The Library

Friday, September 20, 2019

• Western Film Friday
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  2-4 p.m. for adults
  "Dances With Wolves," rated PG-13 Watch popular Westerns on the big screen at the library, popcorn provided.

Saturday, September 21, 2019

• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  noon-3 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Captain America: The First Avenger" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.
• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  3-6 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Marvel's The Avengers" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.
• Opioids in the Ozarks
  Library Center in the auditorium
  4 p.m. for adults
  The growing opioid crisis has been making headlines for years but what does it mean here in the Ozarks? Learn what the opioid crisis looks like in our community during a panel discussion featuring representatives from Alps Pharmacy, CoxHealth, UMKC School of Pharmacy, Greene County Sheriff's Department and others. Moderated by David Oliver, KOLR10 anchor.

Sunday, September 22, 2019

• Movies & Memories: Travel the World
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  2-4 p.m. for adults
  Join us for an intergenerational multisensory experience for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia and their families and friends. Smell exotic spices, look at art from different cultures and enjoy clips of travel videos from all over the world. Representatives from the Alzheimer's Association will share community resources as needed. This program is funded by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks Senior Mental Health Grant and presented in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association.

Monday, September 23, 2019

• Chess Club
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Whether you're just getting started or an experienced player, you’ll have fun and improve your skills playing with other chess enthusiasts. Members of the Springfield Greene County Park Board Chess Club will share their expertise.
• "Varina" by Charles Frazier
  Civil War Book Discussion Group
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  7 p.m. for adults
  "Varina" by Charles Frazier

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

• iPhone Class for Seniors
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  Camera & Photos Bring your own iOS device (iPhone or iPad) for free classes taught by veteran instructor Julie Mahaffey. If you are an older adult and want to be more familiar with mobile technology or stay connected with kids and grandkids, this beginner class is for you. Classes are held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, and each session covers a different useful topic.
• Community Listening Session
  Ash Grove Branch Library
  5:30 p.m. for all ages
  Help us chart a course for your Library District’s future. Tell us what you like, how we can improve and what should we add. During the one-hour moderated session, we’ll ask you: How you use the Library? What do you like about the Library – what do we do well? What could we do better? Are there additional services and programs you would like? Refreshments will be served. If you cannot attend, more sessions are being planned.
• Baseball Hall of Famers Are Top(p)s
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  From Roger Maris' breakfast superstitions to Dennis Eckersley's Ecktionary of quips, baseball Hall of Famers fascinate fans. Local History Associate John Rutherford will profile Baseball Hall of Famers who had Missouri connections or played for Missouri teams.

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

• Community Listening Session
  Park Central Branch Library
  5:30 p.m. for all ages
  Help us chart a course for your Library District’s future. Tell us what you like, how we can improve and what should we add. During the one-hour moderated session, we’ll ask you: How you use the Library? What do you like about the Library – what do we do well? What could we do better? Are there additional services and programs you would like? Refreshments will be served. If you cannot attend, more sessions are being planned.

Thursday, September 26, 2019

• "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean
  Book Discussion
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean
• The Hangout
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  4-6 p.m. for adults
  Adults with or without developmental disabilities are welcome to stop by this weekly inclusive hangout for games, crafts and special events.
• Community Listening Session
  Republic Branch Library
  5:30 p.m. for all ages
  Help us chart a course for your Library District’s future. Tell us what you like, how we can improve and what should we add. During the one-hour moderated session, we’ll ask you: How you use the Library? What do you like about the Library – what do we do well? What could we do better? Are there additional services and programs you would like? Refreshments will be served. If you cannot attend, more sessions are being planned.
• An Introduction to Contract Bridge
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  6:30-8:30 p.m. for adults
  Exercise your brain and have fun making new friends as you learn to play Contract Bridge. Whether you're a beginner or want to update your bidding and play, this class is for you. Members of the Bridge Center will give an introductory course over four consecutive Thursday evenings. Registration starts August 5; call 417-883-5341.
• Author Liz Breazeale Reading
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  7 p.m. for adults
  In her collection of short stories, "Extinction Events," author and 2019 Prairie Schooner Book Prize winner Liz Breazeale explores the connections between humans and the natural world by examining the history of our planet, extinction events, estrangements, betrayals and losses. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the event.

Saturday, September 28, 2019

• Romancing the Station
  Library Station
  10 a.m.-4 p.m. for adults
  Celebrate everything romance with Ozarks Romance Authors! Readers and writers of the romance genre will enjoy author education, author talks and activities for romance enthusiasts. 10-11 a.m. Writer’s Workshop: The State of Publishing by Holly Atkinson. Registration starts September 9; call 616-0683. Noon-12:45 p.m. Renee George Author Talk; 1-1:45 p.m. Lori Copland Author Talk; 2-4 p.m. Romance Author Meet & Greet. Books will be available for sale and signing at the Meet & Greet. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
• Writer's Workshop: The State of Publishing
  Library Station
  10 a.m. for adults
  Editor Holly Atkinson will provide an overview of today's publishing world, the options available for authors and how to go indie. A Romancing the Station event. Registration starts September 9; call 417-616-0683.
• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  noon-3 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Iron Man 3" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.
• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  3-6 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Thor: The Dark World" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.

Monday, September 30, 2019

• Blockbusters at the Library
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  4-6:30 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Captain Marvel," rated PG-13 Catch up on these popular superhero blockbusters with popcorn and a free screening!
• Chess Club
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  6-8 p.m. for all ages
  Whether you're just getting started or an experienced player, you’ll have fun and improve your skills playing with other chess enthusiasts. Members of the Springfield Greene County Park Board Chess Club will share their expertise.
• The Wolf Wants In: An Evening with Laura McHugh
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Missouri literary star Laura McHugh, author of "The Weight of Blood" and "Arrowood," will talk about her writing process and the research for her latest psychological thriller, "The Wolf Wants In." Books will be available for purchase and signing. Provided in partnership with the Ozarks Studies Institute, an initiative of the Missouri State University Libraries.

