MIDTOWN CARNEGIE BRANCH PROGRAMS

Saturday, March 13, 2010

  • St. Patrick's Day Celebration!
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Storytime and some fun crafts. Don't forget to wear green!

Monday, March 15, 2010

  • Monday Movie Madness
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    Come to The Spot to watch a new release movie (rated PG-13 or under). Popcorn provided.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

  • First Draft
    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Do you fill notebooks full of stories or poetry? Have you ever wanted to be a great novelist, poet or songwriter? Just have ideas bursting to get out? If writing is your thing or you'd like help writing, come get new ideas, share your words with others, receive feedback and more.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • St. Patty's Day Movie
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Celebrate St. Patty's Day by catching a movie (rated PG or under) in The Spot. We'll provide the popcorn!
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Can you think on your feet? Do you have acting or comedic talent? Try your hand at improv!
  • Trading Card Game Day
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Trading Card Gamers, bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering or other TCGs to the Spot every Thursday to duel!

Friday, March 19, 2010

  • Crafty Fridays
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Are you crafty? Want to learn a new skill? Try something new at The Spot every Friday. Supplies provided.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

  • Free Tax Help
    10:00 am to 2:00 pm
    Free federal and state tax return preparation, electronic filing, Missouri Property tax credit, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and other required federal and state tax forms will be offered for low-to-moderate income families and individuals, non-English speakers, older adults and those with disabilities. This service is provided by Missouri State University students working with the ATLS Coalition.
  • Herb Gardening for Your Kitchen
    1:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for Adults and Teens.
    Learn about herb gardening for the home kitchen from Gina Marie Walden and Shelley Vaugine of the Springfield Area Herb Society.
    Registration starts March 03; call 862-0135.

Monday, March 22, 2010

  • Monday Movie Madness
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    Come to The Spot to watch a new release movie (rated PG-13 or under). Popcorn provided.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

  • First Draft
    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Do you fill notebooks full of stories or poetry? Have you ever wanted to be a great novelist, poet or songwriter? Just have ideas bursting to get out? If writing is your thing or you'd like help writing, come get new ideas, share your words with others, receive feedback and more.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

  • Trading Card Game Day
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Trading Card Gamers, bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering or other TCGs to the Spot every Thursday to duel!
  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Can you think on your feet? Do you have acting or comedic talent? Try your hand at improv!

Friday, March 26, 2010

  • Crafty Fridays
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Are you crafty? Want to learn a new skill? Try something new at The Spot every Friday. Supplies provided.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

  • Free Tax Help
    10:00 am to 2:00 pm
    Free federal and state tax return preparation, electronic filing, Missouri Property tax credit, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and other required federal and state tax forms will be offered for low-to-moderate income families and individuals, non-English speakers, older adults and those with disabilities. This service is provided by Missouri State University students working with the ATLS Coalition.

Monday, March 29, 2010

  • Monday Movie Madness
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    Come to The Spot to watch a new release movie (rated PG-13 or under). Popcorn provided.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

  • First Draft
    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Do you fill notebooks full of stories or poetry? Have you ever wanted to be a great novelist, poet or songwriter? Just have ideas bursting to get out? If writing is your thing or you'd like help writing, come get new ideas, share your words with others, receive feedback and more.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Can you think on your feet? Do you have acting or comedic talent? Try your hand at improv!
  • Trading Card Game Day
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Trading Card Gamers, bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering or other TCGs to the Spot every Thursday to duel!

Friday, April 2, 2010

  • Crafty Fridays
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Are you crafty? Want to learn a new skill? Try something new at The Spot every Friday. Supplies provided.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

  • Easter
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    All libraries will be closed Sunday, April 4, for Easter.

Monday, April 5, 2010

  • Monday Movie Madness
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    Come to The Spot to watch a new release movie (rated PG-13 or under). Popcorn provided.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

  • Early Release Activities for You
    12:00 pm to 3:00 pm for grades 3-8.
    Getting out of school early? Come to the Children's Department for games, crafts and other activities.
  • Hemp Jewelry Making Mania
    12:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Use your early release day wisely by making cool jewelry for yourself or a friend. We'll provide the supplies.
  • First Draft
    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Do you fill notebooks full of stories or poetry? Have you ever wanted to be a great novelist, poet or songwriter? Just have ideas bursting to get out? If writing is your thing or you'd like help writing, come get new ideas, share your words with others, receive feedback and more.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Can you think on your feet? Do you have acting or comedic talent? Try your hand at improv!
  • Trading Card Game Day
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Trading Card Gamers, bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering or other TCGs to the Spot every Thursday to duel!

