The Library

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Monday, September 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. Socks and hats for the homeless.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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. Creative Writing.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Tuesday, September 29, 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. Socks and hats for the homeless.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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. Creative Writing.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Storytime & More with the Library
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Join some of your favorite children’s librarians for a virtual program featuring stories, songs and activities you can try at home. Catch some of your favorite places in Springfield and Greene County as we go on the road for special on-location episodes. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org.
  Go to program page

Wednesday, September 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. Socks and hats for the homeless.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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. Creative Writing.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Thursday, October 1, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Bookworm Girls
  Virtual
  4 p.m. for grades 3-6
  Hop on and chat with other book fans. We'll talk about books we love, the ones we hate and discover new books together. Sponsored by the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library. Registration is required and must be made by a parent or guardian by emailing bwdys@thelibrary.org and providing their library card number. A link and password to access the virtual event and a statement of consent will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted September 16-September 30.
• Virtual Reading Pals
  Virtual
  4:30 p.m. for grades K-5
  Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help -- they love a good story but can't read. Using Zoom, a platform that allows readers to see their furry friends on a screen, kids can practice their reading skills with these loveable listeners in a virtual setting. Sponsored by the Republic and Schweitzer Brentwood branch libraries. Registration is required and must be made by a parent or guardian by emailing teenlibrarian@thelibrary.org and providing their library card number. A link and password to access the virtual event and a statement of consent will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted September 16-September 30.
• Clutter Busters
  Virtual
  5:30 p.m. for adults
  Does the idea of decluttering overwhelm you? Do you have decluttering experience to share? Join the Clutter Busters community, a group of people finding freedom from excess stuff and overconsumption. Each of these Zoom-hosted virtual sessions will feature a short, instructive lesson on a decluttering topic from Amity Farr, founder and owner of Simple Fly Life, and then discussion begins. Connect and share information with those who have or are in the process of clearing their clutter. Sponsored by the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library. Register once for the whole series or sign up for individual sessions. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. How to Eat an Elephant: Introduction to Decluttering. Registration starts September 17; call 417-883-1974.

Friday, October 2, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Saturday, October 3, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Monday, October 5, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Underground Railroad. The reality of the "Underground Railroad" was more complex and far less well organized than many have assumed, but the saga of a people in bondage trekking to freedom remains compelling and inspiring. William Piston, Professor Emeritus, Missouri State University, will discuss the myths and realities of the "Underground Railroad," placing it in the context of slavery in Missouri, where runaway slaves were of particular concern. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. This will be a Facebook Live event.
  Go to program page

Tuesday, October 6, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Storytime & More with the Library
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Join some of your favorite children’s librarians for a virtual program featuring stories, songs and activities you can try at home. Catch some of your favorite places in Springfield and Greene County as we go on the road for special on-location episodes. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org. On location from Dickerson Park Zoo.
  Go to program page

Wednesday, October 7, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Thursday, October 8, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• "Such a Fun Age" by Kiley Reid
  Book Discussion
  Virtual
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by the Republic Branch Library. Register to attend this virtual discussion group by emailing jessicap@thelibrary.org. A link and password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted October 1-October 7.
  
• Clutter Busters
  Virtual
  5:30 p.m. for adults
  Does the idea of decluttering overwhelm you? Do you have decluttering experience to share? Join the Clutter Busters community, a group of people finding freedom from excess stuff and overconsumption. Each of these Zoom-hosted virtual sessions will feature a short, instructive lesson on a decluttering topic from Amity Farr, founder and owner of Simple Fly Life, and then discussion begins. Connect and share information with those who have or are in the process of clearing their clutter. Sponsored by the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library. Register once for the whole series or sign up for individual sessions. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Getting Your Time Back: Minimalist Time Management Hacks. Registration starts September 17; call 417-883-1974.
• Cosmic Horror Trivia
  Virtual
  6:30 p.m. for adults
  Enjoy an evening of chill-inducing competition from the comfort of your own home. Compete alone or with your housemates to test your cosmic horror knowledge through six rounds of questions based on tentacled movie monsters, classic fiction from Poe to Lovecraft, and creatures from outer space. Sponsored by the Library Center. Register by calling or clicking the link below. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. An Oh, The Horror! event. Registrations accepted September 24-October 7; call 417-883-5341.
  Go to program page

