The Library

Saturday, May 21, 2022

• Plant Swap
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library upstairs meeting room
  2 p.m. for adults.
  Grow your jungle! Bring one or more of your own houseplants, succulents, cactus plants, cuttings or garden seedlings to swap with your neighbors. Bring small containers or jars to carry your new plant pups home.
• POSTPONED to June 24 - Spring Geezerfest
  The Library Center patio
  6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. for adults.
  Geezer is back and ready to rock with your favorite tunes from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Bring the whole family for a night of singing and dancing unlike any other! Geezer members are: Richard Struckhoff, Mark Ellman, Mark Pasquale, Jana Henderson, Rusty Swift, Duane Lewis and David Sharon. Concert will be canceled in the event of rain. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Sunday, May 22, 2022

• Escape Room: Conductor's Office
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  10 a.m.-4 p.m. for adults.
  The conductor has locked you in his office for a crime you didn't commit! The clock is ticking and if you don't escape quickly you'll miss your train home. Register for a time slot with a group of six or less.  
  Registration starts May 8; call 417-865-1340.
• Money Matters
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  1 p.m.-3 p.m. for adults.
  Build your financial fitness during this series of workshops with Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative Celestine Copeland. She will begin each session with the basics of personal finance and will discuss the topic after a short break. Refreshments provided.
  Smart Strategies for Managing Debt. Take control of your debt by identifying the types of debt and developing strategies for budgeting and goal setting.
  Registration starts May 8; call 417-883-1974.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

• "Coming to America" Reading Groups for Public Libraries
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m.-9 p.m. for adults.
  "Coming to America" helps readers think about immigrants' experiences encountering America. Featuring Yiddish literature in translation, this discussion explores questions of identity, assimilation and generational change. Funded by a grant from the Yiddish Book Center.
  "Enemies, A Love Story" by Isaac Bashevis Singer; led by Nora Cox, Missouri State University Communication Department senior instructor.

Thursday, May 26, 2022

• iPhone Class for Seniors - Registration is full for this event.
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  10 a.m.-noon for older adults.
  If you’re an older adult who would like to get more out of your iPhone or iPad, join us for free classes taught by veteran instructor Julie Mahaffey. Attend one session or all four; seating is limited.
  Calendar and Other Useful Apps.
  Registration starts April 7; call 417-883-1974.
• Afternoon Book Discussion
  The Library Station Santa Fe Room
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  "This Tender Land" by William Kent Krueger.

Saturday, May 28, 2022

• Introduction to Laser Engraving: Wooden Bookmarks
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  2 p.m. for adults.
  Library staff will teach you how to design a personalized, wooden bookmark using the Glowforge Laser Engraver. Materials will be provided.
  Registration starts May 14; call 417-862-0135.

Thursday, June 2, 2022

• Feel Good Fiction
  The Library Center Harrison Room
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Discuss stories filled with kindness, humor, heroism, hope, empathy and compassion.
  "Midnight at the Blackbird Café" By Heather Webber.
• Laura Ingalls Wilder: Pioneer of the Ozarks
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m. for grade 5-adults.
  Learn about the interesting life of author Laura Ingalls Wilder who made her home at Rocky Ridge Farm in Wright County, Missouri, for 63 years. Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum supervisor Vicki Johnston and docent Marie Bristol will talk about the peaceful setting where Wilder wrote the Little House books as well as articles about the beauty of Wright County for the Missouri Ruralist.

Friday, June 3, 2022

• 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.
  New Abstracts: Photography by HJ Schumer.

Saturday, June 4, 2022

• 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!

Sunday, June 5, 2022

• Preparing the Soil for a Micro Meadow
  Offsite GLO Center, 518 E. Commercial St.
  10 a.m. for adults.
  Preparing the soil for wildflowers starts in the summer. Learn the basics and take some supplies home to prepare your own micro meadow! #PlantWildflowers

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

• 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.
• Turn Shopping Bags into Plarn!
  Strafford Branch Library
  4 p.m. for adults.
  Overwhelmed with bags of bags? Stop them from getting to the ocean by learn to turn them into plastic yarn that can be made into tote bags and other crafts. Materials will be provided.

