The Library

Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself.

Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Book Discussion - "No Two Persons"

Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Internet Basics

Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.

AI for Seniors: Building Confidence in a Tech-Driven World - for ages 55 and older

Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Try out everyday AI tools, explore safety basics and take home a quick guide to keep using what you’ve learned.

Downtown Book Club - "Fat Chance, Charlie Vega"

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Springfield Association - 134 Park Central Square, Suite 120

Join us to chat about our monthly title while enjoying the urban skyline at this library-sponsored book group. Presented in partnership with the Downtown Springfield Association.

S'Winter: Winter Science - for ages 7-12

Thu, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Beat the heat with cool winter science! Explore and conduct experiments with ice, snow and other elements.

Banned Book Club - "They Called Us Enemy"

Thu, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mother's Brewing Company - The Cufflink Room - 215 S. Grant Ave.

Read books that have recently been in the news for being banned or challenged. We'll discuss the book, the reasons it was banned or challenged and ideas surrounding intellectual freedom.

Empowered Caregiver - Living With Alzheimer’s

Fri, Aug 15, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

The Alzheimer’s Association will share insights and strategies to support and empower caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Silver Screen Surfers - "Teacher's Pet," not rated

Fri, Aug 15, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Aug 15, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Step back in time with classic films that bring the magic of the silver screen to life.

S'Winter Movie Night - for all ages, "Smallfoot," rated PG

Fri, Aug 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Fri, Aug 15, 6:00pm - 7:40pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Cool off in our air-conditioned auditorium and watch a winter movie, complete with a winter-themed craft. Materials will be provided.

Family Sing-Along - for all ages, "Frozen," rated PG

Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 11:40am

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Sing and celebrate the magic of musicals with a fun-filled family sing-along.

Mat Weaving - Kickoff Party

Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 11:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Learn to craft plastic mats that help those in need.

Healthy Dressings & Sauces

Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Unlock the secret to delicious, healthy homemade dressings and sauces and learn how to make these flavorful additions to elevate any meal.

This event is full

S'Winter: Indoor Snowball Fight - for ages 12-18

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Gather your dream team of 3-5 or sign up solo to be matched, then battle with paper snowballs for the grand prize. Registration starts August 2; call 417-616-0526.

Follow Along: Wool-Felted Flower Crown

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Take a beginner course in wool felting as we follow a course on Creativebug. Materials will be provided.

This event is full

Science Time with STEAM Kits - for ages 5-12

Mon, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Come explore science with the Library's STEAM Kits, featuring a different kit each month.

Teen Art Studio - for ages 12-18, Showcase and Open Mic

Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Come to the Station to practice your art, try a new technique and meet fellow teen artists—no prior skill required. Artwork made may be featured in the showcase on Aug. 18. Materials will be provided.

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Gmail Basics

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn how to create an email account using Gmail, create contacts and signatures, compose and reply to emails, organize your inbox and more.

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic

Young children are invited to enjoy stories, songs and activities at a special outdoor storytime.

Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Ash Grove Bibliophiles - "City of Books"

Tue, Aug 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Aug 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Welcome Back to Midtown Teens! - for ages 12-18

Tue, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Celebrate the first day of school with an afternoon of crafts, music and games in the Teen Room.

Austen Admiration Society - "Lady Susan"

Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Whether you have read all of Jane Austen's works, only watched the movies or you're new to the English novelist, join us as we read and discuss all of Miss Austen's novels in order of publication.

Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Books on Tap - "Finna"

Tue, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

4 By 4 Brewing Company - 2811 E. Galloway St., Suite A

Brewing off-beat discussions about books that aren't in the mainstream.

Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Exploring Genealogy - The State Historical Society of Missouri Collections

Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Archivists from the State Historical Society of Missouri will share tips for accessing helpful research resources.

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Aug 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

It's All Fun & Games - for ages 10-18

Wed, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Wed, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Come have fun with us! Choose from a variety of card, board and strategy games to play with friends or family.

Rosie Book Club - "This Motherless Land"

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

MudLounge - 321 E. Walnut St.

Meet at woman-owned businesses to chat about titles that spark conversation with other women in business. Presented in partnership with Leadership Springfield’s Rosie project.

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Jane's Regency Readers - "Emma"

Wed, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center

Converse about our bimonthly Jane Austen title with other regency readers in the community.

Living in a Digital World

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

From creating strong passwords to handling a data breach, everyone needs a plan. Pamela Hernandez, regional director for the Springfield Better Business Bureau, will share cybersecurity basics.

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Travelogue - An Afternoon in England

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in England.

Google Tools

Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.

Book Discussion - "The Martian Chronicles"

Thu, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Fri, Aug 22, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Teen Anime Night - for ages 14-18

Fri, Aug 22, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Meet at the Card Table

Fri, Aug 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Looking for a place to play cards or games with friends? Bring your own or play one of ours every fourth Friday this summer and meet new people. Some materials will be provided.

Fri, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Munch on popcorn while we watch some of our favorite anime, rated TV-14 or under, on Crunchyroll! Popcorn provided.

Austen on Screen - "Emma" Movie Marathon

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Watch our bimonthly Jane Austen film adaptation with other Austen fans in the community. A Year With Jane Austen event.

Smoothies From the Garden - for ages 8-12

Sat, Aug 23, 11:00am - 11:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Community Room - Upper Level (60)

Learn how to make a refreshing smoothie using fresh ingredients from the garden. Registration required.

Collection Connection with the Springfield Art Museum

Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Delve into objects from the Museum's collection with communications specialist Nicole Chilton.

Dungeons & Dragons: Create a Character - for ages 12-18

Sat, Aug 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Get ready for our next campaign by crafting your own unique character to bring into the adventure.

Pop-Up Movie Matinee - for all ages

Sun, Aug 24, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Dragon lovers unite for a special pop-up presentation of the new live-action film "How to Train Your Dragon," rated PG. Popcorn will be provided.

Exploring the Docuverse - "The Race to Alaska," rated TV-MA

Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Journey through the vast cosmos of documentary films with us. Each month, we'll explore new real-life stories that shed light on diverse topics, including history, science, culture and society.

Read It Like It’s Hot - "When the Moon Hatched"

Mon, Aug 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Discuss trending books, popular reads and connect with fellow readers.

Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Microsoft Word Basics

Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word: create, edit and save documents, change font size, style and color, create lists and use spell–check to edit documents.

Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic

Young children are invited to enjoy stories, songs and activities at a special outdoor storytime.