Friday, October 9, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Saturday, October 10, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Sunday, October 11, 2020

• Second Sunday Concert Series
  Virtual
  2 p.m. for all ages
  Red Shoe Pickers, featuring musicians Rebecca Holt and Paul Phariss, will provide a virtual concert with performances of original songs. Many selections were inspired by the books they read for Wild Bob's Musical Book Club, a gathering of local musicians who write songs inspired by a selected book. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and the Library Center. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event. Call 417-882-0714.

Tuesday, October 13, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Storytime & More with the Library
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Join some of your favorite children’s librarians for a virtual program featuring stories, songs and activities you can try at home. Catch some of your favorite places in Springfield and Greene County as we go on the road for special on-location episodes. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org.
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• Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
  Virtual
  1 p.m. for adults
  Aggression, repetition, wandering--these and other dementia-related behaviors can be frightening and challenging to 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, and sponsored by the Library Center. Register by clicking below or call 800-272-3900. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
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• Tuesdays @ Two
  Virtual
  2 p.m. for adults
  Social Media Planning: Holiday Tips and Tricks for the Small Business. During the holidays, it can be hard to come up with social media ideas that engage your customers and encourage them to shop local. Learn how to post, what to post and when to post for your business during the holiday season in order to bring customers to your online or in-person store. Chloe Spencer, virtual assistant and content guru, will teach you everything you need to do to set your brand apart on social media while imparting lasting tips on managing your profiles in the long term. Sponsored by Southwest Missouri SCORE. Register by calling or clicking below. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts September 22; call 417-883-1974.
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Wednesday, October 14, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Thursday, October 15, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• 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, 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. Sponsored by the Republic Branch Library. Register to attend this program by emailing tyshas@thelibrary.org. A link and password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Travel the World. Registrations accepted October 1-October 15.
• Clutter Busters
  Virtual
  5:30 p.m. for adults
  Does the idea of decluttering overwhelm you? Do you have decluttering experience to share? Join the Clutter Busters community, a group of people finding freedom from excess stuff and overconsumption. Each of these Zoom-hosted virtual sessions will feature a short, instructive lesson on a decluttering topic from Amity Farr, founder and owner of Simple Fly Life, and then discussion begins. Connect and share information with those who have or are in the process of clearing their clutter. Sponsored by the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library. Register once for the whole series or sign up for individual sessions. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. How to Overcome Personal Barriers and Convince Other People to Declutter . Registration starts September 17; call 417-883-1974.
• Making Monsters of Men: A Discussion with Victor LaValle
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Join World Fantasy Award-winning author Victor LaValle as he discusses his Lovecraftian novella, "The Ballad of Black Tom," reimagining the H.P. Lovecraft story that inspired it, and how authors of color are expanding Lovecraft's mythos to reckon with his problematic legacy. Sponsored by the Library Center. An Oh, The Horror! event. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.
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Friday, October 16, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Saturday, October 17, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Make a Woven Wall Hanging
  Virtual
  2 p.m. for adults
  Join us on the Springfield-Greene County Library District YouTube channel at 2 p.m. to learn how to weave a wall hanging using a cardboard loom with help from Library staffer Whitney Gillenwaters. Staff will respond to questions in the comments section from 2-4 p.m. Pick up a kit with all of the necessary supplies, except scissors, from the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch starting Saturday, October 3. Twenty craft kits will be available while supplies last; supply lists will also be available for those who don’t get a kit. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.