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

• Book Discussion
  The Library Center meeting room B
  1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. for adults.
  "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell.
• Willard Page Turners
  Willard Branch Library community room
  2:30 p.m. for adults.
  "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig.
• Water Wednesday: Missouri Springs
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m. for adults.
  Learn about the science of spring hydrogeology and the history of Missouri springs from Loring Bullard, author of "Living Waters: The Springs of Missouri." Books will be available for purchase and signing.
• 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.
  "Her," rated R.

Thursday, June 9, 2022

• Book Discussion
  Republic Branch Library community room
  2 p.m. for adults.
  "Finlay Donovan Is Killing It" by Elle Cosimano.
• Type 1 Diabetes: From A to Z
  The Library Center auditorium
  6:30 p.m. for adults and families.
  Thirteen-year-old author Elinor Rowe will read her book, "Type One Diabetes: A to Z," and then Natalie Allen, registered dietician and Missouri State University clinical assistant professor, will provide information on how to read nutrition labels, calculate carbs and make simple family-friendly changes in the kitchen to help manage Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Friday, June 10, 2022

• 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.
  "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel.
• 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.

Saturday, June 11, 2022

• 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.
  "Anatomy: A Love Story" by Dana Schwartz.
• Seeding a Healthy Life
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library upstairs meeting room
  1 p.m.-3 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.
  Fight BAC: Gain knowledge in fighting bacteria, including washing our hands and the foods we eat, and learn about the importance of caring for plants and how to identify common weeds.
  Registration starts May 28; call 417-862-0135.

Sunday, June 12, 2022

• Preparing the Soil for a Micro Meadow
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  10 a.m. for adults.
  Preparing the soil for wildflowers starts in the summer. Learn the basics and take some supplies home to prepare your own micro meadow! #PlantWildflowers
• Second Sunday Concert
  The Library Center auditorium
  2 p.m. for adults.
  Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
  The Bold Deniers. Jane Caldwell, Turner Collins and Jesse Owsley are singers and multi-instrumentalists united in the performance of Irish dance tunes, traditional and contemporary songs. Their combined pursuit of acoustic melodies and harmonies spans more than 100 years of listening and participating in sessions across the U.S. and Ireland.

Monday, June 13, 2022

• Custom Silicone Wristbands
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grades K-adults.
  Use our Glowforge Laser Engraver to personalize a silicone bracelet. Show support for your favorite cause or create an ID bracelet to keep your child safe this summer! Materials will be provided. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts May 31; call 417-837-5011.
• Foundation Directory for Nonprofits
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Computer Training Center
  2 p.m. for adults.
  Looking for grants for your nonprofit organization? As part of Candid's Funding Information Network, the Springfield-Greene County community has access to the Foundation Directory Online, with information on more than 100,000 foundations and over 2.5 million recently awarded grants.
  Registration starts June 1; call 417-862-0135.

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

• Custom Silicone Wristbands
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grades K-adults.
  Use our Glowforge Laser Engraver to personalize a silicone bracelet. Show support for your favorite cause or create an ID bracelet to keep your child safe this summer! Materials will be provided. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts May 31; call 417-837-5011.
• 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.
  "Mycroft Holmes" by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
• 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.
  Library Tools for Your Business. The Library offers abundant resources for your business and your life, many of which can be used from your smartphone. Learn how to use your library card to access apps for e-books, audiobooks and magazines; online training in business, creative and technical skills; and powerful tools for business and market research.
  Registration starts May 31; 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.
  "Litani" by Jess Lourey.
• Evening Book Discussion
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  6:30 p.m. for adults.
  "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi.

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

• Custom Silicone Wristbands
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grades K-adults.
  Use our Glowforge Laser Engraver to personalize a silicone bracelet. Show support for your favorite cause or create an ID bracelet to keep your child safe this summer! Materials will be provided. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts May 31; call 417-837-5011.
• Exploring Genealogy
  The Library Center meeting rooms A and B
  10 a.m. for adults.
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
  Using the Free Genealogy Website FamilySearch. Some rave about FamilySearch and some criticize. That's because it's a site with many facets. Patti Hobbs, Certified Genealogist, will explain the different parts and help guide you to the rich resources and explain how to avoid the pitfalls.
• Book Discussion
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  1 p.m. for adults.
  "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig.