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

• Walk and Talk Book Club
  Sequiota Park at Sequiota Park, 3500 S. Lone Pine Ave.
  10 a.m. for adults
  Let's book it! Meet at the pavilion for a 45-minute walk along the Galloway Creek Greenway. Talk about what you're reading and hear from others.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

• Community Listening Session
  Willard Branch Library
  10 a.m. for all ages
  Help us chart a course for your Library District’s future. Tell us what you like, how we can improve and what should we add. During the one-hour moderated session, we’ll ask you: How you use the Library? What do you like about the Library – what do we do well? What could we do better? Are there additional services and programs you would like? Refreshments will be served. If you cannot attend, more sessions are being planned.
• Coloring and Tea
  Strafford Branch Library
  4 p.m. for adults
  Take a midweek break with some relaxing coloring and tea.
• Warm Up to the Instant Pot with Soup and Stew
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7-8:30 p.m. for adults
  Intimidated by your new electric pressure cooker or ready to join the instant pot craze? Library staff member Vanessa Scudder will offer tips on using the appliance with confidence and share soup and stew recipes that can be made quickly, but taste like they have been simmering all day.

Thursday, October 3, 2019

• Senior Social
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for age 60 and older
  Hand and Foot Card Game. Learn partner and individual techniques for playing this variation on canasta From 11 a.m.-noon, enjoy social time, refreshments, board games and puzzles. From noon-1:30 p.m., a Making Aging More Engaging lunch program will be provided by SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging. A $3.50 lunch donation to SeniorAge is encouraged. Registration starts September 19; call 417-616-0683.
• The Hangout
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  4-6 p.m. for adults
  Adults with or without developmental disabilities are welcome to stop by this weekly inclusive hangout for games, crafts and special events.
• Community Listening Session
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  5:30 p.m. for all ages
  Help us chart a course for your Library District’s future. Tell us what you like, how we can improve and what should we add. During the one-hour moderated session, we’ll ask you: How you use the Library? What do you like about the Library – what do we do well? What could we do better? Are there additional services and programs you would like? Refreshments will be served. If you cannot attend, more sessions are being planned.
• "The Invited" by Jennifer McMahon. An Oh, The Horror! event.
  NXT Chapter: A Book Group for 20/30-Somethings
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  7:30 p.m. for ages 20-39
  "The Invited" by Jennifer McMahon. An Oh, The Horror! event.

Friday, October 4, 2019

• First Friday Art Walk
  Park Central Branch Library
  6 p.m. for adults
  Vinita Williams, art history major and museum studies minor at Missouri State University, will present "Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: Activism in Images." On Display: Monsters in Nice Places: Art by Chad Woody Join us for First Friday Art Walk and the opening of a new exhibit.
• Ghosts of the Gillioz
  Gillioz Theater at Gillioz Theater, 325 Park Central East
  7-9 p.m. for adults age 21 and older only
  Join the historic Gillioz Theatre and The Library for a frightfully fun paranormal historic tour led by members of the St. Louis-based Paranormal Free Agents and Gillioz staff. During this 30-minute tour, you'll learn about the vibrant history of the Gillioz, hear legends and lore of unusual happenings throughout the years and discover the findings of a paranormal investigation completed earlier this summer by the PFA. Tours will depart every 15 minutes and will begin and end in The Gallery, where concession sales will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tours are limited to six individuals per time slot and registration is required. Please Note: The Gillioz is on the U.S. Registry of Historic Places and is not handicap-accessible in all areas of the tour. An Oh, The Horror! event. Registration starts September 6; call 417-883-1974.

Saturday, October 5, 2019

• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  noon-3 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.
• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  3-6 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Guardians of the Galaxy" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.
• Classic Horror Movie Fest
  Park Central Branch Library
  5-6:30 p.m. for adults
  "Mad Love," not rated, 1935 Watch an essential classic horror movie each Saturday in October. An Oh, The Horror! event.

Monday, October 7, 2019

• Chess Club
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Whether you're just getting started or an experienced player, you’ll have fun and improve your skills playing with other chess enthusiasts. Members of the Springfield Greene County Park Board Chess Club will share their expertise.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Normal School: Its History and Legacy. Anne Baker, head of Special Collections and Archives at Missouri State University, will talk about the earliest years of MSU, known as Missouri State Normal School, Fourth District, when it was founded as a teacher's college in 1905. Using items from the University Archives, Anne will explore the school's beginnings, curriculum and student life Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

• iPhone Class for Seniors
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  Notes Bring your own iOS device (iPhone or iPad) for free classes taught by veteran instructor Julie Mahaffey. If you are an older adult and want to be more familiar with mobile technology or stay connected with kids and grandkids, this beginner class is for you. Classes are held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, and each session covers a different useful topic.
• Flying Needles
  Ash Grove Branch Library in the 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.
• "Normal People" by Sally Rooney
  Center City Book Club
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the upstairs meeting room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "Normal People" by Sally Rooney
• Community Listening Session
  Willard Branch Library in the community room
  5:30 p.m. for all ages
  Help us chart a course for your Library District’s future. Tell us what you like, how we can improve and what should we add. During the one-hour moderated session, we’ll ask you: How you use the Library? What do you like about the Library – what do we do well? What could we do better? Are there additional services and programs you would like? Refreshments will be served. If you cannot attend, more sessions are being planned.
• "The Invited" by Jennifer McMahon. An Oh, The Horror! event.
  Donuts & Death
  Hurts Donut Company at Hurts Donut Company, 320 Park Central West
  6 p.m. for adults
  "The Invited" by Jennifer McMahon. An Oh, The Horror! event. Horror has never tasted so sweet. Join our horror book club and sink your teeth into a good book while enjoying Hurts donuts.
• "Code of the Hills" by Nancy Allen
  Evening Book Discussion
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  6:30 p.m. for adults
  "Code of the Hills" by Nancy Allen
• Watch with Pride: LGBTQ+ Movie & Make-and-Take
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7-9 p.m. for teens age 13 and older and adults
  Prepare for Pridefest with crafting and a movie! Watch "Kinky Boots," rated PG-13, while crafting colorful bling and accessories to wear to the Greater Ozarks Pridefest on October 12 in downtown Springfield. Materials will be provided.
• Movable & Pop-Up Books
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  7 p.m. for adults
  Elaine Estes, retired director of the Des Moines Public Library, will discuss the history and assembly of movable and pop-up books, and share her collection with you.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