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Book Blankets: Crochet and Conversation

Tue, Aug 26, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Gather with fellow crocheters to create granny squares inspired by the book cover of your current read. All skill levels welcome—no experience necessary. Materials will be provided.

Making Family History Fun: Introduction to FamilySearch

Tue, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Whether you're a beginner or seasoned researcher, join Glenn Whicker to explore FamilySearch and start building your family tree.

Wed, Aug 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Aug 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself.

Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Afternoon Book Discussion - "Human Acts"

Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Aug 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Discuss a wide range of books in various genres, including both fiction and non-fiction titles.

Microsoft Excel Basics

Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn how to create and use spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Add data to a spreadsheet, perform calculations and set up spreadsheets for printing.

Fri, Aug 29, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Aug 29, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Aug 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Sat, Aug 30, 11:00am - 11:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Libraries Closed

Mon, Sep 01, 7:00am - 9:00pm

Library Center

All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day.

Tue, Sep 02, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Meet the Computer

Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.

Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic

Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.

Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 02, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

LEGO Brick Builders - for all ages

Tue, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.

Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Bring the whole family to our LEGO brick free-for-all and challenge yourself to build something together.

Spooky Friends Book Club - "Edenville"

Tue, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Stagecoach Conference Room (8)

Ghosts, goblins, gore and so much more to read about in our horror book club.

Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Voice Your Writing

Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Share a sample of your writing in a casual setting with like-minded individuals.

Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Finding Files

Thu, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn to save, organize, copy, move, rename, delete, find and manage files and folders on your computer or external storage device.

Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.

National Cemetery Civil War Walk

Thu, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help — they love stories but can't read. Practice your reading skills with furry companions. Registration starts August 21; call 417-732-7284.

Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Springfield National Cemetery - 1702 E. Seminole St.

Walk through the Springfield National Cemetery and hear stories from the Civil War era.

Registration opens Thursday, August 21 2025 at 8:30am

National Cemetery Civil War Walk

Thu, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Springfield National Cemetery - 1702 E. Seminole St.

Walk through the Springfield National Cemetery and hear stories from the Civil War era.

Registration opens Thursday, August 21 2025 at 8:30am

Fri, Sep 05, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Sep 05, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Local History Roundtable

Fri, Sep 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Join fellow history lovers in a roundtable discussion of Ash Grove's history and the Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead.

Cuppa Comics - "Babe in the Woods: Or, The Art of Getting Lost"

Fri, Sep 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

First Friday Art Walk

Fri, Sep 05, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Park Central Branch Library

Join us for First Friday Art Walk and the opening of a new exhibit.

Craft & Tell

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Want to stop doomscrolling and get out of the house? Bring a craft to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Whether starting a project or struggling to finish one, this group is for you.

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Travellers House Coffee & Tea - 824 S. National Ave.

Warm up your weekend with a nice cup of coffee and an invigorating conversation about comics and graphic novels.

Guided Nature Walk - for families with kids ages 5-12

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield - 5242 S. State Highway ZZ, Republic

Join us for a walk through Wilson's Creek National Battlefield with reserve staff and stories read by library staff.

TTRPG Exploration - for ages 12-18

Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Try out tabletop role-playing games, like Dungeons & Dragons and others. Join one-shot campaigns with pre-built characters or librarian-generated ones.

Teens Unplugged - for ages 12-18

Mon, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Sick of social media? Come to the Teen Room for games, activities and conversation — no screens allowed. Together we will kick our screen habits, make new friends and have some fun.

Mini Mondays - for ages 12 and older

Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Create adorable miniatures from upcycled materials. Each month, learn to craft tiny landscapes, rooms or critters using household items. Materials will be provided, or you can bring your own.

Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 09, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Learn to play this trick-taking card game with friends at a four-week introductory course of Contract Bridge.

Registration opens Tuesday, August 26 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Learning Windows 11

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn about the Windows 11 operating system. Explore the Start Menu and Settings menu, and learn how to customize your computer. Use tiles to launch apps and to access other programs on the computer.

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic

Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.

Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Crafts and Camaraderie - Painting with Yarn

Tue, Sep 09, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Enjoy good conversation while you're introduced to a crafting technique to explore. Materials will be provided.

Registration opens Tuesday, August 26 2025 at 10:00am

Flying Needles

Tue, Sep 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Work on your latest knitting and crochet projects with fellow fiber artists.

Mystery Book Club - "Where They Last Saw Her"

Tue, Sep 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Community Room - Upper Level (60)

Discuss all manner of mystery, from classic to current, cozy to thriller, series and standalone.

Art Exploration - for ages 9-12

Tue, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.

Tue, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Explore new materials and techniques, focusing on creativity and self-expression. Experiment, have fun and put the process front and center. Materials will be provided. In the Children's Department.

Evening Book Discussion - "Here One Moment"

Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Baby Book Club - for infants-12 months

Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 10, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Read, sing and play at our special babies-only playtime.

Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Book Discussion - "The Uncharted Flight of Olivia West"

Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Book Discussion - "Martyr!"

Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

FilmStubs - "Good Will Hunting," rated R

Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Moxie Cinema - 305 S. Campbell Ave. #101

Both novice and seasoned cinephiles are welcome to join our free viewings of classic and cult films at The Moxie, with discussion after the films. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Getting Started: Basic Genealogy with FamilySearch

Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself.

Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Discover how a free account with FamilySearch can open the door to your family’s past.

Hitting the Road with Racing to Read - for infants-age 6, Love Books

Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Explore the Library's Roads to Reading through books, songs and fun activities. Have fun reading books you enjoy.

Book Discussion - "The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise"

Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

STEAM Explorers: Homeschool Thursday - for ages 6-12

Thu, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Develop creative, problem-solving skills through exciting STEAM activities and challenges. Registration required.

Internet Basics

Thu, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.

Downtown Book Club - "If You Could See the Sun"

Thu, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.

Dabbling In Art

Thu, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Join us for an evening of sketching or painting! Whatever your skill level, try your hand at something new, learn from others and have a creative time. Materials will be provided.

Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Creamery Arts Center - 411 N. Sherman Parkway

Join us to chat about our monthly title while enjoying the urban skyline at this library-sponsored book group.

Crochet Circle - for ages 12 and older

Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Learn to crochet a pumpkin in this hands-on workshop.

Registration opens Thursday, August 28 2025 at 9:00am

Banned Book Club - "Speak"

Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mother's Brewing Company - 215 S. Grant Ave.

