The Library

Monday, July 16, 2018

• Watch "Quantrill's Raiders," not rated
  Civil War Book Discussion Group
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Watch "Quantrill's Raiders," not rated

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

• "Bluebird, Bluebird" by Attica Locke
  Ash Grove Bibliophiles
  Ash Grove Branch Library in the community room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "Bluebird, Bluebird" by Attica Locke

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults
  The History of Jewish Women in Springfield and Greene County. Mara Cohen Ioannides, professor of English at Missouri State University, is the co-director of "Telling Traditions," an oral history and documentary of Jewish women in the Ozarks and author of several books related to Jewish families Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
• Senior Social
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the basement meeting room
  11 a.m.-1 p.m. for adults age 60 and older
  Bocce Ball. Stay active by enjoying an indoor bocce course Enjoy social time and refreshments during this event. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Browse materials, enjoy board games and breakout activities, get book recommendations and computer help. Noon-1 p.m. A lunch program, Healthy Living for Seniors, will be provided by SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging's Choice Presenters. After the program, enjoy lunch provided by SeniorAge. A $3.50 lunch donation to SeniorAge is encouraged. Materials will be provided for Choice and craft activities. Offered in cooperation with SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging and the Library's Stories for Life program. Registration starts July 1; call 417-862-0135.
• Brown Bag Travelogue
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  12:30 p.m. for adults
  Seeking the Summit. Library staff member Andrew Mann will share his experience with highpointing -- a sport that has challenged him to reach the highest elevations in more than 15 U.S. states Sit back, relax and explore a new place. You're welcome to bring a sack lunch.
• Adult Coloring Circle
  Park Central Branch Library
  5-6:30 p.m. for adults
  Join us for a relaxing session of staying between the lines. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.
• 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 be there to share their expertise.

Thursday, July 19, 2018

• "Anything is Possible" by Elizabeth Strout
  South Side Senior Book Discussion
  South Side Senior Center at South Side Senior Center, 2215 S. Fremont Ave.
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "Anything is Possible" by Elizabeth Strout Liven up your afternoon by joining friends and library staff to talk about the monthly book selection.
• "The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen: Awesome Female Characters from Comic Book History" by Hope Nicholson
  Books & Brew
  Mother's Brewing Company at Mother's Brewing Company, 215 S. Grant Ave.
  6 p.m. for adults
  "The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen: Awesome Female Characters from Comic Book History" by Hope Nicholson Enjoy a cold glass of beer and discuss aspects of American culture.
• Ozarks Travelogues
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Birding, Hiking, History and More: The Drury-Mincy Wildlife Conservation Area southeast of Branson, covering 5,599 acres, offers opportunities for bird watching, hiking and visiting historical sites. Greater Ozarks Audubon Society President Janice Greene will take you up Bear Mountain and along Bee Creek to share everything the conservation area has to offer Bring a snack and learn about fun, interesting day and weekend trips in the Ozarks.

Saturday, July 21, 2018

• Yoga for Health
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  2 p.m. for adults
  Join Library staff member and registered yoga teacher Kim Duquette for a gentle yoga class. Each class is designed to increase strength and flexibility, improve posture and balance, enhance concentration and calm the nervous system. Feel free to bring a mat or towel.

Monday, July 23, 2018

• Music Makers
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  7-8:30 p.m. for adults
  While working for KY3, video journalist Ed Fillmer spent decades doing stories on the people of the Ozarks, including many about music and musicians. Join Ed as we screen his videos about Academy Award-winner Tom Whitlock, Big Smith, the Ozark Mountain Daredevils and more.

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

• Adult Coloring Circle
  Park Central Branch Library
  5-6:30 p.m. for adults
  Join us for a relaxing session of staying between the lines. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.
• Chess Club
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  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 be there to share their expertise.
• Learning to See
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6 p.m. for adults
  Memphis-based artist, muralist and educator Amy Beth Rice will discuss her personal work which centers on themes of identity, truth and perceiving yourself and your reality accurately. Her work, on display at the Library Center, consists of portraiture, imaginative scenes and animals in the pop surrealism style, with a unifying color palette and lots of movement in the brushstrokes and composition.

