Library Center
- 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.
Library Center
- 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
Strafford Branch Library
- Delirium(Book Discussion)
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm for adults.
By Lauren Oliver.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Library Center
- Genealogy Workshop
9:30 am in the auditorium.
"Genealogical Research Process for 'Bronaugh" with author Lyndon Irwin. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Library Center
- The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman(Book Discussion)
1:00 pm in meeting room A for adults.
By Ernest Gaines.
Fair Grove Branch Library
- Silver Sparrow(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm for adults.
By Tayari Jones.
Republic Branch Library
- Learn to Use Your E-reader
3:00 pm for adults.
Learn to check out and download e-books from the Library and read them on your computer or compatible e-reader. All e-readers including Kindles will be covered in this session as a result of an agreement between Amazon and software provider OverDrive.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Republic Branch Library
- Conquistadora(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm for adults.
By Esmeralda Santiago.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Make 'n Take: Beeswax Lip Balm
4:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Learn how to make your own beeswax lip balm. Materials will be provided.
Registration starts February 2; call 883-1974.
Library Station
- Tortilla Flat(Chatting Up the Books)
6:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for adults.
By John Steinbeck.
Park Central Branch Library
- Foreign Film Series
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
"Yo, Tambien (Me, Too)," not rated. Spanish with English subtitles.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Park Central Branch Library
- Open Mic Night
7:00 pm for all ages.
Show off your talent on our community stage the second Friday of every month.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Library Center
- 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.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Rockin' Saturdays
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for all ages.
Enjoy live music at the Library featuring a variety of styles including bluegrass, gospel, punk and rock. Rowan's Crossing
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Library Center
- 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.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Foreign Film Festival
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
"A Screaming Man," not rated; in Arabic and French with English subtitles.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Brown Bag Travelogue: Discovering Lima, Peru and Machu Picchu
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Daphne Smith and Margarita Gagliardi share photos and information about Lima, Peru and the breathtaking Machu Picchu.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Library Center
- 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 2; call 882-0714.
Library Center
- 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
Library Center
- 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 3; call 882-0714.
Park Central Branch Library
- How To: Decorate Cupcakes
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Back by popular demand! The Mixin' Vixen Lindsey Arnold returns with more cupcake decorating tips and tricks to help you decorate cupcakes like a pro. Try your skills and discover new techniques during this hands-on demonstration. Visit http://mixinvixen.wordpress.com/ for other baking tips. Materials will be provided.
Registration starts February 1; call 831-1342.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Ash Grove Branch Library
- 22 Britannia Road(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm for adults.
By Amanda Hodgkinson.
Brentwood Branch Library
- See the Movie, Read the Book
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
Is the movie better than the book? You decide! Join us in the Community Room on the third Tuesday of each month and enjoy a literary-inspired film. The book behind the cinematics will be discussed the following week -- same time, same place. "The Painted Veil," rated PG-13, based on the novel by W. Somerset Maugham.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Library Center
- Genealogy Workshop
9:30 am in the auditorium.
"Evaluating Conflicting Evidence." Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Library Station
- The Homecoming of Samuel Lake(Bite Into Books)
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in the Santa Fe room for adults.
By Jenny Wingfield. Bring a sack lunch and visit with others about the current read.
Park Central Branch Library
- Foreign Film Series
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
"Island Etude," not rated. Mandarin with English subtitles.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Park Central Branch Library
- Friday Night Film Series
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
Join us the fourth Friday of every month for fun, free films. "For Your Consideration," rated PG-13. From award-winning director Christopher Guest this comedy focuses on a movie-in-the-movie and its rumored Oscar buzz.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Strafford Branch Library
- Knitting Circle
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
No matter your age or ability you're welcome to join a monthly knitting circle at the Library. Bring your needles, yarn and any projects you are working on and share ideas, tricks and tips with fellow knitters.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- The Painted Veil(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
By W. Somerset Maugham.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Tax Assistance
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm 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. Call 864-0030 for an appointment.
Brentwood Branch Library
- The Civically Engaged Reader: A Diverse Collection of Short Provocative Readings on Civic Activity(Let's Talk About It Book Discussion-Building Common Ground)
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Join us for a series of discussions with Drury University English Professor Dr. Randall Fuller based on readings from the book, "The Civically Engaged Reader: A Diverse Collection of Short Provocative Readings on Civic Activity" to explore themes of community and civility. The Library will provide a limited number of books upon pre-registration. Building Common Ground is a collaboration between the American Library Association and the Fetzer Institute. The Library programs and materials associated with Building Common Ground are funded by a grant from the Fetzer Institute to the American Library Association. A Civility Project event.
