Crafternoons
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
Taste Culinary Classroom at Price Cutter Presents the Perfect Romantic Dinner Anyone Can Make
7:00 pm in the auditorium for adults.
Having a romantic dinner is part of the Valentine's Day tradition, but we all know how hard it is to get a reservation and how long you have to wait just to get into an area restaurant. Here's a different option for you -- a meal anyone can make that will wow! Chef HJ Schumer from Taste Culinary Classroom will share the recipes and demonstrate techniques, you're on your own for the flowers and candles.
Registration starts January 17; call 882-0714.
Computer Workshops on Genealogical Topics
7:00 pm in the auditorium for adults.
"Map Sources on the Internet" with Library Local History Associate Patti Hobbs. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Internet Basics
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 January 01; call 882-0714.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
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.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 882-0714.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Genealogy Workshop
9:30 am in the auditorium
"Genealogical Research Process for 'Bronaugh" with author Lyndon Irwin. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
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.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman Book Discussion
1:00 pm in meeting room A for adults.
By Ernest Gaines.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
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.
Pajama Time Storytime
7:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
Cuddle up with a stuffed animal and wear your pajamas as you listen to stories and sing songs and rhymes in a storytime perfect for bedtime.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Saturday Morning Book Chat Book Discussion
10:00 am in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
Not into Saturday morning cartoons? Chat up a book with us at the Library, or join in online if you can't make it out of bed in time. "Flash Burnout" by L.K. Madigan. Visit http://www.facebook.com/teenthing to participate online.
Teen Library Council
12:00 pm in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
Let your voice be heard by joining the Teen Library Council. Read new teen books and help plan teen programs.
Book Crush
2:00 pm in meeting room A for grades 6-12.
Love is in the air at the Library! Talk about your favorite literary characters as you play book character bingo, make your selections in "Date, Dump, Marry" and make some marble magnets. Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner we'll also have chocolate! Materials will be provided.
Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: Screwball Comedies of the 1930s
2:00 pm in the auditorium.
Enjoy a Saturday matinee with a classic comedy. "It Happened One Night," not rated, (1934). Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert star as a reporter and a spoiled heiress who become unwilling travel companions.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Sunday Concert Series: Judy Domeny Bowen Presents "Folksongs From the Ozarks"
2:00 pm in the auditorium.
Judy Domeny Bowen, one of the area's musical treasures, performs songs that reflect her deep interest in the old tunes learned while growing up on an Ozark farm. Enjoy a mix of songs from the past with an emphasis on little-heard story-telling ballads and well-known favorite folksongs from the Ozarks. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Crafternoons
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
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.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
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.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Funding 101: Research and Writing Skills for Nonprofits
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the auditorium for adults.
Learn how to get background information on foundations using the Library's Funding Information Center and Internet resources, then find out how to break down the sections of a grant, address each one in detail and put them together in a readable "whole."
Registration starts February 02; call 882-0714.
America's War: Talking About the Civil War and Emancipation on Their 150th Anniversaries Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the story hour room for adults.
The Library is hosting a five-part series of book discussions through April surrounding the American Civil War. Discussions will be led by Civil War scholar and Missouri State University history professor Dr. William Garret Piston. This month's topic is Choosing Sides with a discussion of selections from "America's War: Talking About the Civil War and Emancipation on Their 150th Anniversaries" edited by Edward L. Ayers.
Limited to 30 participants; to register contact Brian Grubbs at briang@thelibrary.org or 616-0544 by Jan. 14. Register once for the entire series. Copies of the books will be made available to the participants.
Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War, a reading and discussion series, has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association. The discussion series is in partnership with Missouri State University Library and Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield.
Registration starts December 29; call 882-0714.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
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.
Blast from the Past Trivia Night
6:00 pm in the auditorium for adults and teens, grades 6-12.
Think you know your 80s and 90s pop culture? Rock your best 80s and 90s gear and battle it out in teams of 2-4. Prizes will be awarded to the most totally tubular team of all.
Registration starts February 03; call 882-0714.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Fantastically Fabulous Fairy Ball
2:00 pm in the auditorium for grades K-5.
