The Library

Winter Movie Marathon - for all ages, "How to Train Your Dragon," rated PG

Fri, Dec 27, 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, Dec 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Get out of the cold and enjoy a movie on our big screen.

Winter Movie Marathon - for all ages, "How to Train Your Dragon 2," rated PG

Fri, Dec 27, 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, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Get out of the cold and enjoy a movie on our big screen.

Pokémon Play - for ages 8-12

Fri, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Bring your cards to trade or show off as you make themed crafts and chat with fellow fans. Materials will be provided.

Teen Anime Night - for ages 14-18

Fri, Dec 27, 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.

Winter Movie Marathon - for all ages, "The Incredibles," rated PG

Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Get out of the cold and enjoy a movie on our big screen. Make superhero masks to celebrate "The Incredibles" turning 20 this year. Materials will be provided.

Winter Movie Marathon - for all ages, "Incredibles 2," rated PG

Sat, Dec 28, 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, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Get out of the cold and enjoy a movie on our big screen. Make superhero masks to celebrate "The Incredibles" turning 20 this year. Materials will be provided.

Winter Movie Marathon - for all ages, "Inside Out," rated PG

Mon, Dec 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Get out of the cold and enjoy a movie on our big screen.

Winter Movie Marathon - for all ages, "Inside Out 2," rated PG

Mon, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Get out of the cold and enjoy a movie on our big screen.

Family Crafternoon - for all ages

Mon, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Need a break from the holidays? Grab your family and release some stress by crafting together. Materials will be provided.

Exploring the Docuverse - "The Million Dollar Duck," rated PG

Mon, Dec 30, 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.

TikTok Made Me Read It - "Icebreaker"

Mon, Dec 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Community Room A (20)

Discuss trending books made popular on BookTok and connect with fellow readers.

Noon Year's Eve Storytime - for infants-age 6

Tue, Dec 31, 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, Dec 31, 10:00am - 11:00am

Republic Branch Library

Who says you have to stay up late to ring in the new year? Not us! Celebrate the start of 2025 with a special New Year's Eve storytime.

Tue, Dec 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.

Tue, Dec 31, 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.

Crafternoon - for ages 5-17

Tue, Dec 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.

Libraries Closing Early

Tue, Dec 31, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Library Center

All Library branches will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, in observance of New Year's Eve.

Libraries Closed

Wed, Jan 01, 7:00am - 9:00pm

Library Center

All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year's Day.

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

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Come as a family for a variety of fun winter arts and crafts for everyone to enjoy. Toys will be available for kids under the age of five. Materials will be provided.

Bricks and Books Club - for ages 8-12, "The Wild Robot"

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

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Love books and LEGO bricks? We've got a club for you! Each month, we'll read a book, chat about it and build something related to the book of the month.

Feel Good Fiction - "Joe Nuthin's Guide to Life"

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

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Discuss stories filled with kindness, humor, heroism, hope, empathy and compassion.

Next Level Book Club - for ages 11-14, "Spy School"

Thu, Jan 02, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Love books and being creative? Meet other readers and talk about our monthly read while crafting, building with LEGO bricks or playing a game that goes along with the book.

The Pretenders: A Preschool Playgroup - for ages 3-6

Fri, Jan 03, 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.

The Lord of the Rings Movie Marathon - for ages 13-18

Fri, Jan 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, Jan 03, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien Day with a movie marathon and snacks! Drop in anytime to watch one or more of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, all rated PG-13.

Fri, Jan 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.

Cuppa Comics - "Tokyo These Days, Vol. 1"

Fri, Jan 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 video games, board games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Craft & Tell

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

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Work on a craft while chatting with fellow crafters. We welcome any craft that is quiet and doesn’t make a mess. Whether starting a project or struggling to finish one, this group is for you.

Sat, Jan 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.

STEAM Time - for ages 5-12

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

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Dive into hands-on fun with Bee-Bots, building blocks, art and more.

TTRPG Exploration - for ages 12-18

Sat, Jan 04, 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, Jan 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 (there won't be time for character creation).

Twain Tweens - for ages 8-12, "A Rover's Story"

Sun, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Enjoy a selection from the Mark Twain Award nominees while working on a craft.

Craft & Chat: Greeting Cards

Mon, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Meet and connect with fellow crafters while working on a new craft project and trading ideas. Materials will be provided.

