The Library

Saturday, April 1, 2023

• Craft & Tell
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  10:30 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 the fiber arts, needlework, drawing, or any other craft that is portable, quiet and doesn’t make a mess, this group is for you!
• Native American Cooking Demonstration
  Offsite Fairbanks, 1126 N Broadway Ave.
  11 a.m.-1 p.m. for adults.
  American Indian Center of Springfield Program Director Stephanie Le-Charles Hall demonstrates how to create three delicious and simple Native American recipes – amaranth pudding with berries and coconut, a microgreen salad with pomegranate salad dressing, and a bean dish. Seating is limited. A One Read event.
  Registration starts March 18; call 417-862-0135.
• Farming with Native Plants in the Ozarks
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  2 p.m. for adults.
  A representative of Hamilton Native Outpost talks about the benefits of using native diverse grassland plants to restore soil health, provide nutritious forage for livestock and create attractive, low maintenance landscapes. A One Read event.
• "Alice In Wonderland" Tea
  The Library Center auditorium
  2 p.m.-4 p.m. for grades K-5.
  Dress up, drink tea, play games and watch "Alice in Wonderland," rated G, 1951.

Sunday, April 2, 2023

• Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  2 p.m.-5 p.m. for adults.
  Gather friends, family and neighbors for a fun and fierce competition! Teams of up to four people will race to be the first to finish a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Space is limited, so register a team or ask to be placed on a team now.
  Registration starts March 12; call 417-883-1974.

Monday, April 3, 2023

• Stories Together
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Join your favorite library staff and our friends from Springfield Public Schools Parents as Teachers for songs, stories and playtime. We'll have lots of fun, and families will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about their children’s development.
• Meet the Computer
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  10 a.m.-noon 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. *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, April 4, 2023

• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  9:30 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.
• 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 if it rains. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation 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. 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
• Crafternoons
  Strafford Branch Library
  2 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades K-8.
  Stop by and make a new craft each week. Materials will be provided.
• LEGO Block Challenge
  Willard Branch Library community room
  3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. for grades K-5.
  Each team draws a challenge card and then creates their LEGO block masterpiece!
• 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.
  "Devil House" by John Darnielle.
• 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, April 5, 2023

• Racing to Read Storytime
  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.
  • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  • Republic Branch Library community room
• EGGcellent Storytime
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Eggs, eggs! You can eat them, paint them, hide them. We’ll read about different kinds of eggs and end with EGGciting activities and crafts. Materials will be provided.
• 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. Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  • 11 a.m. Fair Grove Branch Library community room
• Sustainability in Springfield
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library upstairs meeting room
  3 p.m. for grade 6-adults.
  Explore sustainable practices for everyday life, learn about what can be recycled in our community and ways to get involved. Each session will end with an activity or challenge to put our new knowledge into action. *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.
  The Zero Waste Movement.
• Family Game Night
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  4 p.m.-6 p.m. for grades K-5.
  Enjoy an evening of family fun with games and activities.

Thursday, April 6, 2023

• Art Journaling 101
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30 a.m.-5 a.m. for grades 6-12.
  Learn art journaling basics and try your hand at your first page. This creative outlet is therapeutic and fun. A starter journal and some materials will be provided.
• The Great Storybook Adventure
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Our favorite storybook characters are running loose in the library! We'll share a fun book at the first storytime of each month, then join us anytime that month in the Children's Department to search for those beloved characters.
  Where is Pigeon? Celebrate 20 years of Mo Willems and Pigeon with "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" by Mo Willems.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
  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.
• Finding Files
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  2 p.m.-4 p.m. for adults.
  Learn to save, organize, copy, move, rename, delete, find and manage files and folders on your computer or external storage device. *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.
• Stupendous Games n' Reads
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
  3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades 3-6.
  Stop by and have a blast playing new-to-you or familiar board and card games while meeting friends and getting great tips on the most popular graphic novels, comics and award books in our collection.
• 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 March 16; call 417-732-7284.
• Tabletop Thursdays
  The Library Center teen area
  5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Bring a friend or two to our new board game nights! We'll play new and old board games while enjoying some background music. Light snacks will be provided.
  MicroMacro: Crime City.
• Feel Good Fiction
  The Library Center Harrison Room
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Discuss stories filled with kindness, humor, heroism, hope, empathy and compassion.

