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(cr) Vickie Hicks
2 days ago
New Republic Branch Library Now Open
The new Republic Branch Library opened to the public on Monday, Feb. 2, at 8:30 a.m.
(cr) Vickie Hicks
3 days ago
Springfield-Greene County Library District Begins Facilities Assessment
The District has recently contracted with Paragon Architecture to conduct a comprehensive facilities assessment.
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Jan 29
Library District Releases 2024-2025 Annual Report
Read the Springfield-Greene County Library's Annual Report
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Jan 16
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Midtown Carnegie Branch Library Celebrates Reopening and 120th Birthday on Saturday, Sept. 27
The public is invited to enjoy activities for children, teens and adults all day.
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Sep 22, 2025
Library Foundation Receives Historic $2.34 million Estate Gift
The Springfield-Greene County Library Foundation has received a $2.34 million estate gift from the late Ava Louise Gager Smith.
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Sep 17, 2025
Who Says Library Cards Can’t Be Fun?
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and there’s never been a better time to get a library card. Or encourage someone you know to get a card.
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Aug 27, 2025
Library District Announces New Library Station Branch Manager
Springfield, MO – The Springfield-Greene County Library District is pleased to announce that Haley White has been selected as the new...
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Jul 21, 2025
New Board Members Bring Expertise to the Library Foundation
Springfield, MO - The Springfield-Greene County Library Foundation recently elected four new members to its Board of Directors. Leia...
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Jul 21, 2025
The Springfield-Greene County Library Foundation Receives Grant for Accessible Changing Table
The Springfield-Greene County Library Foundation has received a $16,550 grant from Abilities First . . .
(cr) Vickie Hicks
Jun 26, 2025
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