Thursday, July 26, 2018

• "Everything I Never Told You" by Celeste Ng
  Book Discussion
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "Everything I Never Told You" by Celeste Ng
• Midtown Workshop Series
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the upstairs meeting room
  6 p.m. for adults
  Beat the heat and learn to install a ceiling fan with experts from Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Mo Learn useful skills on a variety of topics from local experts. Registration starts July 1; call 417-862-0135.
• On Tour: Great Concerts in the Ozarks
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  For decades, artists across the musical spectrum have entertained audiences throughout the Ozarks. From Hammons Student Center to Branson, Local History Associate Michael Price will discuss some of the Ozarks most memorable performances.

Saturday, July 28, 2018

• Grow Your Garden Skills with Springfield Community Gardens
  The Fairbanks at The Fairbanks, 1126 N Broadway Ave.
  4-6 p.m. for adults
  Learn how to save your own seeds during this hands-on workshop with Springfield Community Garden co-founder Shelley Vaugine. Afterwards, get your hands dirty and learn new gardening skills while working in the garden. Registration starts July 16; call 417-616-0683.
• Saturday Night at the Movies
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  6:30-8:30 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Justice League," rated PG-13 Don't want to wait to watch popular new movies? Watch them on the big screen at the library with popcorn provided.

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

• Adult Coloring Circle
  Park Central Branch Library
  5-6:30 p.m. for adults
  Join us for a relaxing session of staying between the lines. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.
• 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 be there to share their expertise.

Thursday, August 2, 2018

• "Little Bee" by Chris Cleave
  British Literature Book Club
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the upstairs meeting room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "Little Bee" by Chris Cleave Discuss books written by British authors. Tea and biscuits will be provided.
• Baseball Memory Cafe
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  2-3:30 p.m. for adults
  Longtime Kickapoo High School baseball coach Neil Pittman will talk baseball and share his memories at this informal social gathering for those living with early-stage memory loss and their care partners. Registration starts July 19; call 417-616-0683.
• Adulting 101
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  6 p.m. for adults
  How to Eat Healthy on a Budget, with Library staff Wish you had classes on how to be an adult? Join us for life skills classes every first Thursday of the month.
• Made Into Movies
  NXT Chapter: A Book Group for 20/30-Somethings
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  7:30 p.m. for adults
  Made Into Movies BYOB (Bring Your Own Book). Bring a title from the month's featured theme to share with the group.

Friday, August 3, 2018

• First Friday Art Walk
  Park Central Branch Library
  6-9 p.m. for adults
  Make your own zine at this workshop led by creators of the local zine, The Thread. Materials will be provided. On Display: Photography by Stephen Kastner Join us for First Friday Art Walk and the opening of a new exhibit.

Saturday, August 4, 2018

• DIY Pallet Yard Games
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  2-4 p.m. for adults
  Learn how to make yard games from pallets in this hands-on workshop with Library staff member Andrew Mann. Will it be tic-tac-toe or yard dominoes? The choice is yours. Materials will be provided; seating is limited. Registration starts July 23; call 417-616-0683.
• Blockbusters at the Library
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  3-5 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Thor: Ragnarok," rated PG-13

Sunday, August 5, 2018

• First Sunday Concert with the Bob Holden Jazz Ensemble
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2-3:30 p.m. for all ages
  The Bob Holden Jazz Ensemble will perform big band arrangements from the 40s-90s. The band features players ages 15-77, allowing young musicians the chance to learn jazz styles and perform with professionals and other experienced musicians. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Monday, August 6, 2018

• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the meeting rooms A and B
  7 p.m. for adults
  The Nathan Boone Homestead in Ash Grove preserves 181 years of frontier history. Join Facility Manager Mike Busekrus as he walks you through the Boones' history in Greene County, explores the mysteries of the homestead and introduces you to the people who have called this place home through the years Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

• "Lab Girl" by Hope Jahren
  Book Discussion
  Library Center in the meeting room B
  1-2:30 p.m. for adults
  "Lab Girl" by Hope Jahren
• "A Thousand Miles to Freedom: My Escape from North Korea" by Eunsun Kim with Sébastien Falletti
  Book Discussion
  Fair Grove Branch Library
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "A Thousand Miles to Freedom: My Escape from North Korea" by Eunsun Kim with Sébastien Falletti
• Adult Coloring Circle
  Park Central Branch Library
  5-6:30 p.m. for adults
  Join us for a relaxing session of staying between the lines. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.
• Chess Club
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  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 be there to share their expertise.