Superhero Afternoon - for ages 13-18

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

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Munch on snacks while watching some of our favorite superhero movies, rated PG-13.

From the Ballot Box to the Capitol

Mon, Jan 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, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Delve into election campaigns and the grandeur of Presidential Inaugurations with local history collector Keith Garrison.

Exploring Genealogy - Researching at FamilySearch, Part 1

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

Library Center - Community Room A (20)

Certified Genealogist® Patti Lee Hobbs will give an overview of FamilySearch, explaining different components and its collection of indexed records. Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealogical Society.

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 07, 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.

Meet the Computer

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

Library Center - Harrison Conference Room (15)

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

Tue, Jan 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, Jan 07, 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.

Tue, Jan 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, Jan 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.

Austen-Inspired Art - English Paper Piecing

Tue, Jan 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.

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

Fair Grove Branch Library

Create your own elegant, historical keepsake during our Jane Austen-themed craft session. Materials will be provided. A Year With Jane Austen event.

LEGO Brick Builders - for families with children of all ages

Tue, Jan 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.

Spooky Friends Book Club - "Incidents Around the House"

Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

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

Jane Austen 101

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

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Start our year with Jane right by exploring the life of the author behind some of the best novels ever written. Learn about her world, her writing and her legacy. A Year With Jane Austen event.

Baby Book Club - for infants-12 months

Tue, Jan 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.

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

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

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

Wed, Jan 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, Jan 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, Jan 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, Jan 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.

Book Discussion - "The Exiles"

Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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, Jan 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 - "100 Poems That Matter"

Wed, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

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

Voice Your Writing

Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

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

FilmStubs - "Misery," rated R

Wed, Jan 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.

Midtown Storytime at The Fairbanks - for infants-age 6

Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

If you would like to get more out of your iPhone or iPad, join us for free classes taught by veteran instructor Julie Mahaffey. This is a six-part series that covers different topics at each session.

Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

The Fairbanks Community Hub - 1126 N. Broadway Ave.

The Midtown Carnegie Branch might be closed for construction, but our storytimes haven't missed a beat! Join the Midtown librarians in stories, songs and activities at the Fairbanks Community Hub.

Book Discussion - "The Women"

Thu, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Center - Harrison Conference Room (15)

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

LEGO Block Hour - for ages 6-12

Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

If you love building with LEGO bricks, stop in to play and let your imagination run wild.

Dabbling in Art - for age 15-adult

Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

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

Teen Silent Reading Café - for ages 12-18

Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Relax at the Station with your current read, followed by an optional book chat with fellow enthusiasts.

Downtown Book Club - "Yellowface"

Thu, Jan 09, 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.

Thu, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Enjoy coffee or tea and meet other teens at our Teen Café twice a month! We'll chat about all things books, hobbies, fandoms and crafts.

Fri, Jan 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.

Northview Center Book Discussion - for age 55 and older, "Northanger Abbey"

Fri, Jan 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, Jan 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.

Adventure Into Art - for ages 3-6

Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Craft unique creations with paint and a variety of supplies. Dress for a mess. Materials will be provided.

Creative Aging Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media - for adults age 55 and older

Fri, Jan 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, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Join Cory Leick, artist and illustrator, for an 8-week workshop on various drawing and painting techniques. Registration required.

Books and Boards - CULTivate

Fri, Jan 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 video games, board games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Fri, Jan 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Village Meeple Board Game Cafe - 1570 E. Battlefield Road, Suite F

Board games and books make the perfect pairing! Play a board game, hear about books that match the game's theme and chat about your favorite games and books. Admission is free to participants.

Beach Read - for ages 2-12

Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Kick back and relax on our artificial beach with a book and a towel. Create beachy decorations and soak up the (pretend) sun. Materials and books will be provided.

Reading Pals - for ages 5-12

Sat, Jan 11, 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.

Cancelled

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Strafford Branch Library

Hachi the Goldendoodle is coming to the library to listen as kids practice their reading. Registration starts December 28; call 417-736-9233.

STEAM Explorers - for ages 6-12

Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

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

New Year, New Notebook - for ages 13 and older

Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Decorate a notebook to use as a journal, or learn how to create a personalized planner to organize 2025. Materials will be provided.

