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All Library branches will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, and remain closed through Thursday, Nov. 27, for Thanksgiving. The Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops.


Preserving Ozarks History Through Artifacts
A collaboration between Missouri State University and the Springfield–Greene County Library District showcases restored historical artifacts
Claire Porter
Jan 15


Searching for Santa
Thanks to a bit of holiday magic, Santa shows up in the most unlikely places. See where we’ve spotted him in our archives.
Claire Porter
Dec 21, 2024


Ralph Manley and the Battle of the Bulge
On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, we remember the service of Springfield native Ralph Manley.
Michael Price
Dec 12, 2024


Behind the Lens: Jim Mayfield
The Jim Mayfield Collection features images from photographer Jim Mayfield documenting the lives and stories within the Ozarks.
Claire Porter
Nov 27, 2024


What’s in a Name: Origins of the Queen City’s Nickname
As “a royal diadem on the brow of a queen,” Springfield and its Queen City nickname has a legacy dating back to more than a century ago.
Michael Price
Nov 14, 2024


Ghostly Mother Goose
"There is in Springfield quite a considerable section which has long been known as ‘Happy Hollow.’ It lies in the less elevated portion...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Oct 31, 2024


The End of the Wire Road
“That famous trail that led from Springfield to Fort Smith, through Aurora, Verona, McDowell and Cassville in Missouri, winding through...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Oct 18, 2024


Renumbering the Streets
“City commissioners, nearly finished with their annual tax assessing tour of Springfield, have renewed an old conviction that the city...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Oct 5, 2024


Wizard of Oto
STRANGE TALES SURROUND THE WIZARD OF OTO Some called him the Wizard of Oto. Some called him the Oto doctor. But whatever people chose to...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Sep 20, 2024
Local History Newsletter
We appreciate your interest in the Local History and Genealogy Department at the Springfield-Greene County Library. If you would like to...
lukew31
Sep 18, 2024


Lights in Buffalo, Mo.
Lights in Buffalo, Mo. “On Saturday of this week the voters of Buffalo are called upon to exercise their right of suffrage on the...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Sep 7, 2024


William Weaver
William Weaver, pioneer resident, called by death “Second White child born here and last Mexican Veteran "Major William Marion Weaver who...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Aug 23, 2024


Heavy rain falls downtown
"While sections of Springfield sweltered under a burning sun yesterday afternoon, pedestrians in the business district were scurrying for...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Aug 23, 2024


Toe and Bump Fishing
‘Toe’ and ‘Bump’ Fishing New Ones on State Solons "Missouri senators yesterday learned new methods of fishing used in Southern Missouri...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Aug 9, 2024


Black Culture Week 1981
"The Reverend Rufus Walker of the Washington Avenue Baptist Church and the Reverend Vance Jenkins of the Mount Eagle Baptist Church share...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Jul 26, 2024


Spiritualist Camp Meeting
“The spiritualist camp meeting goes on at Zoo Park, with gradually increasing attendance at each session. “Particular attention is being...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Jul 12, 2024


Fireworks permits
"Warning was issued today by Police Chief Ed Waddle that no one may observe the Fourth of July with fireworks here without paying $10 for...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Jun 28, 2024
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