The Library

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

• Flying Needles
  Ash Grove Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for adults
  Since we can’t meet in person each month, we're going to focus our crochet or knitting work on projects for charitable organizations. Create each project from a pattern of your own or stop by the branch for one. After you've finished your project, drop it off at the branch and we'll donate the finished projects to an area charity. Blankets for kids and older adults in need.
• Program in a Bag
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Missing programs? Pick up a themed take-out bag with activities, book lists and supplies for a craft. Bags available at the beginning of the month, while supplies last. Relax and Unwind.
• Winter Wood Take & Make Craft
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Get ready for winter decorating. Drop by the Library Station and pick up an easy, take-home DIY penguin craft. Materials will be provided.

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

• Flying Needles
  Ash Grove Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for adults
  Since we can’t meet in person each month, we're going to focus our crochet or knitting work on projects for charitable organizations. Create each project from a pattern of your own or stop by the branch for one. After you've finished your project, drop it off at the branch and we'll donate the finished projects to an area charity. Blankets for kids and older adults in need.
• Program in a Bag
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Missing programs? Pick up a themed take-out bag with activities, book lists and supplies for a craft. Bags available at the beginning of the month, while supplies last. Relax and Unwind.
• Winter Wood Take & Make Craft
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Get ready for winter decorating. Drop by the Library Station and pick up an easy, take-home DIY penguin craft. Materials will be provided.

Friday, November 27, 2020

• Flying Needles
  Ash Grove Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for adults
  Since we can’t meet in person each month, we're going to focus our crochet or knitting work on projects for charitable organizations. Create each project from a pattern of your own or stop by the branch for one. After you've finished your project, drop it off at the branch and we'll donate the finished projects to an area charity. Blankets for kids and older adults in need.
• Program in a Bag
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Missing programs? Pick up a themed take-out bag with activities, book lists and supplies for a craft. Bags available at the beginning of the month, while supplies last. Relax and Unwind.
• Winter Wood Take & Make Craft
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Get ready for winter decorating. Drop by the Library Station and pick up an easy, take-home DIY penguin craft. Materials will be provided.

Saturday, November 28, 2020

• Flying Needles
  Ash Grove Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for adults
  Since we can’t meet in person each month, we're going to focus our crochet or knitting work on projects for charitable organizations. Create each project from a pattern of your own or stop by the branch for one. After you've finished your project, drop it off at the branch and we'll donate the finished projects to an area charity. Blankets for kids and older adults in need.
• Program in a Bag
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Missing programs? Pick up a themed take-out bag with activities, book lists and supplies for a craft. Bags available at the beginning of the month, while supplies last. Relax and Unwind.
• Winter Wood Take & Make Craft
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Get ready for winter decorating. Drop by the Library Station and pick up an easy, take-home DIY penguin craft. Materials will be provided.

Monday, November 30, 2020

• Flying Needles
  Ash Grove Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for adults
  Since we can’t meet in person each month, we're going to focus our crochet or knitting work on projects for charitable organizations. Create each project from a pattern of your own or stop by the branch for one. After you've finished your project, drop it off at the branch and we'll donate the finished projects to an area charity. Blankets for kids and older adults in need.
• Program in a Bag
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Missing programs? Pick up a themed take-out bag with activities, book lists and supplies for a craft. Bags available at the beginning of the month, while supplies last. Relax and Unwind.
• Winter Wood Take & Make Craft
  Library Station
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for adults
  Get ready for winter decorating. Drop by the Library Station and pick up an easy, take-home DIY penguin craft. Materials will be provided.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

• Effective Communication Strategies for Caregivers
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for adults
  Explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer's, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages, and identify strategies to connect and communicate. Presented by the Greater Missouri Alzheimer's Association and the Greene County MU Extension Office. Register by clicking below or calling. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts November 18; call 800-272-3900.
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Monday, December 7, 2020

• Exploring Genealogy
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. This will be a Facebook Live event. O’Reilly General Hospital, 1941-1946. In February 1941, Springfield, Missouri, was selected as the host city for O’Reilly General Army Hospital. Local History Associate John Rutherford will discuss how Springfield's "Hospital with a Soul" became the model facility for the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II .