Beach Read - for ages 2-12

Sat, Jan 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Sun, Jan 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Kick back and relax on our artificial beach with a book and a towel. Create beachy decorations and soak up the (pretend) sun. Materials and books will be provided.

Second Sunday Concert - The Lacewings

Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Liz Carney and Molly Healey form a haunting duo, performing dark folk music laced with rich harmonies. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Science Time with STEM Kits - for ages 5-12

Mon, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

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

We Love Comics - for ages 6-9, "The Pancake Problem"

Mon, Jan 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Explore how art and story work together in graphic novels perfect for emerging readers. We'll have a related activity for each monthly book selection.

Mon, Jan 13, 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, Jan 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, Jan 14, 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.

Learning Windows 11

Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Library Center - Harrison Conference Room (15)

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, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 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, Jan 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 - "Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge"

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Hidden Grounds Coffee House - 1126 N. Broadway Ave.

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

Flying Needles

Tue, Jan 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

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

Boost Business Success with Exceptional Customer Experiences

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Center - Community Room A (20)

Master strategies for making your brand stand out with renowned author and client retention expert Tammy Fink.

Evening Book Discussion - "Family Meal"

Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

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

Tue, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 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.

Exploring Genealogy - Emerson History & Genealogy Center

Wed, Jan 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, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Discover the new Emerson History & Genealogy Center with manager Brent Trout.

Ducks! Ducks! Ducks! - for infants-age 6

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library

Celebrate National Rubber Ducky Day with a special storytime full of books, songs, crafts and plenty of duckies.

Wed, Jan 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, Jan 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.

Crafternoons - for ages 8-18

Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Feeling crafty? Come together for a mystery craft on the third Wednesday of the month. Materials will be provided.

Winter Reading Pals - for ages 5-12

Wed, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Cozy up and practice your reading skills with one of our favorite dog friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks. Registration starts January 2; call 417-616-0713.

Midtown Storytime at The Fairbanks - for infants-age 6

Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

The Fairbanks Community Hub - 1126 N. Broadway Ave.

The Midtown Carnegie Branch might be closed for construction, but our storytimes haven't missed a beat! Join the Midtown librarians in stories, songs and activities at the Fairbanks Community Hub.

Travelogue - A Weekend in Nashville

Thu, Jan 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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 Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Music City.

Internet Basics

Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Center - Harrison Conference Room (15)

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

Republic Branch Groundbreaking Ceremony

Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Republic Branch Library

Exciting changes are coming to the Republic Branch Library as we break ground on our new building! Celebrating the start of this transformative project at a special ceremony.

Teen Book Club - for ages 13-18, "Splinters of Scarlet"

Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Let's talk about teen books! Snack and chat with us about new and old titles.

Cosplay Crash Course - for ages 13-18, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes"

Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Get tips for creating your own cosplay from items you may already have on hand.

Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness - Managing Money

Fri, Jan 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, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

The Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter will discuss Alzheimer's and dementia signs to watch for in you or your loved ones.

Little Artists - for ages 1-3

Fri, Jan 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, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Explore art activities perfect for a growing artist. Dress for a mess. Materials will be provided.

Silver Screen Surfers - "Too Many Girls," not rated

Fri, Jan 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, Jan 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Cozy up this winter and enjoy showings of these silver screen gems.

Wings of Anticipation: A "Fourth Wing" Gathering

Fri, Jan 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 video games, board games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Fri, Jan 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Celebrate the release of "Onyx Storm" by Rebecca Yarros with crafts, trivia and fan fun in Navarre.

Cinema Saturday - for ages 5-12, "Happy Feet," rated PG

Sat, Jan 18, 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, Jan 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Get cozy with a movie, crafts and snacks. Materials will be provided.

Follow Along - Wrapped Rainbow

Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Take a beginner course in wrapped art as we follow a tutorial on Creativebug. Materials will be provided.

Registration opens Friday, January 3 2025 at 8:30am

Winter Play Day - for infants-age 6

Sun, Jan 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Drop in for a Winter-themed playdate filled with unstructured and developmentally appropriate activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Check Mates and Board Game Buddies - for ages 5-12

Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Play against your friends or meet a new match with our selection of chess sets and board games. Stop by for a game or three, have a snack and make a new buddy.

Twain Tweens - for ages 8-12, "Egypt's Fire"

Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Enjoy a selection from the Mark Twain Award nominees while working on a craft.

