Fair Grove Branch Library
- First Saturday Technology.
11:00 am to 12:00 pm for Adults.
Every first Saturday of the month learn about a new technology or application from Library staff. We'll explore features and changes on popular social networking sites, including ways they can help your business.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- KnitLit Circle.
11:00 am to 12:00 pm for Adults.
This is a combination knitting/crochet circle and book discussion group. Get together to relax and enjoy your favorite needle craft while visiting about your favorite knitlitfiction or nonfiction.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Library Center
- Genealogy Workshop.
9:30 am in the auditorium.
Churches of America and Their Impact on Your Ancestors with Irene Palmer. Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Library Center
- Book Discussion.
1:00 pm in meeting room A.
"Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer" by Novella Carpenter.
Fair Grove Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm for Adults.
"Giants in the Earth: A Saga of the Prairie" by O.E. Rolvaag
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Republic Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
1:30 pm for adults.
"The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite" by David Kessler.
Library Station
- Chatting up the Books.
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Santa Fe room.
"Absolute Power" by David Baldacci.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Park Central Branch Library
- Park Central Sounds.
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Celebrate local music on the second Friday of every month.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Library Center
- Rose Society of the Ozarks Annual Rose Show.
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the auditorium.
There will be many beautiful roses and rose arrangements to enjoy in both the horticulture and arrangement division. There will be all types of roses- Hybrid Teas, Floribundas, English Roses, Shrub Roses, Old Garden Roses, minifloras and miniatures. The theme for the arrangements is "Songs for the Rose." Consulting Rosarians will be available to answer your rose questions. For more information contact Bob House Show Chairman at ROBERTHHOUSE@SBCGLOBAL.NET or Bev Parish at bevroses@aol.com.
Library Center
- Geezerfest on a Saturday Night!.
7:00 pm Patio.
Yes, Geezer's back! Geezer regulars--Mark Ellman, Mark Pasquale, Richard Struckhoff, Duane Lewis and Sarah Pasquale--will be joined by some new arrivals to play our favorite tunes from the 60s and 70s. Bring your lawn chairs and join us on the patio; event will take place in the auditorium in case of rain. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Library Center
- Chapter & Verse: Music on a Sunday Afternoon.
2:00 pm in the auditorium.
The Millers. Their family-oriented bluegrass shows off their rich harmony and wide-ranging musical skills. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Brentwood Branch Library
- Foreign Film Festival.
6:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Zhan, gu (The Drummer)," not rated; Mandarin and Cantonese with English subtitles.
Library Center
- International Potluck.
6:30 pm in the auditorium.
Enjoy an international potluck and give immigrants and refugees a chance to meet their neighbors. Bring an international dish labeled with the food and country of origin. Attendees are encouraged to wear international dress. Each month will highlight a country and a brief presenttion by a native, plus a few words from a member of a local organization. Hosted by Jennifer Moore.
Library Center
- Stargazing at the Library.
8:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
Members of the Springfield Astronomical Society will be on the south lawn of the Library Center to guide us through the night sky with their telescopes. The viewing starts at 8:30 p.m. and lasts until about 10 p.m. Rain date: Sept. 21. Drury Astronomy, Physics, and Space Science Professor Jim Caffey, also a NASA Solar System Ambassador, will speak on the south patio at 7 p.m. before the Star Party. Come with your questions, he's got answers!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Brentwood Branch Library
- Brown Bag Travelogue.
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the meeting room for Adults.
Baja, California: Among the Great Whales. Bring your lunch and join Jo and Bob Martin for tales of whale watching off the coast of Baja.
Park Central Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
7:00 pm.
"Little Bee" by Chris Cleave.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Library Center
- Funding 101: Research and Writing Skills for Nonprofits.
9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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 September 2; call 882-0714.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Brown Bag Your Lunch at Midtown.
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in the upstairs meeting room.
Bring your lunch to Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, desserts on us! Did you know the Library has extensive audiobook and DVDs collections that are available for checkout? Find out more while you munch on your lunch.