Friday, April 7, 2023

• Literacy Spot with a Librarian
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Drop by to play and chat with a librarian. We'll try a short literacy-building activity and recommend some of our favorite books.
• 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.
• Beginning Genealogy
  Willard Branch Library community room
  10:30 a.m. for adults.
  Learn how to begin researching your family tree using printed and online resources available through the Library, with help from Local History Associate Renee Glass.
• 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: Gaming Night
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Get your game on with board and video games on the first Friday of each month.
• First Friday Art Walk
  Park Central Branch Library
  6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. for all ages.
  Join us for First Friday Art Walk and the opening of a new exhibit.
  "View Between The Lines: 'The Seed Keeper,'" featuring works of art by Springfield Regional Arts Council members and submissions from the public. A One Read event.

Saturday, April 8, 2023

• Family Dance Party
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  10 a.m. for all ages.
  Shake your sillies out with singing, dancing and other fun.
• 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 group for monthly discussions on forgotten favorites and newly released titles.
  "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" by Holly Jackson.
• Librarykins Playgroup
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  11 a.m. for all ages.
  Kids and their caregivers can make new friends at the library! We’ll provide lots of toys, books and activities to encourage socialization and cooperative play. Coffee and tea will be provided and attendees are welcome to bring a snack or lunch.

Monday, April 10, 2023

• Learning Windows 10 and 11
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  10 a.m.-noon for adults.
  Learn about the Windows 10 and Windows 11 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. *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.
• Upcycle for Earth Day
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  1 p.m.-3 p.m. for grades 5-12.
  Celebrate Earth Day by using recycled containers to make bird feeders. Materials will be provided.
• Stories Together
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  6 p.m. for infants-age 6.
  Join your favorite library staff and our friends from Springfield Public Schools Parents as Teachers for songs, stories and playtime. We'll have lots of fun, and families will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about their children’s development.
• 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, April 11, 2023

• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  9:30 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.
• 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 if it rains. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation 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. 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
• 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.
  "Back to the Garden" by Laurie R. King.
• Crafternoons
  Strafford Branch Library
  2 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades K-8.
  Stop by and make a new craft each week. Materials will be provided.
• CANCELED - SCORE Tuesdays @ Two: Financial Preparedness Before a Disaster
  2 p.m. for adults.
  No one wants to think about what would happen in the event of a major natural disaster. Just as we should have an emergency preparedness kit with medicines, food and personal items, we should also be prepared financially. Robbin Sawyer from Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management will discuss what to consider when making sure your business is financially prepared for a disaster. 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 March 28; call 417-883-1974.
    Go to program page
  • Virtual
    Registration starts March 28; call 417-883-1974.
    Go to program page
• Un-BEE-lievable Bees
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  4 p.m.-6 p.m. for grades K-4.
  We'll have a BEE-utiful morning with activities, crafts and interesting facts about our very important, winged friends. Materials will be provided.
• Evening Book Discussion
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  6:30 p.m. for adults.
  "The Seed Keeper" by Diane Wilson. A One Read event.
• 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, April 12, 2023

• 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
• Book Discussion
  The Library Center meeting room B
  1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. for adults.
  "The Seed Keeper" by Diane Wilson. A One Read event.
• Book Discussion
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  1 p.m. for adults.
  "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI" by David Grann.
• Sustainability in Springfield
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Reading Room
  3 p.m. for grade 6-adults.
  Explore sustainable practices for everyday life, learn about what can be recycled in our community and ways to get involved. Each session will end with an activity or challenge to put our new knowledge into action. *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.
  Recycled Crafts with Arrow Creative Reuse. Materials will be provided.
• Gotta Plant 'Em All
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  3:30 p.m.-6 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Gotta catch 'em all and make them a cute, adorable home. Craft a Pokémon terrarium and play trivia, including a game of "Who's that Pokémon?" Materials will be provided.
• 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.
  "Reality Bites," rated PG-13.

