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Then and Now with John Sellars and David Eslick
2025-10-02 19:00:00 2025-10-02 20:00:00 America/Chicago Then and Now with John Sellars and David Eslick Explore Springfield’s evolving history through photos and stories from local experts. Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Thursday, October 02
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-02 19:00:00 2025-10-02 20:00:00 America/Chicago Then and Now with John Sellars and David Eslick Explore Springfield’s evolving history through photos and stories from local experts. Library Center - Auditorium (100)

Library Center

Auditorium (100)

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

Springfield has changed in size and scope over the past 150 years, with some buildings still standing, others repurposed and some lost to history. John Sellars, executive director emeritus of the History Museum on the Square, along with historian and photographer David Eslick will explore the city’s story through photos of places like the Colonial Hotel, Lincoln School and Frisco Depot — showing past and present views.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Genealogy |

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Library Center
Phone: 417-882-0714
Hours
About the branch

The Library Center is the headquarters of the Springfield-Greene County Library District. The 82,000-square-foot building houses major collections of print and electronic resources. These include special collections such as business and local history and genealogy; public Wi-Fi computers, four private study rooms, five small conference rooms, a kitchen and state-of-the-art reference technology. In addition, the Library Center includes other amenities characteristic of larger urban libraries. Those features include a 150-seat auditorium, a glass-enclosed reading room and art gallery, a story hour room, outdoor patio and outdoor story garden and the Between Friends Gift Shop. 

Upcoming Events

The Brentwood Card Table
Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Afternoon Book Discussion - "Human Acts"
Thu, Aug 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)
Discuss a wide range of books in various genres, including both fiction and non-fiction titles.
Microsoft Excel Basics
Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn how to create and use spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Add data to a spreadsheet, perform calculations and set up spreadsheets for printing.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Aug 29, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Aug 29, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Teen Night! - for ages 12-18
Fri, Aug 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Sat, Aug 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Libraries Closed
Mon, Sep 01, 7:00am - 9:00pm
Library Center
All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Sep 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Meet the Computer
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.
Stories in the Park - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic
Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 02, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Art Studio - for ages 12-18
Tue, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.
LEGO Brick Builders - for all ages
Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Bring the whole family to our LEGO brick free-for-all and challenge yourself to build something together.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Spooky Friends Book Club - "Edenville"
Tue, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Stagecoach Conference Room (8)
Ghosts, goblins, gore and so much more to read about in our horror book club.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fair Grove Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Sep 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Maker Space Open Studio - for ages 12 and older
Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.
Voice Your Writing
Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Share a sample of your writing in a casual setting with like-minded individuals.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Finding Files
Thu, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn to save, organize, copy, move, rename, delete, find and manage files and folders on your computer or external storage device.
Game Day - for ages 12-18
Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.
Reading Pals - for ages 5-12
Thu, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help — they love stories but can't read. Practice your reading skills with furry companions. Registration starts August 21; call 417-732-7284.
National Cemetery Civil War Walk
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Springfield National Cemetery - 1702 E. Seminole St.
Walk through the Springfield National Cemetery and hear stories from the Civil War era.
National Cemetery Civil War Walk
Thu, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Springfield National Cemetery - 1702 E. Seminole St.
Walk through the Springfield National Cemetery and hear stories from the Civil War era.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Sep 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Sep 05, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Local History Roundtable
Fri, Sep 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Join fellow history lovers in a roundtable discussion of Ash Grove's history and the Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead.
Teen Night! - for ages 12-18
Fri, Sep 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.
First Friday Art Walk
Fri, Sep 05, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Park Central Branch Library
Join us for First Friday Art Walk and the opening of a new exhibit.
Craft & Tell
Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Want to stop doomscrolling and get out of the house? Bring a craft to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Whether starting a project or struggling to finish one, this group is for you.
Cuppa Comics - "Babe in the Woods: Or, The Art of Getting Lost"
Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Travellers House Coffee & Tea - 824 S. National Ave.
Warm up your weekend with a nice cup of coffee and an invigorating conversation about comics and graphic novels.
Guided Nature Walk - for families with kids ages 5-12
Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield - 5242 S. State Highway ZZ, Republic
Join us for a walk through Wilson's Creek National Battlefield with reserve staff and stories read by library staff.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
TTRPG Exploration - for ages 12-18
Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)
Try out tabletop role-playing games, like Dungeons & Dragons and others. Join one-shot campaigns with pre-built characters or librarian-generated ones.
Teens Unplugged - for ages 12-18
Mon, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Sick of social media? Come to the Teen Room for games, activities and conversation — no screens allowed. Together we will kick our screen habits, make new friends and have some fun.