Thursday, August 9, 2018

• The Strafford Branch Turns 10!
  Strafford Branch Library
  11 a.m.-2 p.m. for all ages
  Help us celebrate 10 years of fun at the Strafford Branch Library with snacks, prizes, games and other activities.
• Midtown Workshop Series
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the upstairs meeting room
  6 p.m. for adults
  Instructor Rebecca Baker from Missouri State University's Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science Department will discuss the upcoming Perseid meteor shower. Learn the best way to see the event and leave with a map of the sky for the night of the meteor shower. Learn useful skills on a variety of topics from local experts. Registration starts August 1; call 417-862-0135.

Friday, August 10, 2018

• "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi
  Northview Center Book Discussion
  Northview Center at Northview Center, 301 E. Talmage St.
  10:30 a.m. for senior adults
  "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi Join us for this library-sponsored book group just for seniors.
• Millennial's TGIF
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6-8 p.m. for adults 18 and older
  Disney Night. Discuss all things Disney with other fans, sing Disney karaoke, relax with adult coloring and more Looking for some nostalgia? Celebrate the good old days as we journey back to the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. Registration starts July 20; call 417-883-5341.

Sunday, August 12, 2018

• Second Sunday Concert Series
  Library Center in the auditorium
  2-3:30 p.m. for adults
  The five-member band Bluefield plays bluegrass and grassed-up rock that will appeal to music lovers of all ages Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
• Vinyl Collecting 101
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  3 p.m. for adults
  Want to start a vinyl record collection but don't know where to begin? Get in the right groove as you learn the basics of collecting, listening, storing and reselling vinyl records from Library staff member Nicholas Holladay.

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

• 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 Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah
  Center City Book Club
  Tea Bar & Bites at Tea Bar & Bites, 621 S. Pickwick Ave.
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah Perk up your week with friendly conversation in a cozy atmosphere.
• "Uncle Silas" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
  Donuts & Death
  Hurts Donut Company at Hurts Donut Company, 320 Park Central West
  6 p.m. for adults
  "Uncle Silas" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu Horror has never tasted so sweet. Join our horror book club and sink your teeth into a good book while enjoying Hurts donuts.
• "The Immortalists" by Chloe Benjamin
  Evening Book Discussion
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  6:30 p.m. for adults
  "The Immortalists" by Chloe Benjamin

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

• Exploring Genealogy
  Library Center in the auditorium
  10 a.m. for adults
  Native American Research. Jami Lewis, archivist at the State Historical Society of Missouri, will continue her January discussion on researching Native American ancestors, including the Cherokee Nation, the Osage and archaeological information about Delaware Town Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
• Brown Bag Travelogue
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
  12:30 p.m. for adults
  Rollin' Down the River. Local author Larry Campbell, professor emeritus of mathematics at Missouri State University, will discuss the trip chronicled in his book, "Rollin' Down the River: Discovering People and Places Along the Missouri River." Books will be available for purchase and signing Sit back, relax and explore a new place. You're welcome to bring a sack lunch.
• Adult Coloring Circle
  Park Central Branch Library
  5-6:30 p.m. for adults
  Join us for a relaxing session of staying between the lines. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.
• 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 be there to share their expertise.

Thursday, August 16, 2018

• "No One is Coming to Save Us" by Stephanie Powell Watts
  South Side Senior Book Discussion
  South Side Senior Center at South Side Senior Center, 2215 S. Fremont Ave.
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "No One is Coming to Save Us" by Stephanie Powell Watts Liven up your afternoon by joining friends and library staff to talk about the monthly book selection.
• "Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything" by Dr. Lydia Kang
  Books & Brew
  Mother's Brewing Company at Mother's Brewing Company, 215 S. Grant Ave.
  6 p.m. for adults
  "Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything" by Dr. Lydia Kang Enjoy a cold glass of beer and discuss aspects of American culture.
• Ozarks Travelogues
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Ozark Mushrooms: The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful. Taken near Bull Creek and Valley Water Mill Park, Dr. Mark Bower's photographs capture the edible, parasitic and magnificent fungi of the Ozarks. Enjoy a slideshow of his work as you learn what to look for and what to look out for from this member of the Missouri Mycological Society Bring a snack and learn about fun, interesting day and weekend trips in the Ozarks.