Thursday, April 13, 2023

• iPhone Class for Seniors
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  10 a.m.-noon for 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. Each session covers different topics, including navigating your phone, text messaging, voice dictation and much more.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
  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.
• Book Discussion
  Republic Branch Library community room
  2 p.m. for adults.
  "Left on Tenth: A Second Chance at Life" by Delia Ephron.
• STEAM Explorers: Homeschool Thursday
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  2 p.m. for ages 6-12.
  Use science, technology, engineering, art and math to solve exciting challenges! Play activities will be available in the room for siblings age 5 and under. Teens ages 13-17 are welcome to come and learn alongside their younger siblings. Materials will be provided; seating is limited.
  Bugs! Brooke Widmar from James River Basin Partnership is bringing bugs to the library. Learn about the role aquatic insects play in water quality monitoring and meet some tiny new friends.
  Registration starts April 6; call 417-616-0673.
• Internet Basics
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  2 p.m.-4 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. *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.
• Downtown Book Club
  Offsite Downtown Springfield Association, 134 Park Central Square, Suite 120
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for adults.
  Join us every second Thursday of the month to chat about our monthly title while enjoying the urban skyline at this library-sponsored book group. Presented in partnership with the Downtown Springfield Association.
  "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi.
• Miniature Fairy Gardens
  The Library Center meeting room A
  6 p.m.-8 p.m. for adults.
  Use your imagination to create a small fairyland diorama inside a mint tin box. Materials will be provided.
  Registration starts March 30; call 417-882-0714.
• Bricks and Books Club
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  6:30 p.m. for grades 3-6.
  Love books and LEGO bricks? We've got a club for you! Each month we'll read a book, chat about it and build something related to the book of the month.
  "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston. We'll talk about what job we'd want if we worked in the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs and build gadgets with LEGO bricks.
• The Seed Keeper: A Conversation with Diane Wilson
  The Library Center
  7 p.m. for adults.
  A haunting novel spanning several generations, Diane Wilson’s "The Seed Keeper" follows a Dakota family’s struggles and sacrifices to preserve their way of life and protect what matters most. Weaving together the voices of four indelible women, "The Seed Keeper" is a beautifully told story of reawakening and remembering our relationship to the world around us. Join Wilson for a discussion about her acclaimed novel that is a story of family, identity and community. Books will be available for purchase and signing. A One Read event.

Friday, April 14, 2023

• Literacy Spot with a Librarian
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Drop by to play and chat with a librarian. We'll try a short literacy-building activity and recommend some of our favorite books.
• 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 Seed Keeper" by Diane Wilson. A One Read event.
• Beginning Genealogy
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  10:30 a.m. for adults.
  Learn how to begin researching your family tree using printed and online resources available through the Library, with help from Local History Associate Renee Glass.
• 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.
• History of Ash Grove Walking Tour
  Ash Grove Branch Library
  4 p.m.-6 p.m. for adults.
  Join local historian Mike Busekrus for a walking tour of downtown Ash Grove. The tour will start at the library and make a half mile loop around downtown as we explore Ash Grove's past. On the tour, you'll hear stories of downtown bank robberies, fires, murders, famous visitors and more! Plan to wear comfortable walking shoes, dress for the weather and bring a full bottle of water.
  Call 417-751-2933.
• 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 board and card games, and treat yourself to a coffee or affogato. Choose from our selection of games or bring your own.
• Teen Night: Art Studio
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Calling all artists! Practice or try new techniques using library materials on the second Friday of each month. No art experience required to attend.