Registration starts February 2; call 883-1974.
Library Center
- 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.
Library Center
- 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
Park Central Branch Library
- Building Common Ground: Charter for Compassion
5:30 pm.
The evening begins with author Karen Armstrong's film on the "Charter for Compassion." The scholar proposes a charter to restore the Golden Rule as the central global religious doctrine. See charterforcompassion.org. A MO Poetry Slam Springfield performer will read the "Charter for Compassion." A paper copy of the charter will be available to sign and be added to the charter's website. Members of MO Poetry Slam Springfield will also perform. A Civility Project event.
Park Central Branch Library
- First Friday Art Walk
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for all ages.
Join the Park Central Branch Library and other art lovers for First Friday Art Walk, a cultural happening in the Downtown Arts District. The art of Willard High School students and Civility Project Photo Contest.
Park Central Branch Library
- Building Common Ground: The 10 Tenets of the Springfield Civility Project Photo Contest
7:00 pm for adults.
View winning entries from the 10 Tenets of the Springfield Civility Project Photo Contest sponsored by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and the Springfield Civility Project. Throughout the next year, the winning entries will be displayed at key private businesses, public agencies and government entities that have adopted the 10 tenets of civility. A Civility Project event.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Library Center
- 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.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Library Center
- 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.
Library Center
- 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
Library Center
- 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.
Strafford Branch Library
- Jane Eyre(Book Discussion)
6:00 pm for adults.
By Charlotte Bronte.
Library Station
- Talk Time: Practice Your English
6:30 pm in the Thunderbird 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.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Armchair University: Classic Cars -- Collecting and More
12:00 pm in the meeting room for all ages.
Library staff member John Bradley shares his love of classic cars and provides tips and suggestions for the classic car enthusiast or budding collector.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Republic Branch Library
- Still Life(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm for adults.
By Louise Penny.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Tax Assistance
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm 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. Call 864-0030 for an appointment.
- Building Common Ground: Forgiveness: A Time to Love and a Time to Hate
5:30 pm.
Watch excerpts from the PBS documentary, "Forgiveness: A Time to Love and a Time to Hate." The film explores a compelling range of stories, from personal betrayal to global reconciliation after genocide. The Rev. Mark Struckhoff, Council of Churches of the Ozarks, will lead a discussion about forgiveness of oneself and of others that creates positive societal change. The event will be held at the Moxie Cinema, 431 S. Jefferson, #108. A Civility Project event.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Park Central Branch Library
- How To: Urban Farming and CSAs
7:00 pm for adults.
The Millsaps, operators of Urban Roots Farm, will show us how an environmentally and financially sustainable farm can exist within city limits on only 1.5 acres. Learn how a community can be built around growing natural food locally, and find out about Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, programs.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Library Center
- 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
Library Center
- 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
Library Center
- 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
Brentwood Branch Library
- Foreign Film Festival
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
"The Fast Runner (Atanarjuat)," rated R; Inuktitut with English subtitles.
Library Station
- Talk Time: Practice Your English
6:30 pm in the Thunderbird 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.
Library Center
- 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
Library Center
- 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.
Library Center
- 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.
Fair Grove Branch Library
- The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair that Changed America(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm for adults.
By Erik Larson.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Library Center
- 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 1; call 882-0714.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Learn to Use Your E-reader
11:00 am 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.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Tax Assistance
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm 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. Call 864-0030 for an appointment.
Brentwood Branch Library
- The Civically Engaged Reader: A Diverse Collection of Short Provocative Readings on Civic Activity(Let's Talk About It Book Discussion-Building Common Ground)
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Join us for a series of discussions with Drury University English Professor Dr. Randall Fuller based on readings from the book, "The Civically Engaged Reader: A Diverse Collection of Short Provocative Readings on Civic Activity" to explore themes of community and civility. The Library will provide a limited number of books upon pre-registration. Building Common Ground is a collaboration between the American Library Association and the Fetzer Institute. The Library programs and materials associated with Building Common Ground are funded by a grant from the Fetzer Institute to the American Library Association. A Civility Project event.
Registration starts February 2; call 883-1974.
Park Central Branch Library
- Foreign Film Series
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
"Kolya," rated PG-13. Czech with English subtitles. Academy Award, Best Foreign Language Film, 1997.
