LIBRARY PROGRAMS IN APRIL

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

  • Brentwood Branch Library - April Poem-A-Day
    for all ages.
    Celebrate National Poetry Month throughout April by calling the Brentwood Branch Children’s Department to hear the poem of the day. Call 616-0706; hours are 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    9:00 am for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 3-5.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Center - Crafternoons
    3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
  • 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

  • Library Center - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Park Central Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Strafford Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Center - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - CSI...Fact or Fiction? (Big Read)
    3:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for all ages.
    Ever wonder if those scenes in your favorite detective show are true? Springfield Police Cpl. Matt Brown will share what it takes to work a major crime scene and what's on television vs. reality. A Big Read 2012 event.
  • 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.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    7:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

  • Library Center - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:00 am for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Center - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • 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.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Every Wednesday 'Tweens and Teens
    3:00 pm for grades 4-12.
    Join us every Wednesday afternoon for 'tween and teen activities. There's something new and different every week.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Knit Pickers
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Pick up a loom and knit a scarf, hat, wrap or bag. Unsure of how to get started? Join us the first Wednesday of every month and learn from the experts. Materials will be provided.
  • Strafford Branch Library - Every Wednesday 'Tweens and Teens
    3:00 pm for grades 4-12.
    Join us every Wednesday afternoon for 'tween and teen activities. There's something new and different every week.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

  • Ash Grove Branch Library - Calling All Detectives: The Game's Afoot! (Big Read)
    9:30 am to 7:00 pm for all ages.
    Be a part of the Big Read! Don your fedora and trench coat and join us for some fun detective-themed games, crafts and interesting sleuthing tips. Magnifying glass is optional! A Big Read 2012 event.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Knit 1,2,3
    4:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 4-8.
    Have you always wanted to learn how to knit but never knew where to start? Bring your own knitting needles and learn some basic knitting stitches to get you started working on fun and stylish projects.
  • 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

  • Library Center - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Disaster Film Fridays
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    "Poseidon," rated PG-13. Watch your favorite disaster movies in April in honor of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
  • Library Station - Teen Friday Nights
    6:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for grades 6-12.
    If it's Friday night, there is something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in for games, crafts, and special events.
  • 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.
  • Library Center - Solve the Mystery with Scooby-Doo
    10:00 am in the story hour room for grades K-3.
    Join us for some mystery solving action Scooby-Doo style! Uncover the science behind some mind-boggling phenomena while having fun and playing games. A Big Read 2012 event.
    Registration starts April 02; call 882-0714.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Become a Super Spy (Big Read)
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm for grades K-5.
    Learn what it takes to become a super spy at our super spy training. Develop your observation, decoding and memory skills. A Big Read 2012 event.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Super Saturday Stories
    11:00 am in the meeting room for all ages.
    Every month something new. Who will you see? What will you do? Enjoy surprise guests, events and more. Come to the Library, see what's in store!
  • Library Station - Bunny Hop with Max and Ruby
    11:00 am in the Frisco room for ages 2-6.
    It's bunny time! Celebrate bunnies with Max and Ruby as we get ready for a visit from the Easter Bunny.
  • 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.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

  • All Branches - Easter
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    All libraries will be closed Sunday, April 8, for Easter.

Monday, April 9, 2012

  • Brentwood Branch Library - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    9:00 am for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 3-5.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Falcons and Friends (Big Read)
    10:00 am for grades K-6.
    We won't have a Maltese falcon at the Library, but our friends from the Dickerson Park Zoo will bring other birds of prey to watch and learn about. Get an upclose look at these magnificent creatures that have inspired art and literature! A Big Read 2012 event.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Republic Branch Library - Falcons and Friends (Big Read)
    2:00 pm for grades K-6.
    We won't have a Maltese falcon at the Library, but our friends from the Dickerson Park Zoo will bring other birds of prey to watch and learn about. Get an upclose look at these magnificent creatures that have inspired art and literature! A Big Read 2012 event.
  • Library Center - Crafternoons
    3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Take the Case (Big Read)
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Mafia members, deadly assassins and stealthy thieves are on the move! Join us in a series of games to solve the mystery. A Big Read 2012 event.
  • 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

  • Library Center - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Park Central Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Strafford Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Willard Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:00 am for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Center - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Willard Branch Library - Falcons and Friends (Big Read)
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    We won't have a Maltese falcon at the Library, but our friends from the Dickerson Park Zoo will bring other birds of prey for you to watch and learn about. See these magnificent creatures that have inspired art and literature! A Big Read 2012 event.
  • 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.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    7:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

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 - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Republic Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:00 am for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Center - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • 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.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Every Wednesday 'Tweens and Teens
    3:00 pm for grades 4-12.
    Join us every Wednesday afternoon for 'tween and teen activities. There's something new and different every week.
  • Strafford Branch Library - Every Wednesday 'Tweens and Teens
    3:00 pm for grades 4-12.
    Join us every Wednesday afternoon for 'tween and teen activities. There's something new and different every week.

