PROGRAMS
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
- 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. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
Go to program page - SCORE Tuesdays @ Two: Refinancing a Small Business Loan
Virtual
2 p.m. for adults
Are you a small business owner and want to learn if refinancing your small business loan is good for you? Learn the processes and requirements for refinancing a small business loan. Chris Buschjost, associate vice president and SBA Small Business Development Manager with OakStar Bank, joins us to discuss refinancing using traditional and/or SBA guaranteed loans. Topics include: why should a small business consider refinancing, what documents are needed for refinancing, what are the benefits of refinancing and more followed by Q&A. Sponsored by Southwest Missouri SCORE. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts February 16.
Go to program page - Navigating the IEP
Virtual
7 p.m. for adults
Bobbi Bellamy, educational liaison at Abilities First, will explain the difference between an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and a 504 for children with special needs. She'll also cover the IEP process to help you become a better advocate for your child's education. Presented in partnership with Include Ozarks. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts February 23.
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Thursday, March 11, 2021
- "The Emotional Infrastructure of Places: Engaging Our Community following the Pandemic"
Virtual
11 a.m. for adults
Peter Kageyama is the author of the award-winning "For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places." His follow-up was "Love Where You Live: Creating Emotionally Engaging Places," and "The Emotional Infrastructure of Places." He will join City of Springfield’s Director of Quality of Place Tim Rosenbury and Director of Public Information & Civic Engagement Cora Scott for an interactive presentation exploring how we create emotional attachments and connections to our places and each other. Infrastructure is a hot topic for communities all over the world, and Springfield has several large-scale, exciting projects underway despite the pandemic. The pandemic has also shaped public preferences for how we emerge as a community excited to reconvene and reclaim our shared community spaces and events. Ranging from roads and bridges to trails and public spaces and walkable places – infrastructure consists of foundational elements for a shared and common purpose. This program is brought to you by the Springfield-Greene County Library District, the City of Springfield, and the United Way of the Ozarks. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts February 25.
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Saturday, March 13, 2021
- Master Gardeners Q&A
Virtual
10 a.m. for adults
Become the master of your garden this growing season with advice from Master Gardeners of Greene County Mark and Renae Bernskoetter. Bring your burning questions for these virtual question-and-answer style sessions. Register by clicking the link below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Indoor Seed Starting. Registration starts February 27.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
- 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. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
Go to program page - Neighboring 101
Virtual
6:30 p.m. for adults
Developing relationships with your neighbors can help combat social isolation and build stronger communities but taking that first step is challenging. David Burton, county engagement specialist with the Greene County MU Extension Office, shares strategies for connecting with your neighborhood and the benefits you can reap from knowing your neighbors. A Neighboring event. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts March 2.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
- Exploring Genealogy
Virtual
10 a.m. for adults
Click on the link below to access the event or watch on the OGS Facebook page at facebook.com/ozarksgs. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Treasures at The Library Center. OGS member Rita Wallace will explore valuable but often overlooked genealogical resources available at the Library Center, including the S. C. Turnbo Manuscripts, Hall Papers, Black Families of the Ozarks collection and others.
Go to program page - 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 Library’s YouTube channel, youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene, on the third Wednesday of each month. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available. Living in China. Library staffer Grant Haverly and his wife share highlights from their year living and working in Dalian, China, including new friends, amazing food, a city made of ice, and, of course, a visit to the Great Wall, as well as Harbin, Qinhuangdao and other cities.
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Thursday, March 18, 2021
- The Resilient Veteran Program
Virtual
1 p.m. for adults
Local veterans and/or family members of veterans can learn about benefits and services available to them from area veteran outreach programs. We'll share a short Q&A with a representative from a local aid organization, followed by discussion and an opportunity to get information about veteran-oriented Library resources. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Michelle Ciesielski from Veterans Upward Bound. Registration starts March 4.