Republic Branch Library
- Armchair University: Butterflies in the House!.
4:00 pm for adults.
Hear Dr. William Roston speak about the Butterfly House at Close Memorial Gardens and share information and beautiful photos of some of the native species found there.
Library Center
- Every Child Ready to Read Workshop .
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the story hour room for adults .
Caregivers and parents will learn new and fun ways to develop children's pre-reading skills during this hands-on early literacy workshop. Caregivers will receive one hour of training credit and parents a new book for their child.
Registration starts September 2; call 882-0714.
Park Central Branch Library
- Open Mic Night.
7:00 pm.
Show off your talent at Open Mic night the third Thursday of every month.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Brentwood Branch Library
- Retro Gaming Night.
6:30 pm in the meeting room for grade 6 to adult.
Come out and game on one of every generation of Nintendo console. Also, have some fun with other video and classic board games. Snacks will be provided and we'll have drawings for sets of passes to 1984, Springfield's only retro arcade.
Park Central Branch Library
- How To: Knit.
7:00 pm.
Back by popular demand! Learn knitting basics with a hands-on demonstration. Materials will be provided.
Registration starts September 1; call 831-1342.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Fair Grove Branch Library
- Nonprofit Grant Research.
10:00 am.
Learn how to get background information on foundations and the grant process using the Library's Funding Information Center and Internet resources.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Library Center
- What is a Quilt?.
2:00 pm in meeting rooms A & B.
You're probably familiar with the look of traditional quilts, but what happens when you try new things?
See what some of today's quilt makers are doing that breaks the pattern of quilting as we know it, view trunk shows and demonstrations. Sponsored by the Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild.
Library Station
- Sunday Sounds.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Frisco room.
Rock Concert at the Station. A variety of bands will rock the Station with fast-paced children's songs, rock and pop music. Refreshments provided by Panera Bread.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Library Center
- In Observance of Deaf Awareness Week.
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the auditorium.
Learn about deaf history, culture and tips for communicating with the deaf and hard of hearing including simple signs, what not to do and hear deaf individuals share their life experiences. Presented by the Deaf Awareness Group of Southwest Missouri.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Ash Grove Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
"Every Last Cuckoo" by Kate Maloy.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Afternoon Matinee.
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Black Orpheus," rated PG. Portuguese with English subtitles.
Library Center
- Conversation Circles.
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in Grafton room.
Get together with other members of the international community to practice conversational English with each other and a community volunteer. On Oct. 12 and Nov. 9 we'll attend the International Potluck in the auditorium. (in the Grafton and King Rooms)
Library Center
- Sample the Performing Arts: Be a Stand-up Comedian with the Hero Squad.
7:00 pm in the auditorium.
Seamus Pennington, Tyler Snodgrass, and Matt Barnes AKA The Hero Squad will be sharing tips and tricks to help you become the next "Last Comic Standing." The Hero Squad is embarging on a comedy tour. Members have opened for acts like Bo Burnham, Mike Birbiglia, Doug Dressil Jr, Adam Grabowski, Pete Lee, and Yakoff Smirnoff. They've all been showcased at the Skinny Comedy club and have performed at several colleges including Missouri State University and Evangel University.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Library Center
- Genealogy Workshop.
9:30 am in the auditorium.
Which Pile Is It In?: Share organizing tips and tricks. Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Library Station
- Bite into Books.
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in the Santa Fe room.
Bring a sack lunch and visit with others about the current read. "The Bridges of Madison County" by Robert James Waller.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Library Center
- Armchair University: Welcome to the Botanical Center.
10:00 am in meeting room B.
Members of Friends of the Garden will share an insiders view of the highly anticipated new Botanical Center at Nathanael Greene-Close Memorial Park.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Brentwood Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya.
Library Center
- Conversation Circles.
7:00 pm in Grafton room.
Get together with other members of the international community to practice conversational English with each other and a community volunteer. On Oct. 12 and Nov. 9 we'll attend the International Potluck in the auditorium. (in the Grafton and King Rooms)
Friday, October 1, 2010
Park Central Branch Library
- First Friday Art Walk .