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 02; call 882-0714.
  • Willard Branch Library - I Spy… (Big Read)
    9:30 am to 7:00 pm for all ages.
    Calling all super sleuths -- check out our great selection of true crime and mystery books, solve some tricky logical puzzles and riddles, play mystery-themed board and video games, try your hand at Library I Spy, and create an original mask or disguise to wear for an in-house photo contest. A Big Read 2012 event.
  • 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.
  • Republic Branch Library - Movie and a Manicure
    4:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Chill out with the girls and give your nails the royal treatment. Watch "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," rated PG, and make friendship bracelets. Snacks will be provided.
  • 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.
  • Library Center - Dream Big: The Story Behind the Storyteller (Big Read)
    7:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
    How did a boy who hated books turn into a best-selling children's book author? Find out when Bruce Hale, author of the Chet Gecko Mysteries, visits the Library during the Big Read with a funny and engaging presentation including slides, storytelling and a cartooning lesson. Bruce has written and illustrated more than 25 books for kids, including "Snoring Beauty." He will sign books after the presentation. A Big Read 2012 event.

Friday, April 13, 2012

  • Library Center - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Disaster Film Fridays
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    "2012," rated PG-13. Watch your favorite disaster movies in April in honor of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
  • Library Station - 'Tween Town
    4:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 4-8.
    It's Friday the 13th, the spookiest day of the year! Hang out with your friends, play Wii and make Mystery Boxes.
  • 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.
  • Library Station - Teen Friday Nights
    6:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for grades 6-12.
    If it's Friday night, there is something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in for games, crafts, and special events.
  • Republic Branch Library - Family Mystery Night (Big Read)
    6:00 pm for grades K-5.
    Celebrate the Big Read with your family by coming to the Library for a night of mystery, snacks and fun! Join our scavenger hunt and solve clues together to find the answer to the night's mystery. A Big Read 2012 event.
  • Library Center - Pajama Time Storytime
    7:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
    Cuddle up with a stuffed animal and wear your pajamas as you listen to stories and sing songs and rhymes in a storytime perfect for bedtime.
  • 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.
  • Library Center - Saturday Morning Book Chat (Book Discussion)
    10:00 am in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
    Not into Saturday morning cartoons? Chat up a book with us at the Library, or join in online if you can't make it out of bed in time. "The Future of Us" by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler. Visit http://www.facebook.com/teenthing to participate online.
  • Library Station - Crack the Mystery of Self-Defense (Big Read)
    11:00 am in the Frisco room for grades K-5.
    Don't have your own private investigator to watch over you? Learn some martial arts moves and techniques to keep yourself safe during this program provided by Dynamic Edge Martial Arts. A Big Read 2012 event.
  • Library Center - Teen Library Council
    12:00 pm in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
    Let your voice be heard by joining the Teen Library Council. Read new teen books and help plan teen programs.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Spring in with Spaghetti
    1:00 pm for ages 4-7.
    Celebrate Leonardo da Vinci's birthday by playing with your food and creating artwork with wet spaghetti and paint. Join us to make a beautiful spring creation to display in the Library. Paint-appropriate attire is recommended, materials will be provided.
    Registration starts March 14; call 759-2637.
  • Library Center - CSI Crime Solvers (Big Read)
    2:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 4-12.
    Experience what it is like to solve a crime using fingerprint analysis, DNA profiling and microscopic trace evidence. Grab your kit and find out how forensic experts solve crimes with science! Presented by the Discovery Center of Springfield. A Big Read 2012 event.
    Registration starts March 31; call 882-0714.
  • 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.
  • Willard Branch Library - LEGO Connections
    2:00 pm for families, grades K and older.
    Love LEGOs? Design and build fantastic creations with us!
  • - 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.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - On Board the Titanic
    4:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 2-5.
    This year marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS TITANIC. Explore the myths, facts and lore surrounding the disaster while you learn what life was like as a crew member or passenger on the ill-fated ship.