• Community Listening Session
  Park Central Branch Library
  10 a.m. for all ages
  Help us chart a course for your Library District’s future. Tell us what you like, how we can improve and what should we add. During the one-hour moderated session, we’ll ask you: How you use the Library? What do you like about the Library – what do we do well? What could we do better? Are there additional services and programs you would like? Refreshments will be served. If you cannot attend, more sessions are being planned.
• "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris
  Book Discussion
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  1-2:30 p.m. for adults
  "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris
• "The Invited" by Jennifer McMahon. An Oh, The Horror! event.
  Book Discussion
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "The Invited" by Jennifer McMahon. An Oh, The Horror! event.

Thursday, October 10, 2019

• "The Stillwater Girls" by Minka Kent
  Book Discussion
  Republic Branch Library in the community room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "The Stillwater Girls" by Minka Kent
• The Hangout
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  4-6 p.m. for adults
  Adults with or without developmental disabilities are welcome to stop by this weekly inclusive hangout for games, crafts and special events.
• Community Listening Session
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the upstairs meeting room
  5:30 p.m. for all ages
  Help us chart a course for your Library District’s future. Tell us what you like, how we can improve and what should we add. During the one-hour moderated session, we’ll ask you: How you use the Library? What do you like about the Library – what do we do well? What could we do better? Are there additional services and programs you would like? Refreshments will be served. If you cannot attend, more sessions are being planned.
• Haunted Hike at Lost Hill Park. Meet at the Lost Hill Park parking lot for a moderate, 1.5-mile guided hike filled with tales of local folklore and discussion of "Haunted Hikes" by Maren Horjus. Limited to 20 participants. An Oh, The Horror! event
  The Outdoor Adventure Book Club
  Lost Hill Park at Lost Hill Park, 4705 N. Farm Road 151
  5:30-7 p.m. for for adults age 18 and older only
  Haunted Hike at Lost Hill Park. Meet at the Lost Hill Park parking lot for a moderate, 1.5-mile guided hike filled with tales of local folklore and discussion of "Haunted Hikes" by Maren Horjus. Limited to 20 participants. An Oh, The Horror! event The Library is heading into the great outdoors! Join us for this series of outdoor adventure-themed book discussions held at parks in Springfield. Each discussion is paired with a related outdoor activity led by Springfield-Greene County Park Board Outdoor Initiatives staff. Registration starts September 19; call 417-883-5341.
• Ghost Towns of the Ozarks
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Ozarks Alive's Kaitlyn McConnell will talk about haunted spots, old-fashioned ghost towns and others that are said to be downright haunted. An Oh, The Horror! event.

Friday, October 11, 2019

• "The Winter People" by Jennifer McMahon. An Oh, The Horror! event.
  Northview Book Discussion
  Northview Center at Northview Center, 301 E. Talmage St.
  10:30 a.m. for senior adults
  "The Winter People" by Jennifer McMahon. An Oh, The Horror! event. Join us for this library-sponsored book group just for seniors.
• "Poltergeist" at The Moxie
  Moxie Cinema at Moxie Cinema, 305 S. Campbell Ave. #101
  8-10 p.m. for adults
  The Freeling family enjoys a quiet suburban life, until demonic spirits terrorize them and kidnap the youngest, Carol Anne. Experience this PG-rated cult classic of the haunted house genre on the big screen at this free presentation. An Oh, The Horror! event.

Saturday, October 12, 2019

• Second Saturday Craft
  Park Central Branch Library
  noon for adults
  Miniature Acorn Jack-o-Lanterns Stop in for a craft session. Materials will be provided.
• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  noon-3 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Avengers: Age of Ultron" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.
• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  3-6 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Ant-Man" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.
• Classic Horror Movie Fest
  Park Central Branch Library
  5-6:30 p.m. for adults
  "The Wolf Man," not rated, 1941 Watch an essential classic horror movie each Saturday in October. An Oh, The Horror! event.

Sunday, October 13, 2019

• Second Sunday Concert Series
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2 p.m. for all ages
  Finley River Boys. This award-winning group will play a mix of traditional bluegrass and gospel songs Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
• History of Ozarks Literature
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  2 p.m. for adults
  Dr. Phillip Howerton, professor of English at Missouri State University-West Plains, will present a survey of two centuries including the role of stereotypes and traditional regional traits. He will explore several prevalent themes in Ozarks literature to highlight connections with the region's history and the larger body of American literature.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