Monday, October 19, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for adults
  Science can provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Presented by the Greater Missouri Alzheimer's Association and the Greene County MU Extension Office, and sponsored by the Library Center. Register by clicking below or call 800-272-3900. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
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Tuesday, October 20, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Storytime & More with the Library
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Join some of your favorite children’s librarians for a virtual program featuring stories, songs and activities you can try at home. Catch some of your favorite places in Springfield and Greene County as we go on the road for special on-location episodes. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org. On location from Springfield Art Museum.
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• Storytime to Go
  Library Center
  10:30 a.m. for infants-age 5
  Missing storytime? Sign up for a Storytime To Go Kit from the Library Center. Once you register, staff will curate a list of books just for you and your kiddos to check out. Visit the Library Center drive-up to pick up your kit so you can bring the fun of storytime home, and wave to your favorite librarians as you drive by. Kits will be provided only through the Library Center drive-up; only 20 kits are available for each session, so please register for one time slot. Registrations accepted October 1-October 17; call 417-616-0526.
• Ash Grove Bibliophiles
  Virtual
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  Have you read a good book lately, or one you disliked? 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. Register to attend this program by emailing adriennep@thelibrary.org. A link and password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted October 6-October 19.
• Why Black Lives Matter
  Virtual
  6:30 p.m. for adults
  A panel of artists, educators and historians will discuss the unique aesthetics of Blackness in regards to arts and culture toward a greater understanding and appreciation of Black lives cultural contributions. This Zoom-hosted webinar discussion will be followed by Q&A. Facilitated by Jonathan Herbert, theater program head at Ozarks Technical Community College, 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.

Wednesday, October 21, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for adults
  Hidden Treasures: Tips and Rewards for Researching in Manuscript Collections. Bill Eddleman, associate director of the Cape Girardeau Research Center, the State Historical Society of Missouri and president of the Missouri State Genealogical Association, says many family historians fail to use manuscript collections in their research, either because they are unaware of them or think they are difficult to find. He will summarize the types of materials and information one can locate in manuscript collections and how that information can help in your research. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. This will be a Facebook Live event.
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• 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 on the third Wednesday of each month. 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. Iceland. Enjoy a journey through Iceland! One of the fastest-growing spots for tourism in the world, Iceland is home to breathtaking scenery and rich culture. Library staffer Cady Ramlow will share photos, tales, and highlights from her 2018 travels around Reykjavik, Reykjanesbaer, Vik and in between.

Thursday, October 22, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Bookworm Girls
  Virtual
  4 p.m. for grades 3-6
  Hop on and chat with other book fans. We'll talk about books we love, the ones we hate and discover new books together. Sponsored by the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library. Registration is required and must be made by a parent or guardian by emailing bwdys@thelibrary.org and providing their library card number. A link and password to access the virtual event and a statement of consent will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted October 7-October 21.
• Clutter Busters
  Virtual
  5:30 p.m. for adults
  Does the idea of decluttering overwhelm you? Do you have decluttering experience to share? Join the Clutter Busters community, a group of people finding freedom from excess stuff and overconsumption. Each of these Zoom-hosted virtual sessions will feature a short, instructive lesson on a decluttering topic from Amity Farr, founder and owner of Simple Fly Life, and then discussion begins. Connect and share information with those who have or are in the process of clearing their clutter. Sponsored by the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library. Register once for the whole series or sign up for individual sessions. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan: How Vision Setting and Note Taking Inspires and Prevents Defeat. Registration starts September 17; call 417-883-1974.
• Let the Library Support Your Home-based Learning!
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults and caregivers of children in grades K-12
  The Library is committed to lifelong learning, and that includes supporting your children’s education whether it happens at home or in a formal school setting, from elementary to high school. Learn how to make the most of your Library's services and resources to enrich and expand your curricula and your children's learning. This one-hour Zoom webinar will review key resources available to anyone with a Springfield-Greene County Library card, and include time for questions at the end of the session. A link and password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted October 2-October 21; email nanceed@thelibrary.org.
• Lovecraft Country: In Conversation with Matt Ruff
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Join "critically acclaimed cult novelist" Matt Ruff for a conversation about the book that inspired the hit HBO series, "Lovecraft Country," from infusing H.P. Lovecraft's mythos into Jim Crow America to how the insidious spectre of racism still stalks the land. Sponsored by the Library Center. An Oh, The Horror! event. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.
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Friday, October 23, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Explorers in the Grove
  Virtual
  9:30 a.m. for grades K-5
  Join us on Zoom each month as we explore history, science and nature through books and activities. Sponsored by the Ash Grove Branch. Registration is required and must be made by a parent or guardian by emailing adriennep@thelibrary.org and providing their library card number. A link and password to access the virtual event and statement of consent will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted October 8-October 22.