Libraries Closed

Mon, Jan 20, 7:00am - 9:00pm

Library Center

All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Tue, Jan 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, Jan 21, 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.

Gmail Basics

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Library Center - Harrison Conference Room (15)

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

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 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, Jan 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.

Ash Grove Bibliophiles - Bring Your Own Cozy Mystery

Tue, Jan 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, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Bring your favorite cozy mystery for snacks and bookish fun with other literary lovers in the community.

Austen Admiration Society - "Sense and Sensibility"

Tue, Jan 21, 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, Jan 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.

Books on Tap - "Misery"

Tue, Jan 21, 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, Jan 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, Jan 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, Jan 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, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

"Becoming Jane"

Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Kick off our year with Jane by learning about Austen's early life with this speculative biopic, "Becoming Jane," rated PG. A Year With Jane Austen event.

Midtown Storytime at The Fairbanks - for infants-age 6

Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

If you would like to get more out of your iPhone or iPad, join us for free classes taught by veteran instructor Julie Mahaffey. This is a six-part series that covers different topics at each session.

Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

The Fairbanks Community Hub - 1126 N. Broadway Ave.

The Midtown Carnegie Branch might be closed for construction, but our storytimes haven't missed a beat! Join the Midtown librarians in stories, songs and activities at the Fairbanks Community Hub.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

The Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter will discuss Alzheimer's and dementia signs to watch for in you or your loved ones.

Afternoon Book Discussion - "Mansfield Park"

Thu, Jan 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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 Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 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.

Google Tools

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Center - Harrison Conference Room (15)

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

Book Discussion - "Piranesi"

Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

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

Teen Volunteer Council Recruitment Event - for ages 14-18

Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Benway Conference Room (8)

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.

Literary Blooms

Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Community Room A (20)

Create your own paper bouquet of never-wilting flowers using old book pages to give as a gift or to keep as a memento. Materials will be provided.

Registration opens Thursday, January 9 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Enjoy coffee or tea and meet other teens at our Teen Café twice a month! We'll chat about all things books, hobbies, fandoms and crafts.

Fri, Jan 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, Jan 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 Anime Night - for ages 14-18

Fri, Jan 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, Jan 24, 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.

Dog Man Celebration - for ages 6-12

Fri, Jan 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Calling all Dog Man fans for a themed celebration with fun games and crafts for all Supa Buddies to enjoy. Materials will be provided.

Sat, Jan 25, 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.

Cookbook Book Club - Comfort Foods

Sat, Jan 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Sun, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Whatcha got cookin'? Try a recipe from a cookbook, then meet with other culinary aficionados to discuss how everyone’s recipes turned out. All experience levels welcome, food pictures encouraged!

Learn to Play Magic: The Gathering for Tweens - for ages 10-12

Mon, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Explore the world of Magic: The Gathering, a popular tabletop card game. Tweens will enjoy basic gameplay, intended for beginners, led by experts from the local game store, Haven Games LLC.

Registration opens Monday, January 13 2025 at 9:00am

Exploring the Docuverse - "Exporting Raymond," rated PG

Mon, Jan 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, Jan 27, 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.

Learn to Play Magic: The Gathering for Teens - for ages 13-18

Mon, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Explore the world of Magic: The Gathering, a popular tabletop card game. Teens will enjoy basic gameplay, from beginner to intermediate, led by experts from the local game store, Haven Games LLC.

Registration opens Monday, January 13 2025 at 9:00am

TikTok Made Me Read It - "One Dark Window"

Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Community Room A (20)

Discuss trending books made popular on BookTok and connect with fellow readers.

Bagels with the Better Business Bureau - Protecting Your Workplace from Common Scams

Tue, Jan 28, 8:00am - 9:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Pamela Hernandez, Regional Director for the Springfield Better Business Bureau, will teach you about business over bagels and coffee.

Registration opens Tuesday, January 14 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 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, Jan 28, 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.

Microsoft Word Basics

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Library Center - Harrison Conference Room (15)

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.

This event is full

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 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, Jan 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.

Banned Book Club - "Watchmen"

Tue, Jan 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, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Community Room A (20)

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.

Tue, Jan 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.

History Explorers

Tue, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Members of the Ozark Mountain Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will explore a fascinating topic from the Revolutionary War.