• Walk and Talk Book Club
  Sequiota Park at Sequiota Park, 3500 S. Lone Pine Ave.
  10 a.m. for adults
  Let's book it! Meet at the pavilion for a 45-minute walk along the Galloway Creek Greenway. Talk about what you're reading and hear from others.
• "The Thin Man" by Dashiell Hammett
  Ash Grove Bibliophiles
  Ash Grove Branch Library in the community room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "The Thin Man" by Dashiell Hammett
• Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
  E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds at E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
  5-8 p.m. for all ages
  Friends Night Preview Sale. Get a first look at everything! Friends members get in free, non-members can pay $5 at the door to shop the special sale hours. Load up on 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.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults
  Google for Genealogists. OGS member John Carter will discuss Google's search functions and offer ideas for searching images, maps and other genealogy resources. We'll also look at Google's applications for documents, web browsing and organizing photos Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
• Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
  E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds at E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
  10 a.m.-8 p.m. for all ages
  Load up on 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.
• Brown Bag Travelogue
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  12:30 p.m. for adults
  Drury Students Discover Life Abroad: Part 2. Journey with Drury University students as they detail their international study abroad trip to Tours, France, where they studied French at the Institut de Touraine and observed cultural similarities and differences Sit back, relax and explore a new place. You’re welcome to bring a sack lunch.

Thursday, October 17, 2019

• Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
  E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds at E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
  10 a.m.-8 p.m. for all ages
  Load up on 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.
• "Britt-Marie Was Here" by Fredrik Backman
  South Side Senior Center Book Discussion
  South Side Senior Center at South Side Senior Center, 2215 S. Fremont Ave.
  1 p.m. for adults
  "Britt-Marie Was Here" by Fredrik Backman
• The Hangout
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  4-6 p.m. for adults
  Adults with or without developmental disabilities are welcome to stop by this weekly inclusive hangout for games, crafts and special events.
• Preparing (Your Business) for the Unexpected
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  5:30-8 p.m. for adults
  Insurance executive Jeff Mills will discuss mitigation strategies for planning and preparing for natural disasters, system/equipment failure, supplier/distribution failure and internal process/employee failure. Join us at 5:30 p.m. for networking before the presentation. Sponsored by SCORE. Registration starts September 16; call 417-883-1974.
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  Read with Pride: LGBTQ+ Book Club
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  6 p.m. for teens age 13 and older and adults
  Celebrate LGBT Pride with a discussion about "Picture Us in the Light" by Kelly Loy Gilbert.
• The Art of Horror
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7-9 p.m. for adults
  Indelible images of horror from film and classic literature have inspired artists and illustrators for generations. Artists D.A. Frizell, illustrator for "Bender: The Complete Saga," and Gary Bedell and Adam McLaughlin, illustrators for the upcoming "Graveyard Slaughter," discuss classic horror artists and illustrations and how they inspire their artwork. An Oh, The Horror! event.

Friday, October 18, 2019

• Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
  E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds at E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
  10 a.m.-8 p.m. for all ages
  Load up on 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.
• Western Film Friday
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  2-4 p.m. for adults
  "The Outlaw Josey Wales," rated PG Watch popular Westerns on the big screen at the library, popcorn provided.
• Flights and Frights Trivia Night
  Missouri Spirits at Missouri Spirits, 507 W. Walnut St.
  6-8 p.m. for age 21 and older
  Recruit and register a team of eight for pop culture horror trivia night. Individual tickets are $30 and include a flight of whiskey tasters, food and prizes. Proceeds benefit the Library from this event hosted by The Library Foundation. Register online and check out sponsorship opportunities at foundation.thelibrary.org. An Oh, The Horror! event.

Saturday, October 19, 2019

• Bullying and Special Needs
  Library Center in the auditorium
  9:30-11:30 a.m. for adults
  Bullying is a challenge for all kids and it can have devastating consequences for those with developmental and physical disabilities. Michele Fields from Abilities First and Andrea Bishop, a professional counselor from Ozarks Counseling Center, will discuss the rights and resources available to children with special needs and tips for teaching self-advocacy to a special needs child. Parents, families and educators are welcome to attend. Child care will be provided. Presented in partnership with Include Ozarks. Registration starts November 1; call 417-883-5341.
• Ask the Experts: Health Care Expenses
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the upstairs meeting room
  10-11:30 a.m. for adults
  Medical expenses are an inevitable fact of life, but unnecessary stress about paying those bills doesn't have to be. Explore your options with a panel of experts. Ask the Experts is an instructional series from the Making Sense of Money Financial Literacy Initiative, a program of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.
• Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
  E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds at E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
  10 a.m.-5 p.m. for all ages
  Half-Price Day Load up on 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.
• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  noon-3 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Captain America: Civil War" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.
• Pumpkin Tea Lights
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  2-4 p.m. for adults
  Light up your home with a wine glass tea light holder featuring a painted pumpkin design of your own creation. Materials will be provided.
• Pumpkin Painting
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  2 p.m. for adults
  Polka dots, stripes and glitter, oh my! Paint magazine cover-worthy pumpkins to decorate your porch, mantle or office. Hot cider, mini pumpkins and craft supplies will be provided. Bring your own larger pumpkin for extra fun.
• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  3-6 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Doctor Strange" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.
• Classic Horror Movie Fest
  Park Central Branch Library
  5-6:30 p.m. for adults
  "House of Wax," not rated, 1953 Watch an essential classic horror movie each Saturday in October. An Oh, The Horror! event.
• Night at the Haunted Library
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
  7-8:30 p.m. for all ages
  Hang out at the Midtown Carnegie Branch after hours for games, crafts, prizes, cupcakes and punch to turn your fright to fun at this haunted library event. Families welcome; all children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Sunday, October 20, 2019

• Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
  E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds at E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
  1-5 p.m. for all ages
  Bag Day Load up on 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.