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Join the Park Central Branch Library and other art lovers for First Friday Art Walk, a cultural happening in the Downtown Arts District. Meet Jess Heugel, discuss his photographs on display and enjoy the comedy of The Hero Squad.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Fair Grove Branch Library
- First Saturday Technology.
11:00 am to 12:00 pm for Adults.
Every first Saturday of the month learn about a new technology or application from Library staff. We'll explore features and changes on popular social networking sites, including ways they can help your business.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- KnitLit Circle.
11:00 am to 12:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for Adults.
This is a combination knitting/crochet circle and book discussion group. Get together to relax and enjoy your favorite needle craft while visiting about your favorite knitlitfiction or nonfiction.
Library Station
- Health and Wellness Information Sessions.
2:00 pm to 4:15 pm in the Santa Fe room.
Drop by any one or more of the health and wellness sessions to learn how to find information on important health care topics including drugs and supplements, nutrition, senior heath, health videos, symptoms and diseases. Made possible by a grant from the Smith-Glynn-Callaway Medical Foundation.
Library Station
- Health & Wellness Information Booth.
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Learn to find the answers you need. Staff will show you how to navigate Library resources to find the health answers you seek. Made possible by a grant from the Smith-Glynn-Callaway Medical Foundation.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Library Center
- Computer Workshops on Genealogical Topics.
7:00 pm in the auditorium.
Ancestry.com: What information is available to help with your research? with John Carter. Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Library Center
- Conversation Circles.
7:00 pm in Grafton room.
Get together with other members of the international community to practice conversational English with each other and a community volunteer. On Oct. 12 and Nov. 9 we'll attend the International Potluck in the auditorium. (in the Grafton and King Rooms)
Library Center
- Sample the Performing Arts: Belly Dancing with Sa'dia.
7:00 pm in the auditorium.
You know you have always wanted to try belly dancing! Here is the perfect opportunity. Our instructor Sa'dia Luallen is certified in the Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance and as the operator of a local belly dance studio for more than a year, she has extensive teaching experience. We'll have lots of water. Wear comfortable clothing and bare feet.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Brentwood Branch Library
- Armchair University: Fitness for Life.
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the meeting room for Adults.
Everyone knows health is a matter of eating right and exercising regularly. Seems simple, right? Then why do so many of us struggle with our weight and health? Personal Trainer Riley Lacey will teach you some simple exercises, give you tips on shopping and eating for good health and show you the possibilities for staying fit and healthy, no matter your age.
Republic Branch Library
- Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series.
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm for adults.
David Burton with the University of Missouri Extension Center will discuss topics of public interest to the citizens of our community. "The New Science of Food-Biotechnology."
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Brentwood Branch Library
- Let's Talk About It.
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the meeting room.
Explore common literary themes in this ongoing book discussion moderated by Dr. Randall Fuller, associate professor of English, Drury University. "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy.
Park Central Branch Library
- First Thursday Art Talk.
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Enjoy educational presentations on a historical figure, movement or current issue in the art world, presented in conjunction with MSU Art History Department and Dr. Billie Follensbee. Christian Religious Paintings, Nathan Judah.
Library Center
- NXT Chapter: A Book Discussion for 20/30-Somethings.
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Harrison room for ages 20-39.
"Oryx and Crake" by Margaret Atwood. Refreshments will be provided by the Mudhouse.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Park Central Branch Library
- Park Central Sounds.
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Celebrate local music on the second Friday of every month.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Fair Grove Branch Library
- Beginning Genealogy.
10:00 am to 11:00 am for Adults.
Learn the skills necessary to begin climbing your family tree. This short course covers the basics, including online resources you can use from home or at the Library.
Library Center
- Author's Fair.
11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the auditorium.
Authors from across the region will convene in one location to share their stories with Library guests and other authors. A wide variety of genres will be represented at this event including children's fiction, poetry, humor, history, health and adult fiction.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Folklore and Hauntings of the Ozarks.