Wed, Jan 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, Jan 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, Jan 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, Jan 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.

Midtown Storytime at The Fairbanks - for infants-age 6

Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

The Fairbanks Community Hub - 1126 N. Broadway Ave.

The Midtown Carnegie Branch might be closed for construction, but our storytimes haven't missed a beat! Join the Midtown librarians in stories, songs and activities at the Fairbanks Community Hub.

Talking With Children About Safety From Sexual Abuse

Thu, Jan 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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 Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am

Microsoft Excel Basics

Thu, Jan 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Center - Harrison Conference Room (15)

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

Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Join the Child Advocacy Center to discuss how to have effective and appropriate conversations with kids about body safety and boundaries.

So You Want to Learn to Crochet - for ages 12 and older

Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Come and learn crochet basics. We'll cover new terms, techniques and stitches and start projects together. No previous experience necessary. Materials will be provided.

Fri, Jan 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, Jan 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, Jan 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.

Fri, Jan 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 video games, board games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Craft & Tell

Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Work on a craft while chatting with fellow crafters. We welcome any craft that is quiet and doesn’t make a mess. Whether starting a project or struggling to finish one, this group is for you.

Cuppa Comics - "Hitomi"

Sat, Feb 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, Feb 01, 11:00am - 2:30pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Ring in the new year by exercising your brain and making new friends as you learn to play American Mah Jongg. Registration required.

Registration opens Friday, January 17 2025 at 9:00am

TTRPG Exploration - for ages 12-18

Sat, Feb 01, 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, Feb 01, 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 (there won't be time for character creation).

Gross Science - for ages 7-12

Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Are you a curious kid with a strong stomach? Observe and complete experiments that include disgusting topics such as bodily functions, rotting food, slime and more.

Registration opens Friday, January 17 2025 at 9:00am

Twain Tweens - for ages 8-12, "Serwa Boateng's Guide to Vampire Hunting"

Sun, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)

Enjoy a selection from the Mark Twain Award nominees while working on a craft.

Back to the Future! - for ages 13-18

Mon, Feb 03, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

School is out so it's a great day to munch on snacks and drop in to watch one or all of the Back to the Future film trilogy, all rated PG.

Craft & Chat: Greeting Cards

Mon, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Meet and connect with fellow crafters while working on a new craft project and trading ideas. Materials will be provided.

Registration opens Monday, January 20 2025 at 9:00am

Superhero Afternoon - for ages 13-18

Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Munch on snacks while watching some of our favorite superhero movies, rated PG-13.

Exploring Genealogy - Periodicals and PERSI

Mon, Feb 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, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Robin McDonough will explain how to use PERSI, the world’s largest index for genealogical publications, to find articles on your ancestors.

Tue, Feb 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.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Tue, Feb 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, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Republic Branch Library

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Meet the Computer

Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Library Center - Harrison Conference Room (15)

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

Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 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.

Tiny Tots Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-36 months

Tue, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Library Station

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Strafford Branch Library

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Tue, Feb 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, Feb 04, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

LEGO Brick Builders - for families with children of all ages

Tue, Feb 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.

Spooky Friends Book Club - "Horror Movie"

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

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

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Tue, Feb 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, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Library Station

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Wed, Feb 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.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Wed, Feb 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, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Republic Branch Library

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Wed, Feb 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, Feb 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.

Midtown Storytime at The Fairbanks - for infants-age 6

Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Voice Your Writing

Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

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

Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

The Fairbanks Community Hub - 1126 N. Broadway Ave.

The Midtown Carnegie Branch might be closed for construction, but our storytimes haven't missed a beat! Join the Midtown librarians in stories, songs and activities at the Fairbanks Community Hub.

STEAM Explorers: Homeschool Thursday - for ages 6-12

Thu, Feb 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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 Thursday, January 2 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 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, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Center - Harrison Conference Room (15)

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

Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am

Bricks and Books Club - for ages 8-12, "The Tryout"

Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Love books and LEGO bricks? We've got a club for you! Each month, we'll read a book, chat about it and build something related to the book of the month.

Feel Good Fiction - "How to Read a Book"

Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Community Room A (20)

Discuss stories filled with kindness, humor, heroism, hope, empathy and compassion.

Next Level Book Club - for ages 11-14, "We Are Big Time"

Thu, Feb 06, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Love books and being creative? Meet other readers and talk about our monthly read while crafting, building with LEGO bricks or playing a game that goes along with the book.

