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The Republic Branch Library will be closed Thursday-Sunday, March 5-8, 2026, for parking lot construction. The book drop will also be unavailable.
New Findings Regarding the 1865 Hickok-Tutt Shootout
Local History staff at the Springfield-Greene County Library District have uncovered evidence that contradicts the traditional placement of Wild Bill during the event.
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5 days ago
Library Foundation Receives Funding to Ramp Up Rosie Book Club
The Library Foundation has received a generous gift from Dr. Nancy O’Reilly and Women Connect4Good, Inc. ...
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Feb 11
The Library Foundation Receives Large Gift to Fund Memory Lab
Foundation recently received a $280,000 gift from Larry and Tracy Lipscomb to establish a Memory Lab.
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Feb 9
Our Catalog Has Recently Updated. Learn More Here.
Need help navigating the changes? This blog should help.
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Feb 3
New Republic Branch Library Now Open
The new Republic Branch Library opened to the public on Monday, Feb. 2, at 8:30 a.m.
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Feb 2
Springfield-Greene County Library District Begins Facilities Assessment
The District has recently contracted with Paragon Architecture to conduct a comprehensive facilities assessment.
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Jan 29
Library District Releases 2024-2025 Annual Report
Read the Springfield-Greene County Library's Annual Report
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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.
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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.
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Dec 29, 2025
Republic Branch Library Receives Gift from The Arvest Foundation
Library Foundation receives Arvest Foundation gift for the Republic Branch Library
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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.
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Dec 1, 2025
Springfield-Greene County Library District Hosts Legislative Discussion December 2
Join us for the upcoming legislative discussion on December 2.
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Nov 25, 2025
Library District Hires Event Spaces Coordinator
Stephanie Hornickel joins the library to oversee the bookings for Library spaces.
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Nov 19, 2025
Where to Get Help in Springfield
The library releases the "Where to Get Help in Springfield" resource.
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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
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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
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