Library Center
- 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
Park Central Branch Library
- Open Mic Night
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
Show off your talent on our community stage.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Library Center
- 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
Ash Grove Branch Library
- State of Wonder(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm for Adults.
By Ann Patchett.
Brentwood Branch Library
- See the Movie, Read the Book
1:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Is the movie better than the book? You decide! Join us in the community room on the third Tuesday of each month and enjoy a lliterature-inspired film. The book behind the cinematics will be discussed the following week -- same time, same place. "The Social Network," rated PG-13, based on the novel "The Accidental Billionaires" by Ben Mezrich.
Library Center
- 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.
Library Station
- Talk Time: Practice Your English
6:30 pm in the Thunderbird 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.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Brown Bag Travelogue
12:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
The Orient Express and Beyond. Join Beverly Burchett and Bill Wey for a fascinating look at the Far East. Bring a sack lunch.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Library Station
- Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm in the Santa Fe room for adults.
Visit with others about the current read. "Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption" by Laura Hillenbrand.
Library Center
- 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
Park Central Branch Library
- Friday Night Film Series
7:00 pm for adults.
"The Cove," PG-13.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Library Center
- 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.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Demystifying Vegetarianism
1:30 pm in the upstairs meeting room for all ages.
Curious about vegetarianism, veganism and everything in between? Learn about nutrition and health benefits and concerns, environmental aspects, ethics and more with vegan and Library staffer Cassie Fox during this introduction to vegetarianism.
Registration starts February 24; call 862-0135.
Library Station
- Raising Chickens
2:00 pm in the Frisco room for adults.
Raising poultry in an urban environment is becoming more popular. Library staff member Victor Kohman will share his experiences raising chickens as a hobby and discuss the advantages and responsibilities of raising your own backyard flock.
Strafford Branch Library
- Knitting Circle
3:00 pm for adults.
No matter your age or ability, you're welcome to join a monthly knitting circle at the Library. Bring your needles, yarn and any projects you are working on and share ideas, tricks and tips with fellow knitters.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Library Center
- 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.
Library Center
- 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 1; call 882-0714.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
By Ben Mezrich.
Library Station
- Talk Time: Practice Your English
6:30 pm in the Thunderbird 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.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Library Center
- 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.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Make 'n Take: Spring Green Cleaning
3:00 pm in the meeting room for age 18 and older.
Spring cleaning is just around the corner! Travel through different stations and make your own green home cleaning products using safe, all-natural ingredients. Take home recipes and a sample of each creation. Materials will be provided.
Registration starts March 19; call 883-1974.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Tax Assistance
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm 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. Call 864-0030 for an appointment.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Learn to Use Your E-reader
6:30 pm for adults.
Learn to check out and download e-books from the Library and read them on your computer or compatible e-reader. All e-readers including Kindles will be covered in this session as a result of an agreement between Amazon and software provider OverDrive.
Brentwood Branch Library
- The Civically Engaged Reader: A Diverse Collection of Short Provocative Readings on Civic Activity(Let's Talk About It Book Discussion-Building Common Ground)
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Join us for a series of discussions with Drury University English Professor Dr. Randall Fuller based on readings from the book, "The Civically Engaged Reader: A Diverse Collection of Short Provocative Readings on Civic Activity" to explore themes of community and civility. The Library will provide a limited number of books upon pre-registration. Building Common Ground is a collaboration between the American Library Association and the Fetzer Institute. The Library programs and materials associated with Building Common Ground are funded by a grant from the Fetzer Institute to the American Library Association. A Civility Project event.
Registration starts February 2; call 883-1974.
Park Central Branch Library
- Foreign Film Series
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
"The Chorus (Les Choristes)," rated PG-13. French with English subtitles. Academy Award nominee, 2005.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Library Center
- 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
Library Center
- 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.
Library Center
- 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.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Tax Assistance
10:00 am to 2:00 pm 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 but appointments are available by calling 864-0030.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Learn to Use Your E-reader
2:00 pm in the upstairs meeting 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.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Library Center
- 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
Library Center
- 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.
Library Station
- The Great War in Springfield
6:30 pm in the Frisco room for adults.
Commemorating the 95th anniversary of America's entry into World War I, Local History Associate Michael Price will discuss life in Springfield during the Great War (1917-1918). Learn how Springfield residents supported the war effort while Greene County men went to France and fought in the trenches.