Friday, August 17, 2018

• "The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen"
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Kick off LibraryCon 2018 with a special presentation by author, comics historian and publisher Hope Nicholson. She’ll talk about "The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen: Awesome Female Characters from Comic Book History," which looks at the history of women in comics from the 1930s to 2010s. Hope is the owner of the Winnipeg-based publishing house Bedside Press, which creates graphic novels and prose fiction including "The Secret Loves of Geek Girls" and "Love Beyond Body, Space, and Time." Books will be available for sales and signing.

Saturday, August 18, 2018

• 4th Annual LibraryCon
  Library Center
  10 a.m.-5 p.m. for all ages
  Geek out with fellow fans and cosplayers! The day will include a Geeky Storytime, Draw-alongs with illustrators, a Comic Illustrators and Authors Panel, Tabletop Gaming Panel and Tabletop Gaming Demo Room, Getting Started in Cosplay and more. Family-friendly cosplay is welcome. Watch the website thelibrary.org/librarycon for a complete schedule of events and special guests that you won't want to miss!
• Yoga for Health
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  2 p.m. for adults
  Join Library staff member and registered yoga teacher Kim Duquette for a gentle yoga class. Each class is designed to increase strength and flexibility, improve posture and balance, enhance concentration and calm the nervous system. Feel free to bring a mat or towel.

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

• "Gilded Suffragists: The New York Socialites Who Fought for Women's Right to Vote" by Johanna Neuman
  Ash Grove Bibliophiles
  Ash Grove Branch Library in the community room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "Gilded Suffragists: The New York Socialites Who Fought for Women's Right to Vote" by Johanna Neuman
• Movies for Grown-ups
  Library Center in the auditorium
  6:30-8:30 p.m. for adults
  "Florence Foster Jenkins," rated PG-13 Join AARP for standout films with unique appeal to movie lovers with a grown-up state of mind. Light refreshments provided.

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

• Senior Social
  Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the basement meeting room
  11 a.m.-1 p.m. for adults age 60 and older
  Chair Yoga. Enjoy the benefits of staying active with gentle chair yoga Enjoy social time and refreshments during this event. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Browse materials, enjoy board games and breakout activities, get book recommendations and computer help. Noon-1 p.m. A lunch program, Healthy Living for Seniors, will be provided by SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging's Choice Presenters. After the program, enjoy lunch provided by SeniorAge. A $3.50 lunch donation to SeniorAge is encouraged. Materials will be provided for Choice and craft activities. Offered in cooperation with SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging and the Library's Stories for Life program. Registration starts August 1; call 417-862-0135.
• Adult Coloring Circle
  Park Central Branch Library
  5-6:30 p.m. for adults
  Join us for a relaxing session of staying between the lines. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.
• Chess Club
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  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 be there to share their expertise.

Thursday, August 23, 2018

• "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi
  Book Discussion
  Library Station in the Santa Fe Room
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi
• The Importance of Dred Scott
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Missouri slave Dred Scott sued for his freedom, the case going all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, with the court ultimately deciding that slaves were not citizens and could not sue in federal court. Springfield attorney Thomas Strong will discuss Dred Scott v. John Sandford, considered the court's greatest "self-inflicted wound," and how the decision polarized the nation and forever changed the course of history.

Friday, August 24, 2018

• Cool Down with Coloring
  Strafford Branch Library
  3:30-6 p.m. for adults
  Enjoy a quiet coloring session for adults along with some cold lemonade.

Saturday, August 25, 2018

• Saturday Night at the Movies
  Library Station in the Frisco Room
  6:30-8:30 p.m. for age 13 and older
  "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," rated PG-13 Don't want to wait to watch popular new movies? Watch them on the big screen at the library with popcorn provided.

Monday, August 27, 2018

• Bring Your Favorite Civil War Book
  Civil War Book Discussion Group
  Library Center in the meeting room A
  7 p.m. for adults
  Bring Your Favorite Civil War Book

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

• Adult Coloring Circle
  Park Central Branch Library
  5-6:30 p.m. for adults
  Join us for a relaxing session of staying between the lines. Drop in or stay the whole time. Materials will be provided.

Thursday, August 30, 2018

• The Fairgrounds and Beyond: Auto Racing in the Ozarks
  Library Center in the auditorium
  7 p.m. for adults
  Celebrate the rich history of auto racing in the Ozarks. Local History Associate Michael Price will discuss well-known area drivers and the tracks that made them famous.