Go to program page - "This is Where You Belong: The Art and Science of Loving Where You Live"
Virtual
7 p.m. for adults
Author Melody Warnick discusses place attachment, being neighborly, and what it takes to feel truly rooted in your town or city. Sponsored by The Library Foundation and Greene County MU Extension Office. A Neighboring event. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts March 4.
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Saturday, March 20, 2021
- Zoom Into Storytime
Virtual
10 a.m. for preschool-grade 2
Join us for some very special virtual storytimes via Zoom. These interactive events encourage singing, dancing and some show-and-tell to keep little ones fully engaged with the storytime provider and each other. Registration for these Zoom storytimes 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. Spring into Spring! Join us for fun stories, songs and activities to celebrate the season! We'll read "Plant the Tiny Seed" by Christie Matheson, act out planting our own spring garden and do a guided stretch where we pretend to be seeds growing in the ground. We’ll also learn about the Seed Library at the Library Station and Midtown Carnegie Branch, where you can "check out" seeds to grow at home. Registrations accepted March 5-March 20; email imagine@thelibrary.org.
Monday, March 22, 2021
- We Need to Talk: Mental Health - Getting the Help You Need
Virtual
6:30-8:30 p.m. for adults
Asking for help can be a hard task to tackle. Peer counselors from NAMI of Southwest Missouri will join us for a conversation about where to access community mental health services and figuring out which one is best for you. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts March 8.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
- 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. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
Go to program page - Practical Steps Toward Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Small Nonprofits
Virtual
2 p.m. for adults
You know your nonprofit places a high value on diversity, equity, and inclusion, but without funding to hire a Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, what practical steps can you take to make sure your staff and leadership, your services, your communications, and your volunteers reflect those values? Tune in via Zoom to hear Dr. Marlon Mitchell, executive director at the Institute for Leadership and Performance Improvement in Merrillville, Indiana. He will provide an overview of ideas to consider and actionable information to help create meaningful change in your organization. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts March 2.
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Thursday, March 25, 2021
- SCORE E3 Business Book Club
Virtual
noon for adults
E3 stands for Educating and Empowering Entrepreneurs. Join Southwest Missouri SCORE and the Library for a book club to motivate and inspire your work life, whatever it looks like. Discussion happens all month at facebook.com/groups/scoree3bookclub, with live virtual discussion the last Thursday of each month. Click on the link below to register; a link to the virtual event will be shared with participants. This month's title is "Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World" by Cal Newport.
Registration starts March 11.
Go to program page - Donuts & Death Author Talks
Virtual
7 p.m. for adults
Join us for a monthly interview with one of the authors featured in the "Donuts & Death" book discussion group. Discuss each month's title on Goodreads before the author talk by searching for "Donuts & Death." Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. This month's title is "The Living Dead" with Daniel Kraus. We'll have an in-depth conversation with author Daniel Kraus about the novel director George A. Romero left unfinished at his death and that Kraus brought to life and has been lauded as "A horror landmark and a work of gory genius".
Registration starts March 1.
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Saturday, March 27, 2021
- Tech-Healthy Grandfamilies
Virtual
10 a.m. for adults
Dr. Ching-Wen Chang, professor, and Annice H. McLean, senior instructor, from the Reading, Foundations and Technology Department at Missouri State University, discuss how to monitor your family’s safe use of their digital devices, websites and social media platforms. Provided in partnership with Be A Jewel. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
- 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. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
Go to program page - "Gone in the Night": A Conversation with Alan and Brian Brown
Virtual
6:30 p.m. for adults
Twenty-eight years ago, three women mysteriously disappeared from a home in Springfield without a trace, sparking national concern about the "Three Missing Women," and changing the lives of their loved ones forever. The unsolved case is the focus of a novel by authors Alan and Brian Brown, "Gone in the Night: The Springfield Three." The Browns will discuss the research for their fictionalized account of the mysterious crime, why they chose to fictionalize the story and what it's like to write as a father and son team. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts March 16.
