Name: Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime
Start: 2025-02-18T10:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-18T11:15:00-06:00
Location: Willard Branch Library

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime

for infants-age 6

2025-02-18 10:30:00 2025-02-18 11:15:00 America/Chicago Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators. Willard Branch Library -

Tuesday, February 18
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2025-02-18 10:30:00 2025-02-18 11:15:00 America/Chicago Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime Honor Black History Month with your little ones at this special Racing to Read Storytime focusing on books by Black authors and illustrators. Willard Branch Library -

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.

AGE GROUP: | Kids & Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Racing to Read Storytime |

TAGS: | Black History Month |

Willard Branch Library

Hours

About the branch

The Willard Branch Library opened its doors in 1992 after the northwest Greene County community pledged its support of a local branch. The branch, located in the East Shopping Center just a few blocks north of Highway 160 on Jackson Street (Z Highway), is conveniently located across the street from the Willard Middle School.

Upcoming Events

iPhone Class for Seniors

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.

Midtown Storytime at The Fairbanks - for infants-age 6

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.

Introduction to Contract Bridge

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.

Afternoon Book Discussion - "Mansfield Park"

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.

This event is full

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 is now closed

Teen Café - for ages 12-18

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.

Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months

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.

Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months

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.

Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Teen Anime Night - for ages 14-18

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.

Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Dungeons & Dragons - for ages 12-18

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.

Cookbook Book Club - Comfort Foods

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.

Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Exploring the Docuverse - "Exporting Raymond," rated PG

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.

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.

Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months

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.

Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6

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

Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months

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.

Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Banned Book Club - "Watchmen"

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.

Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months

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.

Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Racing to Read Storytime - 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.

Midtown Storytime at The Fairbanks - for infants-age 6

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.

Introduction to Contract Bridge

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.

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.

This event is full

Talking With Children About Safety From Sexual Abuse

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.

Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months

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.

Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months

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.

Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Teen Night! - for ages 12-18

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.

Introduction to American Mah Jongg

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.

Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

TTRPG Exploration - for ages 12-18

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.

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.

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.

Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Exploring Genealogy - Periodicals and PERSI

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.

Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months

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.

Racing to Read 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.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months

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.

Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

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

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.

Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Racing to Read 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.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

Pajama 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.

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime - for infants-age 6

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.

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 Renee Glass.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Mon, Jan 20	Closed
Tue, Jan 21	9:30AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jan 22	9:30AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 23	9:30AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 24	9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 25	9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 26	Closed

The Library

Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime

for infants-age 6

Tuesday, February 1810:30am - 11:15am

Willard Branch Library

Willard Branch Library

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Tuesday, February 18
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