Saturday, October 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Storytime to Go
  Library Center
  10:30 a.m. for infants-age 5
  Missing storytime? Sign up for a Storytime To Go Kit from the Library Center. Once you register, staff will curate a list of books just for you and your kiddos to check out. Visit the Library Center drive-up to pick up your kit so you can bring the fun of storytime home, and wave to your favorite librarians as you drive by. Kits will be provided only through the Library Center drive-up; only 20 kits are available for each session, so please register for one time slot. Registrations accepted October 1-October 17; call 417-616-0526.

Monday, October 26, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Tuesday, October 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Storytime & More with the Library
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Join some of your favorite children’s librarians for a virtual program featuring stories, songs and activities you can try at home. Catch some of your favorite places in Springfield and Greene County as we go on the road for special on-location episodes. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org.
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• We Need to Talk: What is White Privilege?
  Virtual
  6:30 p.m. for adults
  Join Justyn Pippins, SCORE Southwest Missouri Diversity Chair, for a virtual conversation exploring white privilege -- what it is and what we can do when we recognize it. Presented in partnership with the Springfield NAACP. We Need to Talk is a new program 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 October 12-October 26; call 417-883-5341.
  Go to program page

Wednesday, October 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Thursday, October 29, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Storytime and More with the Library: Halloween Edition
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Join us for a very special Halloween-themed episode of Storytime and More when youth services staffer Sarah reads "Make Me a Monster" by Mark Rogalski. Watch using the link below or join us on Facebook, @thelibrary.org. This storytime will be available for viewing for 48 hours after it airs. Watch using the link below or join us on Facebook, @thelibrary.org.
• Clutter Busters
  Virtual
  5:30 p.m. for adults
  Does the idea of decluttering overwhelm you? Do you have decluttering experience to share? Join the Clutter Busters community, a group of people finding freedom from excess stuff and overconsumption. Each of these Zoom-hosted virtual sessions will feature a short, instructive lesson on a decluttering topic from Amity Farr, founder and owner of Simple Fly Life, and then discussion begins. Connect and share information with those who have or are in the process of clearing their clutter. Sponsored by the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library. Register once for the whole series or sign up for individual sessions. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. The Great Interior - Sharing and Gratitude: Habits That Make the Minimalist. Registration starts September 17; call 417-883-1974.
• The Horror of Hate: An Interview with P. Djèlí Clark
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Join Nebula Award-winning author P. Djèlí Clark for an in-depth interview about his new novella, "Ring Shout," which mixes history, horror and dark fantasy to give an unflinching look at the Ku Klux Klan’s reign of terror. Sponsored by the Library Center. An Oh, The Horror! event. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.
  Go to program page

Friday, October 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Saturday, October 31, 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. Chemo hats.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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. Celebrate Oh, The Horror! with Lovecraft-inspired puzzles, activities and a cthulhu bookmark craft.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Spooky Virtual Storytime
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6
  For Halloween fun that's a little bit spooky and a lot of fun, join Sarah on a special Zoom storytime as she reads the hilarious "Frankenstein Doesn't Wear Earmuffs!" by John Loren. Kids are invited to wear Halloween costumes to this virtual event, and parents or guardians will have the choice to turn their Zoom cameras on as their little ones shout "trick or treat," and sing and rhyme with Sarah! Registration must be made by a parent or guardian by emailing and providing their library card number. A link and a password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted October 14-October 31; email imagine@thelibrary.org.

