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The Republic Branch Library will open Monday, Feb. 2. The Drive-Thru is now open Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops on Monday, Jan. 19, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Library District Releases 2024-2025 Annual Report
Read the Springfield-Greene County Library's Annual Report
(cr) Vickie Hicks
2 days ago
Duck and Cover: Cold War Caving
Discover how Ozarks caves became Cold War fallout shelters. From Fantastic Caverns to Springfield Underground, explore nuclear-era history.
Madison Holt
Jan 8
Sculpture Added to Library Center Hatch Auditorium
The Springfield-Greene County Library District recently added a permanent sculpture to the Sculpture Walk Springfield.
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Jan 6
The Hatch Auditorium Grand Opening
Patrons of all ages are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the Hatch Auditorium at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., with events on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and Friday-Sunday, Jan. 16-18.
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Dec 29, 2025
Dear Santa
Read heartfelt letters to Santa from the Ozarks, spanning decades, capturing children's Christmas wishes and holiday spirit.
Brian Grubbs
Dec 24, 2025
Springfield Newspapers: A Timeline
Follow the history of Springfield's newspapers from the earliest publications in the 1830s to today's Springfield News-Leader.
Brandon Broughton
Dec 11, 2025
Republic Branch Library Receives Gift from The Arvest Foundation
Library Foundation receives Arvest Foundation gift for the Republic Branch Library
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Dec 4, 2025
Help Fight Hunger: Library District and OACAC Launch Community Food Drive
Donate shelf-stable, non-expired food at any Library Branch until Dec. 14.
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Dec 1, 2025
Duck and Cover: The 1961 Fallout Shelter Boom
In 1961, nuclear anxiety led many residents of Springfield and Greene County to build or buy their very own fallout shelters.
Madison Holt
Nov 28, 2025
Springfield-Greene County Library District Hosts Legislative Discussion December 2
Join us for the upcoming legislative discussion on December 2.
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Nov 25, 2025
New Republic Branch Library Earns Ball Foundation Grant
The Springfield-Greene County Library District has been awarded $8,750 from the Stanley & Elaine Ball Foundation, managed by Central Trust Company
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Nov 20, 2025
Library District Hires Event Spaces Coordinator
Stephanie Hornickel joins the library to oversee the bookings for Library spaces.
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Nov 19, 2025
Where to Get Help in Springfield
The library releases the "Where to Get Help in Springfield" resource.
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Nov 14, 2025
The Ozarks Are Not Mountains—Or Are They?
Are the Ozark Mountains actually mountains? Dive into dissected plateaus, ancient volcanoes, and the geological history of the Ozarks.
Brandon Broughton
Nov 13, 2025
New Republic Branch Library Receives Community Fridge Grant
The Springfield-Greene County Library District has received $4,000 from the Republic Community Foundation
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Nov 10, 2025
On Stage at Hammons Student Center
A look back at some of the unforgettable musicians who have taken the stage at Hammons Student Center.
Michael Price
Nov 3, 2025
Consider a Year-end Donation to the Next Chapter Fund.
Our Library District is so much more than shelves of books—it’s a cornerstone of our community...
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Oct 21, 2025
We’re Not Exaggerating–Springfield’s Weather is Weird
A closer look at the geographical, atmospheric, and geological causes for the uniquely varied weather of Springfield and the Ozarks.
Brandon Broughton
Oct 16, 2025
The Gillioz Theater Restoration
The Gillioz “Theatre Beautiful” brought the glitz and glamor of Hollywood to the center of Springfield when it opened in October 1926.
Madison Holt
Sep 25, 2025
The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale Continues to Amaze
Springfield, MO – The Friends of the Library announced on Sunday, Sept. 21, that this year’s Fall Book Sale netted $206,739.50, making it...
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Sep 23, 2025
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