Read books that have recently been in the news for being banned or challenged. We'll discuss the book, the reasons it was banned or challenged and ideas surrounding intellectual freedom.

Genres for Generations - for ages 12 and older, "Wilder Girls"

Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Teens and their guardians are invited to connect through stories in our monthly book discussion. Share the experience of reading the same book and dive into the conversation together.

Fall Book Buzz - for ages 18 and older

Thu, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

4 By 4 Brewing Company - 2811 E. Galloway St., Suite A

Find out the latest buzz on new and upcoming titles from our librarians.

Registration opens Thursday, August 28 2025 at 9:00am

The Pretenders - for ages 3-7

Fri, Sep 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Play is one of your child’s best teachers. We’ll provide a variety of play stations designed to promote imagination, spark creativity and promote social-emotional development.

Learning the Library Catalog

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn how to get the most out of the new Vega and Tipasa catalogs with help from library staff.

Northview Center Book Discussion - for age 55 and older, "Everything Is Tuberculosis"

Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Northview Center - 305 E. Talmage St.

Chat about our monthly title with other readers at this library-sponsored book group just for older adults.

Fri, Sep 12, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Heirloom Seed Saving Basics

Fri, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Homeschooling 101

Fri, Sep 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Discover new perspectives on homeschooling and leave feeling encouraged and ready for what’s next.

Poetry Workshop

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Learn how to start and complete a work of poetry with former Springfield mayor and poet Robert Stephens.

Registration opens Friday, August 29 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Community Garden - 1471 N. Benton Ave.

Learn how to harvest and save pea, bean and tomato seeds from your garden in this hands-on seed saving demonstration. Provided in partnership with the Springfield Community Gardens.

Registration opens Friday, August 29 2025 at 9:00am

STEAM Explorers - for ages 6-12

Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Develop creative, problem-solving skills through exciting STEAM activities and challenges.

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.

Cardstock Cafe

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Bring your scrapbooking, journaling or card-making projects, and we'll supply the workspace and crafting tools. Create freely, or follow along with this month's guided paper craft.

Baby-Sitters Club Party - for ages 7-12

Sat, Sep 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.

Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Do you love the Baby-Sitters Club? Celebrate the beloved book series with fellow fans and enjoy trivia, crafts and prizes.

Science Time with STEAM Kits - for ages 5-12

Mon, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Come explore science with the Library's STEAM Kits, featuring a different kit each month.

Teens Tour the Maker Space - for ages 12-18

Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

No reservations required! Start in the Teen Room, then we'll head down to the Maker Space to learn about all the cool machines and how to use them by making a button, bookmark and sticker.

Paddington Movie Afternoon - for all ages, "Paddington," rated PG

Mon, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Come and watch a funny bear and his family as they navigate life together and try to evade trouble.

Teen Art Studio - for ages 12-18, Screen Printing

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Calling all art lovers! Come to the Station on the third Monday of the month to practice your art, try a new technique and meet fellow artists. No prior skill is required. Materials will be provided.

Besties, Beads and Barbie

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Mon, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Bring your bestie or come solo to make friendship bracelets while watching "Barbie," rated PG-13. Materials will be provided.

Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Learn to play this trick-taking card game with friends at a four-week introductory course of Contract Bridge.

Registration opens Tuesday, August 26 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Gmail Basics

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn how to create an email account using Gmail, create contacts and signatures, compose and reply to emails, organize your inbox and more.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic

Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.

Car Seat Check-Up with the Willard Fire Department - for infants-age 6

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library

Enjoy a special storytime with the Willard Fire Department, featuring a check to ensure car seats are properly installed and a fire truck for everyone to see.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Ash Grove Bibliophiles - "My Contrary Mary"

Tue, Sep 16, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Craft and Chill - for ages 10-18, Painting with Yarn

Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Relax, chat and explore an art technique with other teens. Materials will be provided.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 9:00am

Planning Your Spending for Financial Success

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Get practical tips for navigating your finances and making confident choices in uncertain times.

Austen Admiration Society - "Northanger Abbey"

Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Whether you have read all of Jane Austen's works, only watched the movies or you're new to the English novelist, join us as we read and discuss all of Miss Austen's novels in order of publication.

Books on Tap - "The Secret History"

Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

4 By 4 Brewing Company - 2811 E. Galloway St., Suite A

Brewing off-beat discussions about books that aren't in the mainstream.

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Exploring Genealogy - Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestor: A Case Study

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Discover surprising layers of a soldier’s past as genealogist Craig Scott explores Revolutionary War records in a new light.

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

A Curious Celebration - for infants-age 6

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library

Celebrate the birthday of H.A. Rey, creator of Curious George! We'll read books about our favorite swinging primate and even have monkey-inspired crafts and activities.

Travelogue - The Unconventional Voyage

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board Star Trek: The Cruise VIII.

Google Tools

Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.

Slime Science - for ages 5-12

Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Have a messy fun time making slime and learning the science behind it — and you can even take some slime home with you! Materials will be provided.

Crochet Circle - for ages 12 and older

Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.

Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Learn to crochet a pumpkin in this hands-on workshop.

Registration opens Thursday, August 28 2025 at 9:00am

Entering Burnt Sparrow: Eric LaRocca’s Transgressive Horror

Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Author Eric LaRocca shares his gripping new novel that explores dark secrets in a small town.

Fri, Sep 19, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Silver Screen Surfers - "Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer," not rated

Fri, Sep 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Sep 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Delve into the intrigue as we watch these silver screen gems full of mystery.

Zombie Vegetables - for ages 8-12

Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Community Room - Upper Level (60)

Discover simple ways to reduce food waste.

Night Out at the Library - for infants-age 6

Fri, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Fri, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Enjoy a special evening filled with sensory activities, creative crafts, playful stories and cheerful songs.

Notorious Women of Missouri

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Practice your reading skills with Evie, our friend from Alliance of Therapy Pets.

Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Historical author Larry Wood will discuss infamous and notorious women throughout Missouri’s history. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Follow Along: Air Dry Mushrooms

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Take a beginner course in sculpting as we follow a course on Creativebug. Materials will be provided.

Registration opens Friday, September 5 2025 at 9:00am

Nonfic Book Club - "Read Dangerously"

Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creamery Arts Center - 411 N. Sherman Parkway

Enjoy lively discussions on thought-provoking nonfiction books over a cup of coffee.