Friday, December 11, 2020

• Let's Do Trivia!
  Virtual
  7-9 p.m. for adults
  Gather your friends and see how your team stacks up against others as you test your knowledge at these virtual trivia night events. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Fun & Festive Holiday Trivia. How many reindeer are featured in the poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas?" If you know the answer, grab some friends and eggnog for a holiday trivia challenge . Registration starts November 20; call 417-883-5341.
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Saturday, December 12, 2020

• Adaptation & Dickens: The Many Lives of "A Christmas Carol"
  Virtual
  2 p.m. for adults
  Join Missouri State University’s Lanya Lamouria, associate professor of English, to learn more about the theory of adaptation and the many ways "A Christmas Carol" has been retold. Enjoy clips from popular movie adaptations and lively discussion at this virtual event. Sponsored by the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

• Ash Grove Bibliophiles
  Virtual
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  Visit with others about a book you're currently reading, one you've read or a title you've heard about in our virtual discussion group on Zoom. A link and password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted December 1-December 14; email adriennep@thelibrary.org.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

• Exploring Genealogy
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. This will be a Facebook Live event. Toy Crazes of Christmas Past. Whether the hunt took them to the Toy Box, Heer's or Battlefield Mall, Christmas shoppers have been trying to get their hands on each year's hottest toys for decades. Join Local History Associate Konrad Stump and revisit Christmas classics like Lite-Brite and Chatty Cathy, timeless toys such as Slinky and Silly Putty, and the hysteria surrounding Cabbage Patch Kids, Beanie Babies and the elusive Tickle Me Elmo.
• Virtual Brown Bag Travelogue
  Virtual
  noon for adults
  Sit back, relax and explore a new place from the comfort of your own home. A new video featuring a different adventure will be posted to the Springfield-Greene County Library District YouTube channel (youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene) on the third Wednesday of each month. Scotland Bed & Breakfast Tour. Michael Frizell, director of Student Learning Services at Missouri State University and freelance writer, learned that his family are descendants of the Fraser Clan, famous for its appearance in the "Outlander" series and the original "Highlander" film. Michael will share the journey he took with his wife to explore Scotland, with highlights including Edinburgh, Loch Ness and Inverness.

Thursday, December 17, 2020

• Virtual Movies & Memories
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for all ages
  Join us monthly for a virtual intergenerational experience for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia, and their families and friends. During this friendly Zoom gathering we'll share thematic movie clips for a fun and relaxed way to socialize and reminisce together. A link and password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Holiday Cheer. Registrations accepted December 2-December 16; email tyshas@thelibrary.org.

Friday, December 18, 2020

• Holiday Music Sing-Along
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for all ages
  Grab a cup of cocoa and celebrate the holidays with an old-fashioned sing-along from the comfort of your own home! From "Jingle Bell Rock" to "White Christmas," Rick and Karen Maxson of Uke 66 will play a variety of songs on their ukuleles celebrating Christmas and other winter holidays. Watch on the Library’s YouTube channel, youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene; lyrics will be displayed on the screen, or download them at thelibrary.org/lyrics. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

• "Dare to Lead: Brave Work, Tough Conversations, Whole Hearts" by Brene Brown
  SCORE E3 Business Book Club
  Virtual
  6 p.m. for adults
  E3 stands for Empowering and Educating Entrepreneurs. Join Southwest Missouri SCORE and the Library for a book club to motivate and inspire your work life, whatever it looks like. Discussion happens all month at facebook.com/groups/scoree3bookclub, with a live virtual discussion the last Tuesday of each month on Zoom. Register by clicking below or calling. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts November 24; call 417-883-1974.
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Monday, January 4, 2021

• Exploring Genealogy
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. This will be a Facebook Live event. The Civilian Conservation Corps: Plant a Tree, Grow a Man. During the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps was established to conserve both the natural and human resources of the nation. Genealogist Annette Crafton Corbell examines the history of the CCC from beginning to end, highlights its accomplishments and explains how to access CCC-related records.