Monday, October 21, 2019

• Community Listening Session
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the upstairs meeting room
  10 a.m. for all ages
  Help us chart a course for your Library District’s future. Tell us what you like, how we can improve and what should we add. During the one-hour moderated session, we’ll ask you: How you use the Library? What do you like about the Library – what do we do well? What could we do better? Are there additional services and programs you would like? Refreshments will be served. If you cannot attend, more sessions are being planned.
• Chess Club
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Whether you're just getting started or an experienced player, you’ll have fun and improve your skills playing with other chess enthusiasts. Members of the Springfield Greene County Park Board Chess Club will share their expertise.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

• iPhone Class for Seniors
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  Maps Bring your own iOS device (iPhone or iPad) for free classes taught by veteran instructor Julie Mahaffey. If you are an older adult and want to be more familiar with mobile technology or stay connected with kids and grandkids, this beginner class is for you. Classes are held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, and each session covers a different useful topic.
• Haunted Libraries of the Midwest
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  6-7:30 p.m. for adults
  From "The Grey Lady" of Evansville, Indiana, to the Victorian ghost girls of Nevada, Missouri, ghostly specters are said to lurk between the shelves of many Midwest libraries. Library staffers Marily Weddell and Tod Jackson will share webcam images, newspaper stories and firsthand accounts by librarians during this tour of five of the Midwest's most haunted libraries. An Oh, The Horror! event.
• Movies for Grown-ups
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6:30-8:30 p.m. for adults
  Join AARP for standout films with unique appeal to movie lovers with a grown-up state of mind. Enjoy "Coco" rated PG, with light refreshments provided.
• Music & Memories: All Aboard!
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  6:30-8 p.m. for adults
  Join us for an intergenerational multisensory experience for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia and their families and friends. Climb aboard for train-themed activities and bluegrass music. Representatives from the Alzheimer's Association will share community resources with attendees if needed. This program is funded by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks Senior Mental Health Grant and presented in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

• Community Listening Session
  in the Offsite
  10 a.m. for all ages
  Join us at Price Cutter, 335 N. Nolting Ave., for this Community Listening Session Help us chart a course for your Library District’s future. Tell us what you like, how we can improve and what should we add. During the one-hour moderated session, we’ll ask you: How you use the Library? What do you like about the Library – what do we do well? What could we do better? Are there additional services and programs you would like? Refreshments will be served. If you cannot attend, more sessions are being planned.

Thursday, October 24, 2019

• Community Listening Session
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  10 a.m. for all ages
  Help us chart a course for your Library District’s future. Tell us what you like, how we can improve and what should we add. During the one-hour moderated session, we’ll ask you: How you use the Library? What do you like about the Library – what do we do well? What could we do better? Are there additional services and programs you would like? Refreshments will be served. If you cannot attend, more sessions are being planned.
• "The Invited" by Jennifer McMahon. An Oh, The Horror! event.
  Book Discussion
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "The Invited" by Jennifer McMahon. An Oh, The Horror! event.
• The Hangout
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  4-6 p.m. for adults
  Adults with or without developmental disabilities are welcome to stop by this weekly inclusive hangout for games, crafts and special events.
• Community Listening Session
  in the Offsite
  5:30 p.m. for all ages
  Join us at Price Cutter, 335 N. Nolting Ave., for this Community Listening Session Help us chart a course for your Library District’s future. Tell us what you like, how we can improve and what should we add. During the one-hour moderated session, we’ll ask you: How you use the Library? What do you like about the Library – what do we do well? What could we do better? Are there additional services and programs you would like? Refreshments will be served. If you cannot attend, more sessions are being planned.
• Midtown Workshop Series
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the upstairs meeting room
  6 p.m. for adults
  Winter Prep. Allen Lupton from OACAC will provide the information you need to keep the cold out and the heat in Learn useful life skills on a variety of topics from area experts.
• Haunted Places and Haunted People: An Evening with Jennifer McMahon
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  New York Times best-selling author Jennifer McMahon's novels connect deeply to history and how it seeps into a place. Join Jennifer for a discussion about her writing, her love of the horror genre and what it means to be haunted. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. An Oh, The Horror! event.

Friday, October 25, 2019

• Harry Potter Paper Crafts
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  7-9 p.m. for adults age 18 and older
  Want to add a little Harry Potter magic to your home decor? Make Harry Potter silhouette pictures and origami Forbidden Forest trees to add that magical touch. Materials will be provided. Registration starts October 11; call 417-883-5341.

Saturday, October 26, 2019

• Republic Branch Library 10th Anniversary Celebration
  Republic Branch Library
  10 a.m.-noon for all ages
  Help us celebrate 10 years on Lindsey Avenue with activities and snacks.
• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  noon-3 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.
• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  3-6 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Spider-Man: Homecoming" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.
• Classic Horror Movie Fest
  Park Central Branch Library
  5-6:30 p.m. for adults
  "Night of the Living Dead," not rated, 1968 Watch an essential classic horror movie each Saturday in October. An Oh, The Horror! event.

Sunday, October 27, 2019

• Nursing in the Navy
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  2 p.m. for adults
  Retired Navy Nurse Cmdr. Ellen Duvall will discuss the history of the Navy Nurse Corps, including her experiences serving on a hospital ship off the coast of Vietnam.

Monday, October 28, 2019

• Blockbusters at the Library
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  3-6 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Avengers: Endgame," rated PG-13 Catch up on these popular superhero blockbusters with popcorn and a free screening!
• Chess Club
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  6-8 p.m. for all ages
  Whether you're just getting started or an experienced player, you’ll have fun and improve your skills playing with other chess enthusiasts. Members of the Springfield Greene County Park Board Chess Club will share their expertise.

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

• Walk and Talk Book Club
  Sequiota Park at Sequiota Park, 3500 S. Lone Pine Ave.
  10 a.m. for adults
  Let's book it! Meet at the pavilion for a 45-minute walk along the Galloway Creek Greenway. Talk about what you're reading and hear from others.