Crafternoon with Jane - "Mr. Malcolm's List," rated PG

Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Bring a craft and partake in an afternoon of artistry and film watching. Hot tea and light refreshments will be provided. A Year With Jane Austen event.

Teen Volunteer Council Recruitment Event - for ages 14-18

Sun, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Drop in to pick up an application and learn how to get involved, give back, meet new friends and log some volunteer hours by joining our Teen Volunteer Council.

Sublimated Pennants - for adults and families with children of all ages

Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Learn about the sublimation printing process by creating a custom pennant that showcases your unique style. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.

Paddington Movie Afternoon - for all ages, "Paddington 2," rated PG

Mon, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Come and watch a funny bear and his family as they navigate life together and try to evade trouble.

We Love Comics - for ages 6-10, "The Great Puptective: Purranormal Activity"

Mon, Sep 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Explore how art and story work together in graphic novels perfect for emerging readers, and enjoy an activity related to the book.

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 23, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Learn to play this trick-taking card game with friends at a four-week introductory course of Contract Bridge.

Registration opens Tuesday, August 26 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Microsoft Word Basics

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word: create, edit and save documents, change font size, style and color, create lists and use spell–check to edit documents.

Sublimated Pennants - for adults and families with children of all ages

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic

Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Learn about the sublimation printing process by creating a custom pennant that showcases your unique style. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Book Blankets: Crochet and Conversation

Tue, Sep 23, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Gather with fellow crocheters to create granny squares inspired by the book cover of your current read. All skill levels welcome — no experience necessary. Materials will be provided.

Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.

Making Family History Fun - Using Sources to Add Ancestors

Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Take part in our family history series with Glenn Whicker from FamilySearch, perfect for genealogists of all levels.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 12:00am

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Sublimated Pennants - for adults and families with children of all ages

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Learn about the sublimation printing process by creating a custom pennant that showcases your unique style. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself.

Sublimated Pennants - for adults and families with children of all ages

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Learn about the sublimation printing process by creating a custom pennant that showcases your unique style. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.

Hitting the Road With Racing To Read - for infants-age 6, Sing & Rhyme

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Explore the Library's Roads to Reading through books, songs and fun activities. Play with rhythms, tunes and playful word patterns.

Afternoon Book Discussion - "What Kind of Paradise"

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Sep 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Discuss a wide range of books in various genres, including both fiction and non-fiction titles.

Microsoft Excel Basics

Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn how to create and use spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Add data to a spreadsheet, perform calculations and set up spreadsheets for printing.

Book Discussion - "Treasure Island"

Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.

Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Crochet Circle - for ages 12 and older

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Learn to crochet a pumpkin in this hands-on workshop.

Registration opens Thursday, August 28 2025 at 9:00am

Let's Judge a Book By Its Lover - for ages 18 and older, "Picking Daisies on Sundays"

Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Fall for a new swoon-worthy romance read with a discussion to match. Each month, we’ll switch to feature a sweet or spicy pick.

Bagels with the Better Business Bureau - Level Up Your LinkedIn Skills

Fri, Sep 26, 8:00am - 9:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Learn how to boost your online presence and navigate LinkedIn safely with practical tips and guidance.

Fri, Sep 26, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Sublimated Pennants - for adults and families with children of all ages

Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Learn about the sublimation printing process by creating a custom pennant that showcases your unique style. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.

Fri, Sep 26, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Meet at the Card Table

Fri, Sep 26, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Looking for a place to play cards or games with friends? Bring your own or play one of ours and meet new people.

Midtown Carnegie Branch Reopening and Birthday Celebration - for all ages

Fri, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Celebrate the recently reopened Midtown Carnegie Branch Library’s 120th birthday with games, demos, prizes and programs all day long.

Beginning Genealogy

Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Learn how to begin researching your family tree using printed and online resources available through the Library, with help from Library Assistant Dean Barker.

Gothic Abbey Watercolor Silhouette

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Create a beautiful watercolor framed by a gothic abbey silhouette — perfect for the spooky season or fans of Austen’s "Northanger Abbey." Materials will be provided. A Year With Jane Austen event.

Registration opens Friday, September 12 2025 at 8:30am

Community Cornerstone: Building the Public Library

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Community Room - Upper Level (60)

Discover how the Library became a cornerstone of the community through a look at its early beginnings.

Collection Connection with the Springfield Art Museum

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Delve into works from the Museum's collection with teaching artist Lillian Fitzpatrick.

"Undivide Us"

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Watch "Undivide Us," a documentary on finding common ground, followed by a discussion led by the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri.

DIY Nature Crafts - for ages 7-12

Sat, Sep 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.

Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Engage in a delightful hands-on fall craft utilizing natural elements and supplies — things might get a little messy. Materials will be provided.

Registration opens Friday, September 12 2025 at 9:00am

Paddington Movie Afternoon - for all ages, "Paddington in Peru," rated PG

Mon, Sep 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Come and watch a funny bear and his family as they navigate life together and try to evade trouble.

LEGO Blocks at the Library - for ages 5-12

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Build freely or take on a challenge using our collection of LEGO blocks and other building bricks.

AI & Your Kids: What Every Parent and Teacher Should Know

Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Mon, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Explore how AI shapes learning through demos and expert insights.

Read It Like It’s Hot - "Metal Slinger"

Mon, Sep 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Community Room A (20)

Discuss trending books, popular reads and connect with fellow readers.

Tue, Sep 30, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Learn to play this trick-taking card game with friends at a four-week introductory course of Contract Bridge.

Registration opens Tuesday, August 26 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

AI and You

Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Discover commonly used artificial intelligence (AI) programs, including when you might encounter them, their benefits and drawbacks, and tips for identifying AI-generated images and text.

Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic

Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Mastering Modern Technology - Computer Basics

Tue, Sep 30, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Explore the basics of today’s technology and build the confidence to use it with ease, perfect for beginners.

Tue, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.

David Harrison & Friends: David's Greatest Hits - for all ages

Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Celebrate local author David Harrison with a look back at some of his most beloved and memorable works.

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Kid-Led Book Club - for ages 10-13

Wed, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Voice Your Writing

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Share a sample of your writing in a casual setting with like-minded individuals.

Wed, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Kids take the lead and make this book club their own from the start.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Meet the Computer

Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.

Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.

Franchise Ownership: Is It Right for You?

Thu, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help — they love stories but can't read. Practice your reading skills with furry companions. Registration starts September 18; call 417-732-7284.