Mini Mondays - for ages 12 and older
Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Create adorable miniatures from upcycled materials. Each month, learn to craft tiny landscapes, rooms or critters using household items. Materials will be provided, or you can bring your own.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Sep 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Introduction to Contract Bridge
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Learn to play this trick-taking card game with friends at a four-week introductory course of Contract Bridge.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Learning Windows 11
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn about the Windows 11 operating system. Explore the Start Menu and Settings menu, and learn how to customize your computer. Use tiles to launch apps and to access other programs on the computer.
Stories in the Park - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic
Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 09, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Crafts and Camaraderie - Painting with Yarn
Tue, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fair Grove Branch Library
Enjoy good conversation while you're introduced to a crafting technique to explore. Materials will be provided.
Flying Needles
Tue, Sep 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Work on your latest knitting and crochet projects with fellow fiber artists.
Mystery Book Club - "Where They Last Saw Her"
Tue, Sep 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Community Room - Upper Level (60)
Discuss all manner of mystery, from classic to current, cozy to thriller, series and standalone.
Art Studio - for ages 12-18
Tue, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.
Art Exploration - for ages 9-12
Tue, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Explore new materials and techniques, focusing on creativity and self-expression. Experiment, have fun and put the process front and center. Materials will be provided. In the Children's Department.
Evening Book Discussion - "Here One Moment"
Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Baby Book Club - for infants-12 months
Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fair Grove Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Book Discussion - "The Uncharted Flight of Olivia West"
Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Center - Community Room B (30)
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
Book Discussion - "Martyr!"
Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fair Grove Branch Library
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
Maker Space Open Studio - for ages 12 and older
Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.
FilmStubs - "Good Will Hunting," rated R
Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Moxie Cinema - 305 S. Campbell Ave. #101
Both novice and seasoned cinephiles are welcome to join our free viewings of classic and cult films at The Moxie, with discussion after the films. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
The Brentwood Card Table
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself.
Getting Started: Basic Genealogy with FamilySearch
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Discover how a free account with FamilySearch can open the door to your family’s past.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Hitting the Road with Racing to Read - for infants-age 6, Love Books
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Explore the Library's Roads to Reading through books, songs and fun activities. Have fun reading books you enjoy.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Book Discussion - "The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise"
Thu, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
STEAM Explorers: Homeschool Thursday - for ages 6-12
Thu, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Develop creative, problem-solving skills through exciting STEAM activities and challenges. Registration required.
Internet Basics
Thu, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.
Game Day - for ages 12-18
Thu, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.
Dabbling In Art
Thu, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Join us for an evening of sketching or painting! Whatever your skill level, try your hand at something new, learn from others and have a creative time. Materials will be provided.
Downtown Book Club - "If You Could See the Sun"
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creamery Arts Center - 411 N. Sherman Parkway
Join us to chat about our monthly title while enjoying the urban skyline at this library-sponsored book group.
Crochet Circle - for ages 12 and older
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Learn to crochet a pumpkin in this hands-on workshop.
Banned Book Club - "Speak"
Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mother's Brewing Company - 215 S. Grant Ave.
Read books that have recently been in the news for being banned or challenged. We'll discuss the book, the reasons it was banned or challenged and ideas surrounding intellectual freedom.
Genres for Generations - for ages 12 and older, "Wilder Girls"
Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Teens and their guardians are invited to connect through stories in our monthly book discussion. Share the experience of reading the same book and dive into the conversation together.
Fall Book Buzz - for ages 18 and older
Thu, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
4 By 4 Brewing Company - 2811 E. Galloway St., Suite A
Find out the latest buzz on new and upcoming titles from our librarians.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Sep 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
The Pretenders - for ages 3-7
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Play is one of your child’s best teachers. We’ll provide a variety of play stations designed to promote imagination, spark creativity and promote social-emotional development.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Learning the Library Catalog
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn how to get the most out of the new Vega and Tipasa catalogs with help from library staff.
Northview Center Book Discussion - for age 55 and older, "Everything Is Tuberculosis"
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Northview Center - 305 E. Talmage St.
Chat about our monthly title with other readers at this library-sponsored book group just for older adults.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Sep 12, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Homeschooling 101
Fri, Sep 12, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Discover new perspectives on homeschooling and leave feeling encouraged and ready for what’s next.
Teen Night! - for ages 12-18
Fri, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.
Poetry Workshop
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Learn how to start and complete a work of poetry with former Springfield mayor and poet Robert Stephens.
Registration opens Friday, August 29 2025 at 9:00am
Heirloom Seed Saving Basics
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Midtown Community Garden - 1471 N. Benton Ave.
Learn how to harvest and save pea, bean and tomato seeds from your garden in this hands-on seed saving demonstration. Provided in partnership with the Springfield Community Gardens.
Registration opens Friday, August 29 2025 at 9:00am
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
STEAM Explorers - for ages 6-12
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Develop creative, problem-solving skills through exciting STEAM activities and challenges.