Do you love Daisy Meadows' fairy Books? Dress in costume for a fairy ball and celebrate with crafts, treats and dancing perfect for fairies.
Registration starts February 11; call 882-0714.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Presidents Day
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All libraries will be closed Monday, February 20, for Presidents Day.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
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.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 882-0714.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
Edge Mobile Class: Downloading Made Easy
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Harrison room.
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 882-0714.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Genealogy Workshop
9:30 am in the auditorium
"Evaluating Conflicting Evidence." Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
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.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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, February 24, 2012
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
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
Surprise Saturday
11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
Games, crafts and more--you never know what you'll find on Surprise Saturday! Families can drop by and enjoy a family-friendly activity for all ages.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Crafternoons
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
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.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
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.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
America’s War: Talking About the Civil War and Emancipation on Their 150th Anniversaries Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War
7:00 pm in the story hour room for students age 15 and older, adults.
Making Sense of Shiloh, with a discussion of selections from "America’s War: Talking About the Civil War and Emancipation on Their 150th Anniversaries" edited by Edward L. Ayers. The Library continues its five-part reading and book discussion series through April about the American Civil War. Program is limited to registered participants.
Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War, is possible though a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association. The discussion series is in partnership with Missouri State University Library and Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield.
Registration starts December 29; call 882-0714.
The Book Thief NXT Chapter: A Book Discussion of 20/30-Somethings
7:30 pm in the Harrison room for ages 20-39.
By Markus Zusak. Refreshments will be provided by Mudhouse.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
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.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Tax Assistance
10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the auditorium for adults.
Federal and state tax return preparation, e-filing, Missouri property tax credit (PTC), Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and other required federal and state forms will be offered for low-to-moderate income families and individuals. No appointment necessary.
Tornado Safety
2:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 4-8.
Get ready for tornado season! Learn all about tornados and tips on how to prepare a safety kit with the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management.
Registration starts February 24; call 882-0714.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Crafternoons
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
Talk Time: Practice Your English
6:30 pm in Grafton room for adults.
Are you learning to speak English and would like to improve? Meet with other members of the international community for casual conversations. Community volunteers lead the informal sessions.
Computer Workshops on Genealogical Topics
7:00 pm in the auditorium for adults.
Technology for a Research Trip. Are you heading out on a research trip this year? See what you should take to make the best use of your time. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Edge Mobile Class: Computer Skills I
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 882-0714.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 02; call 882-0714.
Building Common Ground: Community, Civility & Compassion: An Interfaith Discussion
6:00 pm in the auditorium for adults.
Explore how the cutures and traditions of diverse faiths offer different approaches to address poverty, hunger, domestic violence and sexual abuse. Members of the Interfaith Alliance of the Ozarks will conduct a forum, "Community, Civility & Compassion: An Interfaith Discussion," moderated by Brian Fogle, president of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. A free soup dinner prepared by the Cook's Kettle will be served. A Civility Project event.
Registration starts February 21; call 882-0714.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
Teen Writer's Workshop: Get Published
6:30 pm in the story hour room for grades 6-12.
Love writing but don't know how to get published? Learn how to publish and edit e-books. Bring your work to see just how easy it can be.
Registration starts February 27; call 882-0714.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
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.
Pajama Time Storytime
7:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
Cuddle up with a stuffed animal and wear your pajamas as you listen to stories and sing songs and rhymes in a storytime perfect for bedtime.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Saturday Morning Book Chat Book Discussion
10:00 am in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
Not into Saturday morning cartoons? Chat up a book with us at the Library, or join in online if you can't make it out of bed in time. "Karma: A Novel in Verse" by Cathy Ostlere. Visit http://www.facebook.com/teenthing to participate online.
Teen Library Council
12:00 pm in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
Let your voice be heard by joining the Teen Library Council. Read new teen books and help plan teen programs.
Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: "The Thin Man" Detective Series Big Read
2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
Enjoy a Saturday matinee with a comic detective film based on the writings of Dashiell Hammett. William Powell and Myrna Loy star as Nick and Nora Charles, a retired detective and his heiress wife. With the help of their dog Asta, Nick and Nora solve crimes in between drinking cocktails and exchanging witty banter. Popcorn will be provided. "The Thin Man," not rated, (1934). A Big Read 2012 event.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Sunday Concert Series: WHOgrass
2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
Enjoy hard-driving bluegrass by Buffalo-based WHOgrass, featuring Russ Weeks, Chris Horn and Dan and Nikki O'Callaghan. Including originals, bluegrass classics, rock 'n roll and Gershwin, a WHOgrass performance is a treat you won't soon forget. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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.
Crafternoons
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
Talk Time: Practice Your English
6:30 pm in Grafton room for adults.
Are you learning to speak English and would like to improve? Meet with other members of the international community for casual conversations. Community volunteers lead the informal sessions.
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.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
Soul of a Poet: Readings from the Missouri State University English Department
7:00 pm in the auditorium for adults.
Michael Pulley will read from his original works of non-fiction.
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.
Genealogy Workshop
9:30 am in the auditorium for adults.
Photographing Hard-to-Read Tombstones. Fran Black and Rose Jones discuss dos and don’ts for cleaning and maintaining tombstones, along with ideas for righting and repairing tombstones that almost anyone can do. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
The Toughest Indian in the World Book Discussion
1:00 pm in meeting room A for adults.
By Sherman Alexie, in connection with the Building Common Ground: Discussions of Community, Civility, and Compassion grant from the American Library Association and the Fetzer Institute. A Civility Project event.
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.
Funding 101: Research and Writing Skills for Nonprofits
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the auditorium for adults.
Learn how to get background information on foundations using the Library's Funding Information Center and Internet resources, then find out how to break down the sections of a grant, address each one in detail and put them together in a readable "whole."
Registration starts March 01; call 882-0714.
Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War
7:00 pm in the story hour room for students age 15 and older, adults.
The Shape of War, with a discussion of "Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam" by James M. McPherson. The Library continues its five-part reading and book discussion series through April about the American Civil War. Program is limited registered participants.
Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War, is possible though a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association. The discussion series is in partnership with Missouri State University Library and Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield.
Registration starts December 29; call 882-0714.
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.
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
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.
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.
Surviving the Hunger Games
9:00 pm to 10:30 pm in the auditorium 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.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Our Nesting Birds: Learn Bird Identification Like Katniss and Gale
2:00 pm in meeting room A for all ages.
As spring approaches our nesting birds return from the south. Learn to recognize some of our more common nesting birds in southwest Missouri. Presented by Springfield Conservation Nature Center. 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.
Crafternoons
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
Talk Time: Practice Your English
6:30 pm in Grafton room for adults.
Are you learning to speak English and would like to improve? Meet with other members of the international community for casual conversations. Community volunteers lead the informal sessions.
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.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 882-0714.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
Edge Mobile Class: Computer Skills II
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 882-0714.
Learn to Use Your E-reader
6:30 pm in meeting room B 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.
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 Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
Cinna's Capitol Spa Day
2:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 6-12.
We all know how important it is to look your best in "The Hunger Games." Pamper, preen and primp -- Hunger Games style! A Hunger Games event.
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.
The Hunger Games Book Discussion: "The Hunger Games"
7:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 6 to adult.
Can't wait to see "The Hunger Games" movie? Discuss the book the day before the movie is released. 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.
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
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.
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.
March of Technology
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Learn about the technology you can use through or at the Library. Topics will include Overdrive and e-books, specialized databases, Wi-Fi, computer classes at the Edge Community Technology Center, the Library on social media and what's coming soon to the Library.
When Something's Up
10:00 am in the story hour room for ages 2-5.
Trying to prepare your young child for a new sister or brother? Join us for a special storytime that will introduce picture books, ideas for children and siblings.
Registration starts March 19; call 882-0714.
Surprise Saturday
11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
Games, crafts and more -- you never know what you'll find on Surprise Saturday! Families can drop by and enjoy a family-friendly activity for all ages.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Crafternoons
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
Talk Time: Practice Your English
6:30 pm in Grafton room for adults.