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Get expert insights on franchise ownership and what to consider before making your choice.

Craft Night - for ages 13 and older, Freestyle

Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Come craft to your heart’s content! Materials will be provided.

Then and Now with John Sellars and David Eslick

Thu, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Explore Springfield’s evolving history through photos and stories from local experts.

Fri, Oct 03, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Oct 03, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Local History Roundtable

Fri, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Join fellow history lovers in a roundtable discussion of Ash Grove's history and the Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead.

"Monster House" Movie & Craft - for ages 7 and older

Fri, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Fri, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Watch "Monster House," rated PG, while painting and crafting your own haunted monster house. Materials will be provided.

First Friday Art Walk

Fri, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Park Central Branch Library

Join us for First Friday Art Walk and the opening of a new exhibit.

Craft & Tell

Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Want to stop doomscrolling and get out of the house? Bring a craft to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Whether starting a project or struggling to finish one, this group is for you.

Cuppa Comics - "Parasyte Full Color Collection 1"

Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Travellers House Coffee & Tea - 824 S. National Ave.

Warm up your weekend with a nice cup of coffee and an invigorating conversation about comics and graphic novels.

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Build school readiness skills as children and their adults work together to learn all about the farm through stories, songs and activities.

Crochet 102 - for ages 12 and older

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Sat, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Learn how to make a beautiful cardinal with crochet. Registration required.

TTRPG Exploration - for ages 12-18

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Try out tabletop role-playing games, like Dungeons & Dragons and others. Join one-shot campaigns with pre-built characters or librarian-generated ones.

DIY Keychains - for ages 12-18

Mon, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Make keychains using macramé, paracords, beads and more. Materials will be provided.

Mini Mondays - for ages 12 and older

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Create adorable miniatures from upcycled materials. Each month, learn to craft tiny landscapes, rooms or critters using household items. Materials will be provided, or you can bring your own.

Exploring Genealogy - Hell Came to Sharpsburg

Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Mon, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Author Steven Cowie uncovers what lingers in the wake of war — on battlefields, in homes and in the lives left behind.

Tue, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tiny Tots Socktober Storytime - for infants-36 months

Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Finding Files

Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn to save, organize, copy, move, rename, delete, find and manage files and folders on your computer or external storage device.

Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic

Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.

Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Oct 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Crafts and Camaraderie - Painting with Acrylic Markers

Tue, Oct 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Tue, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Enjoy good conversation while you're introduced to a crafting technique to explore. Materials will be provided.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 10:00am

LEGO Brick Builders - for all ages

Tue, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.

Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Bring the whole family to our LEGO brick free-for-all and challenge yourself to build something together.

Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Spooky Friends Book Club - "What Kind of Mother"

Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Stagecoach Conference Room (8)

Ghosts, goblins, gore and so much more to read about in our horror book club.

Baby Book Club - for infants-12 months

Wed, Oct 08, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Read, sing and play at our special babies-only playtime.

Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Republic Branch Library

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Book Discussion - "The Quiet Librarian"

Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Book Discussion - "Northanger Abbey"

Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community. A Year with Jane Austen event.

Cosplay Crash Course: Special FX Makeup - for ages 13-18

Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Join us for a spooky demonstration on how you can utilize special effects makeup. Materials will be provided.

FilmStubs - "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies," rated PG-13

Wed, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Moxie Cinema - 305 S. Campbell Ave. #101

Both novice and seasoned cinephiles are welcome to join our free viewings of classic and cult films at The Moxie, with discussion after the films. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself.

Hitting the Road With Racing To Read - for infants-age 6, Tell Stories

Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Explore the Library's Roads to Reading through books, songs and fun activities. Create stories, play make-believe and be a storyteller.

Bucket List +1: Planning for Meaning and Peace of Mind

Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Oct 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Set goals for the future and get practical tips to help you plan and prepare for what’s ahead.

Book Discussion - "The Curse of Penryth Hall"

Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Learning Windows 11

Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn about the Windows 11 operating system. Explore the Start Menu and Settings menu, and learn how to customize your computer. Use tiles to launch apps and to access other programs on the computer.

Downtown Book Club - "Garlic and the Vampire"

Thu, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.

Dabbling In Art

Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Join us for an evening of sketching or painting! Whatever your skill level, try your hand at something new, learn from others and have a creative time. Materials will be provided.

Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Creamery Arts Center - 411 N. Sherman Parkway

Join us to chat about our monthly title while enjoying the urban skyline at this library-sponsored book group.

DIY Sunflower Coasters - for ages 8-14

Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Hot cocoa and apple cider season is almost here! Craft sunflower coasters with us, perfect for resting your warm beverages. Hot glue may be used; materials will be provided.

Registration opens Thursday, September 25 2025 at 9:00am

Banned Book Club - "Breakfast of Champions"

Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mother's Brewing Company - 215 S. Grant Ave.

Read books that have recently been in the news for being banned or challenged. We'll discuss the book, the reasons it was banned or challenged and ideas surrounding intellectual freedom.

Genres for Generations - for ages 12 and older, "All That's Left in the World"

Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Teens and their guardians are invited to connect through stories in our monthly book discussion. Share the experience of reading the same book and dive into the conversation together.

Granny or Witch? Ozark Tales of Healers and Magic

Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Explore the blurred lines between healing and folklore in this look at old traditions and the stories that shaped them.

The Pretenders - for ages 3-7

Fri, Oct 10, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Play is one of your child’s best teachers. We’ll provide a variety of play stations designed to promote imagination, spark creativity and promote social-emotional development.

Tiny Tots Socktober Storytime - for infants-36 months

Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Northview Center Book Discussion - for age 55 and older, "Wild Dark Shore"

Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Northview Center - 305 E. Talmage St.

Chat about our monthly title with other readers at this library-sponsored book group just for older adults.

Fri, Oct 10, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Oct 10, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Flights & Frights Trivia Night - for ages 21 and older

Fri, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Fri, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

4 By 4 Brewing Company - 2811 E. Galloway St., Suite A

Sink your fangs into pop culture trivia with your friends and family. Proceeds benefit the Library Foundation.

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:45am

Library Station

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Build school readiness skills as children and their adults work together to learn all about the farm through stories, songs and activities.

Crochet 102 - for ages 12 and older

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fix-It Fair

Sat, Oct 11, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Get your fixable items repaired by volunteers at the Library's Fix-It Fair.

Sat, Oct 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Learn how to make a beautiful cardinal with crochet. Registration required.