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.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    9:00 am for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 3-5.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • 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 Center - Crafternoons
    3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
  • 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

  • Library Center - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Park Central Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Strafford Branch Library - Get to Rockin’
    10:00 am for all ages.
    Celebrate International Guitar Month with Pete the Cat. We'll dance, sing and strum to our favorite guitar stories such as "Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes."
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Willard Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:00 am for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Center - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • 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 literature-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 - Racing to Read Storytime
    7:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • 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

  • Library Center - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Republic Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:00 am for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Center - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • 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 and Library staffer Catherine Kohman. Bring a sack lunch.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Every Wednesday 'Tweens and Teens
    3:00 pm for grades 4-12.
    Join us every Wednesday afternoon for 'tween and teen activities. There's something new and different every week.
  • Strafford Branch Library - Clue Board Game Tournament (Big Read)
    3:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Think you have a clue? See who's the best detective during our Clue tournament. Prizes and snacks provided. A Big Read 2012 event.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Crack the Mystery of Self-Defense (Big Read)
    4:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 6-12.
    Don't have your own bodyguard? Learn some martial arts moves and techniques to keep yourself safe during this program provided by Dynamic Edge Martial Arts. A Big Read 2012 event.
  • - 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 09; 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

  • Library Center - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Center - Film Noir Film Fest (Big Read)
    3:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the auditorium for grades 6-12.
    It was a dark and stormy night... the perfect setting for a mysterious Film Noir Film Fest! Help us celebrate the Big Read with these classic film noir films from the 40s and 50s. 3-5 p.m.: "The Big Sleep," not rated; 5-7 p.m.: "The Postman Always Rings Twice," not rated; 7-8:30 p.m.: "Sorry, Wrong Number," not rated. A Big Read 2012 event.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Disaster Film Fridays
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    "Twister," rated PG-13. Watch your favorite disaster movies in April in honor of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
  • Library Station - CSI...Fact or Fiction? (Big Read)
    6:00 pm in the Frisco room for grades 6-12.
    Ever wonder if those scenes in your favorite detective show are true? Join Springfield Police Cpl. Matt Brown and find out what it takes to work a major crime scene and what's on television vs. reality. Detective Brown will bring a member of the Canine Unit -- one of the furry kind! A Big Read 2012 event.
  • 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 01; call 882-0714.
  • Park Central Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • 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 - Live Action Clue (Big Read)
    2:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 4-8.
    It was Professor Plum, in the Library, with the candlestick...or was it? Solve the clues and find out whodunit in this live action version of the popular board game. A Big Read 2012 event.
  • 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

  • Brentwood Branch Library - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    9:00 am for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 3-5.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Making Sense of Numbers Storytime
    10:00 am for all ages.
    Even young children need to understand the concept of money, but first they need to understand how numbers and counting work. We'll read fun stories, sing songs and do activities that build early math skills! A Money Smart Week event.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Center - Crafternoons
    3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
  • 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

  • Library Center - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Park Central Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Park Central Branch Library - Making Sense of Numbers Storytime
    10:00 am for all ages.
    Even young children need to understand the concept of money, but first they need to understand how numbers and counting work. We'll read fun stories, sing songs and do activities that build early math skills! A Money Smart Week event.
  • Strafford Branch Library - Making Sense of Numbers Storytime
    10:00 am for all ages.
    Even young children need to understand the concept of money, but first they need to understand how numbers and counting work. We'll read fun stories, sing songs and do activities that build early math skills! A Money Smart Week event.
  • Strafford Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Making Sense of Numbers Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
    Even young children need to understand the concept of money, but first they need to understand how numbers and counting work. We'll read fun stories, sing songs and do activities that build early math skills! A Money Smart Week event.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-5.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Willard Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:00 am for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Willard Branch Library - Making Sense of Numbers Storytime
    11:00 am for all ages.
    Even young children need to understand the concept of money, but first they need to understand how numbers and counting work. We'll read fun stories, sing songs and do activities that build early math skills! A Money Smart Week event.
  • Library Center - Making Sense of Numbers Storytime
    11:15 am in the story hour room for all ages.
    Even young children need to understand the concept of money, but first they need to understand how numbers and counting work. We'll read fun stories, sing songs and do activities that build early math skills! A Money Smart Week event.
  • Library Center - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • 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.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Making Cents in the City
    4:00 pm in the meeting room for grades 4-8.
    Whether you are saving for a new outfit, the latest video game or your college education, you need to have a financial plan. We'll play games and learn fun ways to manage your money and stretch your dollars. Girl Scouts who attend the program will complete activities that will count toward the financial literacy badge. Presenter: The Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland. 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.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    7:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Making Sense of Numbers Storytime
    7:00 pm in the story hour room for all ages.
    Even young children need to understand the concept of money, but first they need to understand how numbers and counting work. We'll read fun stories, sing songs and do activities that build early math skills! A Money Smart Week event.