Monday, November 2, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Exploring Genealogy
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Native Americans. Learn how to identify your Native American ancestors and what records are available in local and federal archives from OGS member and Local History Associate Renee Glass. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. This will be a Facebook Live event.
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Tuesday, November 3, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Storytime & More with the Library
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Join some of your favorite children’s librarians for a virtual program featuring stories, songs and activities you can try at home. Catch some of your favorite places in Springfield and Greene County as we go on the road for special on-location episodes. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org. On location from the Springfield Conservation Nature Center.
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• Advance Care Planning
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Who will make health care decisions for you if you are not able to make them for yourself? As we navigate the challenges of living and dying during a worldwide pandemic, it’s more important than ever for adults to consider advance care planning. If you'd like help getting started, join us for a virtual workshop hosted by Pam Stoelzel with Respecting Choices of the Ozarks. The workshop will help you reflect on your values, choose a health care agent, take the first steps toward completing your advance directive and make your wishes known. Sponsored by the Library Center. A Death & Dying event. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.

Wednesday, November 4, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Thursday, November 5, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Bookworm Girls
  Virtual
  4 p.m. for grades 3-6
  Hop on and chat with other book fans. We'll talk about books we love, the ones we hate and discover new books together. Sponsored by the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library. Registration is required and must be made by a parent or guardian by emailing bwdys@thelibrary.org and providing their library card number. A link and password to access the virtual event and a statement of consent will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted October 21-November 4.
• Virtual Reading Pals
  Virtual
  4:30 p.m. for grades K-5
  Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help -- they love a good story but can't read. Using Zoom, a platform that allows readers to see their furry friends on a screen, kids can practice their reading skills with these loveable listeners in a virtual setting. Sponsored by the Republic and Schweitzer Brentwood branch libraries. Registration is required and must be made by a parent or guardian by emailing teenlibrarian@thelibrary.org and providing their library card number. A link and password to access the virtual event and a statement of consent will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted October 21-November 4.
• End-of-Life Care: Social Model Hospice Homes and How They Work
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Even though the majority of us wish to die at home, those at the end of life face ever-growing challenges that keep them from doing as they wish, including a lack of caregivers and financial resources. Kelley Scott, executive director of Clarehouse in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will talk about social model hospice and the nationwide network of homes working to improve end-of-life care. Then representatives from the Hospice Foundation of the Ozarks and Jacob's Ladder, Springfield's new home for the dying, will talk about what this social model end-of-life care home means for the community. Sponsored by the Library Center. A Death & Dying event. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.

Friday, November 6, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Saturday, November 7, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Monday, November 9, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Tuesday, November 10, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Storytime & More with the Library
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Join some of your favorite children’s librarians for a virtual program featuring stories, songs and activities you can try at home. Catch some of your favorite places in Springfield and Greene County as we go on the road for special on-location episodes. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org.
  Go to program page
• Tuesdays @ Two
  Virtual
  2 p.m. for adults
  MOSourceLink: A Free Resource for Entrepreneurs. MOSourceLink is building an infrastructure that will connect service organizations, increase awareness of Missouri entrepreneurship and provide a central access portal—entrepreneurship support hotline, website, events calendar and more—for Missouri entrepreneurs. Network builder Alexces Bartley will talk about how MOSourceLink will make resources more visible and accessible, and help pave a path to make Missouri the state for innovation between the coasts. Sponsored by Southwest Missouri SCORE. Register by calling or clicking below. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts October 20; call 417-883-1974.
  Go to program page
• Funerals and the Impact of COVID-19
  Virtual
  6 p.m. for adults
  Brent Barnes, licensed funeral director and manager at Greenlawn North, will discuss the challenges families face with making arrangements for their deceased loved ones during pandemic times and how the funeral industry has adapted to meet those challenges. Sponsored by the Library Center. A Death & Dying event. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.
• Panic on the Prairies: America’s Horrifying Heartland
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  From "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" to "Children of the Corn," rural folk horror has been creeping Americans out for ages. Join New York Times bestselling author Grady Hendrix ("The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires") as he guides you along a hilarious and haunting tour of horror set in America's heartland. Sponsored by the Library Center. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.
  