Thursday, June 16, 2022

• Custom Silicone Wristbands
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grades K-adults.
  Use our Glowforge Laser Engraver to personalize a silicone bracelet. Show support for your favorite cause or create an ID bracelet to keep your child safe this summer! Materials will be provided. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts May 31; 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.
  Music in the Mountains. The JAS (Jazz Aspen Snowmass) Fest three-day concert in Snowmass, Colorado, is like no other. Get the most out of your three-day stay in the mountains and enjoy your experience to the max as Library staffer Terre Armstrong shares some insider tips from her 2021 trip with headliners Eric Church, Maren Morris and Sheryl Crow.

Friday, June 17, 2022

• Custom Silicone Wristbands
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grades K-adults.
  Use our Glowforge Laser Engraver to personalize a silicone bracelet. Show support for your favorite cause or create an ID bracelet to keep your child safe this summer! Materials will be provided. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts May 31; call 417-837-5011.

Saturday, June 18, 2022

• Custom Silicone Wristbands
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grades K-adults.
  Use our Glowforge Laser Engraver to personalize a silicone bracelet. Show support for your favorite cause or create an ID bracelet to keep your child safe this summer! Materials will be provided. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts May 31; call 417-837-5011.
• Preparing the Soil for a Micro Meadow
  Offsite Meador Community Garden (Ray Kelly Park), 2225 S. Fremont
  10 a.m. for adults.
  Preparing the soil for wildflowers starts in the summer. Learn the basics and take some supplies home to prepare your own micro meadow! #PlantWildflowers
• Max Hunter Fest
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  2 p.m.-4 p.m. for all ages.
  Celebrate the history of the Max Hunter Folk Song Collection with the Library and local musicians! Library Local History Associate Michael Price will talk about Hunter's life, his work collecting traditional folk songs in the Ozarks and the work of librarians and archivists to preserve and digitize his recordings and transcriptions. Hot Missoury (aka Hot MO) and Andrew Dietz will bring this historic music to life with live performances. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
• DIY Greener Clean
  The Library Station Santa Fe Room
  2 p.m. for adults.
  Learn how to use everyday items to make cleaning and household products that do less harm to our planet. Supplies will be provided to make two household cleaning supplies and directions for additional cleaners will be provided.
  Registration starts June 10; call 417-616-0683.

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

• Art for All
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library upstairs meeting room
  10:30 a.m. for adults and teens in grades 6-12.
  Local artist Don Haden teaches participants that anyone can make art, even without expensive art supplies. Materials will be provided.
  Registration starts June 7; call 417-862-0135.
• Ash Grove Bibliophiles
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  "Dust Bowl Girls: The Inspiring Story of the Team that Barnstormed its Way to Basketball Glory" by Lydia Reeder.
• Creating a Business Website that Brings in Customers
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  6 p.m.-8 p.m. for adults.
  Learn tips and best practices for building your business website to attract leads - even if you're using a DIY Builder like Squarespace or Wix. Come dressed to impress to take advantage of free headshots by a professional photographer, networking and refreshments during the first hour. Presented in partnership with Southwest Missouri SCORE.
  Registration starts June 7; call 417-883-1974.

Thursday, June 23, 2022

• Afternoon Book Discussion
  The Library Station Santa Fe Room
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.
• Fishnet-Wrapped Mason Jars
  The Library Center Story Hour Room
  6 p.m.-8 p.m. for adults.
  Add a bit of beach décor to your home with fun, fishnet-inspired jars that work great for tea lights, table decoration or organization. Learn how to wrap a glass jar with a lattice pattern from braided jute cord. Materials will be provided.
  Registration starts June 7; call 417-883-5341.

Friday, June 24, 2022

• Spring Geezerfest
  The Library Center patio
  7 p.m.-9 p.m. for adults.
  Geezer is back and ready to rock with your favorite tunes from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Bring the whole family for a night of singing and dancing unlike any other! Geezer members are: Richard Struckhoff, Mark Ellman, Mark Pasquale, Jana Henderson, Rusty Swift, Duane Lewis and David Sharon. Concert will be canceled in the event of rain. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Friday, July 1, 2022

• 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!
• 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.
  West in Art: Paintings by Gary Holman.

Saturday, July 2, 2022

• 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!

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

• 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.

