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Travelogue

Chocolate Week in Belize
2025-01-16 14:00:00 2025-01-16 15:00:00 America/Chicago Travelogue Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Belize. Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Thursday, January 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-16 14:00:00 2025-01-16 15:00:00 America/Chicago Travelogue Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Belize. Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Belize.

Sit back, relax and explore a new place on the third Thursday of each month.

What could be better than a chocolate vacation? A chocolate vacation in Belize! Go from bean to bar in a Mayan jungle paradise with library staff member Ashley Fillmer.

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Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
Phone: 417-883-1974
Hours
Mon, Feb 03 8:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 8:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 8:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 8:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 8:30AM to 8:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 8:30AM to 7:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

Located on the corner of Brentwood Boulevard and Seminole Street, one block east of the intersection of Glenstone Avenue and Seminole Street, the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, renovated in 2016, has served southeast Springfield since 1971. The branch, convenient to such popular shopping centers as the Plaza, Brentwood Center, Battlefield Mall and Primrose Marketplace, is popular with young and old alike.

Upcoming Events

Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - 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.
Midtown Storytime at The Fairbanks - for infants-age 6
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.
Introduction to Contract Bridge
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.
STEAM Explorers: Homeschool Thursday - for ages 6-12
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.
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.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
The Pretenders: A Preschool Playgroup - for ages 3-6
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 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.
Tiny Tots Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Racing to Read 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.
Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Teen Night! - for ages 12-18
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.
Helping to Bring the Humanities to the Public Square - for all ages
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 Nancy Quinn.
Introduction to American Mah Jongg
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.
This event is full
Racing to Read 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.
Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Dungeons & Dragons - for ages 12-18
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.
Second Sunday Concert - The Paper Moons
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.
Pajama 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.
Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Tiny Tots 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.
Tiny Tots Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read 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.
Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Austen-Inspired Art - Paint a Brick Book
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.
This event is full
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.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Baby Book Club - for infants-12 months
Wed, Feb 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Read, sing and play at our special babies-only playtime.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read 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.
Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
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.
iPhone Class for Seniors
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.
Midtown Storytime at The Fairbanks - for infants-age 6
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.
This event is full
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.
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.
Teen Café - for ages 12-18
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 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.
Tiny Tots Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Northview Center Book Discussion - for age 55 and older, "The Women"
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Teen Night! - for ages 12-18
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.
Books and Boards - Love Letter
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.
Introduction to American Mah Jongg
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.
This event is full
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Check Mates and Board Game Buddies - for ages 5-12
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.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read 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.
Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Ash Grove Bibliophiles - Bring Your Own Cozy Mystery
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.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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 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.
Tiny Tots Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read 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.
Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Crafternoons - for ages 8-18
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.
Register
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.
This event is full
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
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness - 10 Ways To Love Your Brain
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.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Silver Screen Surfers - "Shall We Dance," rated TV-PG
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.
Teen Night! - for ages 12-18
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.
The Great Backyard Bird Count with Dickerson Park Zoo - for ages 4-12
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.
Introduction to American Mah Jongg
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.
This event is full
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Dungeons & Dragons - for ages 12-18
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.
Cookbook Book Club - Southern Favorites
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.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Exploring the Docuverse - "Summer of Soul," rated PG-13
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
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
This event is full
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Banned Book Club - "How It All Blew Up"
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.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Tell a Fairy Tale - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
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.
Austen on Screen - "Northanger Abbey," rated PG, 2007
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.
iPhone Class for Seniors
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.
Midtown Storytime at The Fairbanks - for infants-age 6
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.
This event is full
Teen Café - for ages 12-18
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.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Itsy Bitsy Science Club: Winter Olympics Edition - for ages 3-7
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.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Feb 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.
Teen Anime Night - for ages 14-18
Fri, Feb 28, 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.
Creative Aging Hand-Turned Tales, a Crankie Exploration - for adults age 55 and older
Wed, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Arrow Art Annex - 1342 E. St. Louis St.
Join Sandi Green Baker for an 8-week workshop on panoramic storytelling. Registration required.
Libraries Closed
Sun, Apr 20, 7:00am - 9:00pm
Library Center
All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops Sunday, April 20.
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