Saturday, April 15, 2023

• Foreign Film Discussion
  Park Central Branch Library
  10:30 a.m.-noon for adults.
  Discuss foreign films with other cinephiles. Find a DVD copy of the monthly selection to watch in advance at thelibrary.org/catalog.
• Living Ozarks: Ecology & Culture of a Natural Place
  Republic Branch Library community room
  10:30 a.m. for adults.
  Ozarkers have a long history of nature writing, covering topics such as land use, sustainability and natural resources. Explore these topics and appreciate the natural Ozarks through selected readings from the anthology "Living Ozarks: The Ecology and Culture of a Natural Place." Presenters include Missouri State University’s James Baumlin. Books will be available for purchase. A One Read event.
• Fix-It Fair
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Reading Room
  noon-4 p.m. for adults.
  Give your household appliances, bikes and even clothes a new lease on life and reduce waste while learning a valuable repair skill. Volunteer fixers will help you repair your fixable items. No oversized, gas-powered items or safety hazards. Presented with Community Partnership of the Ozarks.
• STEAM Explorers
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  2 p.m. for ages 6-12.
  Use science, technology, engineering, art and math to solve exciting challenges! Play activities will be available in the room for siblings age 5 and under. Teens ages 13-17 are welcome to come and learn alongside their younger siblings. Materials will be provided; no registration required.
  Bugs! Brooke Widmar from James River Basin Partnership is bringing bugs to the library. Learn about the role aquatic insects play in water quality monitoring and meet some tiny new friends.

Sunday, April 16, 2023

• Spring Concert: Bob Holden Jazz Ensemble
  The Library Center auditorium
  2 p.m. for adults.
  April is National Jazz Appreciation Month and who better to lead the celebration than the Bob Holden Jazz Ensemble? Holden will provide historical context, interesting musical "notes" and a few more puns in this annual concert. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Monday, April 17, 2023

• Internet Safety
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  10 a.m.-noon 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. *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.
• Book Discussion
  Strafford Branch Library
  4 p.m. for adults.
  "Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman.
• Stories Together
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  6 p.m. for infants-age 6.
  Join your favorite library staff and our friends from Springfield Public Schools Parents as Teachers for songs, stories and playtime. We'll have lots of fun, and families will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about their children’s development.
• Board Game Academy
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  6 p.m. for adults.
  Learn to play a new board game each month. Our experienced instructor and library staff member Adam Slemp will walk you through the complicated world of new and classic games. Play the game you just learned or bring one of your own to enjoy!
  Crokinole.
• 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, April 18, 2023

• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  9:30 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.
• Digital Estate Planning
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  10 a.m.-noon for adults.
  Learn the essential digital items that need to be organized to prepare your digital estate. Library staff will teach you different ways to automatically handle social media profiles and email accounts.
  Registration starts April 3; call 417-837-5011.
• 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 if it rains. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation 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. 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
• Ash Grove Bibliophiles
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  "Mary" by Shannon McNear.
• Crafternoons
  Strafford Branch Library
  2 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades K-8.
  Stop by and make a new craft each week. Materials will be provided.
• Go Retro!
  Willard Branch Library community room
  2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Watch "Boy Meets World," rated TV-G, with friends. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
• How to Use Instagram Reels Effectively
  The Library Center auditorium
  6 p.m. for adults.
  In this mini-Instagram Reels bootcamp, Christine Morton of Morton Marketing 417 will teach you what Reels are and why they’re important, how to get comfortable being on video and how to create within the platform. With the right content strategy, you’ll be able to take your business Instagram account to another level. Presented in partnership with Southwest Missouri SCORE. Register by calling or clicking below.
  Registration starts April 4; 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, April 19, 2023

• Exploring Genealogy
  The Library Center auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults.
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
  13 Things You Can Do With Your DNA. So you took a test and you know your ethnicity. You are related to who you expected. Now what? Professional Genealogist Peggy Jude will explore all the things you can do with your DNA test results, from the basics to more advanced options.
• 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
• Sustainability in Springfield
  Offsite Franklin Avenue Recycling Center, 731 N. Franklin Ave.
  3 p.m. for grade 6-adults.
  Explore sustainable practices for everyday life, learn about what can be recycled in our community and ways to get involved. Each session will end with an activity or challenge to put our new knowledge into action. *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.
  Take a tour of the Franklin Avenue Recycling Center at 731 N. Franklin Ave.
• Family Game Night
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  4 p.m.-6 p.m. for grades K-5.
  Enjoy an evening of family fun with games and activities.
• David Harrison & Friends: Voices in the Night
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m. for grade K-6.
  On warm spring nights, if we step outside we may hear a symphony of sounds -- whistles, whirs, clicks and cries. What makes these noises we hear in the night? Bestselling author David Harrison, our friends from the Springfield Conservation Nature Center and some talented students from Harrison Elementary and Springfield Public Schools WOLF program will explore these sounds and the creatures that make them. Kids will learn facts about local nocturnal animals, enjoy stories and poems and even get to make some night sounds themselves! Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Thursday, April 20, 2023