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room.
Rachel Gholson and Heidi Diederich with the Folklore Club at Missouri State University will captivate you with Ozarks legends and ghost stories.
Registration starts September 9; call 862-0135.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Library Center
- Chapter & Verse: Music on a Sunday Afternoon.
2:00 pm in the auditorium.
Techs and the Roadies. A folk rock band with a distinctive sound, they'll surprise you with songs you forgot you knew from the Beatles to James Taylor and much more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Brentwood Branch Library
- Foreign Film Festival.
6:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Entre les murs (The Class)," rated PG-13; French with English subtitles.
Library Center
- International Potluck.
6:30 pm in meeting rooms A & B.
Enjoy an international potluck and give immigrants and refugees a chance to meet their neighbors. Bring an international dish labeled with the food and country of origin. Attendees are encouraged to wear international dress. Each month will highlight a country and a brief presentation by a native, plus a few words from a member of a local organization. Hosted by Jennifer Moore.
Library Center
- The History of the Pony Express.
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the auditorium for grade 6 to adult.
The Pony Express was the American West's fastest overland mail system. Find out when it started, who were its riders and where they traveled.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Library Center
- Genealogy Workshop.
9:30 am in the auditorium.
Place Names in the Ozarks and Their Origins with Fred Pfister, editor of "The Ozarks Moutaineer." Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Library Center
- Book Discussion.
1:00 pm in meeting room A.
"Escape" by Carolyn Jessop.
Fair Grove Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
1:30 pm for adults.
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde.
Library Station
- Library Station Blood Drive.
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
You may be eligible to help someone else with the gift of blood. Stop by the Library Station during this Community Blood Center blood drive.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Brown Bag Your Lunch at Midtown.
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in the upstairs meeting room.
Bring your lunch to Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, desserts on us! Relax and enjoy your mid-day meal while Local History Librarian John Rutherford explains the history of the Library District's historic Andrew Carnegie library and stories relating to it.
Republic Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
1:30 pm for adults.
"The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted: And Other Small Acts of Liberation" by Elizabeth Berg.
Library Station
- Chatting up the Books.
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Read a craft book of your choice and bring in an item made from the book.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Library Center
- Sample the Performing Arts: SLAM Poetry with Springfield's Own Team.
7:00 pm in the auditorium.
Learn how to SLAM your poetry with members of Springfield's own Slam poetry team. Bring some original poems and learn how to perform and how to compete in poetry competitions.
Park Central Branch Library
- How To: Find Funding.
7:00 pm.
Check out the great resources available through the Library's Funding and Business Information Center. Learn how to find government grants for organizations and individuals.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Fair Grove Branch Library
- Civil War in the Ozarks.
10:00 am to 11:00 am for adults.
Learn about the impact of the Civil War in the Ozarks from Local History Librarian Michael Price including what information can be found using the Library's electronic resources such as the digitized collection, Community and Conflict.
Library Center
- Health & Wellness Information Booth.
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Learn to find the answers you need. Staff will show you how to navigate Library resources to find the health answers you seek. Made possible by a grant from the Smith-Glynn-Callaway Medical Foundation.
Library Center
- Health and Wellness Information Sessions.
2:00 pm to 4:15 pm in meeting room B.
Drop by any one or more of the health and wellness sessions to learn how to find information on important health care topics including drugs and supplements, nutrition, senior heath, health videos, symptoms and diseases. Made possible by a grant from the Smith-Glynn-Callaway Medical Foundation.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Library Station
- Sunday Sounds.
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Frisco room.
Light of Home. Known for their great harmony, this band will play contemporary and traditional bluegrass. Refreshments provided by Panera Bread.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Ash Grove Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
1:30 pm.
"Mudbound" by Hillary Jordan.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Afternoon Matinee.
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Dracula" (1931), not rated.
Library Center
- Conversation Circles.
7:00 pm in Grafton room.