Thursday, January 7, 2021

• Resolving to Read the Classics
  Virtual
  6 p.m. for adults
  Did you make a resolution to read more classics this year? Visit with other readers and talk about the books you've always meant to read, get recommendations and discuss the classics that you love, whether you're a Jane-ite or a fan of Hemingway's prose. You'll also have the chance to win a classic novel to add to your collection! Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

• 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
  Virtual
  6 p.m. for adults
  Does someone you care for frequently misplace things, forget names or get confused about where they are? Learn the 10 common warning signs of Alzheimer's and dementia and explore the next steps in seeking out help for yourself or a loved one. Presented by the Greater Missouri Alzheimer's Association and the Greene County MU Extension Office. Register by clicking below or calling. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts December 29; call 800-272-3900.

Thursday, January 14, 2021

• Aisle 641: Tips to Make You a Top Chef
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  In the Library, good cooks take their cues from books in the Dewey Decimal 641s. But we’re taking you to the virtual aisle to visit with chefs at popular restaurants in Springfield to learn the secrets of one of their signature dishes. Winter is the perfect time to fire up the cooktop or preheat the oven for sweet or savory delectable goodies. Watch on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event. Soup. Jenny Russo is the force behind the great soups and other delicious dishes at Russo St. Michael’s restaurant in downtown Springfield. Learn one of her favorite recipes for a belly-warming soup to tide you over this winter .

Saturday, January 16, 2021

• Beginning Chinese Calligraphy
  Virtual
  11 a.m. for adults
  Artist Jojo Liu teaches traditional Chinese calligraphy basics including how to hold a brush, write basic strokes and write while standing. Pick up a kit with all of the supplies you'll need for this virtual lesson from the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch starting Saturday, January 2. Twenty craft kits will be available while supplies last; supply lists will also be available for those who don’t get a kit. Sponsored by the Library Foundation. Register by clicking the link below. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted January 2-January 15.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

• Ash Grove Bibliophiles
  Virtual
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  Visit with others about a book you're currently reading, one you've read or a title you've heard about in our virtual discussion group on Zoom. A link and password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted January 5-January 18; email adriennep@thelibrary.org.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

• Exploring Genealogy
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. This will be a Facebook Live event. Secrets Told, Masks Unfold. Ozarks Genealogical Society member Sharon Fieker Cummins shares how Missouri-born adopted adults and their lineal descendants can research their genealogical heritage as a result of the passage of the Missouri Adoptee Rights Act and DNA testing .
• Virtual Brown Bag Travelogue
  Virtual
  noon for adults
  Sit back, relax and explore a new place from the comfort of your own home. A new video featuring a different adventure will be posted to the Springfield-Greene County Library District YouTube channel (youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene) on the third Wednesday of each month. A Tour of Northeast Italy. In October 2019, Brian and Erin Grubbs traveled to Europe, spending a week in northwest Italy. Brian, the Library's Local History and Genealogy manager, recounts their trip to Venice, the Dolomite Mountains, Roman ruins and several small towns.

Thursday, January 21, 2021

• Virtual Movies & Memories
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for all ages
  Join us monthly for a virtual intergenerational experience for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia, and their families and friends. During this friendly Zoom gathering we'll share thematic movie clips for a fun and relaxed way to socialize and reminisce together. A link and password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Humor. Registrations accepted January 6-January 20; email tyshas@thelibrary.org.
• Aisle 641: Tips to Make You a Top Chef
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  In the Library, good cooks take their cues from books in the Dewey Decimal 641s. But we’re taking you to the virtual aisle to visit with chefs at popular restaurants in Springfield to learn the secrets of one of their signature dishes. Winter is the perfect time to fire up the cooktop or preheat the oven for sweet or savory delectable goodies. Watch on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event. Main Course. Joe Gidman, of Van Gogh’s Eeterie on historic Commercial Street, created his menu after living in the Netherlands. He’ll show us how to make Meatball Zuurkool: two Dutch meatballs with brandied brown gravy served over "zuurkool stamppot," golden potatoes mashed with sauerkraut and bacon.