• Racing to Read Storytime
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
  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.
• 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.
  Opa! A Joyous Journey to Greece. Explore Athens and the ancient archeological sites of the Peloponnese with Jeanne Christakos Duffey. Olympia, Delphi, the Saronic Islands, an olive farm, wine tastings and Tom Hanks’ home on Antiparos are all on the itinerary.
• Google Tools
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  2 p.m.-4 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. *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.
• Tabletop Thursdays
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Bring a friend or two to our new board game nights! We'll play new and old board games while enjoying some background music. Light snacks will be provided.
  Exploding Kittens.
• Follow Along: Jewelry Making
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for adults.
  Take a beginner course in jewelry making as we follow a class on Creativebug. Materials will be provided.
  Registration starts April 8; call 417-616-0683.
• Max Hunter: Ozarks Folk Song Collector
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Max Hunter recorded nearly 1,600 traditional songs by more than 200 Ozarks singers from the mid-1950s through the mid-1970s. Sarah Jane Nelson will chronicle Hunter’s song-collecting adventures and share stories of the singers and mentors Hunter met along the way. Her book, "Ballad Hunting with Max Hunter: Stories of an Ozark Folksong Collector," will be available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by the Ozarks Studies Institute, Missouri State University. An Ozarks Life Stories event.

Friday, April 21, 2023

• Literacy Spot with a Librarian
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Drop by to play and chat with a librarian. We'll try a short literacy-building activity and recommend some of our favorite books.
• 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: RPG Night
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Whether you're a seasoned role-playing gamer or totally new to the activity, join us for special library tabletop campaigns and LARPing nights on the third Friday of each month. Newcomers are welcome each week.
  Attend a special Pokémon LARP session.
• On Record: A Musical Odyssey in the Ozarks
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m.-9 p.m. for adults.
  Join John Dillon and Michael ‘Supe’ Granda, founding members of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, and Manager Dwight Glenn for a revealing look at songwriting. The Daredevils emerged in the 1970s on A&M Records, cutting albums of finely crafted country-rock. How did these songs come about? What are the lyrical and musical elements that go into classic cuts such as "Fly Away Home," "Beauty in the River," "It Probably Always Will" and so many more in the 50-year catalog of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils? Hosted by Michael Kuelker, author of "The Ozark Mountain Daredevils on Record." Books will be available for purchase and signing after the event.

Saturday, April 22, 2023

• Earth Day Guided Nature Walk
  Offsite Brookline Park, 2696 E Sawyer Road
  10:30 a.m. for families with kids in grades K-5.
  Celebrate Earth Day by joining a local naturalist and library staff for a guided nature walk through Brookline Park. Enjoy a walk through the woods while learning and discovering new things along the way, relax afterward by enjoying stories with library staff at the park pavilion. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.
• Potty Time
  The Library Station Story Hour Room
  11 a.m. for 12 months-age 4.
  Is your big kid ready to use the potty? We'll help you celebrate this milestone with stories, songs, crafts and play!
• Plant Swap
  The Library Center auditorium
  2 p.m.-4 p.m. for adults.
  Flex your green thumb and grow your plant collection. Bring at least one of your own houseplants, succulents, cactus plants, cuttings or garden seedlings to swap with fellow plant lovers. Remember to bring your own container to take your new plants home in.