Republic Branch Library
- Crack the Mystery of Self-Defense(Big Read)
6:30 pm for adults.
Don't have your very own Sam Spade? Sgt. Jason Pace, Public Information and Education Officer for Troop D, Missouri Highway Patrol, will share techniques to keep yourself safe. A Big Read 2012 event.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Strafford Branch Library
- The Maltese Falcon(Book Discussion)
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm for adults.
By Dashiell Hammett. A Big Read 2012 event.
Library Station
- Talk Time: Practice Your English
6:30 pm in the Thunderbird 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.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Solve the Mystery of Your Family History(Big Read)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Detective Sam Spade solved the mystery of the Maltese Falcon. You, too, can do some super-sleuthing in this program by our local history experts. Learn about basic genealogy research and how to get started solving the mystery of your family history. A Big Read 2012 event.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Reader's Choice(Let's Talk About It Book Discussion)
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Noir Literature. Read about and discuss noir fiction. Contact a reference librarian at 883-1974 for a list of titles, then attend and share your book, hear what others read and compare them to the tradition of noir literature. A Big Read 2012 event.
Library Center
- 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.
Library Center
- 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
Park Central Branch Library
- First Friday Art Walk
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for all ages.
Join the Park Central Branch Library and other art lovers for First Friday Art Walk, a cultural happening in the Downtown Arts District.
The student photography of Fordland Middle School's Fordland Photogs.
Park Central Branch Library
- Big Read Iron Chef Cook-Off(Big Read)
6:00 pm for all ages.
"The Maltese Falcon" is set in San Francisco, where you can find food from many cultures. Join us at the Park Central Branch Library for our annual Iron Chef Cook-off featuring chefs from Victory Trade School and a focus on San Francisco cuisine. Which team will bring "The Maltese Falcon" to life in the most mouthwatering, delicious dish? A Big Read 2012 event.
Park Central Branch Library
- Edible Books Festival(Big Read)
7:00 pm for all ages.
Our third annual Edible Books competition will feature entries from June's Cakery, Amy Cakes, Style By the Slice and last year's winner, Stacey's Sweets. Vote for your favorite, and then enjoy eating these delicious cakes, highlighting the Big Read book title, "The Maltese Falcon." A Big Read 2012 event.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Fair Grove Branch Library
- Learn to Use Your E-reader
10:00 am 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.
Strafford Branch Library
- Solve the Mystery of Your Family History(Big Read)
11:00 am for adults.
Detective Sam Spade solved the mystery of the Maltese Falcon. You, too, can do some super-sleuthing in this program by our local history experts. Learn about basic genealogy research and how to get started solving the mystery of your family history. A Big Read 2012 event.
Willard Branch Library
- Learn to Use Your E-reader
2:00 pm for adults.
Learn to check out and download e-books from the Library and read them on your computer or compatible e-reader. All e-readers including Kindles will be covered in this session as a result of an agreement between Amazon and software provider OverDrive.
- The Maltese Falcon(Big Read Book Discussions On-the-Town)
3:00 pm for adults.
"The Maltese Falcon" at Big Momma's, 217 E. Commercial St., Springfield. Join us to discuss the 2012 Big Read title. A Big Read 2012 event.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Library Center
- 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.
Library Center
- 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.
- Reader's Choice(Big Read Book Discussions On-the-Town)
7:30 pm for adults.
Detective Fiction Book Discussion at The Brown Egg, 607 E. Madison St. Suite 112, Springfield. Discuss your favorite mystery and detective novels. A Big Read 2012 event.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Foreign Film Festival
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
"Troubled Water," not rated; Norwegian with English subtitles.
Library Station
- Talk Time: Practice Your English
6:30 pm in the Thunderbird 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.
Library Station
- "Missing or Murdered in Missouri"(Big Read)
7:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Springfield author Barbara Kemm-Highton will discuss some of the familiar, high-profile cases in her 2011 book, "Missing or Murdered in Missouri: Unsolved and Solved Cases." Copies of the books will be available. A Big Read 2012 event.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Library Center
- 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.
Library Center
- 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.
Fair Grove Branch Library
- The Maltese Falcon(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm for adults.
"The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett. A Big Read 2012 event.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Library Center
- 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 2; call 882-0714.
Republic Branch Library
- The Maltese Falcon(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm for adults.
"The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett. Join the Big Read and discuss this American classic. A Big Read 2012 event.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Tax Assistance
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm 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. Call 864-0030 for an appointment.