Thursday, November 12, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• "The Book of Lost Friends" by Lisa Wingate
  Book Discussion
  Virtual
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  Sponsored by the Republic Branch Library. Register to attend this virtual discussion group by emailing jessicap@thelibrary.org. A link and password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted November 1-November 11.
  
• History Explorers Presents: The Spanish-American War
  Virtual
  6 p.m. for all ages
  In the summer of 1898, the United States declared war against Spain. U.S. troops fought on land and sea to secure the islands of Cuba and Puerto Rico in the Caribbean, and the Philippines, Wake and Guam in the Pacific. In the process, Teddy Roosevelt earned fame as he and the "Rough Riders" charged up San Juan Hill and Leonard Wood fought to secure victory. Learn more about the wartime experiences of American troops, including the important role played by the Buffalo Soldiers. Presented by the Sons of the American Revolution and the Missouri Humanities Council. View an exhibit of Spanish-American War artifacts at the Library Center in November. Sponsored by the Library Center. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.
• Compounding Our Sorrow: Grieving During a Pandemic
  Virtual
  7 p.m. for adults
  Family members dying without loved ones around them. Funerals amid social distancing and quarantine. The pandemic has changed not only how we die and honor the dead, but also how we grieve for our loved ones, whether they die from the coronavirus or another cause. Staff from Lost & Found Grief Center will talk with us virtually about what you can expect to feel and experience when grieving the death of family, friends or co-workers during this challenging time and provide tips to help you cope. Sponsored by the Library Center. A Death & Dying event. Link to program will be posted here when available. Check back here for a link to this virtual event.

Friday, November 13, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Saturday, November 14, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Monday, November 16, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Tuesday, November 17, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Storytime & More with the Library
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Join some of your favorite children’s librarians for a virtual program featuring stories, songs and activities you can try at home. Catch some of your favorite places in Springfield and Greene County as we go on the road for special on-location episodes. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org.
  Go to program page
• Ash Grove Bibliophiles
  Virtual
  1:30 p.m. for adults
  Have you read a good book lately, or one you disliked? 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. Register to attend this program by emailing adriennep@thelibrary.org. A link and password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted November 3-November 16.

Wednesday, November 18, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• 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 on the third Wednesday of each month. 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. Berlin. Join Library staffer Shannon Wortham and his family on their trip to Berlin, and Mainz, home of Johannes Gutenberg, from the spring of 2012. Highlights include food fun, and history in this iconic capital city that has played a pivotal role on the world stage.

Thursday, November 19, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• 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, 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. Sponsored by the Republic Branch Library. Register to attend this program by emailing tyshas@thelibrary.org. A link and password to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. All Aboard the Train. Registrations accepted November 1-November 18.

Friday, November 20, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Saturday, November 21, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

Monday, November 23, 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Storytime & More with the Library
  Virtual
  10 a.m. for infants-age 6
  Join some of your favorite children’s librarians for a virtual program featuring stories, songs and activities you can try at home. Catch some of your favorite places in Springfield and Greene County as we go on the road for special on-location episodes. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org.
  Go to program page

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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• 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.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.
• Explorers in the Grove
  Virtual
  9:30 a.m. for grades K-5
  Join us on Zoom each month as we explore history, science and nature through books and activities. Sponsored by the Ash Grove Branch. Registration is required and must be made by a parent or guardian by emailing adriennep@thelibrary.org and providing their library card number. A link and password to access the virtual event and statement of consent will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted November 12-November 25.

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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

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.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Center in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0526.
• Joke of the Day
  Library Station in the Children's Department.
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0673.
• 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.
• 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.
• Joke of the Day
  Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for age 3 and older
  The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, Library Station and Library Center want to give kids a good laugh this fall. With a parent or guardian's permission, kids everywhere in the district can call or stop by the children's desk at these branches any time during business hours September-November to hear a great joke. A new joke will be provided each day. Kids are also invited to share one of their own! Call 417-616-0703.

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