The Pretenders: A Preschool Playgroup - for ages 3-6

Fri, Feb 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, Feb 07, 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 Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-36 months

Fri, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Library Station

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Adventure Into Art - for ages 3-6

Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Craft unique creations with paint and a variety of supplies. Dress for a mess. Materials will be provided.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Fri, Feb 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, Feb 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Library Station

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Helping to Bring the Humanities to the Public Square - for all ages

Fri, Feb 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 video games, board games, crafts, hangouts and more.

First Friday Art Walk

Fri, Feb 07, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Park Central Branch Library

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

Fri, Feb 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Park Central Branch Library

"Keeping Warm in the Ozarks: Cast Iron Stoves in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries" exhibit opening reception and presentations.

Meet and Greet: Freedom Classroom 101 Speakers

Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Experience an inspiring evening with actor, producer and director Dr. Zachary Scott Clark and author Vivian Gibson.

Identifying Missouri Birds

Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Learn how to identify the Missouri birds that visit your yard with Local History Associate Renee Glass.

Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 2:30pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Ring in the new year by exercising your brain and making new friends as you learn to play American Mah Jongg. Registration required.

Registration opens Friday, January 17 2025 at 9:00am

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Sat, Feb 08, 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, Feb 08, 11:00am - 11:45am

Library Station

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Cinema Saturday - for ages 5-12, "Elemental," rated PG

Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

Get cozy with a movie, crafts and snacks. Materials will be provided.

STEAM Explorers - for ages 6-12

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)

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

Second Sunday Concert - The Paper Moons

Sat, Feb 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Sun, Feb 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Let the Paper Moons captivate you with timeless tunes, sultry swoons and midnight croons. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Science Time with STEM Kits - for ages 5-12

Mon, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)

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

Learn to Play Magic: The Gathering for Tweens - for ages 10-12

Mon, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Explore the world of Magic: The Gathering, a popular tabletop card game. Tweens will enjoy basic gameplay, intended for beginners, led by experts from the local game store, Haven Games LLC.

Registration opens Monday, January 13 2025 at 9:00am

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Mon, Feb 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.

Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Center

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Teen Art Studio - for ages 12-18, Fantasy Map Making

Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

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

Learn to Play Magic: The Gathering for Teens - for ages 13-18

Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Community Room B (30)

Explore the world of Magic: The Gathering, a popular tabletop card game. Teens will enjoy basic gameplay, from beginner to intermediate, led by experts from the local game store, Haven Games LLC.

Registration opens Monday, January 13 2025 at 9:00am

Tiny Tots Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-36 months

Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Learning Windows 11

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Library Center - Harrison Conference Room (15)

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.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 11, 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.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

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

Library Center

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Austen-Inspired Art - Paint a Brick Book

Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Create your own elegant, historical keepsake during our Jane Austen-themed craft session. Materials will be provided. A Year With Jane Austen event.

Registration opens Thursday, January 23 2025 at 9:00am

Mystery Book Club - "We Begin at the End"

Tue, Feb 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Hidden Grounds Coffee House - 1126 N. Broadway Ave.

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

Flying Needles

Tue, Feb 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

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

DIY Valentines - for ages 6-12

Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Unleash your creativity and craft a heartfelt Valentine’s card for someone you love. Materials will be provided.

Evening Book Discussion - "The Things They Carried"

Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

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

Wed, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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.

Wed, Feb 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.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Book Discussion - "The Turtle House"

Wed, Feb 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 - "Lady Susan/The Watsons/Sanditon"

Wed, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

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

Palentine's Day with Barbie

Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Celebrate Palentine's Day with everyone's best friend, Barbie! Bring your bestie or come solo to make friendship bracelets while watching "Barbie," rated PG-13. Materials will be provided.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 29 2025 at 8:00am

FilmStubs - "Lars and the Real Girl," rated PG-13

Wed, Feb 12, 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.

Midtown Storytime at The Fairbanks - for infants-age 6

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

If you would like to get more out of your iPhone or iPad, join us for free classes taught by veteran instructor Julie Mahaffey. This is a six-part series that covers different topics at each session.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

The Fairbanks Community Hub - 1126 N. Broadway Ave.