Park Central Branch Library
- Foreign Film Series
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
"Hero, " rated PG-13. Mandarin with English subtitles. Academy Award nominee, 2003.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Strafford Branch Library
- Killer Weekend(Book Discussion)
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm for adults.
Join us for a discussion of Ridley Pearson's "Killer Weekend" in honor of his April 26 Big Read featured appearance. A Big Read 2012 event.
Park Central Branch Library
- How To: Herb Gardening for the Home Kitchen
7:00 pm for adults.
Library staff member and Master Gardener Gina Marie Walden shows us how to grow and use herbs for culinary and medicinal purposes.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Ash Grove Branch Library
- Solve the Mystery of Your Family History(Big Read)
10:00 am to 11:00 am for adults.
Detective Sam Spade solved the mystery of the Maltese Falcon. You, too, can do some super-sleuthing in this program by our local history experts. Learn about basic genealogy research and how to get started solving the mystery of your family history. A Big Read 2012 event.
Library Center
- 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.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Rockin' Saturdays
2:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for all ages.
Bounce into spring with folksy bluegrass music from the Farnum Family. Enjoy spring songs such as Homegrown Tomatoes, English Country Garden and All things Bright and Beautiful.
- The Big Read on C-Street: The Maltese Falcon(Big Read)
3:00 pm to 10:30 pm for adults.
The art and business community of Historic C-Street is proud to host a street festival devoted to "The Maltese Falcon." Commercial Street will come alive with a variety of Big Read-related entertainment options at participating venues including Big Momma's Coffee and Espresso Bar, Decades Boutique, Fusion Stained Glass Studio and Lindberg's. The event is free but cover charges may apply at select venues. A Big Read 2012 event.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Library Center
- "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
Willard Branch Library
- The Big Bleed(Big Read)
8:30 am to 11:30 am 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.
Republic Branch Library
- The Big Bleed(Big Read)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm for ages 16 and older.
Show your support for the Big Read and the health of our community during The Big Bleed Blood
Drive, held in partnership with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. All donors will receive a free Big Bleed T-shirt.
CBCO's two Springfield Donor Centers will also offer free Big Bleed T-shirts to donors the week of April 16-20. Visit cbco.org for donation hours.
Campbell Donor Center - 220 W. Plainview Road. (Please note that the Campbell Donor Center will be closed on Friday, April 20.}
Reser Donor Center - 2230 S. Glenstone Ave.
A Big Read 2012 event.
Library Center
- 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.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- The Big Bleed(Big Read)
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm for ages 16 and older.
Show your support for the Big Read and the health of our community during The Big Bleed Blood
Drive, held in partnership with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. All donors will receive a free Big Bleed T-shirt.
CBCO's two Springfield Donor Centers will also offer free Big Bleed T-shirts to donors the week of April 16-20. Visit cbco.org for donation hours.
Campbell Donor Center - 220 W. Plainview Road. (Please note that the Campbell Donor Center will be closed on Friday, April 20.}
Reser Donor Center - 2230 S. Glenstone Ave.
A Big Read 2012 event.
Library Station
- The Big Bleed(Big Read)
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm for ages 16 and older.
Show your support for the Big Read and the health of our community during The Big Bleed Blood
Drive, held in partnership with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. All donors will receive a free Big Bleed T-shirt.
CBCO's two Springfield Donor Centers will also offer free Big Bleed T-shirts to donors the week of April 16-20. Visit cbco.org for donation hours.
Campbell Donor Center - 220 W. Plainview Road. (Please note that the Campbell Donor Center will be closed on Friday, April 20.}
Reser Donor Center - 2230 S. Glenstone Ave.
A Big Read 2012 event.
Republic Branch Library
- Mystery Movie Night at the Library (Big Read)
6:00 pm for Adults .
Celebrate the Big Read with "The Thin Man," not rated, starring Myrna Loy and William Powell. The pair plays Nick and Nora Charles, a former detective and his sophisticated wife. he is a veteran detective, she his sophisticated wife. It's a great combination of murder, mystery, and screwball comedy. A Big Read 2012 event.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Ash Grove Branch Library
- Reader's Choice(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm for adults.
Reader's Choice: Big Read titles: "The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett, "The Malted Falcon: From the Tattered Casebook of Chet Gecko, Private Eye" by Bruce Hale, or "No One You Know" by Michelle Richmond. A Big Read 2012 event.