Friday, April 9, 2010

  • Crafty Fridays
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Are you crafty? Want to learn a new skill? Try something new at The Spot every Friday. Supplies provided.

Saturday, April 10, 2010

  • Exploring Greene County Caves: Giboney, Sequiota and Ritter Springs
    1:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room
    Springfield-Greene County Park Board staff will discuss the history, ecology, available tours and educational opportunities at Gibony, Sequiota and Ritter Springs Caves.
    Registration starts March 10; call 862-0135.

Monday, April 12, 2010

  • Monday Movie Madness
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    Come to The Spot to watch a new release movie (rated PG-13 or under). Popcorn provided.
  • TAB Meeting
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Teen Advisory Board members help the Library decide what to buy, what programs to plan and how to make the Library a great place for teens. TAB members are always fed and watered.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

  • First Draft
    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Do you fill notebooks full of stories or poetry? Have you ever wanted to be a great novelist, poet or songwriter? Just have ideas bursting to get out? If writing is your thing or you'd like help writing, come get new ideas, share your words with others, receive feedback and more.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Can you think on your feet? Do you have acting or comedic talent? Try your hand at improv!
  • Trading Card Game Day
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Trading Card Gamers, bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering or other TCGs to the Spot every Thursday to duel!

Friday, April 16, 2010

  • Crafty Fridays
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Are you crafty? Want to learn a new skill? Try something new at The Spot every Friday. Supplies provided.

Monday, April 19, 2010

  • Monday Movie Madness
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    Come to The Spot to watch a new release movie (rated PG-13 or under). Popcorn provided.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

  • First Draft
    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Do you fill notebooks full of stories or poetry? Have you ever wanted to be a great novelist, poet or songwriter? Just have ideas bursting to get out? If writing is your thing or you'd like help writing, come get new ideas, share your words with others, receive feedback and more.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Can you think on your feet? Do you have acting or comedic talent? Try your hand at improv!
  • Trading Card Game Day
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Trading Card Gamers, bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering or other TCGs to the Spot every Thursday to duel!
  • Go Green for Earth Day
    3:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Celebrate Earth Day with us! Use your green thumb for planting, learn to dry flowers or create something using natural materials.

Friday, April 23, 2010

  • Crafty Fridays
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Are you crafty? Want to learn a new skill? Try something new at The Spot every Friday. Supplies provided.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

  • Earth Day Recycling Celebration
    1:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades K-5.
    Celebrate Earth Day by learning about recycling. Learn how to make some pretty cool things--out of trash--and make something to take home. Supplies provided.

Monday, April 26, 2010

  • Monday Movie Madness
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    Come to The Spot to watch a new release movie (rated PG-13 or under). Popcorn provided.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

  • First Draft
    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Do you fill notebooks full of stories or poetry? Have you ever wanted to be a great novelist, poet or songwriter? Just have ideas bursting to get out? If writing is your thing or you'd like help writing, come get new ideas, share your words with others, receive feedback and more.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Can you think on your feet? Do you have acting or comedic talent? Try your hand at improv!
  • Trading Card Game Day
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Trading Card Gamers, bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering or other TCGs to the Spot every Thursday to duel!

Friday, April 30, 2010

  • Crafty Fridays
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Are you crafty? Want to learn a new skill? Try something new at The Spot every Friday. Supplies provided.

Monday, May 3, 2010

  • Monday Movie Madness
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    Come to The Spot to watch a new release movie (rated PG-13 or under). Popcorn provided.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

  • Look, Mom, I Made It Myself!
    12:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Wondering what to do on Early Release Day? Short on cash? We'll show you how to make Mom an awesome Mother's Day gift for free!
  • Early Release Activities for You
    12:00 pm to 3:00 pm for grades 3-8.
    Getting out of school early? Come to the Children's Department for games, crafts and other activities.
  • First Draft
    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm for grades 7-12.
    Do you fill notebooks full of stories or poetry? Have you ever wanted to be a great novelist, poet or songwriter? Just have ideas bursting to get out? If writing is your thing or you'd like help writing, come get new ideas, share your words with others, receive feedback and more.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

  • Trading Card Game Day
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Trading Card Gamers, bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering or other TCGs to the Spot every Thursday to duel!
  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Can you think on your feet? Do you have acting or comedic talent? Try your hand at improv!

Friday, May 7, 2010

  • Crafty Fridays
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Are you crafty? Want to learn a new skill? Try something new at The Spot every Friday. Supplies provided.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

  • Mother's Day Tea Party
    11:00 am for preschool-grade 5.
    Bring mom to the Library to enjoy a Mother's Day story, tea and cookies. Make mom a gift she can keep to remember the day; supplies provided.
  • Florence, Italy: Art, Culture and Life
    1:30 pm in the upstairs meeting room
    Enjoy a panel discussion on the culture, art and life in Florence, Italy with speakers from Missouri State University.
    Registration starts April 24; call 862-0135.