Dungeons & Dragons - for ages 12-18
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.
Cardstock Cafe
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Center - Community Room B (30)
Bring your scrapbooking, journaling or card-making projects, and we'll supply the workspace and crafting tools. Create freely, or follow along with this month's guided paper craft.
Dungeons & Dragons - for ages 12-18
Sat, Sep 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.
Baby-Sitters Club Party - for ages 7-12
Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Do you love the Baby-Sitters Club? Celebrate the beloved book series with fellow fans and enjoy trivia, crafts and prizes.
Science Time with STEAM Kits - for ages 5-12
Mon, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Come explore science with the Library's STEAM Kits, featuring a different kit each month.
Teens Tour the Maker Space - for ages 12-18
Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
No reservations required! Start in the Teen Room, then we'll head down to the Maker Space to learn about all the cool machines and how to use them by making a button, bookmark and sticker.
Paddington Movie Afternoon - for all ages, "Paddington," rated PG
Mon, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Come and watch a funny bear and his family as they navigate life together and try to evade trouble.
Teen Art Studio - for ages 12-18, Screen Printing
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Calling all art lovers! Come to the Station on the third Monday of the month to practice your art, try a new technique and meet fellow artists. No prior skill is required. Materials will be provided.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Besties, Beads and Barbie
Mon, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Bring your bestie or come solo to make friendship bracelets while watching "Barbie," rated PG-13. Materials will be provided.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Introduction to Contract Bridge
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Learn to play this trick-taking card game with friends at a four-week introductory course of Contract Bridge.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Gmail Basics
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn how to create an email account using Gmail, create contacts and signatures, compose and reply to emails, organize your inbox and more.
Stories in the Park - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic
Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Car Seat Check-Up with the Willard Fire Department - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Willard Branch Library
Enjoy a special storytime with the Willard Fire Department, featuring a check to ensure car seats are properly installed and a fire truck for everyone to see.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 16, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Ash Grove Bibliophiles - "My Contrary Mary"
Tue, Sep 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
Art Studio - for ages 12-18
Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.
Craft and Chill - for ages 10-18, Painting with Yarn
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Fair Grove Branch Library
Relax, chat and explore an art technique with other teens. Materials will be provided.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 9:00am
Planning Your Spending for Financial Success
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)
Get practical tips for navigating your finances and making confident choices in uncertain times.
Austen Admiration Society - "Northanger Abbey"
Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Whether you have read all of Jane Austen's works, only watched the movies or you're new to the English novelist, join us as we read and discuss all of Miss Austen's novels in order of publication.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Books on Tap - "The Secret History"
Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
4 By 4 Brewing Company - 2811 E. Galloway St., Suite A
Brewing off-beat discussions about books that aren't in the mainstream.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Exploring Genealogy - Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestor: A Case Study
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Center - Community Room B (30)
Discover surprising layers of a soldier’s past as genealogist Craig Scott explores Revolutionary War records in a new light.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fair Grove Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Maker Space Open Studio - for ages 12 and older
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
A Curious Celebration - for infants-age 6
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Strafford Branch Library
Celebrate the birthday of H.A. Rey, creator of Curious George! We'll read books about our favorite swinging primate and even have monkey-inspired crafts and activities.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Travelogue - The Unconventional Voyage
Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board Star Trek: The Cruise VIII.
Google Tools
Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.
Slime Science - for ages 5-12
Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Have a messy fun time making slime and learning the science behind it — and you can even take some slime home with you! Materials will be provided.
Game Day - for ages 12-18
Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.
Crochet Circle - for ages 12 and older
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Learn to crochet a pumpkin in this hands-on workshop.
Entering Burnt Sparrow: Eric LaRocca’s Transgressive Horror
Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Author Eric LaRocca shares his gripping new novel that explores dark secrets in a small town.
Stargazing for Beginners
Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Discover the wonders above with a night of stargazing alongside the Springfield Astronomical Society.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Sep 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness - Alzheimer's Awareness Presentation
Fri, Sep 19, 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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Sep 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Silver Screen Surfers - "Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer," not rated
Fri, Sep 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Delve into the intrigue as we watch these silver screen gems full of mystery.
Zombie Vegetables - for ages 8-12
Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Community Room - Upper Level (60)
Discover simple ways to reduce food waste.
Teen Night! - for ages 12-18
Fri, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.
Night Out at the Library - for infants-age 6
Fri, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Enjoy a special evening filled with sensory activities, creative crafts, playful stories and cheerful songs.
Reading Pals - for ages 5-12
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Practice your reading skills with Evie, our friend from Alliance of Therapy Pets.
Notorious Women of Missouri
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Historical author Larry Wood will discuss infamous and notorious women throughout Missouri’s history. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Follow Along: Air Dry Mushrooms
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Take a beginner course in sculpting as we follow a course on Creativebug. Materials will be provided.