Brentwood Branch Library
- See the Movie, Read the Book(Big Read)
1:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Is the movie better than the book? You decide! Join us in the community room on the third Tuesday of each month and enjoy a lliterature-inspired film. The book behind the cinematics will be discussed the following week -- same time, same place. "The Maltese Falcon," not rated, based on the novel by Dashiell Hammett. A Big Read 2012 event.
Library Station
- Investigating Forensic Science(Big Read)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Frisco room for adults.
Explore the amazing and often gruesome scientific principles that help investigators solve crimes. From blood spatter to skeletal identification, the science of anatomy, physics and even chemistry can lead police to a suspect. Presented by the Discovery Center of Springfield. A Big Read 2012 event.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Brown Bag Travelogue
12:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
A Tolkien Pilgrimage. Travel through the heart of England with J.R.R. Tolkien enthusiast Catherine Kohman. Bring a sack lunch.
- Reader's Choice(Big Read Book Discussions On-the-Town)
7:30 pm for adults.
Ridley Pearson Book Discussion at the Mudhouse downtown, 323B South Ave., Springfield. Discuss the themes, plots and characters in the novels of Ridley Pearson. A Big Read 2012 event.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Make 'n Take: Felted Soap
3:00 pm in the meeting room for age 18 and older.
Learn how to felt soap using wool roving. It's soap and a washcloth all in one. Materials will be provided.
Registration starts April 9; call 883-1974.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Blacksad
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Whether you’re new to the medium or have grown up with it, join us as we read and discuss contemporary and classic graphic literature from around the world. "Blacksad" by Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido.
- Big Read Trivia Night at Patton Alley Pub(Big Read)
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm for age 21 and older.
Bring all your smarty-pants friends to Patton Alley Pub, 313 South Patton Ave., for a special night of literary- and "The Maltese Falcon"-related trivia. Teams of 2-6; for ages 21 and older. A Big Read 2012 event.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Park Central Branch Library
- Open Mic Night
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
Show off your talent on our community stage.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Library Center
- 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.
Strafford Branch Library
- How to Raise a Money-Smart Child
9:30 am for adults.
Parents will take home lots of tips and techniques for talking with their children and grandchildren about money. Presenter: Edward Jones of Strafford. A Money Smart Week event.
Library Center
- 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 1; call 882-0714.
Strafford Branch Library
- Roll It, Take It, Leave It: Learn the Basics of Retirement Plans
10:30 am for adults.
It’s never too early to plan. Learn about the types of retirement plans, saving for retirement and options for making changes to those plans. Presenter: Edward Jones of Strafford. A Money Smart Week event.
Willard Branch Library
- Solve the Mystery of Your Family History(Big Read)
11:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
Detective Sam Spade solved the mystery of the Maltese Falcon. You, too, can do some super-sleuthing in this program by our local history experts. Learn about basic genealogy research and how to get started solving the mystery of your family history. A Big Read 2012 event.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- "Missing or Murdered in Missouri"(Big Read)
1:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for all ages.
Springfield author Barbara Kemm-Highton will discuss some of the familiar, high-profile cases in her 2011 book, "Missing or Murdered in Missouri: Unsolved and Solved Cases." Copies of the books will be available. A Big Read 2012 event.
Library Center
- 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.
- A Lesson in Film Noir: The Maltese Falcon(Big Read)
6:30 pm for all ages.
Enjoy the 1941 movie version of the Big Read feature title, "The Maltese Falcon," not rated. This classic film noir is directed by John Huston and based on the novel by Dashiell Hammett. Arrive early for a 6 p.m. commentary about the film by Missouri State University specialist in film history, associate professor Timothy R. White, with the Department of Media, Journalism & Film. This is a free event in the Plaster Student Union Theatre on the MSU campus. Campus parking permitted on Lots 13 and 29. A Big Read 2012 event.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Library Center
- 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.
- "The Third Man"(Big Read)
6:30 pm.
Watch "The Third Man," not rated, 1949. Based on the novel by Graham Greene, this film noir classic stars Orson Welles, Joseph Cotton and Alida Valli. At the Moxie Cinema, 431 S. Jefferson, #108. Admission is free.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Library Center
- 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.
Republic Branch Library
- Smart Couponing
6:00 pm for adults.
Learn how to use coupons and other tricks to save money at the grocery store. Join us for some tips to learn and share. Presenter: Springfield-Greene County Libraries staff. A Money Smart Week event.