Are you learning to speak English and would like to improve? Meet with other members of the international community for casual conversations. Community volunteers lead the informal sessions.
Taste Culinary Classroom at Price Cutter presents Travels with the Falcon Big Read
7:00 pm in the auditorium for adults.
Chef HJ Schumer of Taste Culinary Classroom will go international with dishes based on the Big Read book, "The Maltese Falcon," by Dashiell Hammett. A Big Read 2012 event.
Registration starts March 01; call 882-0714.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Genealogy Workshop
9:30 am in the auditorium for adults.
How Do You Organize Your Genealogical Research? Share tips for organizing your research so you can find information when you need it. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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, March 30, 2012
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
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.
Adult Storytime
7:00 pm in the auditorium for age 16 and older.
You're never too old for story time! Kick back in a fun, casual setting and let Library staff give you the shivers with thrilling tales and favorite stories.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Beginning Genealogy
9:30 am to 12:00 pm in meeting room A for adults.
Begin searching for your ancestors and learn what resources the Library has to offer. Staff from the Library’s Local History and Genealogy Department will be available to help you get off to a good start. Bring any family information that you have and a generation chart. Find a generation chart at http://thelibrary.org/research/res_guide.cfm?aid=678&lid=62. Computers will be available so that you can access Ancestry Library Edition and other websites, or we can help you find information in our book collection. Limited to 12 participants; call 616-0534 to register.
Registration starts March 10; call 882-0714.
Learn to Use Your E-reader
10:00 am in the story hour room 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.
Colossal Dinosaur Extravaganza
10:00 am in the auditorium for ages 3-7.
Dig for dinosaurs, solve dinosaur puzzles and more!
Registration starts March 26; call 882-0714.
Colossal Dinosaur Extravaganza
11:15 am in the story hour room for grades 3-6.
Dig for dinosaurs, solve dinosaur puzzles and more!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Sunday Concert Series: Little Hoover's Big Band Celebrates National Jazz Month Big Read
2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
Under the direction of Robert Holden, this group of student and professional musicians will play a great selection of classic jazz. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. A Big Read 2012 event.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Crafternoons
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
Talk Time: Practice Your English
6:30 pm in Grafton room for adults.
Are you learning to speak English and would like to improve? Meet with other members of the international community for casual conversations. Community volunteers lead the informal sessions.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Internet Basics
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 882-0714.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 882-0714.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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 5, 2012
America’s War: Talking About the Civil War and Emancipation on Their 150th Anniversaries Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War
7:00 pm in the story hour room for students age 15 and older, adults.
War and Freedom, with a discussion of selections from "America’s War: Talking About the Civil War and Emancipation on Their 150th Anniversaries" edited by Edward L. Ayers. The Library continues its five-part reading and book discussion series through April about the American Civil War. Program is limited registered participants.
Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War, is possible though a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association. The discussion series is in partnership with Missouri State University Library and Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield.
Registration starts December 29; call 882-0714.
The Maltese Falcon NXT Chapter: A Book Discussion for 20/30-Somethings
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Harrison room for ages 20-39.
By Dashiell Hammett. Refreshments will be provided by Mudhouse. A Big Read 2012 event.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
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.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Solve the Mystery with Scooby-Doo
10:00 am in the story hour room for grades K-3.
Join us for some mystery solving action Scooby-Doo style! Uncover the science behind some mind-boggling phenomena while having fun and playing games. A Big Read 2012 event.
Registration starts April 02; call 882-0714.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Easter
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All libraries will be closed Sunday, April 8, for Easter.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Crafternoons
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
Talk Time: Practice Your English
6:30 pm in Grafton room for adults.
Are you learning to speak English and would like to improve? Meet with other members of the international community for casual conversations. Community volunteers lead the informal sessions.
Computer Workshops on Genealogical Topics
7:00 pm in the auditorium for adults.
GEDCOM? What is a GEDCOM file and how can we use it? Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Genealogy Workshop
9:30 am in the auditorium for adults.
Ordering Family Search Records from the Library. Library Local History Associate Renee Glass will demonstrate and answer questions about ordering microfilm records from Family Search to aid in your genealogy research. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
The Maltese Falcon Book Discussion
1:00 pm in meeting room A for adults.
