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LOCAL HISTORY

A look back at the early movie theaters in Springfield by N. J. Cunningham, who was the oldest motion picture operator in 1927.

Bike to Work Week

Whether you’re planning to take a leisurely ride through your own neighborhood, pedal five miles through traffic to get to work, or pack up your belongings for an adventurous two-wheeled tour of Missouri, the Library has plenty of resources that will prepare you to hit the streets.

Celebrate Summer and Reading with the Library

We call it the Summer Reading Program, but it feels more like a Summer Festival.

The Accidental Gardener

Maybe you grew up in a family of master gardeners. Maybe you never saw a Farmers' Market until you reached adulthood. Either way, now is the time to get your fingers in the soil. Tackle a planter or tackle an acre with these new gardening titles. Embrace your inner chef with some seasonal cookbooks too. The joy is in the planting, and the eating.

Voting Matters: Petitioning Process

Have you ever wanted to change a law? Voters in Missouri have the power to do just that through the petition process. Find out more about how voters can propose new laws or repeal existing ones.

Book Collection: Nonfiction – Middle School Edition
Searchable full-text for more than 3,100 popular nonfiction books covering high interest subjects like sports, technology and biographies.

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