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Thursday, April 1, 2021
- 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. Registration must be made by a parent or guardian by emailing 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 March 17-March 31; email teenlibrarian@thelibrary.org.
Saturday, April 3, 2021
- Zoom Into Storytime
Virtual
10 a.m. for preschool-grade 2
Join us for some very special virtual storytimes via Zoom. These interactive events encourage singing, dancing and some show-and-tell to keep little ones fully engaged with the storytime provider and each other. Registration for these Zoom storytimes 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. Hide & Seek! Peek-a-boo, we see Schweitzer Brentwood Branch youth services staffer Charity! Surprises abound as you seek and find through stories, songs and activities. Registrations accepted March 19-April 3; email imagine@thelibrary.org.
Monday, April 5, 2021
- Exploring Genealogy
Virtual
7 p.m. for adults
Click on the link below to access the event or watch on the OGS Facebook page at facebook.com/ozarksgs. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Untangling the Family Yarn. Everyone has family stories. Some may be full of genealogical tidbits, while others may be fiction. Learn how to take that family yarn and weave it into your family history with help from Genealogist Annette Corbell. She'll take family stories and use genealogical tools, including timelines and vital records, to either prove or disprove them, including a case study of a particular family story that includes riches, child kidnapping and death .
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
- 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. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
Go to program page - Mighty Men of War: The Soldiers of Carthage in World War I
Virtual
7 p.m. for adults
In 1918, a company of soldiers from Jasper County, Missouri, took part in one of the bloodiest battles of the "Great War." Discussing his book, "A Machine Gunner in France," Jeff Patrick will examine the experiences of Capt. Ward Schrantz and his men, from their training camp in Oklahoma to France's Argonne Forest. Watch on the Library's YouTube channel, youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available. A Missouri Bicentennial program.
Saturday, April 10, 2021
- Houseplant Hospital
Virtual
10-11:30 a.m. for adults
Have houseplants with droopy leaves or yellow spots? Staff from Wickman's Garden Village can help. Drop in, virtually, with your plant for an expert diagnosis and learn about interesting varieties of houseplants you may want to add to your collection. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts March 27.
Go to program page - Dream Journaling Workshop with Nicole Chilton
Virtual
2 p.m. for adults
Author and artist Nicole Chilton demonstrates how to create your own mixed-media dream journal to help you explore what your dreams are trying to tell you about your waking life. Pick up a supply list from any branch starting March 27. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
- 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. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
Go to program page - SCORE Tuesdays @ Two: Credit Strategies for Small Businesses Owners
Virtual
2 p.m. for adults
Learn simple strategies for building strong business credit, credit mistakes to avoid, how small business lenders view personal credit scores, funding options when you have low credit, and more from Mary Overbey with Borealis Consulting LLC. Registration starts March 23.
Go to program page - Helping Adult Children Transition to More Independent Living
Virtual
7 p.m. for adults
Maggie Rollwagen, director of community education, and Bobbi Bellamy, educational liaison, both of Abilities First, share resources for helping your disabled young adult find suitable employment, housing, transportation and other tools that lead to a successful transition to adulthood. Presented in partnership with Include Ozarks. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts March 30.
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Thursday, April 15, 2021
- The Resilient Veteran Program
Virtual
1:30 p.m. for adults
Local veterans and/or family members of veterans can learn about benefits and services available to them from area veteran outreach programs. We'll share a short Q&A with a representative from a local aid organization, followed by discussion and an opportunity to get information about veteran-oriented Library resources. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Tommy Goode from the Moral Injury Institute. Registration starts April 1.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
- 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. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
Go to program page - Love in a Time of War: An American Sailor in Scotland and Northern Ireland, 1942
Virtual
7 p.m. for adults
Only a few months after America entered the Second World War, a young sailor named Vernon Richardson traveled to Great Britain to join the crew of a U.S. Navy cruiser. While waiting for his ship to return to port, he experienced the people of Northern Ireland and Scotland and found romance with a Scottish lass. Using Richardson's personal diary, local historian and author Jeff Patrick will discuss his journey and love affair. Watch on the Library's YouTube channel, youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
- Exploring Genealogy
Virtual
10 a.m. for adults
Click on the link below to access the event or watch on the OGS Facebook page at facebook.com/ozarksgs. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Forty Years On: The Shannon County Documentaries at MSU. Missouri State University Archivist Anne Baker will discuss the two-part documentary, "Shannon County: Home" and "Shannon County: Hearts of the Children," that was filmed in the late 70s, released in 1981 and is preserved at MSU. Watch selections from the documentary films and learn about the unused video footage, photographs and other archival material that supported the project.
