PROGRAMS
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Monday, July 26, 2021
- Music and Movement Mondays
Virtual
9:30 a.m. for infants-age 3
Sing, dance and shake your sillies out virtually with music and rhymes. Register once for the series by clicking below, then attend as many sessions as you wish; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts June 1.
Go to program page - Contesting Slavery: Enslaved Missourians' Enduring Struggle for Freedom
Virtual
7 p.m. for adults
During this virtual event, Diane Mutti Burke, author of "On Slavery's Border: Missouri's Small-Slaveholding Households," will examine the lives of the many Missourians who were enslaved on the farms and plantations of Missouri, including how the region's small-scale system of slavery created conditions that undermined the strength of enslaved communities and increased the possibilities for abuse, while also enhancing people's opportunities to effectively resist their enslavement. A Missouri Bicentennial Program. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts July 12.
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Tuesday, July 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.
Go to program page - Storytime in the Park
Offsite at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic.
10 a.m. for infants-age 6
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks and Rec Department. Call 417-732-7284. - SCORE Tuesdays @Two
Virtual
2 p.m. for adults
Sponsored by Southwest Missouri SCORE. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
What Millennials Want: Attracting, Retaining and Appreciating Millennial Employees. More than 35% of the American workforce are millennials born between 1980 and 2000. James Bonds of Well Driven Life, life coach, business coach and motivational speaker, will share what hardworking millennials want from their employers so you can attract, retain and help your millennial employees flourish. Registration starts July 13.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
- Stories in the Park
Offsite at Living Memorial Park, 4323 S. Nature Center Way
7 p.m. for all ages
Enjoy stories, songs, a take-home activity kit and a summer treat! Registration starts June 15; call 417-616-0703.
Thursday, July 29, 2021
- SCORE E3 Business Book Club
Virtual
noon for adults
E3 stands for Empowering and Educating Entrepreneurs. Join Southwest Missouri SCORE and the Library for a book club to motivate and inspire your work life, whatever it looks like. Discussion happens all month at facebook.com/groups/scoree3bookclub, with a live virtual discussion the last Thursday of each month on Zoom. Register for the live discussion by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
"Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know" by Adam Grant. Registration starts July 1.
Go to program page - Language Learning Circle: Japanese
Virtual
6 p.m. for adults
Ready to learn Japanese this summer? Our virtual language learning circle will help you become comfortable using the Mango Languages app as we meet once a week and progress through some of Mango's Japanese lessons together. New to Mango? A video tutorial will be shared with you when you sign up. Register once for the entire series; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration is full for this event. Registration starts June 21; call 417-865-1340. - Milly's Story
Virtual
7 p.m. for adults
In 1836, Milly Sawyers, a former slave who successfully sued for her freedom, and another free woman of color, Calley Easter, were attacked by a mob comprised of some of Springfield’s founders. Subsequent charges against the men included kidnapping and rioting. By April 1837, all charges had been dropped. Join this virtual event with Connie Yen, director of the Greene County Archives, as she discusses the stories of Milly and Calley, how they disappeared from history and how their stories survive. A Missouri Bicentennial Program. A link to this virtual event will be posted below when available.
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Monday, August 2, 2021
- Music and Movement Mondays
Virtual
9:30 a.m. for infants-age 3
Sing, dance and shake your sillies out virtually with music and rhymes. Register once for the series by clicking below, then attend as many sessions as you wish; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts June 1.
Go to program page - Exploring Genealogy
Virtual
7 p.m. for adults
Click on the link below to access the virtual event on the OGS Facebook page, facebook.com/ozarksgs. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Courthouses: Where Most Genealogical Problems Are Solved. Because ancestors created the most records in the places they lived, the local county courthouse may hold the answers to your genealogical questions. Not only can the records directly or indirectly identify familial relationships, but they also help us to dig deeper beyond vital events to learn more about our ancestors. Certified Genealogist Patti Hobbs describes the types of courthouse records, how to access them and what you can expect to find.
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Tuesday, August 3, 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.
Go to program page - Storytime in the Park
Offsite at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic.
10 a.m. for infants-age 6
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks and Rec Department. Call 417-732-7284.
Saturday, August 7, 2021
- FilmStubs
Virtual
2 p.m. for adults
Both novice and seasoned cinephiles are welcome to join our virtual discussion of the monthly film selection. Films are available to watch for free with your library card on Hoopla at thelibrary.org/digital, or find a DVD copy at thelibrary.org/catalog. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
"What We Do in the Shadows," rated R. Registration starts July 24.
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Tuesday, August 10, 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.
Go to program page - Storytime in the Park
Offsite at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic.
10 a.m. for infants-age 6
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks and Rec Department. Call 417-732-7284. - SCORE Tuesdays @Two
Virtual
2 p.m. for adults
Sponsored by Southwest Missouri SCORE. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
Market Yourself - Grow Your Business Through Connection and Personal Branding. Personal relationships and an authentic personal brand can help your business attract and retain customers. Real estate agent and licensed professional counselor Brent Gilstrap will share his strategies for using social media, genuine support for others and lots of meetings over coffee to build his personal brand and grow his business. Registration starts July 27.