"The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett. Moderated by Drury University English professor Dr. Randall Fuller. A Big Read 2012 event.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Funding 101: Research and Writing Skills for Nonprofits
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the auditorium for adults.
Learn how to get background information on foundations using the Library's Funding Information Center and Internet resources, then find out how to break down the sections of a grant, address each one in detail and put them together in a readable "whole."
Registration starts April 02; call 882-0714.
Dream Big: The Story Behind the Storyteller Big Read
7:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
How did a boy who hated books turn into a best-selling children's book author? Find out when Bruce Hale, author of the Chet Gecko Mysteries, visits the Library during the Big Read with a funny and engaging presentation including slides, storytelling and a cartooning lesson. Bruce has written and illustrated more than 25 books for kids, including "Snoring Beauty." He will sign books after the presentation. A Big Read 2012 event.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
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.
Pajama Time Storytime
7:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
Cuddle up with a stuffed animal and wear your pajamas as you listen to stories and sing songs and rhymes in a storytime perfect for bedtime.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Tax Assistance
10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the auditorium for adults.
Federal and state tax return preparation, e-filing, Missouri property tax credit (PTC), Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and other required federal and state forms will be offered for low-to-moderate income families and individuals. No appointment necessary.
Saturday Morning Book Chat Book Discussion
10:00 am in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
Not into Saturday morning cartoons? Chat up a book with us at the Library, or join in online if you can't make it out of bed in time. "The Future of Us" by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler. Visit http://www.facebook.com/teenthing to participate online.
Teen Library Council
12:00 pm in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
Let your voice be heard by joining the Teen Library Council. Read new teen books and help plan teen programs.
CSI Crime Solvers Big Read
2:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 4-12.
Experience what it is like to solve a crime using fingerprint analysis, DNA profiling and microscopic trace evidence. Grab your kit and find out how forensic experts solve crimes with science! Presented by the Discovery Center of Springfield. A Big Read 2012 event.
Registration starts March 31; call 882-0714.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
"The Conspirator"
1:30 pm to 5:00 pm in the auditorium for adults.
Join us for a screening of "The Conspirator," rated PG-13, about Mary Surratt, the first woman executed by the U.S. government following her arrest for conspiring to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. The movie was inspired by "The Assassin's Accomplice: Mary Surratt and the Plot to Kill Abraham Lincoln" by Kate Clifford Larson. Stick around following the film for discussion about the conspiracy against Lincoln.
Monday, April 16, 2012
The Big Bleed Big Read
11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the auditorium 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.
Crafternoons
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 882-0714.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
Edge Mobile Class: Email for Beginners
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 882-0714.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
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.
Film Noir Film Fest Big Read
3:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the auditorium for grades 6-12.
It was a dark and stormy night... the perfect setting for a mysterious Film Noir Film Fest! Help us celebrate the Big Read with these classic film noir films from the 40s and 50s. 3-5 p.m.: "The Big Sleep," not rated; 5-7 p.m.: "The Postman Always Rings Twice," not rated; 7-8:30 p.m.: "Sorry, Wrong Number," not rated. A Big Read 2012 event.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Document Disposal Weekend
8:30 am to 9:00 pm for adults.
Don’t let those sensitive documents wreak havoc with your financial security. Bring them to the Library Center concourse, deposit them in secure, locked bins operated by EDCO Group Inc. for shredding at EDCO’s Springfield headquarters, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Library Center. Presenter: EDCO Group Inc. A Money Smart Week event.
Free Credit Report / Credit Improvement Tips
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in meeting room B for adults.
In this hands-on workshop, print a copy of your free credit report from laptops provided by the Library, learn how to understand and use your report, get tips to improve your credit score and find out how to protect your identity and dispute any errors on your credit report. Presented by BancorpSouth and the Edge Community Technology Center. A Money Smart Week event.
Registration starts April 01; call 882-0714.
Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: "The Thin Man" Detective Series Big Read
2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
Enjoy a Saturday matinee with a comic detective film based on the writings of Dashiell Hammett. William Powell and Myrna Loy star as Nick and Nora Charles, a retired detective and his heiress wife. With the help of their dog Asta, Nick and Nora solve crimes in between drinking cocktails and exchanging witty banter. Popcorn will be provided. "After the Thin Man," not rated, (1936). A Big Read 2012 event.
Live Action Clue Big Read
2:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 4-8.
It was Professor Plum, in the Library, with the candlestick...or was it? Solve the clues and find out whodunit in this live action version of the popular board game. A Big Read 2012 event.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Document Disposal Weekend
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm for adults.
Don’t let those sensitive documents wreak havoc with your financial security. Bring them to the Library Center concourse, deposit them in secure, locked bins operated by EDCO Group Inc. for shredding at EDCO’s Springfield headquarters, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Library Center. Presenter: EDCO Group Inc. A Money Smart Week event.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Crafternoons
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
Home Buying 101
6:00 pm in meeting room B for adults.
Learn what to expect when buying a home and how to make the process of becoming a homeowner easy. Presenter: Guaranty Bank. A Money Smart Week event.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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.
Making Sense of Numbers Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Even young children need to understand the concept of money, but first they need to understand how numbers and counting work. We'll read fun stories, sing songs and do activities that build early math skills! A Money Smart Week event.
Learn to Use Your E-reader
2:00 pm in the auditorium 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.
So You Owe Taxes - Now What?
6:00 pm in the Harrison room for adults.
Attorney Frank Carnahan, shareholder of Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown, P.C., and Sandra Byrd, Ph.D., director of the Low Income Tax Clinic, Missouri State University, will share information about what collection options are available to you if you owe taxes. The workshop will cover IRS Collection Actions, Collection Due Process, the Taxpayer Advocate Services, Collection Options, Missouri Collections and a Q&A session. A Money Smart Week event.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Genealogy Workshop
9:30 am in the auditorium for adults.
Writing Your Genealogy. Why, where and for whom should you write your genealogy? Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Making Sense of Numbers Storytime
11:15 am for all ages.
Even young children need to understand the concept of money, but first they need to understand how numbers and counting work. We'll read fun stories, sing songs and do activities that build early math skills! A Money Smart Week event.
Racing to Read Storytime
11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
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 27, 2012
Racing to Read Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
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.
Making Sense of Numbers Storytime
10:00 am for all ages.
Even young children need to understand the concept of money, but first they need to understand how numbers and counting work. We'll read fun stories, sing songs and do activities that build early math skills! A Money Smart Week event.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
When Something's Up
10:00 am in the children's department for ages 2-5.
Trying to prepare your young child for a new sister or brother? Join us for a special storytime that will introduce picture books, ideas for children and siblings.
Registration starts April 23; call 882-0714.
Surprise Saturday
11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the children's department for all ages.
Games, crafts and more -- you never know what you'll find on Surprise Saturday! Families can drop by and enjoy a family-friendly activity for all ages.
Retire Ready
3:00 pm in meeting room B for adults.
You're ready to pursue your passion in life, but what financial steps do you need to take to make it possible? Explore answers to some of your retirement questions such as how much to save, how much income you'll need, how to distribute your savings among different retirement plans, tax options and social security benefits. Presenter: Pinnacle Family Advisors, LLC. A Money Smart Week event.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Crafternoons
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Computer Skills I
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 882-0714.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 882-0714.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Cool, Calm and Contentious NXT Chapter: A Book Discussion for 20/30 Somethings
7:30 pm in the Harrison room for ages 20-39.
By Merrill Markoe. Refreshments will be provided by Mudhouse.
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!
Story Garden Grand Opening
10:00 am in the children's department for all ages.
Celebrate the grand opening of the new Story Garden with songs and stories.
Mini ComicCon
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the auditorium for grades 6-12.
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with a Mini ComicCon at the Library! Bring comics to trade, watch a movie (rated PG or under), or write your own comics. There will be prizes for best costume and free comics.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Crafternoons
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
Computer Workshops on Genealogical Topics
7:00 pm in the auditorium for adults.
