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All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.
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
From the Archives: Renumbering the Streets
Discover Springfield's 1941 street renumbering project. Learn how address changes affect property research.
Renee Glass
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
Who was Omar Palmer, the "Wizard of Oto"? Learn about this unlicensed Ozarks doctor who treated thousands and asked for nothing in return.
Konrad Stump
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
From the Archives: Lights in Buffalo, Missouri
In 1911, Buffalo, MO voters decided whether to bring electric light to their town. Learn more through original newspaper coverage.
Renee Glass
Sep 7, 2024
From the Archives: William Weaver
William Weaver was among the first children born to white settlers in Springfield and was Greene County's last Mexican-American War veteran.
Renee Glass
Aug 23, 2024
From the Archives: Heavy Rain Falls Downtown
In 1927 heavy rain fell in downtown Springfield, Missouri while the sun shone elsewhere, highlighting Springfield's uniquely varied weather.
Renee Glass
Aug 23, 2024
Don’t Miss the Friends of the Library Sale Sept. 11-15!
August 14, 2024 — Stock up on winter boredom busters by finding the perfect book this fall and winter. Own some of your favorite movies,...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Aug 15, 2024
Springfield-Greene Library District
Aug 14, 2024
New Branch Manager Jackson Hired To Lead Ash Grove, Willard Library Locations
Greene County Commonwealth
Springfield-Greene Library District
Aug 14, 2024
Fall Fantasy
A Harvest of Ash & Blood by D. J MollesWhat is the price of magic? Not the magic of tricks and illusions, but the kind that heats...
Springfield-Greene Library District
Aug 11, 2024
From the Archives: Toe and Bump Fishing
In 1919, a state senator from the Ozarks explained "toe" and "bump" fishing to his colleagues.
Renee Glass
Aug 9, 2024
Springfield-Greene Library District
Aug 3, 2024
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