Registration opens Friday, September 5 2025 at 9:00am
Nonfic Book Club - "Read Dangerously"
Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creamery Arts Center - 411 N. Sherman Parkway
Enjoy lively discussions on thought-provoking nonfiction books over a cup of coffee.
Crafternoon with Jane - "Mr. Malcolm's List," rated PG
Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Bring a craft and partake in an afternoon of artistry and film watching. Hot tea and light refreshments will be provided. A Year With Jane Austen event.
Teen Volunteer Council Recruitment Event - for ages 14-18
Sun, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Drop in to pick up an application and learn how to get involved, give back, meet new friends and log some volunteer hours by joining our Teen Volunteer Council.
Sublimated Pennants - for adults and families with children of all ages
Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Learn about the sublimation printing process by creating a custom pennant that showcases your unique style. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.
Paddington Movie Afternoon - for all ages, "Paddington 2," rated PG
Mon, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Come and watch a funny bear and his family as they navigate life together and try to evade trouble.
We Love Comics - for ages 6-10, "The Great Puptective: Purranormal Activity"
Mon, Sep 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Explore how art and story work together in graphic novels perfect for emerging readers, and enjoy an activity related to the book.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Sep 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Introduction to Contract Bridge
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Learn to play this trick-taking card game with friends at a four-week introductory course of Contract Bridge.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Microsoft Word Basics
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word: create, edit and save documents, change font size, style and color, create lists and use spell–check to edit documents.
Stories in the Park - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic
Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.
Sublimated Pennants - for adults and families with children of all ages
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Learn about the sublimation printing process by creating a custom pennant that showcases your unique style. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 23, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Book Blankets: Crochet and Conversation
Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Gather with fellow crocheters to create granny squares inspired by the book cover of your current read. All skill levels welcome — no experience necessary. Materials will be provided.
Art Studio - for ages 12-18
Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Making Family History Fun - Using Sources to Add Ancestors
Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Take part in our family history series with Glenn Whicker from FamilySearch, perfect for genealogists of all levels.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 9 2025 at 12:00am
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Sublimated Pennants - for adults and families with children of all ages
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Learn about the sublimation printing process by creating a custom pennant that showcases your unique style. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fair Grove Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Maker Space Open Studio - for ages 12 and older
Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.
The Brentwood Card Table
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Sublimated Pennants - for adults and families with children of all ages
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Learn about the sublimation printing process by creating a custom pennant that showcases your unique style. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.
Hitting the Road With Racing To Read - for infants-age 6, Sing & Rhyme
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Explore the Library's Roads to Reading through books, songs and fun activities. Play with rhythms, tunes and playful word patterns.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Afternoon Book Discussion - "What Kind of Paradise"
Thu, Sep 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)
Discuss a wide range of books in various genres, including both fiction and non-fiction titles.
Microsoft Excel Basics
Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn how to create and use spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Add data to a spreadsheet, perform calculations and set up spreadsheets for printing.
Game Day - for ages 12-18
Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.
Book Discussion - "Treasure Island"
Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
Crochet Circle - for ages 12 and older
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Learn to crochet a pumpkin in this hands-on workshop.
Let's Judge a Book By Its Lover - for ages 18 and older, "Picking Daisies on Sundays"
Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)
Fall for a new swoon-worthy romance read with a discussion to match. Each month, we’ll switch to feature a sweet or spicy pick.
Bagels with the Better Business Bureau - Level Up Your LinkedIn Skills
Fri, Sep 26, 8:00am - 9:00am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Learn how to boost your online presence and navigate LinkedIn safely with practical tips and guidance.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Sep 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Sublimated Pennants - for adults and families with children of all ages
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Learn about the sublimation printing process by creating a custom pennant that showcases your unique style. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Sep 26, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Meet at the Card Table
Fri, Sep 26, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Center - Community Room B (30)
Looking for a place to play cards or games with friends? Bring your own or play one of ours and meet new people.
Teen Night! - for ages 12-18
Fri, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.
Midtown Carnegie Branch Reopening and Birthday Celebration - for all ages
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Celebrate the recently reopened Midtown Carnegie Branch Library’s 120th birthday with games, demos, prizes and programs all day long.
Beginning Genealogy
Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Learn how to begin researching your family tree using printed and online resources available through the Library, with help from Library Assistant Dean Barker.
Gothic Abbey Watercolor Silhouette
Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Create a beautiful watercolor framed by a gothic abbey silhouette — perfect for the spooky season or fans of Austen’s "Northanger Abbey." Materials will be provided. A Year With Jane Austen event.
Registration opens Friday, September 12 2025 at 8:30am
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Community Cornerstone: Building the Public Library
Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Community Room - Upper Level (60)
Discover how the Library became a cornerstone of the community through a look at its early beginnings.
Dungeons & Dragons - for ages 12-18
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.