Get together with other members of the international community to practice conversational English with each other and a community volunteer. On Oct. 12 and Nov. 9 we'll attend the International Potluck in the auditorium. (in the Grafton and King Rooms)
Library Center
- Soul of a Poet: Readings from the Missouri State University's English Department.
7:30 pm in meeting rooms A & B.
Selected writers from the Ozarks Writing Project will read poetry, fiction and/or nonfiction.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Brentwood Branch Library
- Brown Bag Travelogue.
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the meeting room for Adults.
Israel: The Adventure of a Lifetime. Bring your lunch and enjoy tales of Billie Fulton's adventures to Israel and the Holy Land.
Library Center
- This Month at NASA with Jim Caffey .
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the auditorium for all ages; families.
Come find out what's going on at NASA this month! Drury Astronomy, Physics and Space Science Professor Jim Caffey, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, will talk about what is new and exciting at NASA. We'll also do science experiments and activities in this exciting family program.
Park Central Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
7:00 pm.
"The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Library Center
- Funding 101: Research and Writing Skills for Nonprofits.
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in meeting room B.
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 October 7; call 882-0714.
Republic Branch Library
- Armchair University: Fitness for Life.
4:00 pm for adults.
Everyone knows health is a matter of eating right and exercising regularly. Seems simple, right? Then why do so many of us struggle with our weight and health? Personal Trainer Riley Lacey will teach you some simple exercises, give you tips on shopping and eating for good health and show you the possibilities for staying fit and healthy, no matter your age.
Park Central Branch Library
- Open Mic Night.
7:00 pm.
Show off your talent at Open Mic Night the third Thursday of every month.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Library Center
- Hands-on Genealogy for the Beginner.
9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Harrison room.
Begin searching for your ancestors and learn what resources the Library has to offer. A computer lab will be set up and staff from the Library's Local History and Genealogy Department will be available to help you get off to a good start! Participants will receive a generation chart to fill out and bring with you to the session. Limited to 15 participants; call 616-0534 to register.
Registration starts October 4; call 882-0714.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Healthy Meals for Your Family.
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm in the upstairs meeting room.
Dietician Angela Jenkins with Chef Rob Corliss will discuss and prepare affordable, healthy family meals that you can easily re-create at home.
Registration starts October 12; call 862-0135.
Library Center
- Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: The Great Silents on the Big Screen.
1:30 pm in the auditorium.
Enjoy a Saturday matinee with a classic silent film and live demonstration of organ music written for silent films. The Gold Rush, not rated, (1925) starring Charlie Chaplin.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Library Center
- Armchair University: Ciphering, Spelling and Community Education in Rural Greene County.
10:00 am in meeting room B.
The history of rural education intersects with many things we are familiar with: rural electric cooperatives, the WPA, 4-H, the Extension Service, school lunches, the Greatest Generation and school busing. Join David Burton, civic communication specialist with MU Extension in southwest Missouri, and author of the book, "A History of Rural Schools in Greene County, Mo." as he uses a slide presentation of one-room schools in Greene County, Missouri, to detail the qualities that helped country schools fulfill their mission despite limitations and a lack of amenities.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Brentwood Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Her Fearful Symmetry" by Audrey Niffenegger.
Library Center
- Conversation Circles.
7:00 pm in Grafton room.
Get together with other members of the international community to practice conversational English with each other and a community volunteer. On Oct. 12 and Nov. 9 we'll attend the International Potluck in the auditorium. (in the Grafton and King Rooms)
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Library Center
- Genealogy Workshop.
9:30 am in the auditorium.
Tricks to Finding Ancestors in Census Records: Share ideas that have worked for you. Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Library Station
- Bite into Books.
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in the Santa Fe room.
Bring a sack lunch and visit with other about the current read. "Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Park Central Branch Library
- Art in Focus.
7:00 pm.
Join Jess and Kelly Heugel for a discussion about their recent trip to Myanmar, with a focus on the political and social context of Jess' photography.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Library Center
- Computer Workshops on Genealogical Topics.
7:00 pm in the auditorium.