Brentwood Branch Library
- Financial Health During Retirement
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Hear from the experts how to manage your post-retirement financial health with this down-to-basics seminar. Presenter: TelComm Community Credit Union. A Money Smart Week event.
Library Station
- Free Credit Report/Credit Improvement Tips
6:30 pm in the Frisco room 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. Presenter: Empire Bank and the Edge Community Technology Center. A Money Smart Week event.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- The Maltese Falcon(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm in the meeting room.
"The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett. Moderated by Drury University English professor Dr. Randall Fuller. A Big Read 2012 event.
Library Center
- 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.
Library Station
- Save Money: Maintain Your Vehicle
2:00 pm in the Frisco room for adults.
Learn how to save money by keeping up with your vehicle’s regularly scheduled maintenance, then take a tour of the Library Station’s popular automotive repair collection. Presenter: Complete Automotive and Springfield-Greene County Libraries staff. A Money Smart Week event.
Library Center
- 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
Library Center
- 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.
Republic Branch Library
- Smart Couponing
10:00 am for adults.
Learn how to use coupons and other tricks to save money on groceries and other purchases. While you’re there, children ages 1-6 can attend a "Max and Ruby Bunny Money" Storytime. Presenter: Springfield-Greene County Libraries staff. A Money Smart Week event.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Library Station
- In Harm's Way(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm in the Santa Fe room.
Visit with others about the current read, "In Harm's Way" by Ridley Pearson.
Park Central Branch Library
- Foreign Film Series
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
"Sea Inside (Mar Adentro)," rated PG-13. Spanish with English subtitles. Academy Award, Best Foreign Language Film, 2005.
Library Station
- Women in the Civil War
7:00 pm in the Frisco room for adults.
Historian Hal Funk will discuss how women of both sides contributed to the war effort in many ways during the Civil War. Their effort was invaluable on the home front and many served as nurses as the number of wounded increased. Some chose a more dangerous role, as spies and soldiers.
- From Flaming Fingernails to Peter Pan - An Author's Tale(Big Read)
7:00 pm for adults.
Big Read keynote presentation featuring Missouri mystery author Ridley Pearson. Pearson shares the path of his unusual career, from unpublished novelist to writing best-selling novels, and regails listeners with stories of his fellow bandmates, Dave Barry and Stephen King. A question and answer session and book signing round out this lively presentation. Pythian Castle, 1451 E. Pythian. Free admission, but tickets are required for admittance. Get free tickets at any library branch or the Mobile Library beginning April 2. A Big Read 2012 event.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Park Central Branch Library
- Friday Night Film Series
7:00 pm for adults.
"Earth," rated G. In honor of Earth Day.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Fair Grove Branch Library
- How to Raise a Money-Smart Child
9:30 am for adults.
Parents will take home lots of tips and techniques for talking with their children and grandchildren about money. Presenter: Edward Jones of Strafford. A Money Smart Week event.
Library Station
- Free Credit Report
10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Frisco room for adults.
Come in any time during this open house-style program to obtain a free copy of your personal credit report. Presenters: The Edge Community Technology Center and Springfield-Greene County Libraries staff. A Money Smart Week event.
Fair Grove Branch Library
- Roll It, Take It, Leave It: Learn the Basics of Retirement Plans
10:30 am for adults.
It’s never too early to plan. Learn about the types of retirement plans, saving for retirement and options for making changes to those plans. Presenter: Edward Jones of Strafford. A Money Smart Week event.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
- Introduction to Bicycle Commuting
1:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for adults.
Interested in participating in Bike to Work Week? Or maybe you're looking to make a lifestyle change and want to start commuting by bicycle? Lori Tack with Ozark Greeways will share information on how to prepare and safely enjoy bicycle commuting, and staff from Queen City Bicycle will demonstrate basic bicycle repair and maintenance.
Registration starts April 18; call 862-0135.
Library Center
- 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.
Strafford Branch Library
- Knitting Circle
3:00 pm for adults.
No matter your age or ability, you're welcome to join a monthly knitting circle at the Library. Bring your needles, yarn and any projects you are working on and share ideas, tricks and tips with fellow knitters.
Park Central Branch Library
- Film Noir Feature(Big Read)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for all ages.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit," rated PG. Celebrate the Big Read with a fun film that artfully blends comedy and cartoon zaniness with film noir. A Big Read 2012 event.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Republic Branch Library
- Learn to Use Your E-reader
3:00 pm for adults.
