Learn to Use Your E-reader
3:00 pm for adults.
Learn to check out and download e-books from the Library and read them on your computer or compatible e-reader. All e-readers including Kindles will be covered in this session as a result of an agreement between Amazon and software provider OverDrive.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Conquistadora Book Discussion
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm for adults.
By Esmeralda Santiago.
Prince and Princess Valentine's Day Party
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm for pre K-grade 5.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Library. Dress as your favorite prince or princess, enjoy royal activities and snacks, and watch "Tangled," rated PG.
Friday, February 10, 2012
"Un-Valentine's Day" After Hours
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Hang out after hours for an "Un-Valentine's Day" movie party complete with the newest version of "Alice in Wonderland," rated PG. Dress up as your favorite character, enjoy snacks and un-Valentine's Day activities. Participants may not leave before 8 p.m. unless a parent or guardian picks them up.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Valentine's Day Storytime
10:00 am for ages 1-6.
Keep Valentine's Day going a little longer with fun stories and activities inspired by the holiday for love.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts January 01; call 732-7284.
Edge Mobile Class: Downloading Made Easy
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Learn how to download audiobooks, pictures, games, plug-ins, updates and other software programs from the Internet. Prerequisites: Computer Skills I and Internet Basics or permission from Instructor.
Registration starts January 01; call 732-7284.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Presidents Day
.
All libraries will be closed Monday, February 20, for Presidents Day.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 1-6.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with engaging stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read successfully.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Lego Mania
11:00 am to 12:00 pm for grades 1-5.
Do you love building with LEGOs? We'll provide the LEGOs and you provide the imagination for all the wacky LEGO creations we can make at the Library.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 1-6.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with engaging stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read successfully.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Computer Skills I
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Brush up on existing mouse and keyboard skills and learn the basics of word processing, including simple formatting, saving and printing documents. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts February 01; call 732-7284.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts February 01; call 732-7284.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss with the Lorax
4:00 pm for grades K-5.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday by watching the original "Lorax" movie, not rated, and making some crafts.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Still Life Book Discussion
1:30 pm for adults.
By Louise Penny.
RTAG (Republic Teen Advisory Group)
4:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Share your program ideas and give us your thoughts on new books, games, movies and music for the Teen Spot. Snacks will be provided.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Monday Movie Maddness
10:00 am to 11:30 am for grades K-5.
Need something to do during spring break? Join us for movie maddness as we watch some new and old Disney movies, rated G. Free popcorn and free movies -- can't beat that!
Monday Movie Maddness
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for grades K-5.
Need something to do during spring break? Join us for movie maddness as we watch some new and old Disney movies, rated G. Free popcorn and free movies -- can't beat that!
Monday Movie Maddness
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for grades K-5.
Need something to do during spring break? Join us for movie maddness as we watch some new and old Disney movies, rated G. Free popcorn and free movies -- can't beat that!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 1-6.
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.
Children's Craft night
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm for grades K-5.
Celebrate National Childrens Craft Day with great crafts you can take home.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Family Board Game Day
8:30 am to 6:00 pm for all ages.
Have fun with the family at the Library. We'll have great classic games available or you can bring your own.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts February 01; call 732-7284.
Edge Mobile Class: Computer Skills II
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for adults.
Learn to identify common Windows elements, use the taskbar, start and program menus, and explore control panel settings, including various display options. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts February 01; call 732-7284.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 1-6.
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.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Surviving the Hunger Games
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm for grades 6-12.
See if you have what it takes to survive the arena! Learn new skills and test your knowledge to compete in the battles. Are you hungry enough to survive? March 17 at the Library Center is an after-hours event. Participants may not leave before 10:30 p.m. unless a parent or guardian picks them up. A Hunger Games event.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Daily News from the Capitol
for grades 6-12.
Use your wits, your creative energy, your skills and your knowledge about the Capitol each day to survive and thrive! Visit the teen area of your favorite branch anytime for Hunger Games activities, including games, trivia and more. A Hunger Games event.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 1-6.
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.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Crack the Mystery of Self-Defense Big Read
6:30 pm for adults.
Don't have your very own Sam Spade? Sgt. Jason Pace, Public Information and Education Officer for Troop D, Missouri Highway Patrol, will share techniques to keep yourself safe. A Big Read 2012 event.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Internet Basics
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Learn how to navigate the Internet using your browser's menus and toolbars. Access websites by typing in a Web address or using search engines, directories or other starting points. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts March 01; call 732-7284.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts March 01; call 732-7284.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Easter
.
All libraries will be closed Sunday, April 8, for Easter.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Falcons and Friends Big Read
2:00 pm for grades K-6.
We won't have a Maltese falcon at the Library, but our friends from the Dickerson Park Zoo will bring other birds of prey to watch and learn about. Get an upclose look at these magnificent creatures that have inspired art and literature! A Big Read 2012 event.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 1-6.
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.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
The Maltese Falcon Book Discussion
1:30 pm for adults.
"The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett. Join the Big Read and discuss this American classic. A Big Read 2012 event.
Movie and a Manicure
4:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Chill out with the girls and give your nails the royal treatment. Watch "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," rated PG, and make friendship bracelets. Snacks will be provided.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Family Mystery Night Big Read
6:00 pm for grades K-5.