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

• Made Here: Culture Flock
  Offsite Culture Flock, 3938 S. Lone Pine Ave, Suite 102
  5:30 p.m. for adults.
  Catch a behind-the-scenes look at a thriving business founded right here in the Springfield area in 2013. Meet us at Culture Flock for a tour of the store and workshop and hear the story behind this colorful, inclusive business. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking for inspiration or a curious 417-area citizen, you'll learn something new.
  Registration starts June 22; call 417-616-0683.
• Water Wednesday: What’s In Your Watershed?
  The Library Station Frisco Room
  6 p.m. for adults.
  Todd Wilkinson, project manager with James River Basin Partnership, shares a virtual tour of the natural and cultural history of the James River basin and discusses the role JRBP plays in preserving and protecting it.
• 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.
  "Paris, Texas," rated R.

Thursday, July 7, 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.
• Feel Good Fiction
  The Library Center Harrison Room
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Discuss stories filled with kindness, humor, heroism, hope, empathy and compassion.
  "Evvie Drake Starts Over" by Linda Holmes.

Friday, July 8, 2022

• 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 Music of Bees" by Eileen Garvin.
• 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.

Saturday, July 9, 2022

• 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.
  "Fable" by Adrienne Young.
• Fix-It Fair
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library upstairs meeting 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.

Sunday, July 10, 2022

• Second Sunday Concert
  The Library Center auditorium
  2 p.m. for adults.
  Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
  Mike Anderson. The Dulcimer Guy, Mike Anderson, will present a collection of songs, stories and a wide variety of strange musical instruments to entertain the entire family.

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

• 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 Postscript Murders" by Elly Griffiths.
• 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.
  Becoming Your Brand Ambassador Through Social Media Video. Joe Everest, aka "The Fence Expert," has more than 35,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel representing his company Ozark Fence. Learn how Joe became his own brand ambassador using video on social media, why you might want to do the same, and what you'll need to get started.
  Registration starts June 28; 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.
  "Coyote Songs: A Barrio Noir" by Gabino Iglesias.
• Evening Book Discussion
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  6:30 p.m. for adults.
  "Humankind: A Hopeful History" by Rutger Bregman.

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

• Book Discussion
  The Library Center meeting room B
  1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. for adults.
  "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman.
• Book Discussion
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  1 p.m. for adults.
  "The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" by Stuart Turton.
• Willard Page Turners
  Willard Branch Library community room
  2:30 p.m. for adults.
  "Oona Out of Order" by Margarita Montimore.

Thursday, July 14, 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.
• Avid Reader's Trivia Night
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  6 p.m.-8 p.m. for adults.
  Enjoy a night of bookish competition where teams of 4-6 people will test their literary knowledge through five rounds of questions. Prizes awarded to the winning team. Space is limited; register a team or ask to be placed on a team when you call.
  Registration starts June 30; call 417-883-1974.
• Maker Space Orientation
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Learn about the equipment available in the Library's Maker Space, watch demonstrations and view sample projects. This equipment tour will cover basic operation, safety, design resources and tips.
  Registration starts June 30; call 417-837-5011.

Saturday, July 16, 2022

• Seeding a Healthy Life
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library upstairs meeting room
  1 p.m.-3 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.
  Choosing From the Food Groups: It's important to grow and eat foods from the five food groups, but what foods can you grow from each group? Learn the best growing candidates from each group, the life cycle of a plant and how seeds are created.
  Registration starts July 2; call 417-862-0135.

Monday, July 18, 2022

• 3D Printed Mini-Containers
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grades K-adults.
  Keep your tiny items safe and organized, and never be without a lid -- these mini containers use standard soda-bottle caps! We'll show you how to use the 3D printers to load a design and create your finished product. Materials will be provided. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts July 5; call 417-837-5011.

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

• 3D Printed Mini-Containers
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grades K-adults.
  Keep your tiny items safe and organized, and never be without a lid -- these mini containers use standard soda-bottle caps! We'll show you how to use the 3D printers to load a design and create your finished product. Materials will be provided. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts July 5; call 417-837-5011.
• Ash Grove Bibliophiles
  Ash Grove Branch Library community room
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown.
• Common Legal Issues Small Businesses Face
  6 p.m. for adults.
  As a small business owner, it can be easy to get caught up in daily operations and lose sight of legal issues that may arise. Stephanie Cumley of Vihrtual HR Partner Services will discuss some of the most common employment laws you and your managers should know to protect your business from fines and penalties or litigation. 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 July 5; call 417-883-1974.
    Go to program page
  • Virtual
    Registration starts July 5.
    Go to program page

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

• 3D Printed Mini-Containers
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grades K-adults.
  Keep your tiny items safe and organized, and never be without a lid -- these mini containers use standard soda-bottle caps! We'll show you how to use the 3D printers to load a design and create your finished product. Materials will be provided. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts July 5; call 417-837-5011.
• Exploring Genealogy
  The Library Center auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults.
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
  Ozarks Mountaineer Magazine's 70th Anniversary. The Ozarks Mountaineer periodical began publication in 1952 telling the stories of the Ozarks people. Historian Wayne Glenn will share highlights and unique articles from these publications.