Protecting Your Computer: How to keep viruses, trojans and malware from taking over data with John Carter. Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Library Center
- Healthy Appetizers for the Holidays.
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the auditorium.
Tired of gaining weight during the holidays? Learn how to make yummy appetizers that won't add unwanted pounds over the holidays from Chef Patty Lynch.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Library Center
- Conversation Circles.
7:00 pm in Grafton room.
Get together with other members of the international community to practice conversational English with each other and a community volunteer. On Oct. 12 and Nov. 9 we'll attend the International Potluck in the auditorium. (in the Grafton and King Rooms)
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Brentwood Branch Library
- Armchair University: Brain Chi -- Martial Arts for Your Brain!.
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the meeting room for Adults.
Use it or lose it! Like other muscles in our body, we need to exercise our brain to keep it strong. Learn how laughter, sleep, exercise, nutrition and social connectivity can make the difference in this interactive program with Rob Hulstra from the Alzheimer's Association. November is National Alzheimer Disease Awareness Month.
Republic Branch Library
- Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series.
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm for adults.
David Burton with the University of Missouri Extension Center will discuss topics of public interest to the citizens of our community. "The Impact of Gambling on Our Community."
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Republic Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
1:30 pm for adults.
"Same Kind of Different as Me" by Ron Hall and Denver Moore.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Let's Talk About It.
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the meeting room.
Explore common literary themes in this ongoing book discussion moderated by Dr. Randall Fuller, associate professor of English, Drury University. "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy.
Park Central Branch Library
- First Thursday Art Talk.
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Carl James will discuss the artistic inspiration and technique for his photography and poetry.
Library Center
- NXT Chapter: A Book Discussion for 20/30-Somethings.
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Harrison room for ages 20-39.
"The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. Refreshments will be provided by Mudhouse.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Park Central Branch Library
- First Friday Art Walk.
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Join the Park Central Branch Library and other art lovers for First Friday Art Walk, a cultural happening in the Downtown Arts District. Meet Carl James and discuss his photography on display.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Fair Grove Branch Library
- First Saturday Technology.
11:00 am to 12:00 pm for Adults.
Every first Saturday of the month learn about a new technology or application from Library staff. We'll explore features and changes on popular social networking sites, including ways they can help your business.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- KnitLit Circle.
11:00 am to 12:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for Adults.
This is a combination knitting/crochet circle and book discussion group. Get together to relax and enjoy your favorite needle craft while visiting about your favorite knitlitfiction or nonfiction.
Library Center
- Saturday Afternoon at the Movies: The Great Silents on the Big Screen.
1:30 pm in the auditorium.
Enjoy a Saturday matinee with a classic silent film and live demonstration of organ music written for silent films. The Lost World, not rated, (1925). Based on a novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this creature feature was the model for later monster movies.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Brentwood Branch Library
- Foreign Film Festival.
6:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Los viajes del viento (The Wind Journeys)," not rated; Spanish with English subtitles.
Library Center
- International Potluck.
6:30 pm in the auditorium.
Enjoy an international potluck and give immigrants and refugees a chance to meet their neighbors. Bring an international dish labeled with the food and country of origin. Attendees are encouraged to wear international dress. Each month will highlight a country and a brief presenttion by a native, plus a few words from a member of a local organization. Hosted by Jennifer Moore.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Library Center
- Book Discussion.
1:00 pm in meeting room A.
"The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge" by David McCullough.
Fair Grove Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
1:30 pm.
"The Help" by Kathryn Stockett.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Park Central Branch Library
- Park Central Sounds.
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Celebrate local music on the second Friday of every month.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Library Center
- Harry Potter Trivia .
2:30 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
Think you know your Harry Potter trivia? Gather your friends and family for the challenge as teams of 2-4 people compete and test their Harry Potter knowledge for the Hogwarts House Cup and other cool prizes.
Registration starts October 23; call 882-0714.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Library Center
- Chapter & Verse: Music on a Sunday Afternoon.
2:00 pm in the auditorium.