Celebrate the Big Read with your family by coming to the Library for a night of mystery, snacks and fun! Join our scavenger hunt and solve clues together to find the answer to the night's mystery. A Big Read 2012 event.
Monday, April 16, 2012
The Big Bleed Big Read
10:00 am to 1:00 pm for ages 16 and older.
Show your support for the Big Read and the health of our community during The Big Bleed Blood
Drive, held in partnership with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. All donors will receive a free Big Bleed T-shirt.
CBCO's two Springfield Donor Centers will also offer free Big Bleed T-shirts to donors the week of April 16-20. Visit cbco.org for donation hours.
Campbell Donor Center - 220 W. Plainview Road. (Please note that the Campbell Donor Center will be closed on Friday, April 20.}
Reser Donor Center - 2230 S. Glenstone Ave.
A Big Read 2012 event.
Mystery Movie Night at the Library Big Read
6:00 pm for Adults .
Celebrate the Big Read with "The Thin Man," not rated, starring Myrna Loy and William Powell. The pair plays Nick and Nora Charles, a former detective and his sophisticated wife. he is a veteran detective, she his sophisticated wife. It's a great combination of murder, mystery, and screwball comedy. A Big Read 2012 event.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 1-6.
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.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts April 20; call 732-7284.
Edge Mobile Class: Email for Beginners
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for adults.
Learn how to register for and use free Web-based email services and how to compose, read, reply to, save and forward email. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts March 01; call 732-7284.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Smart Couponing
6:00 pm for adults.
Learn how to use coupons and other tricks to save money at the grocery store. Join us for some tips to learn and share. Presenter: Springfield-Greene County Libraries staff. A Money Smart Week event.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Smart Couponing
10:00 am for adults.
Learn how to use coupons and other tricks to save money on groceries and other purchases. While you’re there, children ages 1-6 can attend a "Max and Ruby Bunny Money" Storytime. Presenter: Springfield-Greene County Libraries staff. A Money Smart Week event.
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am for ages 1-6.
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.
Bunny Money Storytime
10:00 am for ages 1-6.
Join us for a Max and Ruby story about money smarts and crafts. A Money Smart Week event.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Learn to Use Your E-reader
3:00 pm for adults.
Learn to check out and download e-books from the Library and read them on your computer or compatible e-reader. All e-readers including Kindles will be covered in this session as a result of an agreement between Amazon and software provider OverDrive.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Computer Skills I
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Brush up on existing mouse and keyboard skills and learn the basics of word processing, including simple formatting, saving and printing documents. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts April 01; call 732-7284.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts April 01; call 732-7284.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Free Comic Book Day
for grades 4-12.
Share the comic book love with Vintage Stock and the Library as we celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 5.
Stop by your favorite branch, pick up a free comic book and discover what's new in the world of superheroes, villains and your favorite comic book characters. Limit one per 'tween or teen grades 4 through 12, while supplies last!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Sherlockian Book Discussion
1:30 pm for adults.
"The Sherlockian" by Graham Moore.
RTAG (Republic Teen Advisory Group)
4:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Share your program ideas and give us your thoughts on new books, games, movies and music for the Teen Spot. Snacks will be provided.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts April 01; call 732-7284.
Edge Mobile Class: Computer Skills II
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for adults.
Learn to identify common Windows elements, use the taskbar, start and program menus, and explore control panel settings, including various display options. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts April 01; call 732-7284.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party
2:00 pm for all ages.
It’s time to celebrate another summer of reading! We have a Summer Reading Program for adults, teens and children. Join us for games, activities, music, and bring your four-legged friends for a pet parade with a special first prize provided by Orscheln Farm and Home as we kickoff our most exciting time of year. Pre-registration by May 12 is required for pet participants. Pick up a registration form at the Republic Branch Library or access one at xxxx.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Memorial Day
.
All libraries will be closed Monday, May 28, for Memorial Day.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Internet Basics
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Learn how to navigate the Internet using your browser's menus and toolbars. Access websites by typing in a Web address or using search engines, directories or other starting points. Prerequisites: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts May 01; call 732-7284.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts May 01; call 732-7284.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
10:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Learn at your own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. Practice your typing, work on a resume, or complete an online application. Prerequisite: Experience using keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts May 01; call 732-7284.
Edge Mobile Class: File Management
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Learn to rename, copy, move, delete, organize, find and manage files and folders within Windows. Prerequisites: Computer Skills I and proficiency using a keyboard and mouse.
Registration starts May 01; call 732-7284.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Independence Day
.
All libraries will be closed Wednesday, July 4, for Independence Day.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Labor Day
All libraries will be closed Monday, September 3, for Labor Day.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Staff Training
All libraries will be closed Monday, October 8, for Staff Training.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Veterans Day
All libraries will be closed Monday, November 12, for Veterans Day.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thanksgiving Day
All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 22, for Thanksgiving.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Christmas Holiday
All libraries will be closed Monday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Christmas Holiday
All libraries will be closed Monday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday.
Monday, December 31, 2012
New Year's Holiday
All libraries will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, December 31, and will remain closed Tuesday, January 1, for the New Year's holiday. The Park Central Branch will reopen at 6 p.m. as part of Springfield’s annual First Night celebration. A First Night admission sticker will be required to enter.
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