Collection Connection with the Springfield Art Museum
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Delve into works from the Museum's collection with teaching artist Lillian Fitzpatrick.
"Undivide Us"
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Watch "Undivide Us," a documentary on finding common ground, followed by a discussion led by the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri.
Dungeons & Dragons - for ages 12-18
Sat, Sep 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.
DIY Nature Crafts - for ages 7-12
Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Engage in a delightful hands-on fall craft utilizing natural elements and supplies — things might get a little messy. Materials will be provided.
Registration opens Friday, September 12 2025 at 9:00am
Paddington Movie Afternoon - for all ages, "Paddington in Peru," rated PG
Mon, Sep 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Come and watch a funny bear and his family as they navigate life together and try to evade trouble.
LEGO Blocks at the Library - for ages 5-12
Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fair Grove Branch Library
Build freely or take on a challenge using our collection of LEGO blocks and other building bricks.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
AI & Your Kids: What Every Parent and Teacher Should Know
Mon, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Explore how AI shapes learning through demos and expert insights.
Read It Like It’s Hot - "Metal Slinger"
Mon, Sep 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Center - Community Room A (20)
Discuss trending books, popular reads and connect with fellow readers.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Sep 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Introduction to Contract Bridge
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Learn to play this trick-taking card game with friends at a four-week introductory course of Contract Bridge.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
AI and You
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Discover commonly used artificial intelligence (AI) programs, including when you might encounter them, their benefits and drawbacks, and tips for identifying AI-generated images and text.
Stories in the Park - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic
Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 30, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Mastering Modern Technology - Computer Basics
Tue, Sep 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Explore the basics of today’s technology and build the confidence to use it with ease, perfect for beginners.
Art Studio - for ages 12-18
Tue, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
David Harrison & Friends: David's Greatest Hits - for all ages
Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Celebrate local author David Harrison with a look back at some of his most beloved and memorable works.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fair Grove Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Socktober Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fair Grove Branch Library
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Maker Space Open Studio - for ages 12 and older
Wed, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.
Voice Your Writing
Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Share a sample of your writing in a casual setting with like-minded individuals.
Kid-Led Book Club - for ages 10-13
Wed, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Kids take the lead and make this book club their own from the start.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Socktober Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Strafford Branch Library
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Socktober Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Meet the Computer
Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.
Game Day - for ages 12-18
Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.
Reading Pals - for ages 5-12
Thu, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help — they love stories but can't read. Practice your reading skills with furry companions. Registration starts September 18; call 417-732-7284.
Franchise Ownership: Is It Right for You?
Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Get expert insights on franchise ownership and what to consider before making your choice.
Register
Craft Night - for ages 13 and older, Freestyle
Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Come craft to your heart’s content! Materials will be provided.
Then and Now with John Sellars and David Eslick
Thu, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Explore Springfield’s evolving history through photos and stories from local experts.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Oct 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Oct 03, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Local History Roundtable
Fri, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Join fellow history lovers in a roundtable discussion of Ash Grove's history and the Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead.
Teen Night! - for ages 12-18
Fri, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.
"Monster House" Movie & Craft - for ages 7 and older
Fri, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Watch "Monster House," rated PG, while painting and crafting your own haunted monster house. Materials will be provided.
First Friday Art Walk
Fri, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Park Central Branch Library
Join us for First Friday Art Walk and the opening of a new exhibit.
Craft & Tell
Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Want to stop doomscrolling and get out of the house? Bring a craft to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Whether starting a project or struggling to finish one, this group is for you.
Cuppa Comics - "Parasyte Full Color Collection 1"
Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Travellers House Coffee & Tea - 824 S. National Ave.
Warm up your weekend with a nice cup of coffee and an invigorating conversation about comics and graphic novels.
Kindergarten Fun Fest - for ages 4-6
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Build school readiness skills as children and their adults work together to learn all about the farm through stories, songs and activities.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Crochet 102 - for ages 12 and older
Sat, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Learn how to make a beautiful cardinal with crochet. Registration required.
TTRPG Exploration - for ages 12-18
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)
Try out tabletop role-playing games, like Dungeons & Dragons and others. Join one-shot campaigns with pre-built characters or librarian-generated ones.
DIY Keychains - for ages 12-18
Mon, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Make keychains using macramé, paracords, beads and more. Materials will be provided.
Mini Mondays - for ages 12 and older
Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Create adorable miniatures from upcycled materials. Each month, learn to craft tiny landscapes, rooms or critters using household items. Materials will be provided, or you can bring your own.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Exploring Genealogy - Hell Came to Sharpsburg
Mon, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Author Steven Cowie uncovers what lingers in the wake of war — on battlefields, in homes and in the lives left behind.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Socktober Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Finding Files
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn to save, organize, copy, move, rename, delete, find and manage files and folders on your computer or external storage device.
Stories in the Park - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic
Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.