Le Grande Dames Tour the 20th Century. Lou Le Brun and Sharon Fox, queens of the accordian, play a wide range of music, including some your favorites, from the 20th century. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Library Center
- Civil War Book Discussion.
7:00 pm in meeting room A.
"Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln" by Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Ash Grove Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
1:30 pm.
"Last Train from Cuernavaca" by Lucia St. Clair Robson.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Afternoon Matinee.
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," not rated.
Library Center
- Conversation Circles.
7:00 pm in Grafton room.
Get together with other members of the international community to practice conversational English with each other and a community volunteer. On Oct. 12 and Nov. 9 we'll attend the International Potluck in the auditorium. (in the Grafton and King Rooms)
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Brentwood Branch Library
- Brown Bag Travelogue.
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the meeting room for Adults.
Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi and Places in Between. Bring your lunch and listen to Josh Jones describe his travel experiences in Vietnam.
Library Center
- This Month at NASA with Jim Caffey .
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the auditorium for all ages; families.
Come find out what's going on at NASA this month! Drury Astronomy, Physics and Space Science Professor Jim Caffey, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, will talk about what is new and exciting at NASA. We'll also do science experiments and activities in this exciting family program.
Park Central Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
7:00 pm.
"Private Life" by Jane Smiley.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Library Center
- Senior Information and Medicare Part D Signup Assistance.
9:00 am to 6:00 pm in the auditorium for Retired Seniors on Medicare.
CLAIM, Missouri's State Health Insurance Assistance program, will provide free Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plan comparisons and enrollments for people on Medicare.
For an appointment, contact CLAIM at 1-800-390-3330 starting October 1, 2010. Walk-ins are welcome. Information tables from various local agencies and organizations involved in senior issues will be available to answer your questions.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Brown Bag Your Lunch at Midtown.
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in the upstairs meeting room.
Bring your lunch to Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, desserts on us! Learn how to browse for the newest library materials online and place them on hold for pick up.
Republic Branch Library
- Armchair University: Ciphering, Spelling and Community Education in Rural Greene County.
4:00 pm.
The history of rural education intersects with many things we are familiar with: rural electric cooperatives, the WPA, 4-H, the Extension Service, school lunches, the Greatest Generation and school busing. Join David Burton, civic communication specialist with MU Extension in southwest Missouri, and author of the book, "A History of Rural Schools in Greene County, Mo." as he uses a slide presentation of one-room schools in Greene County, Missouri, to detail the qualities that helped country schools fulfill their mission despite limitations and a lack of amenities.
Library Center
- Every Child Ready to Read Workshop .
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the story hour room for adults .
Caregivers and parents will learn new and fun ways to develop children's pre-reading skills during this hands-on early literacy workshop. Caregivers will receive one hour of training credit and parents a new book for their child.
Registration starts November 4; call 882-0714.
Park Central Branch Library
- Open Mic Night.
7:00 pm.
Show off your talent at Open Mic Night the third Thursday of every month.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Library Center
- Senior Information and Medicare Part D Signup Assistance.
9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the auditorium for Retired Seniors on Medicare.
CLAIM, Missouri's State Health Insurance Assistance program, will provide free Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plan comparisons and enrollments for people on Medicare.
For an appointment, contact CLAIM at 1-800-390-3330 starting October 1, 2010. Walk-ins are welcome. Information tables from various local agencies and organizations involved in senior issues will be available to answer your questions.
Park Central Branch Library
- How To: Use Social Networking Sites.
7:00 pm.
Learn how to use Facebook, Twitter and other social media to connect with friends and family. We'll discuss how to get the most out of popular web 2.0 sites. Bring your questions!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Library Station
- Sunday Sounds.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Frisco room.
Christmas Show. Enjoy holiday music with a touch of bluegrass from Route 66 at 2 p.m. and Southern Raised at 3 p.m. Refreshments provided by Panera Bread.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Brentwood Branch Library
- Book Discussion.
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the meeting room.
"Still Life With Chickens: Starting Over in a House by the Sea" by Catherine Goldhammer.
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