Go to program page - 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 Library’s YouTube channel, youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene, on the third Wednesday of each month. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available. Sweet Carolinas. Explore all that America's southeastern coast has to offer -- from Atlantic Ocean beaches to the Blue Ridge of the Appalachian Trail -- with Library staffer Terre Armstrong. Stops include Charlotte, Oak Island and the Crystal Coast in North Carolina, and Charleston, Hunting Island and the Isle of Palms in South Carolina .
Thursday, April 22, 2021
- Camping In the Ozarks
Virtual
6 p.m. for adults
Prepare to get outdoors this spring with help from Justin Smith of the Springfield-Greene County Park Board's Outdoor Initiatives Department. Travel virtually to beautiful camp destinations within the Ozarks while learning about appropriate Leave No Trace principles and helpful packing tips. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available. - Donuts & Death Author Talks
Virtual
7 p.m. for adults
Join us for a monthly interview with one of the authors featured in the "Donuts & Death" book discussion group. Discuss each month's title on Goodreads before the author talk by searching for "Donuts & Death." Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. This month's title is "She Said Destroy: Stories" with Nadia Bulkin. We'll visit with author Nadia Bulkin about her short story collection, which has been called "dreamlike, poignant, and unabashedly socio-political".
Registration starts April 1.
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Saturday, April 24, 2021
- Nature Journaling Workshop with Hannah Sheehan
Virtual
2 p.m. for adults
Artist Hannah Sheehan demonstrates how to start your own mixed-media nature journal and discusses John Muir Laws' methods of observation and techniques for successful nature journaling. Pick up a supply list from any branch starting April 10. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
- 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. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
Go to program page - Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
Virtual
2-5 p.m. for adults
This five-part virtual workshop series presented by Southwest Missouri SCORE will provide you with a solid foundation for pursuing your business idea. Register once for the entire series by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Start-Up Basics. This introductory workshop focuses on the basics of testing your business idea and identifying the key factors that influence start-up success, and provides you with an overview of the skills and tools you need when deciding to start a business. You'll learn about the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, the most profitable form for your business and the fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources. Registration starts April 6.
Go to program page - Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Offsite at E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
5-8 p.m. for all ages
It's the perfect time to build up your home library with like-new, bargain-priced books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, vinyl records, games and puzzles. Adult, young adult and children's books and most audiovisuals are $1 or less. Better books are $2 and up. Cash or check accepted; parking is free. Proceeds benefit the Springfield-Greene County Library District. Friends Night Preview Sale. Get a first look at everything! Friends members get in free, non-members can pay $5 at the door to shop the special sale hours. Call 417-616-0564.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
- Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Offsite at E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. for all ages
It's the perfect time to build up your home library with like-new, bargain-priced books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, vinyl records, games and puzzles. Adult, young adult and children's books and most audiovisuals are $1 or less. Better books are $2 and up. Cash or check accepted; parking is free. Proceeds benefit the Springfield-Greene County Library District. Call 417-616-0564.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
- Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Offsite at E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. for all ages
It's the perfect time to build up your home library with like-new, bargain-priced books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, vinyl records, games and puzzles. Adult, young adult and children's books and most audiovisuals are $1 or less. Better books are $2 and up. Cash or check accepted; parking is free. Proceeds benefit the Springfield-Greene County Library District. Call 417-616-0564. - SCORE E3 Business Book Club
Virtual
noon for adults
E3 stands for Educating and Empowering Entrepreneurs. Join Southwest Missouri SCORE and the Library for a book club to motivate and inspire your work life, whatever it looks like. Discussion happens all month at facebook.com/groups/scoree3bookclub, with live virtual discussion the last Thursday of each month. Click on the link below to register; a link to the virtual event will be shared with participants. This month's title is "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters" by Priya Parker.
