educator with the Greene County MU Extension Office. Fresh produce samples at these programs provided by Springfield Community Gardens. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Library District's Heirloom Seed Library, the Greene County MU Extension Office and Springfield Community Gardens. This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
  Garden Celebration: Learn the best methods for harvesting vegetables, the importance of nutrients derived from produce and their dietary benefits. The event will move to the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the event of inclement weather.
  Registration starts July 30; call 417-862-0135.
• Stories in the Park
  Offsite Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Meet us at the park for a special outdoor storytime with songs, books and a craft.
• Never Too Old for YA
  Willard Branch Library community room
  10:30 a.m. for adults.
  If you like to read young adult and teen literature, join the Never Too Old book group for monthly discussions on forgotten favorites and newly-released titles.
  "The Downstairs Girl" by Stacey Lee.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Park Central Branch Library
  10:30 a.m. for ages 3-6.
  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.

Sunday, August 14, 2022

• Heirloom Seed Library: How to Save Seeds from Tomatoes
  The Library Station Santa Fe Room
  noon for adults.
  The Library is working to help grow our seed saving community. Learn how to save seeds from one of our area's favorite crops – tomatoes!
• Second Sunday Concert
  The Library Center auditorium
  2 p.m. for adults.
  Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
  Mr. Paul, "The Red Shoed Singer." This solo act sounds like two or three folks are performing due to a unique guitar picking style and foot bass playing simultaneously. His music styles include Americana, country, rock and folk.

Monday, August 15, 2022

• CANCELED - 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 near the large pavilion behind the Family Center. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
• Internet Safety
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  1 p.m.-3 p.m. for adults.
  Learn what to do to protect yourself and your computer when you are connected to the internet. Learn about anti-virus programs, internet privacy, how to keep your personal information safe and create secure passwords.
  Call 417-837-5011.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

• Stories in the Park
  Offsite J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic
  10 a.m. for infant-age 6.
  Join your favorite children's librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs & 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
  Strafford Branch Library community 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.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for infants-36 months.
  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.
• 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.
  • 10:30 a.m. Willard Branch Library community room
  • 11:15 a.m. The Library Station Story Hour Room
• Ash Grove Bibliophiles
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  "Canary in a Coal Mine: A Forgotten Rural Community, a Hidden Epidemic, and a Lone Doctor Battling for the Life, Health, and Soul of the People" by William Cooke.
• Podcasting for Small Business
  6 p.m. for adults.
  Podcast advocate Cassie Potts will share the benefits of podcasting for small businesses and how to get started in podcasting, from building deeper relationships with customers to repurposing content and possibly monetizing your show. Presented in partnership with Southwest Missouri SCORE. This event will be offered virtually and in person; registration is required for either option by calling or clicking below. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
  • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
    Registration starts August 2.
    Go to program page
  • Virtual
    Registration starts August 2.
    Go to program page
• 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.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

• Exploring Genealogy
  The Library Center auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults.
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
  Treasured Heirlooms. Do you have a treasure or family heirloom that has been passed down through the generations? Does it hold a special place in your heart? Let’s share. Bring your unique item to this meeting and be prepared to share a few words about your item and what it means to you and your family.
• 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
  • 10:30 a.m. Ash Grove Branch Library community room
• Book Discussion
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  1 p.m. for adults.
  "Oona Out of Order" by Margarita Montimore.

Thursday, August 18, 2022

• Wits Workout
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  10 a.m. for adults.
  Increase your brain health with brain games and socialization during this eight-part program with Amber Allen, field specialist in human development and family science with the University of Missouri Extension, and developed by the University of Illinois Extension.
• Microsoft Excel Basics
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  1 p.m.-3 p.m. for adults.
  Learn how to create and use spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Add data to a spreadsheet, perform calculations and set up spreadsheets for printing.
  Call 417-837-5011.
• Travelogue
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  2 p.m. for adults.
  Sit back, relax and explore a new place on the third Thursday of each month.
  Monarchs and Mariachis. Lois Zerrer takes us to Central Mexico to the overwintering grounds of the monarch at Santuario Sierra Chincua, a forest reserve in the Mexican state of Michoacan, and shares ideas on how to help the monarchs as they travel through southwest Missouri on their way back to Mexico by planting native wildflowers in your yard. We'll also visit Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico, for a taste of the hospitality, color and music of Springfield's Sister City. A #PlantWildflowers event.

Friday, August 19, 2022

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for infants-36 months.
  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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  11:15 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.
• Teen Night
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts and special events.