Socktober Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Socktober Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Willard Branch Library
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Socktober Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Crafts and Camaraderie - Painting with Acrylic Markers
Tue, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fair Grove Branch Library
Enjoy good conversation while you're introduced to a crafting technique to explore. Materials will be provided.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 10:00am
Art Studio - for ages 12-18
Tue, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.
LEGO Brick Builders - for all ages
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Bring the whole family to our LEGO brick free-for-all and challenge yourself to build something together.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Socktober Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Library Station
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Spooky Friends Book Club - "What Kind of Mother"
Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Stagecoach Conference Room (8)
Ghosts, goblins, gore and so much more to read about in our horror book club.
Baby Book Club - for infants-12 months
Wed, Oct 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Read, sing and play at our special babies-only playtime.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Socktober Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Republic Branch Library
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fair Grove Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Socktober Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ash Grove Branch Library
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Book Discussion - "The Quiet Librarian"
Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Center - Community Room B (30)
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
Book Discussion - "Northanger Abbey"
Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fair Grove Branch Library
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community. A Year with Jane Austen event.
Maker Space Open Studio - for ages 12 and older
Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.
Cosplay Crash Course: Special FX Makeup - for ages 13-18
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Join us for a spooky demonstration on how you can utilize special effects makeup. Materials will be provided.
FilmStubs - "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies," rated PG-13
Wed, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Moxie Cinema - 305 S. Campbell Ave. #101
Both novice and seasoned cinephiles are welcome to join our free viewings of classic and cult films at The Moxie, with discussion after the films. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
The Brentwood Card Table
Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Hitting the Road With Racing To Read - for infants-age 6, Tell Stories
Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Explore the Library's Roads to Reading through books, songs and fun activities. Create stories, play make-believe and be a storyteller.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Bucket List +1: Planning for Meaning and Peace of Mind
Thu, Oct 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Set goals for the future and get practical tips to help you plan and prepare for what’s ahead.
Book Discussion - "The Curse of Penryth Hall"
Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
Learning Windows 11
Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn about the Windows 11 operating system. Explore the Start Menu and Settings menu, and learn how to customize your computer. Use tiles to launch apps and to access other programs on the computer.
Game Day - for ages 12-18
Thu, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.
Dabbling In Art
Thu, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Join us for an evening of sketching or painting! Whatever your skill level, try your hand at something new, learn from others and have a creative time. Materials will be provided.
Downtown Book Club - "Garlic and the Vampire"
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creamery Arts Center - 411 N. Sherman Parkway
Join us to chat about our monthly title while enjoying the urban skyline at this library-sponsored book group.
DIY Sunflower Coasters - for ages 8-14
Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Hot cocoa and apple cider season is almost here! Craft sunflower coasters with us, perfect for resting your warm beverages. Hot glue may be used; materials will be provided.
Registration opens Thursday, September 25 2025 at 9:00am
Banned Book Club - "Breakfast of Champions"
Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mother's Brewing Company - 215 S. Grant Ave.
Read books that have recently been in the news for being banned or challenged. We'll discuss the book, the reasons it was banned or challenged and ideas surrounding intellectual freedom.
Genres for Generations - for ages 12 and older, "All That's Left in the World"
Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Teens and their guardians are invited to connect through stories in our monthly book discussion. Share the experience of reading the same book and dive into the conversation together.
Granny or Witch? Ozark Tales of Healers and Magic
Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Explore the blurred lines between healing and folklore in this look at old traditions and the stories that shaped them.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Oct 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
The Pretenders - for ages 3-7
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Play is one of your child’s best teachers. We’ll provide a variety of play stations designed to promote imagination, spark creativity and promote social-emotional development.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Socktober Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Northview Center Book Discussion - for age 55 and older, "Wild Dark Shore"
Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Northview Center - 305 E. Talmage St.
Chat about our monthly title with other readers at this library-sponsored book group just for older adults.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Oct 10, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Socktober Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Oct 10, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Teen Night! - for ages 12-18
Fri, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.
Flights & Frights Trivia Night - for ages 21 and older
Fri, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
4 By 4 Brewing Company - 2811 E. Galloway St., Suite A
Sink your fangs into pop culture trivia with your friends and family. Proceeds benefit the Library Foundation.
Register
Socktober Storytime - for infants-age 6
Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Library Station
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Kindergarten Fun Fest - for ages 4-6
Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Build school readiness skills as children and their adults work together to learn all about the farm through stories, songs and activities.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Fix-It Fair
Sat, Oct 11, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Get your fixable items repaired by volunteers at the Library's Fix-It Fair.
Crochet 102 - for ages 12 and older
Sat, Oct 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Learn how to make a beautiful cardinal with crochet. Registration required.
STEAM Explorers - for ages 6-12
Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Develop creative, problem-solving skills through exciting STEAM activities and challenges.
Dungeons & Dragons - for ages 12-18
Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.