Registration starts April 15.
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Friday, April 30, 2021
- Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Offsite at E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. for all ages
It's the perfect time to build up your home library with like-new, bargain-priced books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, vinyl records, games and puzzles. Adult, young adult and children's books and most audiovisuals are $1 or less. Better books are $2 and up. Cash or check accepted; parking is free. Proceeds benefit the Springfield-Greene County Library District. Call 417-616-0564.
Saturday, May 1, 2021
- Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Offsite at E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. for all ages
It's the perfect time to build up your home library with like-new, bargain-priced books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, vinyl records, games and puzzles. Adult, young adult and children's books and most audiovisuals are $1 or less. Better books are $2 and up. Cash or check accepted; parking is free. Proceeds benefit the Springfield-Greene County Library District. Half-Price Day. Call 417-616-0564. - Zoom Into Storytime
Virtual
10 a.m. for preschool-grade 2
Join us for some very special virtual storytimes via Zoom. These interactive events encourage singing, dancing and some show-and-tell to keep little ones fully engaged with the storytime provider and each other. Registration for these Zoom storytimes 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. Our Favorite Stories. Join Republic Branch youth services staffers Amanda and Iggi for a storytime all about stories! Amanda and Iggi will share David Ezra Stein’s storytime favorite "Interrupting Chicken," plus fun rhymes and movement activities. Parents and guardians will have a chance to turn on their Zoom cameras for kids to share the title of their favorite story. Registrations accepted April 16-May 1; email imagine@thelibrary.org. - Cookbook Show and Tell
Virtual
10 a.m. for adults
Grab your favorite cookbook and join library staffer Julia Rhodes for a show-and-tell-style session where you can discover some delicious new cookbooks to checkout or add to your own collection. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts April 17.
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Sunday, May 2, 2021
- Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Offsite at E*Plex at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant Ave.
1-5 p.m. for all ages
It's the perfect time to build up your home library with like-new, bargain-priced books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, vinyl records, games and puzzles. Adult, young adult and children's books and most audiovisuals are $1 or less. Better books are $2 and up. Cash or check accepted; parking is free. Proceeds benefit the Springfield-Greene County Library District. Bag Day. Call 417-616-0564.
Monday, May 3, 2021
- Exploring Genealogy
Virtual
7 p.m. for adults
Click on the link below to access the event or watch on the OGS Facebook page at facebook.com/ozarksgs. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Who Were Lula Bunyard's Parents?: How DNA Helped Solve the Mystery. OGS member Dan Barnes will demonstrate how Ancestry DNA tests and tools were used to unravel the family mystery of Lula Bunyard's parents, including family history stories and other findings.
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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
- 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. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
Go to program page - Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
Virtual
2-5 p.m. for adults
This five-part virtual workshop series presented by Southwest Missouri SCORE will provide you with a solid foundation for pursuing your business idea. Register once for the entire series by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Business Concept. Get step-by-step guidance in researching your idea, your market and your competition. You will learn to identify your target markets, describe your products and services and collect key competitive information to support your feasibility plan. Registration starts April 6.
Go to program page - Legal Planning for Special Needs Parents
Virtual
7-8:30 p.m. for adults
Attorneys Lori Rook and Bri Warner of Ozarks Elder Law will tackle the legal side of parenting a child with a disability to help you protect your child as they grow. Estate planning, guardianship, powers of attorney, special needs trusts and ABLE accounts will all be covered. Presented in partnership with Include Ozarks. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts April 20.
