Dewey Decimal Stomp
10:00 am in the upstairs meeting room for all ages.
When does a cake pan become a bell, an empty mayonnaise jar become a "dJum" and a shower hose become a "Zwoon?" When Bongo Barry shows children that any object can be an instrument and any sound can be musical.
Call 862-0135.
Express Yourself with Decoupage
3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Wanna help us decorate the Library? We're decoupaging something big for display in The Spot--will it be a library table, a book cart or something else? You have to show up to find out.
Call 862-0135.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Express Yourself in Sign Language!
3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Come to The Spot for an introduction to American Sign Language. Play a sign language game for a chance to win some candy.
Call 862-0135.
Fantastic Food Fun
3:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 3-5.
Eating healthy foods keeps your brain and body in peak performance condition. Try some tasty snacks and learn how to choose fun, creative foods that'll keep you ready to run. Sponsored by the University of Missouri Extension-Family Nutrition Education Program.
Registration starts June 23; call 862-0135.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 862-0135.
Anime Alliance
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.
Call 862-0135.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Trashy Art
3:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
Transform trash into spectacular sculptures that rival any at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Sponsored by the Springfield Regional Arts Council.
Registration starts June 25; call 862-0135.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Get Creative: The Sound of Fun
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for all ages.
Make some noise as we explore the sounds of fun.
Call 862-0135.
Thrifty Living
1:00 pm in the basement meeting room
The Well Fed Neighbor. Shelly Vaugine and Aubree Taylor discuss the Well Fed Neighbor Alliance and home gardening as a means for a healthier sense of community and an enlivened sense of well-being.
Registration starts June 11; call 862-0135.
Monday, July 13, 2009
What Can You Make with Three Squares?
10:00 am in the upstairs meeting room for grades K-2.
You can be creative about what you eat and still eat healthy. Learn how color, movement and creativity all fit into a healthy diet. Sponsored by the University of Missouri Extension-Family Nutrition Education Program.
Registration starts June 29; call 862-0135.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Express Yourself in Sign Language!
3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Come to The Spot for an introduction to American Sign Language. Play a sign language game for a chance to win some candy.
Call 862-0135.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 862-0135.
Anime Alliance
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.
Call 862-0135.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Express Yourself With Yarn
3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Love to knit or crochet or just want to learn how? Come to The Spot for some crafty fun. We'll provide the supplies.
Call 862-0135.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Fall Garden Planting
1:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for age 16 and over.
Pumpking, squash, and cabbage, oh my! Get information on planning, preparing and planting a fall garden from Master Gardeners Gina Marie Walden and Shelley Vaugine.
Registration starts July 07; call 862-0135.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Mad Lab Live
10:00 am in the upstairs meeting room for all ages.
Attention adventure seekers--Mad Science needs your help to decide the outcome of our Mad Lab Live! show. Go on a treasure hunt where there's a science experiment at every turn--but careful now--the outcome from your science know-how will decide how the adventure ends! Enjoy a tall tale and fantastic science demonstrations at Mad Lab Live!
Call 862-0135.
Express Yourself with Icing!
3:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 6-12.
Who doesn't love cake? Stir-up some artistic expression and decorate your very own cake to take home. We'll provide the supplies.
Call 862-0135.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Express Yourself in Sign Language!
3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Come to The Spot for an introduction to American Sign Language. Play a sign language game for a chance to win some candy.
Call 862-0135.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 862-0135.
Anime Alliance
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.
Call 862-0135.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Express Yourself With Yarn
3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Love to knit or crochet or just want to learn how? Come to The Spot for some crafty fun. We'll provide the supplies.
Call 862-0135.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
'How-To' Computer Seminar
10:00 am in the basement meeting room
Computing Q&A Free-for-All, 10 a.m.; Family Tree Maker 2009: Entering Data, 12:30 p.m.; Running Applications and Gadgets in Windows Vista, 2:15 p.m. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
Call 862-0135.
1-on-1 Help Desk
11:30 am in the basement meeting room
Got computer questions? Get personalized help. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
Call 862-0135.
Get Creative: The Nature of Fun
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for all ages.
Create a masterpiece with natural materials.
Call 862-0135.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Express Yourself in Sign Language!
3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Come to The Spot for an introduction to American Sign Language. Play a sign language game for a chance to win some candy.
Call 862-0135.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Storytime
10:00 am for ages 2-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 862-0135.
Anime Alliance
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.
Call 862-0135.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Express Yourself With Yarn
3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Love to knit or crochet or just want to learn how? Come to The Spot for some crafty fun. We'll provide the supplies.
Call 862-0135.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Every Child Ready to Read Workshop
6:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room
Parents and caregivers 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 July 20; call 862-0135.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Anime Alliance
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.
Call 862-0135.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Thrifty Living
1:00 pm
Cent$ and Sensiblity. Learn about the savings clipping coupons can bring from Julia Phelps.
Registration starts July 08; call 862-0135.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Anime Alliance
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.
Call 862-0135.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Anime Alliance
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.
Call 862-0135.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Anime Alliance
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for grades 7-12.
Love anime? Ally yourself with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime.
Call 862-0135.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Labor Day
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All libraries will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Staff Training
All libraries will be closed Monday, October 12, for Staff Training.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Veteran's Day
All libraries will be closed Wednesday, November 11, for Veteran's Day.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving Day
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All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving.