Nonfic Book Club - "We're All Neurodiverse"
Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creamery Arts Center - 411 N. Sherman Parkway
Enjoy lively discussions on thought-provoking nonfiction books over a cup of coffee.
Macramé Witch Ornaments
Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Center - Community Room B (30)
Create macramé dolls that are perfect for adding a touch of spooky charm to your seasonal décor. Materials will be provided. This Oh, the Horror! event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Registration opens Friday, September 26 2025 at 8:30am
Dungeons & Dragons - for ages 12-18
Sat, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.
Libraries Closed
Mon, Oct 13, 7:00am - 9:00pm
Library Center
All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops Monday, Oct. 13, for staff training.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Internet Basics
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.
Stories in the Park - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic
Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.
Spooky Cricut Bookmarks - for adults and families with children of all ages
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Learn how to use the Cricut Design Space to cut out and assemble bookmarks for your spooky reads. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 14, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Flying Needles
Tue, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Work on your latest knitting and crochet projects with fellow fiber artists.
Mystery Book Club - "The White Lady"
Tue, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Community Room - Upper Level (60)
Discuss all manner of mystery, from classic to current, cozy to thriller, series and standalone.
Art Studio - for ages 12-18
Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.
Art Exploration - for ages 9-12
Tue, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Explore new materials and techniques, focusing on creativity and self-expression. Experiment, have fun and put the process front and center. Materials will be provided. In the Children's Department.
Craft and Chill - for ages 10-18, Painting with Acrylic Markers
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Fair Grove Branch Library
Relax, chat and explore an art technique with other teens. Materials will be provided.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 30 2025 at 9:00am
Scary Books Babble and Brew - for ages 8-13
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Do you delight in thrills and chills down your spine? Enjoy a children’s horror book tasting, preview and discuss age-appropriate scary books while enjoying a treat that will revive your spirits.
Evening Book Discussion - "The Five"
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Books on Tap - "The Running Man"
Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
4 By 4 Brewing Company - 2811 E. Galloway St., Suite A
Brewing off-beat discussions about books that aren't in the mainstream.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Socktober Storytime - for infants-36 months
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Spooky Cricut Bookmarks - for adults and families with children of all ages
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Learn how to use the Cricut Design Space to cut out and assemble bookmarks for your spooky reads. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.
Exploring Genealogy - Researching Deed Records
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Center - Community Room B (30)
Genealogist Patti Hobbs explores how land records preserve lives and stories often left behind.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fair Grove Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Socktober Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Maker Space Open Studio - for ages 12 and older
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.
Rosie Book Club - "The Co-Captain's Log"
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Springfield Park and Boathouse - 2312 Lake Springfield Park Road
Meet at woman-owned businesses to chat about titles that spark conversation with other women in business. Presented in partnership with Leadership Springfield’s Rosie project.
Register
Unlocking the Home Loan Process
Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Jeff Johnson, Loan Originator with UMortgage, will explore the homebuying process.
Teen-Led Book Club - for ages 14-17
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Teens take the lead and make this book club their own from the start.
Getting to Know 65 Prime+ by Mercy Primary Care
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Get a look at Mercy’s fresh take on health care designed with seniors in mind.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Spooky Cricut Bookmarks - for adults and families with children of all ages
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Learn how to use the Cricut Design Space to cut out and assemble bookmarks for your spooky reads. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Travelogue - The Grand Tetons
Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in Grand Tetons.
Gmail Basics
Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn how to create an email account using Gmail, create contacts and signatures, compose and reply to emails, organize your inbox and more.
STEAM Explorers: Homeschool Thursday - for ages 6-12
Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)
Develop creative, problem-solving skills through exciting STEAM activities and challenges. Registration required.
Storybook Pumpkin Patch - for ages 5-12
Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Pick a pumpkin from the library patch and decorate it to look like your favorite book character. Materials will be provided.
Registration opens Thursday, October 2 2025 at 9:00am
Game Day - for ages 12-18
Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.
Scooby-Doo Fright Night! - for ages 7 and older, "Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase"
Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Come and watch Scooby-Doo and the gang solve another mystery, rated TV-Y7. Scooby Snacks will be provided.
Spooky Treasures: A Look at Vintage Horror Memorabilia
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
From film posters to rare collectibles, collector Joe Morton explores vintage horror movie memorabilia, sharing highlights from his personal collection and the stories behind the spooky treasures.
Cults & Chaos Collide: Sam Rebelein and Clay McLeod Chapman
Thu, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Two authors dig into twisted worlds and powerful figures in a riotous conversation full of eerie tales.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Oct 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Pumpkin Decorating for Teens - for ages 12-18
Fri, Oct 17, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Come to the Teen Room to design, paint or decorate your own tiny jack-o'-lantern to celebrate the spooky season. Materials will be provided.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Spooky Cricut Bookmarks - for adults and families with children of all ages
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Learn how to use the Cricut Design Space to cut out and assemble bookmarks for your spooky reads. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness - 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter will discuss Alzheimer's and dementia signs to watch for in you or your loved ones.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Oct 17, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Silver Screen Surfers - "The Cat and the Canary," rated TV-G
Fri, Oct 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Delve into the intrigue as we watch these silver screen gems full of mystery.