Thursday, July 21, 2022

• 3D Printed Mini-Containers
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grades K-adults.
  Keep your tiny items safe and organized, and never be without a lid -- these mini containers use standard soda-bottle caps! We'll show you how to use the 3D printers to load a design and create your finished product. Materials will be provided. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts July 5; 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.
• 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.
  Chocolate Week in Belize. What could be better than a chocolate vacation? A chocolate vacation in Belize! Go from bean to bar in a Mayan jungle paradise with Library staff member Ashley Fillmer.
• Captain Harry S. Truman's World War I Memories
  The Library Center auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults.
  Historical interpreter Kavan L. Stull joins us in character as President Harry S. Truman for an immersive evening retelling Truman's experiences and opinions as he witnessed the events of World War I, from his enlistment and training at Camp Doniphan, to fighting from the front trench lines in France. Based upon Truman's letters to his future wife Bess back home, find out how Truman saw The Great War.

Friday, July 22, 2022

• 3D Printed Mini-Containers
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grades K-adults.
  Keep your tiny items safe and organized, and never be without a lid -- these mini containers use standard soda-bottle caps! We'll show you how to use the 3D printers to load a design and create your finished product. Materials will be provided. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts July 5; call 417-837-5011.

Saturday, July 23, 2022

• 3D Printed Mini-Containers
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Maker Space
  9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for grades K-adults.
  Keep your tiny items safe and organized, and never be without a lid -- these mini containers use standard soda-bottle caps! We'll show you how to use the 3D printers to load a design and create your finished product. Materials will be provided. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  Registration starts July 5; call 417-837-5011.

Sunday, July 24, 2022

• Heirloom Seed Library: How to Save Seeds from Tomatoes
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library community room
  2 p.m. 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!

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

• We Need to Talk: About Disability Etiquette
  Virtual
  6:30 p.m. for adults.
  Is it okay to ask a person in a wheelchair if they need help? What terms should I use when talking about someone with a disability? Explore answers to these questions and more with Amanda Line, training specialist at Arc of the Ozarks, and Shelby Butler, community outreach coordinator at empower:abilities. This informal conversation will cover respectful ways to communicate with and about people with disabilities. Presented in partnership with Arc of the Ozarks and empower:abilities. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
  Registration starts July 12.
  Go to program page

Thursday, July 28, 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.
• Afternoon Book Discussion
  The Library Station Santa Fe Room
  1:30 p.m. for adults.
  "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller.

Friday, July 29, 2022

• Jordan Creek Underground Tour
  Offsite
  For adults age 18 and older only.
  Discover the history of Jordan Creek, a graffiti-covered, urban stream that runs below downtown Springfield. This guided tour, led by the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, will explore the history of waterways within Springfield and reflect on how our actions impact their future. Tours meet at the west end of the parking lot at 319 N. Main Ave. and require the ability to climb in and out of the creek using a stepladder. You will also be underground and wading in shallow water (6-12 inches), so bring a flashlight and close-toed shoes (preferably waterproof). Each tour limited to 20 participants.
  • 2 p.m.
    Registration starts July 15; call 417-616-0683.
  • 5:30 p.m.
    Registration starts July 15; call 417-616-0683.

Saturday, July 30, 2022

• Wild Things of the Ozarks
  The Library Center auditorium
  4 p.m. for adults.
  From Hoop Snakes and Gollywogs to the Ozarks Howler, Wowzer and Momo, terrible animals and Paul Bunyan-type men of incredible strength make up the mythology of the Ozarks. Dr. Brooks Blevins, author of "A History of the Ozarks" and the Noel Boyd Professor of Ozarks Studies at Missouri State University, will flesh out the tall tales of creatures roaming the hills and hollers. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the event. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

• 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.

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.
• 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

• 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!
• 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

• 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!
• 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.

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.

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.
• 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. Career coach James Bonds 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

• 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

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

• 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

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.
• 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.