Saturday, August 20, 2022

• "My Garden of a Thousand Bees"
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library upstairs meeting room
  1 p.m.-3 p.m. for adults.
  Celebrate World Honey Bee Day (August 21) with a screening of this bee-utiful and surprising story, rated TV-G. Martin Dohrn, veteran wildlife cameraman and bee enthusiast, embarked on a challenge during the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020, filming all the bees he could find in his tiny urban garden in Bristol, England. By the end of the summer, he became bee obsessed and developed relationships with them. #PlantWildflowers

Sunday, August 21, 2022

• Paper Shadow Box
  The Library Station Santa Fe Room
  2 p.m. for adults.
  Layer paper silhouettes to create an ocean-themed paper shadow box. Materials will be provided.
  Registration starts August 14; call 417-616-0683.

Monday, August 22, 2022

• 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 near the large pavilion behind the Family Center. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

• Stories in the Park
  Offsite J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic
  10 a.m. for infant-age 6.
  Join your favorite children's librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs & activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Rec Department.
• Learning Windows 10
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  10 a.m.-noon for adults.
  Learn about the Windows 10 operating system. Explore the Start Menu and Settings menu, and learn how to customize your computer. Use tiles to launch apps and to access other programs on the computer.
  Call 417-837-5011.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Strafford Branch Library community 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.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for infants-36 months.
  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.
• 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.
  • 10:30 a.m. Willard Branch Library community room
  • 11:15 a.m. The Library Station Story Hour Room
• SCORE Tuesdays @ Two
  Virtual
  2 p.m. for adults.
  Presented in partnership with Southwest Missouri SCORE. Register by calling or clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
  Microlending: Accessing Capital When You're a Small Business. Are you having trouble securing a conventional loan because you're a startup, have limited collateral, challenges with cash flow or limited industry experience? Learn about microloans and how to access them, with Mary Overbey, owner of Borealis Consulting, lender Justine Petersen and Lisa Jones, chief economic inclusion officer for New Growth Capital.
  Registration starts August 9; call 417-883-1974.
  Go to program page
• 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.

Wednesday, August 24, 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
  • 10:30 a.m. Ash Grove Branch Library community room
• Conversation Circles
  The Library Center meeting room B
  6 p.m. for adults.
  Is English your second language? Practice your English speaking skills and meet new people while we talk, listen and learn in conversation circles. Circles will be led by Missouri State University Assistant Professor of English Dr. Suneeta Thomas. Adult and student speakers of all languages are welcome. Each session will begin with a different theme.
  Meetings and Introductions.

Thursday, August 25, 2022

• Wits Workout
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  10 a.m. for adults.
  Increase your brain health with brain games and socialization during this eight-part program with Amber Allen, field specialist in human development and family science with the University of Missouri Extension, and developed by the University of Illinois Extension.
• 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.
  Call 417-862-0135.
• Microsoft Word Basics
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  1 p.m.-3 p.m. for adults.
  Learn the basics of Microsoft Word: create, edit and save documents, change font size, style and color, create lists and use spell-check to edit documents.
  Call 417-837-5011.
• Afternoon Book Discussion
  The Library Station Santa Fe Room
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" by Bryan Stevenson.

Friday, August 26, 2022

• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for infants-36 months.
  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.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  11:15 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.
• Teen Night
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts and special events.
• Teen Anime Night
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for age 14-grade 12.
  Munch on popcorn while we watch some of our favorite anime, rated TV-14 or under, on Crunchyroll! Popcorn provided at these Teen Night events.

Saturday, August 27, 2022

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Park Central Branch Library
  10:30 a.m. for ages 3-6.
  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.

Monday, August 29, 2022

• 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 near the large pavilion behind the Family Center. Provided in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board.
• Google Tools
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  1 p.m.-3 p.m. for adults.
  Learn to use Google tools including Gmail, Google Meet, Google Drive, Calendar, Docs and Sheets, and how to access your files across devices. Understand what the "cloud" is and how to use it for sharing your files and storing them online.
  Call 417-837-5011.

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

• Stories in the Park
  Offsite J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic
  10 a.m. for infant-age 6.
  Join your favorite children's librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs & 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
  Strafford Branch Library community 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.
• Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for infants-36 months.
  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.
• 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.
  • 10:30 a.m. Willard Branch Library community room
  • 11:15 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.

Wednesday, August 31, 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
  • 10:30 a.m. Ash Grove Branch Library community room
• Conversation Circles
  The Library Center meeting room B
  6 p.m. for adults.
  Is English your second language? Practice your English speaking skills and meet new people while we talk, listen and learn in conversation circles. Circles will be led by Missouri State University Assistant Professor of English Dr. Suneeta Thomas. Adult and student speakers of all languages are welcome. Each session will begin with a different theme.
  Work and School.