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The recent catalog changes have been temporarily reverted while our vendor works to resolve technical issues. My Bookshelf should once again work to access your account details.

All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops on Monday, Feb. 16, for Presidents’ Day.


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
Springfield-Greene County Library District Hires Director of Institutional Advancement Bridget Dierks will begin on January 2
Springfield, MO – The Springfield-Greene County Library District is pleased to announce the addition of Bridget Dierks to the executive...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Nov 25, 2024


Springfield-Greene County Library District Hires Director of Institutional Advancement
Springfield, MO – The Springfield-Greene County Library District is pleased to announce the addition of Bridget Dierks to the executive...
Vickie Hicks
Nov 19, 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


New Titles Search Feature Issue
We are currently experiencing an issue with the new titles search feature, which is not displaying all available titles as expected. Our...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Nov 13, 2024


From the Archives: Ghostly Mother Goose
According to legend, the spirit of Mother Goose once haunted Springfield's Happy Hollow, searching for her geese in this tragic ghost story.
Renee Glass
Oct 31, 2024


From the Archives: The End of the Wire Road
Discover the Old Wire Road's journey from Indigenous trail to Civil War route, to how this historic Missouri road faded with automobiles.
Renee Glass
Oct 18, 2024


Important Voter Information: Learn More
No Excuse Absentee Voting at the Library Center Greene County No Excuse Absentee Voting will be available in the Library Center...
Vickie Hicks
Oct 16, 2024


Fall into Space
As the days grow colder and the leaves begin to change there’s no better time to embark on a cosmic journey through the pages of some...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Oct 6, 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


MOBIUS information
The MOBIUS online catalog, a resource sharing network of libraries in the region, remains suspended. Library patrons can continue to...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Sep 26, 2024
Groundbreaking on Springfield-Greene County Library District Hatch Auditorium Set for September 24, 2024
Springfield, MO – The Springfield-Greene County Library District will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24,...
Vickie Hicks
Sep 24, 2024
Your Next Read
Find great books for your kids with Your Next Read!
Springfield-Greene Library District
Sep 23, 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
The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale Breaks Yet Another Record
Springfield, MO – The Friends of the Library announced on Sunday, Sept. 15, that this year’s Fall Book Sale netted $216,956.70, breaking...
Vickie Hicks
Sep 16, 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
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