The Midtown Carnegie Branch might be closed for construction, but our storytimes haven't missed a beat! Join the Midtown librarians in stories, songs and activities at the Fairbanks Community Hub.

Book Discussion - "Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden"

Thu, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

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

Internet Basics

Thu, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Center - Harrison Conference Room (15)

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

Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am

Dabbling in Art - for age 15-adult

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

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

Be My Boba - for ages 12-18

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Show your love for delicious boba tea, learn to make the popular drink and taste-test variations. Ingredients will be provided.

Registration opens Thursday, January 30 2025 at 9:00am

Teen Silent Reading Café - for ages 12-18

Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Relax at the Station with your current read, followed by an optional book chat with fellow enthusiasts.

Downtown Book Club - "Legendborn"

Thu, Feb 13, 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.

Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Enjoy coffee or tea and meet other teens at our Teen Café twice a month! We'll chat about all things books, hobbies, fandoms and crafts.

Tiny Tots Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-36 months

Fri, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 14, 9:30am - 10:00am

Library Center

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Northview Center Book Discussion - for age 55 and older, "The Women"

Fri, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 14, 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.

Little Artists - for ages 1-3

Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Explore art activities perfect for a growing artist. Dress for a mess. Materials will be provided.

Fri, Feb 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.

Books and Boards - Love Letter

Fri, Feb 14, 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 video games, board games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Fri, Feb 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Village Meeple Board Game Cafe - 1570 E. Battlefield Road, Suite F

Board games and books make the perfect pairing! Play a board game, hear about books that match the game's theme and chat about your favorite games and books. Admission is free to participants.

Feed our Feathered Friends - for ages 2-12

Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Stop by to create a bird feeder and learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count. Materials will be provided.

Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 2:30pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Ring in the new year by exercising your brain and making new friends as you learn to play American Mah Jongg. Registration required.

Registration opens Friday, January 17 2025 at 9:00am

Check Mates and Board Game Buddies - for ages 5-12

Sat, Feb 15, 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.

An Introduction to Whist

Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)

Have you ever read an Austen book and wondered, "What is Whist?" Now is the time to find out! Learn how to play the card game Whist while having a nice cup of tea. A Year With Jane Austen event.

Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Play against your friends or meet a new match with our selection of chess sets and board games. Stop by for a game or three, have a snack and make a new buddy.

Twain Tweens - for ages 8-12, "Hummingbird"

Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Enjoy a selection from the Mark Twain Award nominees while working on a craft.

Libraries Closed

Mon, Feb 17, 7:00am - 9:00pm

Library Center

All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of President's Day.

Tue, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 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.

Gmail Basics

Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Library Center - Harrison Conference Room (15)

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

Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 18, 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, Feb 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.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Tue, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Tue, Feb 18, 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 - Bring Your Own Cozy Mystery

Tue, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Bring your favorite cozy mystery for snacks and bookish fun with other literary lovers in the community.

Adapting Austen

Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Explore the many reinventions of Jane Austen's work with Dr. Lanya Lamouria from Missouri State University.

Tue, Feb 18, 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 - "Piglet"

Tue, Feb 18, 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, Feb 19, 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 Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-36 months

Wed, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Exploring Genealogy - Researching at FamilySearch, Part 2

Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Certified Genealogist® Patti Lee Hobbs will discuss the rich treasure trove of unindexed records and how to search for them through FamilySearch. Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealogical Society.

Wed, Feb 19, 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.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Wed, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Crafternoons - for ages 8-18

Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Feeling crafty? Come together for a mystery craft on the third Wednesday of the month. Materials will be provided.

Winter Reading Pals - for ages 5-12

Wed, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Cozy up and practice your reading skills with one of our favorite dog friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks. Registration starts February 5; call 417-616-0713.

Rosie Book Club - "The God of the Woods"

Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Gilardi's - 820 E. Walnut St., Apt 3

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.

Jane's Regency Readers - "Northanger Abbey"

Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

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

Midtown Storytime at The Fairbanks - for infants-age 6

Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 11:00am

The Fairbanks Community Hub - 1126 N. Broadway Ave.

The Midtown Carnegie Branch might be closed for construction, but our storytimes haven't missed a beat! Join the Midtown librarians in stories, songs and activities at the Fairbanks Community Hub.

Travelogue - A Tour of Laura Ingalls Wilder Homesteads

Thu, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon exploring Laura Ingalls Wilder homesteads and museums.