STEAM Explorers - for ages 6-12

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Develop creative, problem-solving skills through exciting STEAM activities and challenges.

Nonfic Book Club - "We're All Neurodiverse"

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.

Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creamery Arts Center - 411 N. Sherman Parkway

Enjoy lively discussions on thought-provoking nonfiction books over a cup of coffee.

Macrame Witch Ornaments

Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Create macrame dolls that are perfect for adding a touch of spooky charm to your seasonal décor. Materials will be provided. This Oh, the Horror! event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Registration opens Friday, September 26 2025 at 8:30am

Sat, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.

Libraries Closed

Mon, Oct 13, 7:00am - 9:00pm

Library Center

All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops Monday, Oct. 13, for staff training.

Tue, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Internet Basics

Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.

Spooky Cricut Bookmarks - for adults and families with children of all ages

Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic

Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.

Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Learn how to use the Cricut Design Space to cut out and assemble bookmarks for your spooky reads. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Mystery Book Club - "The White Lady"

Tue, Oct 14, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Flying Needles

Tue, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Work on your latest knitting and crochet projects with fellow fiber artists.

Tue, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Community Room - Upper Level (60)

Discuss all manner of mystery, from classic to current, cozy to thriller, series and standalone.

Art Exploration - for ages 9-12

Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.

Tue, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Explore new materials and techniques, focusing on creativity and self-expression. Experiment, have fun and put the process front and center. Materials will be provided. In the Children's Department.

Craft and Chill - for ages 10-18, Painting with Acrylic Markers

Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Relax, chat and explore an art technique with other teens. Materials will be provided.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 30 2025 at 9:00am

Scary Books Babble and Brew - for ages 8-13

Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Do you delight in thrills and chills down your spine? Enjoy a children’s horror book tasting, preview and discuss age-appropriate scary books while enjoying a treat that will revive your spirits.

Evening Book Discussion - "The Five"

Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Books on Tap - "The Running Man"

Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

4 By 4 Brewing Company - 2811 E. Galloway St., Suite A

Brewing off-beat discussions about books that aren't in the mainstream.

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tiny Tots Socktober Storytime - for infants-36 months

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Spooky Cricut Bookmarks - for adults and families with children of all ages

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Learn how to use the Cricut Design Space to cut out and assemble bookmarks for your spooky reads. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.

Exploring Genealogy - Researching Deed Records

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Genealogist Patti Hobbs explores how land records preserve lives and stories often left behind.

Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Rosie Book Club - "The Co-Captain's Log"

Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lake Springfield Park and Boathouse - 2312 Lake Springfield Park Road

Meet at woman-owned businesses to chat about titles that spark conversation with other women in business. Presented in partnership with Leadership Springfield’s Rosie project.

Unlocking the Home Loan Process

Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Jeff Johnson, Loan Originator with UMortgage, will explore the homebuying process.

Teen-Led Book Club - for ages 14-17

Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Teens take the lead and make this book club their own from the start.

Getting to Know 65 Prime+ by Mercy Primary Care

Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Get a look at Mercy’s fresh take on health care designed with seniors in mind.

Spooky Cricut Bookmarks - for adults and families with children of all ages

Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Learn how to use the Cricut Design Space to cut out and assemble bookmarks for your spooky reads. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.

Travelogue - The Grand Tetons

Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Grand Tetons.

Gmail Basics

Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn how to create an email account using Gmail, create contacts and signatures, compose and reply to emails, organize your inbox and more.

STEAM Explorers: Homeschool Thursday - for ages 6-12

Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Develop creative, problem-solving skills through exciting STEAM activities and challenges. Registration required.

Storybook Pumpkin Patch - for ages 5-12

Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Pick a pumpkin from the library patch and decorate it to look like your favorite book character. Materials will be provided.

Registration opens Thursday, October 2 2025 at 9:00am

Scooby-Doo Fright Night! - for ages 7 and older, "Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase"

Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.

Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Come and watch Scooby-Doo and the gang solve another mystery, rated TV-Y7. Scooby Snacks will be provided.

Spooky Treasures: A Look at Vintage Horror Memorabilia

Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

From film posters to rare collectibles, collector Joe Morton explores vintage horror movie memorabilia, sharing highlights from his personal collection and the stories behind the spooky treasures.

Cults & Chaos Collide: Sam Rebelein and Clay McLeod Chapman

Thu, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Two authors dig into twisted worlds and powerful figures in a riotous conversation full of eerie tales.

Pumpkin Decorating for Teens - for ages 12-18

Fri, Oct 17, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Oct 17, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Come to the Teen Room to design, paint or decorate your own tiny jack-o'-lantern to celebrate the spooky season. Materials will be provided.

Spooky Cricut Bookmarks - for adults and families with children of all ages

Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Learn how to use the Cricut Design Space to cut out and assemble bookmarks for your spooky reads. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.

Silver Screen Surfers - "The Cat and the Canary," rated TV-G

Fri, Oct 17, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Oct 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Delve into the intrigue as we watch these silver screen gems full of mystery.

Mini Tour of the Globe - for all ages

Fri, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Library Station

Travel the globe in one afternoon at this come-and-go-event where Missouri State University international students will share art, dance, music and more from a diverse array of cultures.

Fri, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

"The Omen" at The Moxie

Fri, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Moxie Cinema - 305 S. Campbell Ave. #101

Watch Richard Donner’s "The Omen" on the big screen.

Spooky Cricut Bookmarks - for adults and families with children of all ages

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Practice your reading skills with Evie, our friend from Alliance of Therapy Pets.

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Learn how to use the Cricut Design Space to cut out and assemble bookmarks for your spooky reads. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.

What Really Happened at the O.K. Corral?

Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Discover a legendary shootout’s tangled history in a look at the stories, rumors and moments that shaped the myth.

Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Build school readiness skills as children and their adults work together to learn all about the farm through stories, songs and activities.

Crafternoon with Jane - "Pride & Prejudice," rated PG, 2005

Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Make a Fall Bag Charm

Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Sew a felt bat bag charm to celebrate the spirit of fall. Materials will be provided.

Registration opens Friday, October 3 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Bring a craft and partake in an afternoon of artistry and film watching. Hot tea and light refreshments will be provided. A Year With Jane Austen event.

Folk Harp with Turner Collins

Sun, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Experience a rich blend of global melodies and stories brought to life through the timeless sound of the harp.

Science Time with STEAM Kits - for ages 5-12

Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Come explore science with the Library's STEAM Kits, featuring a different kit each month.