Learn to check out and download e-books from the Library and read them on your computer or compatible e-reader. All e-readers including Kindles will be covered in this session as a result of an agreement between Amazon and software provider OverDrive.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Strafford Branch Library
- If You Ask Me: (And of Course You Won't)(Book Discussion)
6:00 pm for adults.
By Betty White.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Armchair University: Community & Conflict
12:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
The Library's Brian Grubbs, Community & Conflict project director, shares some of the stories of men and women who lived in the Ozarks during the Civil War and highlights online resources focusing on the Civil War in this region.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Let the Great World Spin(Let's Talk About It Book Discussion)
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
By Colum McCann.
Library Center
- 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.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Park Central Branch Library
- First Friday Art Walk
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for all ages.
Join the Park Central Branch Library and other art lovers for First Friday Art Walk, a cultural happening in the Downtown Arts District. Photographer Stephen Thompson specializes in black-and-white prints and Springfield-area subject matter.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Library Center
- 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.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Foreign Film Festival
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
"Respiro," rated PG-13; Italian with English subtitles.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Library Center
- 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.
Library Center
- A Night to Remember(Book Discussion)
1:00 pm in meeting room A for adults.
By Walter Lord.
Fair Grove Branch Library
- Ozarks Gunfights and Other Notorious Incidents(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm for adults.
By Larry Wood.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Library Center
- 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 1; call 882-0714.
Republic Branch Library
- The Sherlockian(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm for adults.
"The Sherlockian" by Graham Moore.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Park Central Branch Library
- How To: Missouri Wines and Grapes
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
Learn about Missouri's rich past and present in the wine and grape industry, and your potential involvement from the Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance, or VESTA, housed in the William H. Darr School of Agriculture at Missouri State University.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Library Center
- 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.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Ash Grove Branch Library
- In the King's Arms(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm for adults.
By Sonia Taitz.
Brentwood Branch Library
- See the Movie, Read the Book
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Is the movie better than the book? You decide! Join us in the community room on the third Tuesday of each month and enjoy a lliterature-inspired film. The book behind the cinematics will be discussed the following week -- same time, same place. "Everything is Illuminated," rated PG-13, based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer.
Library Center
- 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.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Brown Bag Travelogue
12:00 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Hiking in the Ozarks. Library staffer Kathleen O'Dell shares stories and photos from hiking trips around the Buffalo National River in northwest Arkansas. Learn about great places to hike or stay and the appropriate gear for your safety and comfort. Bring a sack lunch.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- The Complete Persepolis
6:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
Whether you’re new to the medium or have grown up with it, join us as we read and discuss contemporary and classic graphic literature from around the world. "The Complete Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Park Central Branch Library
- Open Mic Night
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for adults.
Show off your talent on our community stage.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Republic Branch Library
- Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party
2:00 pm for all ages.
It’s time to celebrate another summer of reading! We have a Summer Reading Program for adults, teens and children. Join us for games, activities, music, and bring your four-legged friends for a pet parade with a special first prize provided by Orscheln Farm and Home as we kickoff our most exciting time of year. Pre-registration by May 12 is required for pet participants. Pick up a registration form at the Republic Branch Library or access one at xxxx.
Library Center
- 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
Library Center
- 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.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Everything is Illuminated(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm in the meeting room for adults.
"Everything is Illuminated" by Jonathan Safran Foer.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Library Center
- 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.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Library Station
- Sarah's Key(Book Discussion)
1:30 pm in the Santa Fe room for adults.
Visit with others about the current read. "Sarah's Key" by Tatiana Rosnay.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Park Central Branch Library
- Friday Night Film Series
7:00 pm for adults.
"How to Cook Your Life," rated PG-13.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Strafford Branch Library
- Knitting Circle
3:00 pm for adults.
No matter your age or ability, you're welcome to join a monthly knitting circle at the Library. Bring your needles, yarn and any projects you are working on and share ideas, tricks and tips with fellow knitters.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Learn to Use Your E-reader
6:30 pm for adults.
Learn to check out and download e-books from the Library and read them on your computer or compatible e-reader. All e-readers including Kindles will be covered in this session as a result of an agreement between Amazon and software provider OverDrive.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Brentwood Branch Library
- Make 'n Take: Embroidery 101
3:00 pm in the meeting room for age 18 and older.
Bring your own embroidery hoop and learn the basic stitches of embroidery. All other materials will be provided.
Registration starts May 21; call 883-1974.
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