Thursday, October 31, 2019

• Community Listening Session
  Republic Branch Library in the community room
  10 a.m. for all ages
  Help us chart a course for your Library District’s future. Tell us what you like, how we can improve and what should we add. During the one-hour moderated session, we’ll ask you: How you use the Library? What do you like about the Library – what do we do well? What could we do better? Are there additional services and programs you would like? Refreshments will be served. If you cannot attend, more sessions are being planned.
• The Hangout
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  4-6 p.m. for adults
  Adults with or without developmental disabilities are welcome to stop by this weekly inclusive hangout for games, crafts and special events.

Friday, November 1, 2019

• First Friday Art Walk
  Park Central Branch Library
  6 p.m. for adults
  Jordan Seyer, art history and painting double major and sign language minor at Missouri State University, will present "Peter Paul Rubens's Techniques Shown Through His Life Work." On Display: Art by Kori Smalley Join us for First Friday Art Walk and the opening of a new exhibit.
• Date Night with a Medical Examiner
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Curious about forensics? Forget "CSI." Spend your Friday evening with Chief Forensic Investigator Tom Van De Berg as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Greene County Medical Examiner's Office, including the difference between a medical examiner and coroner. Q&A will follow the presentation. A Death & Dying event.

Saturday, November 2, 2019

• The Dollars & Sense of Estate Planning
  Library Center in the auditorium
  noon-2 p.m. for adults
  Don't let your financial plans go awry when you die. If you have property, retirement accounts or other assets, you may need to create an estate plan. Catherine E. Moore, estate planning attorney and mediator, Kirkland Woods & Martinsen, LLP; Krystal Creach, a CPA with BKD, and Library Foundation Development Director Melissa Adler will discuss estate planning, trusts and how organizations use trusts to support their missions, and answer audience questions. Don't miss this free opportunity to learn strategies for lowering taxes and leaving more for your family or a favorite charity. A Death & Dying event.
• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  noon-3 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Thor: Ragnarok" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.
• How to Write Your Own Obituary
  Library Center in the auditorium
  3-5 p.m. for adults
  How do you want to be remembered? What do you want others to know about you? Writing your own obituary can be an integral part of end-of-life planning and a thought-provoking exercise at any stage of life. Library staff members Krissy Sinor and Ingrid Bohnenkamp will discuss obituary writing and help you create your own sample obituary, a lasting memory for your family and friends. Materials will be provided. A Death & Dying event.
• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  3-6 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Black Panther" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.
• The Realities of Death
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  When asked how we want to die, most of us wish to die peacefully in our sleep. But life doesn't always end the way we'd like for it to. Dr. Albert Leonardo, medical director of Mercy Supportive and Palliative Care, will discuss end-of-life processes and medical care to provide a realistic picture of how we die as medical advancements offer to prolong our lives at any cost, the differences between hospice and palliative care and the importance of advance care planning. A Death & Dying event.

Monday, November 4, 2019

• Chess Club
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Whether you're just getting started or an experienced player, you’ll have fun and improve your skills playing with other chess enthusiasts. Members of the Springfield Greene County Park Board Chess Club will share their expertise.
• Is This Normal? Understanding Themes of Loss
  Library Center in the Story Hour Room
  7-8:30 p.m. for adults
  Are you grieving the death of a loved one or know someone who is? Staff from Lost & Found Grief Center will talk about what you can expect to experience when grieving the death of family, friends or co-workers, and provide tips to help you cope. A Death & Dying event.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the meeting rooms A and B
  7 p.m. for adults
  Cemeteries: Rescue to Restoration. OGS members and cousins Barbara Brauch and Nora Lee Faulkner rescued the burial place of their great-great-great grandparents, Samuel and Catherine (McNabb) Phariss, from a farm field. Find out how they did it and the people who helped. Members Fran Black and Rose Jones will discuss the process of tombstone maintenance and restoration, featuring the historic Squibb Cemetery in Greene County Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

• Coloring and Tea
  Strafford Branch Library
  4 p.m. for adults
  Take a midweek break with some relaxing coloring and tea.
• Judaism & Death
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Jewish ideas about death and the customs that have developed from those ideas are different from the ideas and customs associated with mainstream American funerals. Rabbi Barbara Block from Temple Israel will talk about Jewish ideas about death and will share some customs, including kaddish, a prayer said in memory of those who have died, and yizkor, a service of remembrance which is traditionally held as part of four Jewish holidays. Q&A will follow the presentation. A Death & Dying event.

Thursday, November 7, 2019

• Senior Social
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for age 60 and older
  Holiday Card Making. Create a variety of handmade cards to send this holiday season. Materials will be provided From 11 a.m.-noon, enjoy social time, refreshments, board games and puzzles. From noon-1:30 p.m., a Making Aging More Engaging lunch program will be provided by SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging. A $3.50 lunch donation to SeniorAge is encouraged. Registration starts October 24; call 417-616-0683.
• The Hangout
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  4-6 p.m. for adults
  Adults with or without developmental disabilities are welcome to stop by this weekly inclusive hangout for games, crafts and special events.
• SEO for Your Small Business
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  5:30-8 p.m. for adults
  Can you do your own Search Engine Optimization? Write blogs that rank on Google? It's simpler than you think. Marketing specialist Josh Lenz will teach the fast and easy way to create content that increases website traffic and gets more leads and sales, for free. Join us at 5:30 p.m. for networking before the presentation. Sponsored by SCORE. Registration starts October 7; call 417-883-1974.
• "The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet" by Becky Chambers
  NXT Chapter: A Book Group for 20/30-Somethings
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  7:30 p.m. for ages 20-39
  "The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet" by Becky Chambers

Friday, November 8, 2019

• "Every Note Played" by Lisa Genova
  Northview Book Discussion
  Northview Center at Northview Center, 301 E. Talmage St.
  10:30 a.m. for senior adults
  "Every Note Played" by Lisa Genova Join us for this library-sponsored book group just for seniors.