Sunday, April 23, 2023

• Gamin' on a Sunday Afternoon
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  2 p.m.-4 p.m. for grade K and older.
  Drop in to play one of our new board games for kids and families! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Monday, April 24, 2023

• Microsoft Word Basics
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  10 a.m.-noon 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. *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.
• Earth Day Party
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  4 p.m.-6 p.m. for grades K-5.
  Celebrate Earth Day with environmentally friendly activities and crafts. Materials will be provided.
• 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.
• TikTok Made Me Read It
  The Library Center Harrison Room
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Discuss books that have been trending and made popular on BookTok, and connect with fellow readers.
  "The Spanish Love Deception" by Elena Armas.

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

• Racing to Read Storytime
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  9:30 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.
• 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 if it rains. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation 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. 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
• Crafternoons
  Strafford Branch Library
  2 p.m.-5 p.m. for grades K-8.
  Stop by and make a new craft each week. Materials will be provided.
• Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
  Offsite E*Plex Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
  4 p.m.-8 p.m. for all ages.
  It's the perfect time to build up your home library with like-new, bargain-priced books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, vinyl records, games and puzzles. Adult, young adult and children's books and most audiovisuals are $1 or less. Better books are $2 and up. Cash or check accepted; parking is free. Proceeds benefit the Springfield-Greene County Library District.
  Friends Preview Night Sale: Friends members admitted free; non-members can pay $5 at the door and join the Friends any time that night.
  Call 417-616-0564.
• Starlight Storytime
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library Children's Department
  6:30 p.m. for ages 2-6.
  Wind down the day with stories, songs and friends at the library. Pajamas, stuffies and cuddles 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, April 26, 2023

• Racing to Read Storytime
  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.
  • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  • Republic Branch Library community room
• Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
  Offsite E*Plex Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
  10 a.m.-8 p.m. for all ages.
  It's the perfect time to build up your home library with like-new, bargain-priced books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, vinyl records, games and puzzles. Adult, young adult and children's books and most audiovisuals are $1 or less. Better books are $2 and up. Cash or check accepted; parking is free. Proceeds benefit the Springfield-Greene County Library District.
  Call 417-616-0564.
• 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. Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  • 11 a.m. Fair Grove Branch Library community room
• Sustainability in Springfield
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library upstairs meeting room
  3 p.m. for grade 6-adults.
  Explore sustainable practices for everyday life, learn about what can be recycled in our community and ways to get involved. Each session will end with an activity or challenge to put our new knowledge into action. *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.
  Upstream vs. Downstream.
• Reading PALS
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  3:30 p.m. for ages 3 and older.
  Practice your reading skills with one of our favorite furry friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks.
  Registration starts March 1.
• History Explorers: George Washington's Generals
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  6:30 p.m. for adult.
  Members of the Ozark Mountain Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will introduce the four Major Generals appointed by the Continental Congress for the support of George Washington to pursue military action against Great Britain.

Thursday, April 27, 2023

• iPhone Class for Seniors
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  10 a.m.-noon for 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. Each session covers different topics, including navigating your phone, text messaging, voice dictation and much more.
• Racing to Read Storytime
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Children's Department
  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.
• Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
  Offsite E*Plex Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
  10 a.m.-8 p.m. for all ages.
  It's the perfect time to build up your home library with like-new, bargain-priced books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, vinyl records, games and puzzles. Adult, young adult and children's books and most audiovisuals are $1 or less. Better books are $2 and up. Cash or check accepted; parking is free. Proceeds benefit the Springfield-Greene County Library District.
  Call 417-616-0564.
• Afternoon Book Discussion
  The Library Station Santa Fe Room
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  "Deacon King Kong" by James McBride.
• Microsoft Excel Basics
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  2 p.m.-4 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. *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.
• Author Kwame Alexander Workshop for Educators
  Offsite Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Drive
  3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. for adults.
  Kwame Alexander, award-winning young adult author and educator will present a workshop for K-12 teachers on teaching writing to youth. An African American Read-In Event. Registration and fee are required; for details call Rhonda Hittenberger Ortiz at 417-836-4090.
• Banned Book Club
  Offsite BookMarx Book Store, 325 E. Walnut St.
  5:30 p.m. for age 15-adult.
  Meet with your neighbors to read books that have recently been in the news. We'll discuss the book, reasons for the item being banned or challenged and ideas surrounding intellectual freedom. Teens age 15 and older are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian.
  "Looking for Alaska" by John Green.
• Make a Mood Page: Science Fiction
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for adults.
  Discuss and make a mood page for "Eversion" by Alastair Reynolds or a book of your choosing. Materials will be provided.
  Registration starts April 13; call 417-616-0683.
• A Visit with Author Kwame Alexander
  Offsite Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Drive
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Kwame Alexander, award-winning young adult author and educator will discuss his works and young adult literature. The event is free and open to the public. An African American Read-In event. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Friday, April 28, 2023