Go to program page - Summer Chat & Chew
Virtual
4 p.m. for grades 3-6
Chat with other readers virtually about some of your favorite books and discover new reads. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
Get a preview of the 2021-2022 Mark Twain Award Nominees. Registration starts July 27.
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Saturday, August 14, 2021
- The Heirloom Seed Garden: Seed Saving Basics
Offsite at Heirloom Seed Garden, 1471 N. Benton Ave.
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for adults
Learn how to harvest and save pea, bean and tomato seeds from your favorite garden during this hands-on seed saving class at the newly established Heirloom Seed Garden in the Springfield Community Gardens Market Garden. Space is limited. Registration starts August 3; call 417-862-0135 or email ginamariew@thelibrary.org. - Recognizing Trauma in Children
Virtual
10 a.m. for adults
The events of the past year have been traumatic for many children who will experience and respond to this trauma in a variety of ways. Left untreated, trauma can negatively impact a child's entire life, but there is hope. In this virtual presentation, Joshua Freeman, a therapist at Betty & Bobby Allison Ozarks Counseling Center, will talk about recognizing signs of trauma, its impact on children and where to go for support and recovery. Presented in partnership with Include Ozarks. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registration starts July 31.
Go to program page - 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.
Climb Aboard the Bus! Climb aboard the bus with Library Station staffer Phyllis. We will read stories and sing songs about all kinds of buses, including the ones that will carry kids to school. Registrations accepted August 1-August 14; email imagine@thelibrary.org. - 3 for 3 on Facebook: Family Edition!
Virtual
2 p.m.-4 p.m. for all ages
Reading together with your children is a great way to help young readers grow in their reading skills and develop a love of books. Do you need a new family read aloud? Are you tired of reading the same picture book over and over again? Tell us three books or authors your family or child loves and our Library staffers will give you three suggestions of books to try next. Click below to access our Facebook page.
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Tuesday, August 17, 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.
Go to program page - Storytime in the Park
Offsite at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic.
10 a.m. for infants-age 6
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks and Rec Department. Call 417-732-7284. - Ash Grove Bibliophiles
Virtual
1:30 p.m. for adults
Visit with others about a book you're currently reading, one you've read or a title you've heard about in our virtual discussion group on Zoom. Register by clicking below; a link to access the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Registrations accepted August 9-August 16.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
- Exploring Genealogy
Virtual
10 a.m. for adults
Click on the link below to access the virtual event on the OGS Facebook page, facebook.com/ozarksgs. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
How to Use Ancestry.com. Ozarks Genealogical Society member Taylor Baldwin discusses the array of records and features that Ancestry.com has to offer and explains how to find frequently used genealogical records using Ancestry's search options.
Go to program page - Virtual Brown Bag Travelogue
Virtual
noon for adults
Sit back, relax and explore a new place from the comfort of your own home. A new video featuring a different adventure will be posted to the Library's YouTube channel, youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene, on the third Wednesday of each month.
Italy. During the summer of 2019, Library staffer Haley Frizzle-Green and her husband spent two weeks traveling throughout Europe, exploring must-see destinations and discovering the best local cuisine. Focusing on their time in Italy, Haley will revisit some of her favorite experiences in Rome and the Cinque Terre region.
Tuesday, August 24, 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.
Go to program page - Storytime in the Park
Offsite at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic.
10 a.m. for infants-age 6
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks and Rec Department. Call 417-732-7284. - SCORE Tuesdays @Two
Virtual
2 p.m. for adults
Sponsored by Southwest Missouri SCORE. Register by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
CANCELED - Get the Grant - Free Library Resources for Nonprofits. The Library has resources to help your nonprofit become grant ready and tools to help you locate grants to fund your projects. Reference Librarian Tammy Flippen will demonstrate how to access and use these valuable tools to meet your mission and goals. Registration starts August 10.
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
- Stories in the Park
Offsite at Living Memorial Park, 4323 S. Nature Center Way
7 p.m. for all ages
Enjoy stories, songs, a take-home activity kit and a summer treat! Registration starts June 15; call 417-616-0703.
Thursday, August 26, 2021
- SCORE E3 Business Book Club
Virtual
noon for adults
E3 stands for Empowering and Educating Entrepreneurs. Join Southwest Missouri SCORE and the Library for a book club to motivate and inspire your work life, whatever it looks like. Discussion happens all month at facebook.com/groups/scoree3bookclub, with a live virtual discussion the last Thursday of each month on Zoom. Register for the live discussion by clicking below; a link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
"Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity" by David Allen. Registration starts August 1.
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Tuesday, August 31, 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.
Go to program page - Storytime in the Park
Offsite at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines Street, Republic.
10 a.m. for infants-age 6
Gather ‘round for a storytime in the park! Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we'll move to the pavilion in case of rain. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks and Rec Department. Call 417-732-7284.
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