1940 Census Online. The 1940 census will be released in April 2012. Find out what resources are already available online. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Genealogy Workshop
9:30 am in the auditorium for adults.
Photoshopping Ancestor Photos. John Carter discusses using photo editing software to repair common problems such as fading and wrinkles. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
A Night to Remember Book Discussion
1:00 pm in meeting room A for adults.
By Walter Lord.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Funding 101: Research and Writing Skills for Nonprofits
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the auditorium for adults.
Learn how to get background information on foundations using the Library's Funding Information Center and Internet resources, then find out how to break down the sections of a grant, address each one in detail and put them together in a readable "whole."
Registration starts May 01; call 882-0714.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Saturday Morning Book Chat Book Discussion
10:00 am in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
Not into Saturday morning cartoons? Chat up a book with us at the Library, or join in online if you can't make it out of bed in time. "Love & Leftovers" by Sarah Tregay. Visit http://www.facebook.com/teenthing to participate online.
Teen Library Council
12:00 pm in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
Let your voice be heard by joining the Teen Library Council. Read new teen books and help plan teen programs.
Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: "The Thin Man" Detective Series Big Read
2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
Enjoy a Saturday matinee with a comic detective film based on the writings of Dashiell Hammett. William Powell and Myrna Loy star as Nick and Nora Charles, a retired detective and his heiress wife. With the help of their dog Asta, Nick and Nora solve crimes in between drinking cocktails and exchanging witty banter. Popcorn will be provided. "Another Thin Man," not rated, (1939). A Big Read 2012 event.
Read-A-Thon
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
With just a few weeks left in school, it's time for a little break. Join our Read-a-thon! Don't have a book to read? The Library has you covered. Find a book here or bring your own.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Crafternoons
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 882-0714.
Edge Mobile Class: Computer Skills II
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 882-0714.
The Assassination of President Lincoln and the Trial of the Conspirators by Historian Hal Funk.
7:00 pm in the auditorium for students age 12 and older, adults.
Historian Hal Funk describes the people involved in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the controversial 58-day trial of the conspirators, and the convicted defendants' punishments.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Kids Cooking: Picnics
2:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 4-8.
Spring is the perfect time for a picnic! Learn what to make with Chef HJ Schumer from Price Cutter's Taste Culinary Classroom.
Registration starts May 14; call 882-0714.
Geezerfest: Schools Out Concert!
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Patio for all ages.
It is our annual outdoor spring concert with Geezer, a great band playing music from the 60s and 70s. Geezer members are Richard Struckhoff, Mark Ellman, Mark Pasquale, Daniel Pasquale, Rusty Swift, Duane Lewis and Jana Henderson. Bring a lawn chair and join us on the patio; event will move indoors in case of rain.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Crafternoons
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
The Class of 1846: From West Point to Appomattox: Stonewall Jackson, George McClellan, and Their Brothers Civil War Book Discussion Group
7:00 pm in meeting room A for Adults.
"The Class of 1846: From West Point to Appomattox: Stonewall Jackson, George McClellan, and Their Brothers by John C. Waugh.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Genealogy Workshop
9:30 am in the auditorium for adults.
Brick Wall Problem-Solving Session. Share tips and learn from others tips for getting past the brick wall in your research. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
When Something's Up
10:00 am in the children's department for ages 2-5.
Trying to prepare your young child for a new sister or brother? Join us for a special storytime that will introduce picture books, ideas for children and siblings.
Registration starts May 21; call 882-0714.
All About Bugs!
10:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
Bugs are amazing! Celebrate these cool creatures with stories, songs and activities. You'll even have a chance to see some bugs up close!
Registration starts May 12; call 882-0714.
Surprise Saturday
11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the children's department for all ages.
Games, crafts and more -- you never know what you'll find on Surprise Saturday! Families can drop by and enjoy a family-friendly activity for all ages.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Memorial Day
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All libraries will be closed Monday, May 28, for Memorial Day.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Internet Basics
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 882-0714.
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 882-0714.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Edge Mobile Class: Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials
10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Harrison room 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 882-0714.
Edge Mobile Class: File Management
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Harrison room.
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 882-0714.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Independence Day
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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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