Google Tools

Thu, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Center - Harrison Conference Room (15)

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

Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am

Book Discussion - "Slaughterhouse-Five"

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)

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

The Art of Artificial Intelligence

Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Visual artist Joey Borovicka will share how artificial intelligence is being used in creative ways and provide a basic introduction to Midjourney, a popular AI image-making platform.

So You Want to Learn to Crochet - for ages 12 and older

Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Come and learn crochet basics. We'll cover new terms, techniques and stitches and start projects together. No previous experience necessary. Materials will be provided.

Microwave Tie-Dye - for ages 12-18

Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Get creative with microwave tie-dye! Bring your own cotton t-shirt(s) for dyeing and we'll provide the rest of the supplies.

Registration opens Thursday, February 6 2025 at 9:00am

Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness - 10 Ways To Love Your Brain

Fri, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

The Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter will discuss Alzheimer's and dementia signs to watch for in you or your loved ones.

Fri, Feb 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.

Silver Screen Surfers - "Shall We Dance," rated TV-PG

Fri, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)

Cozy up this winter and enjoy showings of these silver screen gems.

The Great Backyard Bird Count with Dickerson Park Zoo - for ages 4-12

Fri, Feb 21, 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 video games, board games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Sat, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

Birds from Dickerson Park Zoo join us to celebrate the Great Backyard Bird Count. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 2:30pm

Fair Grove Branch Library

Ring in the new year by exercising your brain and making new friends as you learn to play American Mah Jongg. Registration required.

Registration opens Friday, January 17 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Feb 22, 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.

Cookbook Book Club - Southern Favorites

Sat, Feb 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

Sun, Feb 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Whatcha got cookin'? Try a recipe from a cookbook, then meet with other culinary aficionados to discuss how everyone’s recipes turned out. All experience levels welcome, food pictures encouraged!

We Love Comics - for ages 6-9, "The Unlucky Kid"

Mon, Feb 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Explore how art and story work together in graphic novels perfect for emerging readers. We'll have a related activity for each monthly book selection.

Exploring the Docuverse - "Summer of Soul," rated PG-13

Mon, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 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.

TikTok Made Me Read It - "The Maid"

Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Center - Community Room A (20)

Discuss trending books made popular on BookTok and connect with fellow readers.

Bagels with the Better Business Bureau - Building Your Brand and Customer Loyalty

Tue, Feb 25, 8:00am - 9:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Pamela Hernandez, Regional Director for the Springfield Better Business Bureau, will teach you about business over bagels and coffee.

Registration opens Tuesday, February 11 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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.

Microsoft Excel Basics

Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Library Center - Harrison Conference Room (15)

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

Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 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.

Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 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.

Banned Book Club - "How It All Blew Up"

Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Center - Community Room A (20)

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.

Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 26, 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.

Tell a Fairy Tale - for infants-age 6

Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Ash Grove Branch Library

Share the magic of National Tell a Fairy Tale Day with our favorite fairy tales, songs and an enchanted craft.

Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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 - "Northanger Abbey," rated PG, 2007

Wed, Feb 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Library Center - Auditorium (100)

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

Midtown Storytime at The Fairbanks - for infants-age 6

Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

If you would like to get more out of your iPhone or iPad, join us for free classes taught by veteran instructor Julie Mahaffey. This is a six-part series that covers different topics at each session.

Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

The Fairbanks Community Hub - 1126 N. Broadway Ave.

The Midtown Carnegie Branch might be closed for construction, but our storytimes haven't missed a beat! Join the Midtown librarians in stories, songs and activities at the Fairbanks Community Hub.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

The Fairbanks Community Hub - 1126 N. Broadway Ave.

Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators.

Effective Communication Strategies for Caregivers

Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Republic Branch Library - Community Room

The Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter will discuss how to best communicate with someone who has Alzheimer's.

Afternoon Book Discussion - "Never Let Me Go"

Thu, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Center - Harrison Conference Room (15)

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.

Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)

Enjoy coffee or tea and meet other teens at our Teen Café twice a month! We'll chat about all things books, hobbies, fandoms and crafts.

Itsy Bitsy Science Club: Winter Olympics Edition - for ages 3-7

Fri, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Stick the landing! Explore STEAM through fine and gross motor-themed activity stations. Dress for a mess.

Fri, Feb 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.