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Thursday, May 6, 2021
- 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. Registration must be made by a parent or guardian by emailing 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 April 21-May 5; email teenlibrarian@thelibrary.org.
Saturday, May 8, 2021
- Master Gardeners Q&A
Virtual
10 a.m. for adults
Become the master of your garden this growing season with advice from Master Gardeners of Greene County Mark and Renae Bernskoetter. Bring your burning questions for these virtual question-and-answer style sessions. Register by clicking the link below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Composting. Registration starts April 24.
Go to program page - Book Binge
Virtual
10 a.m. for adults
Get a jump start on your summer reading list by joining one of our Book Binge sessions. Bring a favorite title or two to share and a library staffer will lead a show-and-tell-style session for attendees to discover new reads in their favorite genres. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. True Crime with Reference Librarian Miranda Eudaly. Registration starts April 27.
Go to program page - Book Binge
Virtual
11 a.m. for adults
Get a jump start on your summer reading list by joining one of our Book Binge sessions. Bring a favorite title or two to share and a library staffer will lead a show-and-tell-style session for attendees to discover new reads in their favorite genres. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Non-Fiction with Branch Manager Jessie East. Registration starts April 27.
Go to program page - Book Binge
Virtual
noon for adults
Get a jump start on your summer reading list by joining one of our Book Binge sessions. Bring a favorite title or two to share and a library staffer will lead a show-and-tell-style session for attendees to discover new reads in their favorite genres. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Mystery with Library Assistant Renee Mallonee. Registration starts April 27.
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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
- 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. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
Go to program page - Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
Virtual
2-5 p.m. for adults
This five-part virtual workshop series presented by Southwest Missouri SCORE will provide you with a solid foundation for pursuing your business idea. Register once for the entire series by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Marketing Plan. Learn the marketing communication methods and tools to maximize your customer reach. Topics include pricing strategies, positioning and features and benefits of differing marketing strategies. You'll learn to outline your marketing strategy, test your marketing message, choose the right sales channel and exercise your marketing strategy. Registration starts April 6.
Go to program page - All the President's Gardens
Virtual
6:30-8 p.m. for adults
Author Marta McDowell will take you on an entertaining romp through our nation's garden history as seen through the changing grounds at the White House, starring the presidents, first ladies and their gardeners. Sponsored by The Library Foundation. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts April 27.
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Saturday, May 15, 2021
- Book Binge
Virtual
10 a.m. for adults
Get a jump start on your summer reading list by joining one of our Book Binge sessions. Bring a favorite title or two to share and a library staffer will lead a show-and-tell-style session for attendees to discover new reads in their favorite genres. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Fantasy with Reference Associate Christina Orlandos. Registration starts April 27.
Go to program page - Book Binge
Virtual
11 a.m. for adults
Get a jump start on your summer reading list by joining one of our Book Binge sessions. Bring a favorite title or two to share and a library staffer will lead a show-and-tell-style session for attendees to discover new reads in their favorite genres. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. YA For Adults with Branch Manager Adrienne Poulson. Registration starts April 27.
Go to program page - Book Binge
Virtual
noon for adults
Get a jump start on your summer reading list by joining one of our Book Binge sessions. Bring a favorite title or two to share and a library staffer will lead a show-and-tell-style session for attendees to discover new reads in their favorite genres. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Biography & Memoir with Reference Manager Heather Cottle-Dillon. Registration starts April 27.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
- 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. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
Go to program page - Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
Virtual
2-5 p.m. for adults
This five-part virtual workshop series presented by Southwest Missouri SCORE will provide you with a solid foundation for pursuing your business idea. Register once for the entire series by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Financial Basics. This session includes hands-on exercises to help you better understand financial concepts, how to use the SCORE financial model to forecast sales revenue and build solid pro-forma financial forecasts. Topics include sales and prices, financial risks and rewards, true start-up costs, ongoing operating expenses, setting benchmarks for tracking progress and organizing your financial information. Registration starts April 6.