Saturday, November 9, 2019

• Conscious Parenting: From Chaos to Calm
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10-11:30 a.m. for adults
  The Conscious Discipline model provides parents with life-changing skills that decrease problem behavior, power struggles and aggression, while increasing resilience, emotional health and achievement. The topic for this session is Choices: Building Self-esteem and Willpower. Child care will be provided. Presented in partnership with One Stop for Early Childhood and Community Partnership of the Ozarks. Registration starts October 25; call 417-616-0563.
• Second Saturday Craft
  Park Central Branch Library
  noon for adults
  Book Art Stop in for a craft session. Materials will be provided.
• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  noon-3 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Avengers: Infinity War" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.
• Caring for Our Pets at Life's End
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2 p.m. for adults
  When our animal companions get sick and grow old, it can be difficult to know how best to care for them at life's end. Dr. Meda McClure from Greener Pastures Pet Hospice will discuss end-of-life care, including pet hospice and euthanasia, aftercare options and resources that can help as you grieve the loss of a beloved pet. A Death & Dying event.
• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  3-6 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Ant-Man and The Wasp" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.
• Talking About Grief and Loss with Author & Illustrator Cori Doerrfeld
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6-7:30 p.m. for all ages
  No matter our age, there are times when we all struggle with loss and grief - whether it's over the death of loved one, a friend moving away or a bad day. Children's author and illustrator Cori Doerrfeld finds that often what a person needs is someone who will just listen, a message she conveys in "The Rabbit Listened," a 2019 Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award nominee. Cori will read and talk about her books, including the recently released "Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!," and the ways we can help ourselves and others when life gets difficult and our emotions become awkward and uncomfortable. Select titles will be available for purchase and signing. We'll make the evening even sweeter with cookie dough bites courtesy of Crave Cookie Dough. Sponsored by the Library Foundation. A Death & Dying event.

Sunday, November 10, 2019

• Second Sunday Concert Series
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2 p.m. for all ages
  Bob Holden Jazz Ensemble. Enjoy a special concert by one of our most popular performers as we celebrate the Library Center's 20th anniversary Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
• Book Swap Bash
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  2 p.m. for age 13-adults
  Wrap a favorite book to swap with other readers while enjoying tea and light refreshments, followed by bookish games and activities. Wrapping material will be available if needed.
• Death Café of the Ozarks
  Library Center in the meeting rooms A and B
  3-5 p.m. for adults
  Having open, honest discussions about death and dying can help alleviate our fears, make educated decisions and remind us to live life to the fullest. Join us for casual conversations where you are welcome to share your curiosities, hopes, fears and experiences in a safe, judgment-free environment. Refreshments will be provided. A Death & Dying event.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

• Walk and Talk Book Club
  Sequiota Park at Sequiota Park, 3500 S. Lone Pine Ave.
  10 a.m. for adults
  Let's book it! Meet at the pavilion for a 45-minute walk along the Galloway Creek Greenway. Talk about what you're reading and hear from others.
• iPhone Class for Seniors
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  App Store Bring your own iOS device (iPhone or iPad) for free classes taught by veteran instructor Julie Mahaffey. If you are an older adult and want to be more familiar with mobile technology or stay connected with kids and grandkids, this beginner class is for you. Classes are held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, and each session covers a different useful topic.
• Flying Needles
  Ash Grove Branch Library in the 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.
• "The River" by Peter Heller
  Center City Book Club
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the upstairs meeting room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "The River" by Peter Heller
• "The Silent Companions" by Laura Purcell
  Donuts & Death
  Hurts Donut Company at Hurts Donut Company, 320 Park Central West
  6 p.m. for adults
  "The Silent Companions" by Laura Purcell Horror has never tasted so sweet. Join our horror book club and sink your teeth into a good book while enjoying Hurts donuts.
• "Mama's Last Hug" by Frans de Waal
  Evening Book Discussion
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  6:30 p.m. for adults
  "Mama's Last Hug" by Frans de Waal
• History Explorers Presents: Siege of Yorktown
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for all ages
  The Siege of Yorktown proved to be the last major land battle of the American Revolutionary War in the North American theater, prompting the British government to negotiate an end to the conflict. Learn about the decisive battle that revived French enthusiasm for the war, undermined popular support for the conflict in Great Britain and boosted faltering American morale. The November History Explorers program commemorates National American History and Founders Month. It was created in 2018 to empower Americans to be active citizens with a greater understanding of our country's foundational origins, its civics and governance. Presented in partnership with the Sons of the American Revolution.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

• "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean
  Book Discussion
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  1-2:30 p.m. for adults
  "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean
• "12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos" by Jordan B. Peterson
  Book Discussion
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos" by Jordan B. Peterson
• "Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup" by John Carreyrou
  My Favorite Crime Book Club
  Tie & Timber Beer Co. at Tie & Timber Beer Co., 1451 E. Cherry St.
  7:30 p.m. for adults age 21 and older
  "Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup" by John Carreyrou Do you have a "favorite" serial killer? Are you fascinated by forensics? This true crime book discussion is for you.

