PROGRAMS
TODAY'S PROGRAMS
Thursday, November 14, 2019
- Racing to Read Playtime
Ash Grove Branch Library in the community room
9:30-11:30 a.m. for infants-age 6
Come play with us! Learning begins at birth, and playing is how young children learn. Join us for a playdate filled with unstructured, developmentally appropriate activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Kids and parents can visit, play and socialize. You'll find fun activities that you can recreate at home and enjoy some of our special toys. - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
10 a.m. for infants-36 months
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. - Racing to Read Storytime
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library in the community room
11 a.m. for infants-age 6
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. - "Ordinary Grace" by William Kent Krueger
Book Discussion
Republic Branch Library in the community room
1:30 p.m. for adults
- Arts and Crafts Afternoons
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the Teen Room
3:30-5 p.m. for grades 6-12
We'll explore a new form of art or create a new craft each week. Materials will be provided.Elevator under reconstruction; call 862-0135 or ask a librarian if you need assistance.
- Teen Thursday
Republic Branch Library in the teen area
3:30 p.m. for grades 6-12
Join us on the second Thursday of the month at the Republic Branch for games and special activities just for teens. - Wii Tournament
Strafford Branch Library
3:30-5 p.m. for grades 6-12
Are you a gamer? Test your skills at the library with a "Mario Kart" Wii tournament! Snacks will be provided. - The Hangout
Library Station in the Frisco Room
4-6 p.m. for adults
Adults with or without developmental disabilities are welcome to stop by this weekly inclusive hangout for games, crafts and special events. - Dutch Oven Cooking. Meet at the Watershed Center to discuss and share your favorite campfire recipes, then enjoy a dutch oven cooking demonstration. Limited to 10 participants Dutch Oven Cooking. Meet at the Watershed Center to discuss and share your favorite campfire recipes, then enjoy a dutch oven cooking demonstration. Limited to 10 participants
The Outdoor Adventure Book Club
Offsite at Valley Water Mill Park, 2450 E. Valley Water Mill Road.
5:30-7 p.m. for for adults age 18 and older only
The Library is heading into the great outdoors! Join us for this series of outdoor adventure-themed book discussions held at parks in Springfield. Each discussion is paired with a related outdoor activity led by Springfield-Greene County Park Board Outdoor Initiatives staff. Registration starts October 24; call 417-883-5341. - Midtown Workshop Series
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library in the upstairs meeting room
6 p.m. for adults
Learn useful life skills on a variety of topics from area experts.Elevator under reconstruction; call 862-0135 or ask a librarian if you need assistance.
Cast Iron Cookware. Bring in your neglected cast iron cookware. Shayne Taylor, an avid collector, will share care tips for maintaining your cast iron for generations to come .
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