The Library

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 .
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• 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 northeast Italy. Brian, the Library's Local History and Genealogy manager, recounts their trip to Venice, the Dolomite Mountains, Roman ruins and several small towns.
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• The Resilient Veteran Program
  Virtual
  noon for adults
  Local veterans and/or family members of veterans can learn about benefits and services available to them from area veteran outreach programs. We'll share a short Q&A with a representative from a local aid organization, followed by discussion and an opportunity to get information about veteran-oriented Library resources. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Chris Kozisek with Sheep Dog Impact Assistance. Registration starts January 6.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: Early Settlers of Southwest Missouri
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Hear from the settlers, slaves, First Nations People and Union soldiers who were an important part of antebellum Missouri. The Jamie and Amy Hollis family of Tennessee settled in what was then Wayne County, Missouri, in the 1830s, and were witnesses to history on their prosperous Hollis Plantation. Presented in partnership with the Sons of the American Revolution. 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 .
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• 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.
• The Resilient Veteran Program
  Virtual
  noon for adults
  Local veterans and/or family members of veterans can learn about benefits and services available to them from area veteran outreach programs. We'll share a short Q&A with a representative from a local aid organization, followed by discussion and an opportunity to get information about veteran-oriented Library resources. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Kerry Miller with Wellness for Warriors. Registration starts February 4.

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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