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Teen Art Studio - for ages 12-18, Zombie Dolls

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Center

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Calling all art lovers! Come to the Station on the third Monday of the month to practice your art, try a new technique and meet fellow artists. No prior skill is required. Materials will be provided.

Tiny Tots Socktober Storytime - for infants-36 months

Tue, Oct 21, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Oct 21, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Google Tools

Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.

Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic

Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.

Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Ash Grove Bibliophiles - "Rebecca"

Tue, Oct 21, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Oct 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

How Do Credit Scores Work?

Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.

An Introduction to Whist

Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Have you ever read an Austen novel and wondered, "What is Whist?" Now is the time to find out! Learn how to play the card game Whist with other enthusiasts. A Year with Jane Austen event.

Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Get expert tips on credit scores and simple steps to boost your financial well-being.

Making Family History Fun - Discover Other Useful Programs

Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Take part in our family history series with Glenn Whicker from FamilySearch, perfect for genealogists of all levels.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 7 2025 at 12:00am

Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Austen on Screen - "Mansfield Park," rated PG-13, 1999

Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Converse about our bimonthly Jane Austen title at 6 p.m. and watch its film adaptation at 6:30 p.m. with fellow Austen fans in the community. A Year With Jane Austen event.

Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself.

Hitting the Road With Racing To Read - for infants-age 6, Talk & Read

Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Explore the Library's Roads to Reading through books, songs and fun activities. Discover a world of words.

Afternoon Book Discussion - "The Sun Down Motel"

Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Oct 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Discuss a wide range of books in various genres, including both fiction and non-fiction titles.

Microsoft Word Basics

Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word: create, edit and save documents, change font size, style and color, create lists and use spell–check to edit documents.

Scooby-Doo Fright Night! - for ages 7 and older, "Scooby-Doo!: Camp Scare," not rated

Thu, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.

Thu, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Come and watch Scooby-Doo and the gang solve another mystery. Scooby Snacks will be provided.

Book Discussion - "Bless Me, Ultima"

Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Let's Judge a Book By Its Lover - for ages 18 and older, "Keep Me"

Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Fall for a new swoon-worthy romance read with a discussion to match. Each month, we’ll switch to feature a sweet or spicy pick.

“Play Nice” with Rachel Harrison

Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Author Rachel Harrison explores dark pasts, haunted homes and what it means to face your inner demons.

Tiny Tots Socktober Storytime - for infants-36 months

Fri, Oct 24, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Oct 24, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center

Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.

Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Teen Halloween - for ages 13-18

Fri, Oct 24, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

All spooky, scary skeletons are invited to our Monster Mash! Trick-or-treat across the library, enjoy dancing, crafts and a haunted house mini escape room — plus enter our costume contest.

Escape Room: Cult Catastrophe

Fri, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Sat, Oct 25, 10:15am - 4:15pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70),Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Solve the clues and escape the horrific remains of a cult compound before it’s too late. Registration required.

Exploring Death Records

Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Death certificates and obituaries offer valuable genealogical insights. Library Assistant Dean Barker will discuss available death records, focusing on Missouri.

Monster Mash Costume Parade - for infants-age 6

Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:45am

Library Station

Show off your costume at our annual parade! We'll meet in the Children’s Department for not-so-scary stories, then parade through the library and collect treats. Older siblings are welcome.

Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Build school readiness skills as children and their adults work together to learn all about the farm through stories, songs and activities.

Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Collection Connection with the Springfield Art Museum

Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.

Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Explore Eric Aho’s paintings from the Museum’s collection with gallery services associate Jordan Seyer.

Night at the Haunted Library - for families with children of all ages

Sat, Oct 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.

Sat, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Enjoy a spooktacular night of after-hours fun with creepy games, scary stories, crafts, treats and punch. Families welcome; all youth must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Escape Room: Cult Catastrophe

Sun, Oct 26, 10:15am - 4:15pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70),Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Solve the clues and escape the horrific remains of a cult compound before it’s too late. Registration required.

LEGO Blocks at the Library - for ages 5-12

Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Build freely or take on a challenge using our collection of LEGO blocks and other building bricks.

Read It Like It’s Hot - "A House with Good Bones"

Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Mon, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Community Room A (20)

Discuss trending books, popular reads and connect with fellow readers.

The Wild World of Witchcraft - LIVE! with Grady Hendrix

Mon, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Gillioz Theatre - 325 Park Central E.

Explore the myths and magic of witches through stories and movies in an unforgettable night with Grady Hendrix.

Tue, Oct 28, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Microsoft Excel Basics

Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn how to create and use spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Add data to a spreadsheet, perform calculations and set up spreadsheets for printing.

Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic

Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.

Halloween Storytime - for infants-age 6

Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library

Dress up in your costume and share in some Halloween stories, songs and crafts.

Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Mastering Modern Technology - Internet Basics

Tue, Oct 28, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Oct 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Explore the basics of today’s technology and build the confidence to use it with ease, perfect for beginners.

Book Blankets: Crochet and Conversation

Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Gather with fellow crocheters to create granny squares inspired by the book cover of your current read. All skill levels welcome — no experience necessary. Materials will be provided.

Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.

Why I Love Horror: Grady Hendrix and Becky Siegel Spratford

Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Relics Event Center - 2015 W. Battlefield Road, Suite E

Explore what draws writers to horror and the impact of the genre in a lively conversation with Grady Hendrix and Becky Siegel Spratford.

Registration opens Friday, September 26 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Not-So-Scary Storytime - for infants-age 6

Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library

We'll have a spooky good time as we enjoy not-so-scary stories, a craft and a candy hunt through the branch. Costumes are encouraged.

"Eek! Halloween!": A Boynton Halloween Storytime - for infants-age 6

Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Wear your costume and enjoy a festive Boynton Halloween storytime with books, songs and activities. In the Children's Department.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Digital Estate Planning

Thu, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn the essential digital items to organize when preparing your digital estate. Library staff will teach you different ways to automatically handle social media profiles and email accounts.

Scooby-Doo Fright Night! - for ages 7 and older, "Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!"

Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.

Thu, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Come and watch Scooby-Doo and the gang solve another mystery, not rated. Scooby Snacks will be provided.

Halloween Storytime - for infants-age 6

Fri, Oct 31, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Oct 31, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Dress up and enjoy some not-so-spooky stories, songs and a trick-or-treat parade around the Library.