Thursday, November 14, 2019

• "Ordinary Grace" by William Kent Krueger
  Book Discussion
  Republic Branch Library in the community room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "Ordinary Grace" by William Kent Krueger
• The Hangout
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  4-6 p.m. for adults
  Adults with or without developmental disabilities are welcome to stop by this weekly inclusive hangout for games, crafts and special events.
• Dutch Oven Cooking. Meet at the Watershed Center to discuss and share your favorite campfire recipes, then enjoy a dutch oven cooking demonstration. Limited to 10 participants
  The Outdoor Adventure Book Club
  Valley Water Mill Park at Valley Water Mill Park, 2450 E. Valley Water Mill Road.
  5:30-7 p.m. for for adults age 18 and older only
  Dutch Oven Cooking. Meet at the Watershed Center to discuss and share your favorite campfire recipes, then enjoy a dutch oven cooking demonstration. Limited to 10 participants The Library is heading into the great outdoors! Join us for this series of outdoor adventure-themed book discussions held at parks in Springfield. Each discussion is paired with a related outdoor activity led by Springfield-Greene County Park Board Outdoor Initiatives staff. Registration starts October 24; call 417-883-5341.
• Midtown Workshop Series
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the upstairs meeting room
  6 p.m. for adults
  Cast Iron Cookware. Bring in your neglected cast iron cookware. Shayne Taylor, an avid collector, will share care tips for maintaining your cast iron for generations to come Learn useful life skills on a variety of topics from area experts.

Friday, November 15, 2019

• Western Film Friday
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  2-4 p.m. for adults
  "Geronimo: An American Legend," rated PG-13 Watch popular Westerns on the big screen at the library, popcorn provided.

Saturday, November 16, 2019

• Legal Planning for Special Needs Parents
  Library Center in the auditorium
  9:30-11:30 a.m. for adults
  Attorney Angela Myers will tackle the legal side of parenting a child with a disability to help you protect your child as they grow. Estate planning, guardianship, powers of attorney, special needs trusts and ABLE accounts will be covered. Child care will be provided. Presented in partnership with Include Ozarks. Registration starts November 1; call 417-883-5341.
• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  noon-3 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Captain Marvel" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.
• Super Marvel Marathon
  Strafford Branch Library
  3-6 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Avengers: Endgame" Beat the fall blues with a Marvel marathon! Every Saturday this season we'll watch two Marvel movies, rated PG-13, back-to-back as we make our way to "Avengers: Endgame." Popcorn provided.

Monday, November 18, 2019

• Chess Club
  Library Center in the Harrison Room
  6-8 p.m. for adults
  Whether you're just getting started or an experienced player, you’ll have fun and improve your skills playing with other chess enthusiasts. Members of the Springfield Greene County Park Board Chess Club will share their expertise.
• "Shooting Lincoln: Matthew Brady, Alexander Gardner, and the Race to Photograph the Story of the Century" by Nicholas J.C. Pistor
  Civil War Book Discussion Group
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  7 p.m. for adults
  "Shooting Lincoln: Matthew Brady, Alexander Gardner, and the Race to Photograph the Story of the Century" by Nicholas J.C. Pistor

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

• "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Arthur Conan Doyle
  Ash Grove Bibliophiles
  Ash Grove Branch Library in the community room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Arthur Conan Doyle

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

• Brown Bag Travelogue
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  12:30 p.m. for adults
  Switzerland, Alsace & The Black Forest. Rita Needham, a retired educator and association executive, will share photos and tales from her trip through the Swiss Alps and mystical Black Forest. Highlights include the Matterhorn at Gornergrat, the charming streets of Alsace and decadent Black Forest cake Sit back, relax and explore a new place. You’re welcome to bring a sack lunch.

Thursday, November 21, 2019

• "Dear Mrs. Bird" by AJ Pearce
  South Side Senior Center Book Discussion
  South Side Senior Center at South Side Senior Center, 2215 S. Fremont Ave.
  1 p.m. for adults
  "Dear Mrs. Bird" by AJ Pearce
• "Aug 9 - Fog" by Kathryn Scanlan
  Book Discussion
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "Aug 9 - Fog" by Kathryn Scanlan
• The Hangout
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  4-6 p.m. for adults
  Adults with or without developmental disabilities are welcome to stop by this weekly inclusive hangout for games, crafts and special events.
• Sketches from Springfield: A Cartoon History
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6 p.m. for adults
  The cartoons of Bob Palmer, Betty Love, Jon Kennedy and other cartoonists fill the pages of Springfield’s historic newspapers and periodicals. Local History Associate Konrad Stump explores the lives of these remarkable cartoonists and shares how they shaped the telling of Springfield's history.

Saturday, November 23, 2019

• Wreath Making
  Republic Branch Library in the community room
  10-11:30 a.m. for adults
  Prepare for the winter holidays by creating a wreath you can decorate with or give as a gift. Materials will be provided. Registration starts November 1; call 417-732-7284.
• Tabletop Gaming Day
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  noon-4 p.m. for all ages
  Take a break this season to check out our selection of games! Relax with a puzzle, challenge your friends to a board game or dive into a role playing adventure.

Monday, November 25, 2019

• Chess Club
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  6-8 p.m. for all ages
  Whether you're just getting started or an experienced player, you’ll have fun and improve your skills playing with other chess enthusiasts. Members of the Springfield Greene County Park Board Chess Club will share their expertise.

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

• Walk and Talk Book Club
  Sequiota Park at Sequiota Park, 3500 S. Lone Pine Ave.
  10 a.m. for adults
  Let's book it! Meet at the pavilion for a 45-minute walk along the Galloway Creek Greenway. Talk about what you're reading and hear from others.
• iPhone Class for Seniors
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  Siri Bring your own iOS device (iPhone or iPad) for free classes taught by veteran instructor Julie Mahaffey. If you are an older adult and want to be more familiar with mobile technology or stay connected with kids and grandkids, this beginner class is for you. Classes are held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, and each session covers a different useful topic.

Saturday, November 30, 2019

• Madea Movie Marathon
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  2-8 p.m. for adults
  Library Station patrons picked their favorite Madea movies for this marathon! Come for one, two or all three, rated PG-13; popcorn provided. 2 p.m. "Diary of a Mad Black Woman;" 4:15 p.m. "Madea's Family Reunion;" 6:20 p.m. "Madea Goes to Jail."