The Library

Saturday, November 26, 2022

• Cookbook Book Club
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  3 p.m. for adults.
  Whatcha got cookin'? Try at least one recipe from a cookbook, then meet with other culinary aficionados to discuss how everyone's recipes turned out and review the books. We'll also talk food news, cooking techniques, kitchen gadgets and all things delicious. All experience levels welcome, food pictures encouraged!

Sunday, November 27, 2022

• STEAM Explorers
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  1:30 p.m. for grades K-2.
  Enjoy a story and explore related STEAM activities.
  Registration starts November 14; call 417-616-0526.
• STEAM Explorers
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  3 p.m. for grades 3-5.
  Enjoy a story and explore related STEAM activities.
  Registration starts November 14; call 417-616-0526.

Monday, November 28, 2022

• Microsoft Excel Basics
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  10 a.m.-noon 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. *Note: The elevator from the basement to the 2nd floor is not operational. Please contact us two weeks prior to a program if you need special accommodation.
  Call 417-837-5011.
• Racing to Read Pajama Storytime
  The Library Center 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.

Tuesday, November 29, 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.
  • 9:30 a.m. The Library Center Story Hour Room
  • 10 a.m. Republic Branch Library community room
  • 10 a.m. Strafford Branch Library community room
• 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. The Library Center Story Hour Room
  • 10:30 a.m. Willard Branch Library community room
  • 11:15 a.m. The Library Station Story Hour Room
• Introduction to Laser Engraving: Wooden Bookmarks
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  2 p.m.-4 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. *Note: The elevator from the basement to the 2nd floor is not operational. Please contact us two weeks prior to a program if you need special accommodation.
  Registration starts November 15; call 417-837-5011.
• SCORE Tuesdays @ Two: Tax Tips for You and Your Business
  Virtual
  2 p.m. for adults.
  As 2022 comes to a close, it's time to think about 2022 taxes. Michelle Goldsberry of PSC Accounting will delve into what's new for this tax season and answer your questions. Submit your tax questions for you or your business when you register, and participate in a live Q&A during the webinar. 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.
  Registration starts November 15; call 417-883-1974.
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• 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, November 30, 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 a.m. Republic Branch Library community room
  • 10:30 a.m. Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  • 11 a.m. Fair Grove Branch Library community room
• What's Up Wednesdays
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Teen Room
  3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  You never know what might happen on Wednesdays in the Teen Room. Each week we'll surprise you with fun activities! We might do arts and crafts, play board games, do silly experiments, sing karaoke or take a trip to the Maker Space.
• Reading Pals
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  3:30 p.m. for all ages.
  Practice your reading and get some puppy love! Thanks to the dog families from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks for bringing their certified therapy dogs to support readers of all ages.
  Registration starts November 16; call 417-616-0703.
• Teen Board Game Night
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  4 p.m.-6 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Like board games? Play some of your favorites at the Library.