• Literacy Spot with a Librarian
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6.
  Drop by to play and chat with a librarian. We'll try a short literacy-building activity and recommend some of our favorite books.
• 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.
• Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
  Offsite E*Plex Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
  10 a.m.-8 p.m. for all ages.
  It's the perfect time to build up your home library with like-new, bargain-priced books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, vinyl records, games and puzzles. Adult, young adult and children's books and most audiovisuals are $1 or less. Better books are $2 and up. Cash or check accepted; parking is free. Proceeds benefit the Springfield-Greene County Library District.
  Call 417-616-0564.
• 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: 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.

Saturday, April 29, 2023

• Poetry Fun
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for age 2-grade 2.
  Celebrate Poem In Your Pocket Day with games and activities.
• Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
  Offsite E*Plex Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
  10 a.m.-5 p.m. for all ages.
  It's the perfect time to build up your home library with like-new, bargain-priced books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, vinyl records, games and puzzles. Adult, young adult and children's books and most audiovisuals are $1 or less. Better books are $2 and up. Cash or check accepted; parking is free. Proceeds benefit the Springfield-Greene County Library District.
  Half Price Day.
  Call 417-616-0564.
• Good Vibrations at the Station: A Concert Series
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  2 p.m. for adults.
  Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
  The Queen City Blue J's, Jon and Jenna Swingle, perform a lively variety of soulful rock, blues and R&B.
• Introduction to Tinkercad and 3D Modeling
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. for grades 6-12.
  Tinkercad is a 3D design tool that can combine, cut and create shapes into new objects. Visiting Discovery Center staff will teach you the basics of 3D modeling. After creating your file, Library staff will schedule a time for you to print your design on one of the Maker Space 3D printers. Presented in partnership with the Discovery Center of Springfield.
  Registration starts April 15; call 417-837-5011.
• 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. We’ll also talk food news, cooking techniques, kitchen gadgets and all things delicious. All experience levels welcome, food pictures encouraged!
  Spring Recipes.
• Refugees & Resettlement in the Ozarks
  The Library Center auditorium
  3 p.m. for adults.
  History is filled with stories of people forced to leave their homes to escape war, voilence or persecution. Resettlement can be a pathway for at-risk people to find safety, equilibrium and stability. In this panel discussion, we will explore refugee resettlement in the Ozarks. We'll look at the history of refugees in and out of the region -- including why and what refugee populations have chosen the Ozarks as their home. We'll also hear firsthand from the International Institution of Southwest Missouri and local refugees on how community members can help support refugees and in return, how refugees shape local communities. Provided in partnership with Missouri Humanities.

Sunday, April 30, 2023

• Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
  Offsite E*Plex Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
  1 p.m.-5 p.m. for all ages.
  It's the perfect time to build up your home library with like-new, bargain-priced books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, vinyl records, games and puzzles. Adult, young adult and children's books and most audiovisuals are $1 or less. Better books are $2 and up. Cash or check accepted; parking is free. Proceeds benefit the Springfield-Greene County Library District.
  $1 and $5 Bag Day.
  Call 417-616-0564.
• "Symbols of Patriotism: First Ladies and Daughters of the American Revolution"
  The Library Center auditorium
  2 p.m. for adults.
  Historian and author Dr. Laurence Cook shares the entertaining story of the evolving role of the First Lady of the United States as seen through the actions of 12 women profiled in his book "Symbols of Patriotism." These women worked to preserve the history of the White House, assisted their husbands in a variety of ways and took on causes that benefited the entire nation. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Presented in partnership with the Rachel Donelson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.