Friday, January 22, 2021

• Let's Do Trivia!
  Virtual
  7-9 p.m. for adults
  Gather your friends and see how your team stacks up against others as you test your knowledge at these virtual trivia night events. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Trivia for Foodies. Are you ready for your own cooking show? Get your food and kitchen know-how ready for this yummy event . Registration starts January 8; call 417-883-5341.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

• "Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World" by Adam Grant
  SCORE E3 Business Book Club
  Virtual
  6 p.m. for adults
  E3 stands for Empowering and Educating Entrepreneurs. Join Southwest Missouri SCORE and the Library for a book club to motivate and inspire your work life, whatever it looks like. Discussion happens all month at facebook.com/groups/scoree3bookclub, with a live virtual discussion the last Tuesday of each month on Zoom. Register by clicking below or calling. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts December 29; call 417-883-1974.
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• We Need to Talk: What is Gender Identity?
  Virtual
  6:30 p.m. for adults
  Join Karis Agnew, PROMO Field Director, for a conversation exploring gender identity -- what does it mean to be transgender or gender non-conforming? How do we use pronouns in the context of gender identity? Explore answers to these questions and more in this informal conversation. Presented in partnership with PROMO, Missouri's statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization. "We Need to Talk" is a new series from The Library designed to provide a safe space to ask hard questions about some of society’s toughest topics. A host will guide an informal conversation and finish the session with a discussion of how you can put what you’ve learned into action in your own life and community. Register by calling or clicking below. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted January 12-January 25; call 417-883-5341.
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Thursday, January 28, 2021

• Aisle 641: Tips to Make You a Top Chef
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  In the Library, good cooks take their cues from books in the Dewey Decimal 641s. But we’re taking you to the virtual aisle to visit with chefs at popular restaurants in Springfield to learn the secrets of one of their signature dishes. Winter is the perfect time to fire up the cooktop or preheat the oven for sweet or savory delectable goodies. Watch on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event. Make a Perfect Pie Crust from Scratch. Eleanor Taylor of Prairie Pie began baking in her grandmother’s kitchen and she’s been providing restaurants and bakeries in Springfield and New York City with custom desserts since she was 16. She'll show us how to make the perfect pie crust and offer ideas for delicious fillings.

Monday, February 1, 2021

• Exploring Genealogy
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. This will be a Facebook Live event. Rescuing Phariss Memorial Cemetery. Ozarks Genealogical Society members and cousins Barbara Brauch and Nora Lee Faulkner come together to rescue the burial place of their great-great-great grandparents, Samuel and Catherine (McNabb) Phariss, from a farm field. Find out how this lost piece of history was found again, and the many people who helped the process along through the years.

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

• Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for adults
  Aggression, repetition, wandering--these and other dementia-related behaviors can be frightening and challenging for caregivers. Knowing what to do in these situations can help keep your loved one safe. Learn how to respond when someone you care for is struggling with dementia-related behaviors. Presented by the Greater Missouri Alzheimer's Association and the Greene County MU Extension Office. Register by clicking below or calling. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts January 20; call 800-272-3900.

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

• Living with Mid-Stage Alzheimers for Caregivers
  Virtual
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  During the middle stages of Alzheimer's your loved one may begin jumbling words, having trouble dressing, getting frustrated or angry, or acting in unexpected ways, such as refusing to bathe. In this three-part series, Jane Haskell, Alzheimer's Association Community Educator, will discuss helpful strategies for coping with these changes and attendees will get tips for providing safe and effective care for loved ones in the middle stage of Alzheimer's. Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter. Register by clicking below or calling. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts January 26; call 800-272-3900.
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Thursday, February 11, 2021