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.
  • Library Center - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • 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.
  • Republic Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Republic Branch Library - Bunny Money Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Join us for a Max and Ruby story about money smarts and crafts. A Money Smart Week event.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:00 am for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Making Sense of Numbers Storytime
    11:00 am for all ages.
    Even young children need to understand the concept of money, but first they need to understand how numbers and counting work. We'll read fun stories, sing songs and do activities that build early math skills! A Money Smart Week event.
  • Library Center - Making Sense of Numbers Storytime
    11:15 am for all ages.
    Even young children need to understand the concept of money, but first they need to understand how numbers and counting work. We'll read fun stories, sing songs and do activities that build early math skills! A Money Smart Week event.
  • Library Center - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:15 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Fair Grove Branch Library - Every Wednesday 'Tweens and Teens
    3:00 pm for grades 4-12.
    Join us every Wednesday afternoon for 'tween and teen activities. There's something new and different every week.
  • Strafford Branch Library - Every Wednesday 'Tweens and Teens
    3:00 pm for grades 4-12.
    Join us every Wednesday afternoon for 'tween and teen activities. There's something new and different every week.

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 regales 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

  • Library Center - Making Sense of Numbers Storytime
    10:00 am for all ages.
    Even young children need to understand the concept of money, but first they need to understand how numbers and counting work. We'll read fun stories, sing songs and do activities that build early math skills! A Money Smart Week event.
  • Library Center - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 1-6.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Making Sense of Numbers Storytime
    10:00 am for all ages.
    Even young children need to understand the concept of money, but first they need to understand how numbers and counting work. We'll read fun stories, sing songs and do activities that build early math skills! A Money Smart Week event.
  • Library Station - Making Sense of Numbers Storytime
    11:00 am for all ages.
    Even young children need to understand the concept of money, but first they need to understand how numbers and counting work. We'll read fun stories, sing songs and do activities that build early math skills! A Money Smart Week event.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Storytime
    11:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Willard Branch Library - Cha-ching!
    2:30 pm for grades 6-12.
    Tired of being broke? Learn how to set up a budget and keep cash in your pocket or piggy bank. Presenter: Springfield-Greene County Libraries staff. A Money Smart Week event.
  • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Disaster Film Fridays
    3:00 pm for grades 7-12.
    "Jurassic Park," rated PG-13. Watch your favorite disaster movies in April in honor of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
  • Library Station - Duct Tape Wallets
    6:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for grades 6-12.
    It's Money Smart Week! Are you keeping your cash in a cool wallet made of duct tape? You will be after this! Learn to make wallets and other amazing and useful things. A Money Smart Week event.
  • 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 Center - When Something's Up
    10:00 am in the children's department for ages 2-5.
    Trying to prepare your young child for a new sister or brother? Join us for a special storytime that will introduce picture books, ideas for children and siblings.
    Registration starts April 23; call 882-0714.
  • 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.
  • Willard Branch Library - Dollars and Sense
    10:00 am for grades K-5.
    Learn smart ways to use your money, enjoy an activity and make your own coin bank. Presenter: Springfield-Greene County Libraries staff. A Money Smart Week event.
    Registration starts April 01; call 742-4258.
  • 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.
  • Library Center - Surprise Saturday
    11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the children's department for all ages.
    Games, crafts and more -- you never know what you'll find on Surprise Saturday! Families can drop by and enjoy a family-friendly activity for all ages.
  • 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.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - CSI...Fact or Fiction? (Big Read)
    2:00 pm in the meeting room for all ages.
    Ever wonder if those scenes in your favorite detective show are true? Springfield Police Cpl. Matt Brown will share what it takes to work a major crime scene and what's on television vs. reality. A Big Read 2012 event.
  • 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.
  • Ash Grove Branch Library - Dollars and Sense
    4:30 pm for grades K-5.
    Learn smart ways to use your money, enjoy an activity and make your own coin bank. Presenter: Springfield-Greene County Libraries staff. A Money Smart Week event.
    Registration starts April 01; call 751-2933.
  • 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

  • Brentwood Branch Library - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    9:00 am for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Brentwood Branch Library - Racing to Read Storytime
    10:00 am for ages 3-5.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Station - Racing to Read Tiny Tots Storytime
    10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
    Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
  • Library Center - Crafternoons
    3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for grades 6-12.
    Try making something new on Monday afternoons in the Teen Space. Try out a different craft each week; materials will be provided.
  • 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.

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