Monday, May 10, 2010

  • Monday Movie Madness
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    Come to The Spot to watch a new release movie (rated PG-13 or under). Popcorn provided.
  • TAB Meeting
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Teen Advisory Board members help the Library decide what to buy, what programs to plan and how to make the Library a great place for teens. TAB members are always fed and watered.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

  • First Draft
    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm for grades 7-12.
    Do you fill notebooks full of stories or poetry? Have you ever wanted to be a great novelist, poet or songwriter? Just have ideas bursting to get out? If writing is your thing or you'd like help writing, come get new ideas, share your words with others, receive feedback and more.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Can you think on your feet? Do you have acting or comedic talent? Try your hand at improv!
  • Trading Card Game Day
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Trading Card Gamers, bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering or other TCGs to the Spot every Thursday to duel!

Friday, May 14, 2010

  • Crafty Fridays
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Are you crafty? Want to learn a new skill? Try something new at The Spot every Friday. Supplies provided.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

  • Exploring Greene County Caves: Riverbluff Cave
    1:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room
    Operations Director Nicole Forir will discuss the history, ecology, recent finds and educational opportunities at Riverbluff Cave.
    Registration starts April 15; call 862-0135.

Monday, May 17, 2010

  • Monday Movie Madness
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    Come to The Spot to watch a new release movie (rated PG-13 or under). Popcorn provided.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

  • First Draft
    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Do you fill notebooks full of stories or poetry? Have you ever wanted to be a great novelist, poet or songwriter? Just have ideas bursting to get out? If writing is your thing or you'd like help writing, come get new ideas, share your words with others, receive feedback and more.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Can you think on your feet? Do you have acting or comedic talent? Try your hand at improv!
  • Trading Card Game Day
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Trading Card Gamers, bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering or other TCGs to the Spot every Thursday to duel!

Friday, May 21, 2010

  • Crafty Fridays
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Are you crafty? Want to learn a new skill? Try something new at The Spot every Friday. Supplies provided.

Monday, May 24, 2010

  • Monday Movie Madness
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    Come to The Spot to watch a new release movie (rated PG-13 or under). Popcorn provided.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

  • First Draft
    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm for grades 7-12.
    Do you fill notebooks full of stories or poetry? Have you ever wanted to be a great novelist, poet or songwriter? Just have ideas bursting to get out? If writing is your thing or you'd like help writing, come get new ideas, share your words with others, receive feedback and more.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

  • Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
  • Anime Alliance
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.
  • Mystery Library Theatre
    5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
    Can't keep quiet during a movie? Well, you don't have to! Share your witty, wisecracking ways with us. Teen department staff will stay late just for you! Come to the Library to watch and make fun of a B-movie, rated PG-13 or under. We'll provide the popcorn.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

  • Trading Card Game Day
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Trading Card Gamers, bring your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering or other TCGs to the Spot every Thursday to duel!
  • Acting Out @ The Library
    3:00 pm in the basement meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Can you think on your feet? Do you have acting or comedic talent? Try your hand at improv!

Friday, May 28, 2010

  • Crafty Fridays
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Are you crafty? Want to learn a new skill? Try something new at The Spot every Friday. Supplies provided.

Monday, May 31, 2010

  • Memorial Day
    .
    All libraries will be closed Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day.
  • Monday Movie Madness
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    Come to The Spot to watch a new release movie (rated PG-13 or under). Popcorn provided.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

  • Independence Day
    .
    All libraries will be closed Sunday, July 4, for Independence Day.

Monday, September 6, 2010

  • Labor Day
    .
    All libraries will be closed Monday, September 6, for Labor Day.

Monday, October 11, 2010

  • Staff Training

    All libraries will be closed Monday, October 11, for Staff Training.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

  • Veterans Day

    All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 11, for Veterans Day.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

  • Thanksgiving Day
    .
    All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 25, for Thanksgiving.

Friday, December 24, 2010

  • Christmas Holiday
    .
    All libraries will be closed Friday, December 24, and Saturday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

  • Christmas Day

    All libraries will be closed Saturday, December 25, for Christmas Day.

Friday, December 31, 2010

  • New Year's Eve & Day

    All libraries will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 31, for New Year's Eve and will remain closed Saturday, January 1, for New Year's Day.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

  • New Year's Day

    All libraries will be closed Saturday, January 1, for New Year's Day.

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