Go to program page - Schoolhouses of the Ozarks
Virtual
6:30-8 p.m. for adults
Take a virtual tour of the finest remaining examples of one-room schoolhouses in southwest Missouri with David Burton, county engagement specialist with the Greene County MU Extension Office and author of three books on historic one-room schools. A PDF map will be provided for those wishing to take a driving tour of the one-room schools mentioned in the presentation. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts May 4.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
- Exploring Genealogy
Virtual
10 a.m. for adults
Click on the link below to access the event or watch on the OGS Facebook page at facebook.com/ozarksgs. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Digital Heritage Albums. What will happen to your research finds in the future? White River Valley Historical Society Managing Director Leslie Wyman will showcase a method of creating digital albums that can be prepared without scrapbooking software, and allow you to showcase your photographs and family stories while also preserving the "boring" documents that non-researching family members may not be interested in.
Go to program page - 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 Library’s YouTube channel, youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene, on the third Wednesday of each month. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available. America's National Parks. Explore seven of America’s national parks and two national monuments with Library staffer Pat McCormick and her husband as they share their 18-day, 4,000 mile road trip in July 2020. Covid-19-related cancellations and low attendance numbers made reservations possible at park cabins typically booked a year in advance, and park entrances and activities easy to access.
Thursday, May 20, 2021
- The Resilient Veteran Program
Virtual
1 p.m. for adults
Local veterans and/or family members of veterans can learn about benefits and services available to them from area veteran outreach programs. We'll share a short Q&A with a representative from a local aid organization, followed by discussion and an opportunity to get information about veteran-oriented Library resources. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Michelle Reinmiller, Veterans Administration social worker. Registration starts May 6.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
- 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. Watch using the link below or join us each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
Go to program page - Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
Virtual
2-5 p.m. for adults
This five-part virtual workshop series presented by Southwest Missouri SCORE will provide you with a solid foundation for pursuing your business idea. Register once for the entire series by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Funding Sources. Learn how to finance your small business with information on funding sources, accounting, the six Cs of credit, banking relations, ratio analysis and monthly preparation and review of financial statements. A bank loan officer will give an inside view of how a banker assesses the merits of business plans and loan applications. Registration starts April 6.
Go to program page - How to Talk Ozark in Seven Simple Steps
Virtual
7 p.m. for adults
Join Dr. Brooks Blevins, Noel Boyd Professor of Ozarks Studies at Missouri State University and author of "A History of the Ozarks," for a lighthearted look at the Ozarkian vernacular. Natives and longtime residents of the Ozarks will enjoy revisiting forgotten styles and words, and gain an appreciation for cultural diffusion and regional distinctiveness in Missouri. Presented in partnership with the Missouri Humanities Council. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts May 11.
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Thursday, May 27, 2021
- SCORE E3 Business Book Club
Virtual
noon for adults
E3 stands for Educating and Empowering Entrepreneurs. Join Southwest Missouri SCORE and the Library for a book club to motivate and inspire your work life, whatever it looks like. Discussion happens all month at facebook.com/groups/scoree3bookclub, with live virtual discussion the last Thursday of each month. Click on the link below to register; a link to the virtual event will be shared with participants. This month's title is "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman.
Registration starts May 13.
Go to program page - Donuts & Death Author Talks
Virtual
7 p.m. for adults
Join us for a monthly interview with one of the authors featured in the "Donuts & Death" book discussion group. Discuss each month's title on Goodreads before the author talk by searching for "Donuts & Death." Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. This month's title is "The Boatman's Daughter" with Andy Davidson: Join author Andy Davidson for an interview about his novel, a supernatural southern gothic set in the Arkansas Bayou that’s been called a "lush nightmare".
Registration starts May 1.
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Saturday, May 29, 2021
- History Explorers Presents: The Spanish-American War
Virtual
10 a.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. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
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