Halloween Storytime - for infants-age 6

Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Dress up and enjoy some not-so-spooky stories, songs and a trick-or-treat parade around the Library.

Fri, Oct 31, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Cuppa Comics - "Asadora!, Vol. 1"

Fri, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Craft & Tell

Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Want to stop doomscrolling and get out of the house? Bring a craft to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Whether starting a project or struggling to finish one, this group is for you.

Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Travellers House Coffee & Tea - 824 S. National Ave.

Warm up your weekend with a nice cup of coffee and an invigorating conversation about comics and graphic novels.

Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Build school readiness skills as children and their adults work together to learn all about the farm through stories, songs and activities.

Spooky Soirée - for ages 10-18

Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

Get down with the ghouls and celebrate the horror genre with themed crafts, games and other activities. Costumes are encouraged; materials will be provided.

DIY Paper Cornucopia - for ages 7-12

Sun, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Fall is in the air! Get cozy and create a cornucopia and other abundant items using paper. Materials will be provided.

Good Vibrations at the Station - The Layton Hollow Gals

Sun, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Hear the Layton Hollow Gals share songs and stories from Ozarks' Grammy-nominated songwriter Johnny Mullins.

DIY Gratitude Journals for Teens - for ages 12-18

Mon, Nov 03, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Design your own gratitude journal that may help boost positivity, reduce anxiety and improve your well-being. Materials will be provided.

DIY Paper Cornucopia - for ages 7-12

Mon, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Fall is in the air! Get cozy and create a cornucopia and other abundant items using paper. Materials will be provided.

Cricut Creations - for ages 12-18

Mon, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Create and design your own Cricut creations — stickers, name plates, keychains or whatever you want. Materials will be provided.

Mini Mondays - for ages 12 and older

Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Create adorable miniatures from upcycled materials. Each month, learn to craft tiny landscapes, rooms or critters using household items. Materials will be provided, or you can bring your own.

Exploring Genealogy - Finding Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood

Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Mon, Nov 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Genealogist Michelle Dickens explores the twists, turns and tools of old land maps — and the stories they hold in place.

DIY Gratitude Journals for Teens - for ages 12-18

Tue, Nov 04, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Nov 04, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Design your own gratitude journal that may help boost positivity, reduce anxiety and improve your well-being. Materials will be provided.

Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Meet the Computer

Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.

Dino Tales - for infants-age 6

Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library

Celebrate Dinovember with us as we roar, stomp and chomp our way through some books about our prehistoric pals! Be sure to stay after and try to spot all the hidden dinosaurs in the branch.

Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Crafts and Camaraderie - Styrofoam Printmaking

Tue, Nov 04, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Enjoy good conversation while you're introduced to a crafting technique to explore. Materials will be provided.

Registration opens Tuesday, October 21 2025 at 10:00am

LEGO Brick Builders - for all ages

Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Bring the whole family to our LEGO brick free-for-all and challenge yourself to build something together.

Evening Book Discussion - "Real Americans"

Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Benway Conference Room (8)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Spooky Friends Book Club - "The Way Up is Death"

Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Stagecoach Conference Room (8)

Ghosts, goblins, gore and so much more to read about in our horror book club.

Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Test It Before You Invest: Market Research for Founders

Wed, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space

Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.

Wed, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Learn how to test your business idea and make informed decisions to build something people want.

Voice Your Writing

Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Share a sample of your writing in a casual setting with like-minded individuals.

Kid-Led Book Club - for ages 10-13

Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Kids take the lead and make this book club their own from the start.

Hitting the Road With Racing To Read - for infants-age 6, Play With Letters

Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Explore the Library's Roads to Reading through books, songs and fun activities. Find print everywhere.

STEAM Explorers: Homeschool Thursday - for ages 6-12

Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Thu, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Develop creative, problem-solving skills through exciting STEAM activities and challenges. Registration required.

Finding Files

Thu, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center

Learn to save, organize, copy, move, rename, delete, find and manage files and folders on your computer or external storage device.

Thu, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.

Getting Started: Basic Genealogy with FamilySearch

Thu, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help — they love stories but can't read. Practice your reading skills with furry companions. Registration starts October 23; call 417-732-7284.

Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Discover how a free account with FamilySearch can open the door to your family’s past.

Fri, Nov 07, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:45am

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Online Shopping Safety

Fri, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Learn how to identify common scams with Pamela Hernandez, regional director for the Springfield Better Business Bureau.

Thinking Money for Kids: Making Moo-Lah - for ages 6-12

Fri, Nov 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fri, Nov 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100),Community Room B (30)

Think you’ve got what it takes to plan a party or run a profitable farm? Learn about money, saving and spending through games — and enter to win a prize. Registration required; call 417-616-0526.

Thinking Money for Kids: Making Moo-Lah - for ages 6-12

Fri, Nov 07, 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100),Community Room B (30)

Think you’ve got what it takes to plan a party or run a profitable farm? Learn about money, saving and spending through games — and enter to win a prize. Registration required; call 417-616-0526.

Local History Roundtable

Fri, Nov 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Join fellow history lovers in a roundtable discussion of Ash Grove's history and the Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead.

Thinking Money for Kids: Making Moo-Lah - for ages 6-12

Fri, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

First Friday Art Walk

Fri, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Park Central Branch Library

Join us for First Friday Art Walk and the opening of a new exhibit.

Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:30am

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Think you’ve got what it takes to plan a party or run a profitable farm? Learn about money, saving and spending through games — and enter to win a prize.

Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Build school readiness skills as children and their adults work together to learn all about the farm through stories, songs and activities.

STEAM Explorers - for ages 6-12

Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Develop creative, problem-solving skills through exciting STEAM activities and challenges.

Nonfic Book Club - "Carry"

Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.

Sat, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Creamery Arts Center - 411 N. Sherman Parkway

Enjoy lively discussions on thought-provoking nonfiction books over a cup of coffee.

"Spy School" Challenge - for ages 7-12

Sat, Nov 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.

Sun, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Do you have what it takes to get accepted to “Spy School”? Try different challenges and puzzles to see if you could be like Ben Ripley and attend the CIA Academy of Espionage.

Baby Book Club - for infants-12 months

Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Libraries Closed

Tue, Nov 11, 7:00am - 9:00pm

Library Center

All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

Wed, Nov 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Read, sing and play at our special babies-only playtime.

Wed, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Fair Grove Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Book Discussion - "The Lion Women of Tehran"

Wed, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Wed, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.

Book Discussion - "With the Fire on High"

Wed, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.