• History Explorers Presents: Danforth Discovery
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  During this virtual event, speakers will share stories of the people that lived on and visited the Danforth Plantation, including pioneers, slaves, refugees of the Trail of Tears and Civil War soldiers en route to the conflict at Wilson's Creek. Presented in partnership with the Sons of the American Revolution and sponsored by the Library Center. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

• Living with Mid-Stage Alzheimers for Caregivers
  Virtual
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  During the middle stages of Alzheimer's your loved one may begin jumbling words, having trouble dressing, getting frustrated or angry, or acting in unexpected ways, such as refusing to bathe. In this three-part series, Jane Haskell, Alzheimer's Association Community Educator, will discuss helpful strategies for coping with these changes and attendees will get tips for providing safe and effective care for loved ones in the middle stage of Alzheimer's. Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter. Register by clicking below or calling. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts February 2; call 800-272-3900.
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• Ash Grove Bibliophiles
  Virtual
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  Visit with others about a book you're currently reading, one you've read or a title you've heard about in our virtual discussion group on Zoom. A link and password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted February 2-February 15; email adriennep@thelibrary.org.

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

• Exploring Genealogy
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for adults
  Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. This will be a Facebook Live event. RootsMagic. Ozarks Genealogical Society member John Carter demonstrates aspects of the genealogy software RootsMagic, including performing data entry, attached media, Ancestry and FamilySearch interface, and reports .
• Virtual Brown Bag Travelogue
  Virtual
  noon for adults
  Sit back, relax and explore a new place from the comfort of your own home. A new video featuring a different adventure will be posted to the Springfield-Greene County Library District YouTube channel (youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene) on the third Wednesday of each month. American Whimsy. Venture across the U.S. with Library staffer Breea Milburn as she reveals the quirkiest parts of her vacations across the states, including a seemingly normal house containing portals into other worlds, mountainsides that rise over a realm built for elven-folk and a massive bookstore with arches upon arches of novels to explore.

Thursday, February 18, 2021

• Virtual Movies & Memories
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for all ages
  Join us monthly for a virtual intergenerational experience for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia, and their families and friends. During this friendly Zoom gathering we'll share thematic movie clips for a fun and relaxed way to socialize and reminisce together. A link and password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Romance. Registrations accepted February 3-February 17; email tyshas@thelibrary.org.

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

• Living with Mid-Stage Alzheimers for Caregivers
  Virtual
  1-3 p.m. for adults
  During the middle stages of Alzheimer's your loved one may begin jumbling words, having trouble dressing, getting frustrated or angry, or acting in unexpected ways, such as refusing to bathe. In this three-part series, Jane Haskell, Alzheimer's Association Community Educator, will discuss helpful strategies for coping with these changes and attendees will get tips for providing safe and effective care for loved ones in the middle stage of Alzheimer's. Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter. Register by clicking below or calling. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts February 19; call 800-272-3900.
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• "How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs" by Guy Raz
  SCORE E3 Business Book Club
  Virtual
  6 p.m. for adults
  E3 stands for Empowering and Educating Entrepreneurs. Join Southwest Missouri SCORE and the Library for a book club to motivate and inspire your work life, whatever it looks like. Discussion happens all month at facebook.com/groups/scoree3bookclub, with a live virtual discussion the last Tuesday of each month on Zoom. Register by clicking below or calling. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts January 26; call 417-883-1974.
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Thursday, February 25, 2021

• The Ukulele: In Word & Song
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Hear the story of the ukulele and its importance in U.S. music and culture over the past 150 years. Rick and Karen Maxson of Uke 66 will lead you through the history of the small instrument with words and song, including the Missouri connection to a popular ukulele performer who later became the voice of a beloved Disney character. Watch on the Library's YouTube channel, youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.

Friday, February 26, 2021

• Let's Do Trivia!
  Virtual
  7-9 p.m. for adults
  Gather your friends and see how your team stacks up against others as you test your knowledge at these virtual trivia night events. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Harry Potter Expert Trivia. Should you have been a student at Hogwarts? This one's a must for Harry Potter superfans . Registration starts February 15; call 417-883-5341.
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