Mini Tour of the Globe - for all ages
Fri, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Station
Travel the globe in one afternoon at this come-and-go-event where Missouri State University international students will share art, dance, music and more from a diverse array of cultures.
Teen Night! - for ages 12-18
Fri, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.
"The Omen" at The Moxie
Fri, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Moxie Cinema - 305 S. Campbell Ave. #101
Watch Richard Donner’s "The Omen" on the big screen.
Reading Pals - for ages 5-12
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Practice your reading skills with Evie, our friend from Alliance of Therapy Pets.
Spooky Cricut Bookmarks - for adults and families with children of all ages
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Learn how to use the Cricut Design Space to cut out and assemble bookmarks for your spooky reads. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.
What Really Happened at the O.K. Corral?
Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Discover a legendary shootout’s tangled history in a look at the stories, rumors and moments that shaped the myth.
Kindergarten Fun Fest - for ages 4-6
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Build school readiness skills as children and their adults work together to learn all about the farm through stories, songs and activities.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Make a Fall Bag Charm
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Sew a felt bat bag charm to celebrate the spirit of fall. Materials will be provided.
Registration opens Friday, October 3 2025 at 9:00am
Crafternoon with Jane - "Pride & Prejudice," rated PG, 2005
Sat, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Bring a craft and partake in an afternoon of artistry and film watching. Hot tea and light refreshments will be provided. A Year With Jane Austen event.
Folk Harp with Turner Collins
Sun, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Experience a rich blend of global melodies and stories brought to life through the timeless sound of the harp.
Science Time with STEAM Kits - for ages 5-12
Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Come explore science with the Library's STEAM Kits, featuring a different kit each month.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Socktober Storytime - for infants-age 6
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Center
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Teen Art Studio - for ages 12-18, Zombie Dolls
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Calling all art lovers! Come to the Station on the third Monday of the month to practice your art, try a new technique and meet fellow artists. No prior skill is required. Materials will be provided.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Oct 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Socktober Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Oct 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Google Tools
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.
Stories in the Park - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic
Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Socktober Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Center
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 21, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Ash Grove Bibliophiles - "Rebecca"
Tue, Oct 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
Art Studio - for ages 12-18
Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.
An Introduction to Whist
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Have you ever read an Austen novel and wondered, "What is Whist?" Now is the time to find out! Learn how to play the card game Whist with other enthusiasts. A Year with Jane Austen event.
How Do Credit Scores Work?
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)
Get expert tips on credit scores and simple steps to boost your financial well-being.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Making Family History Fun - Discover Other Useful Programs
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Take part in our family history series with Glenn Whicker from FamilySearch, perfect for genealogists of all levels.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 7 2025 at 12:00am
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fair Grove Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Maker Space Open Studio - for ages 12 and older
Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.
Austen on Screen - "Mansfield Park," rated PG-13, 1999
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Converse about our bimonthly Jane Austen title at 6 p.m. and watch its film adaptation at 6:30 p.m. with fellow Austen fans in the community. A Year With Jane Austen event.
The Brentwood Card Table
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Hitting the Road With Racing To Read - for infants-age 6, Talk & Read
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Explore the Library's Roads to Reading through books, songs and fun activities. Discover a world of words.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Afternoon Book Discussion - "The Sun Down Motel"
Thu, Oct 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)
Discuss a wide range of books in various genres, including both fiction and non-fiction titles.
Microsoft Word Basics
Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word: create, edit and save documents, change font size, style and color, create lists and use spell–check to edit documents.
Game Day - for ages 12-18
Thu, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.
Scooby-Doo Fright Night! - for ages 7 and older, "Scooby-Doo!: Camp Scare," not rated
Thu, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Come and watch Scooby-Doo and the gang solve another mystery. Scooby Snacks will be provided.
Book Discussion - "Bless Me, Ultima"
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
Let's Judge a Book By Its Lover - for ages 18 and older, "Keep Me"
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)
Fall for a new swoon-worthy romance read with a discussion to match. Each month, we’ll switch to feature a sweet or spicy pick.
“Play Nice” with Rachel Harrison
Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Author Rachel Harrison explores dark pasts, haunted homes and what it means to face your inner demons.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Oct 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Socktober Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Oct 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center
Celebrate Socktober with storytimes! Drop off new packages of socks and enjoy a very special Socktober Storytime at your favorite branch.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Oct 24, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Teen Halloween - for ages 13-18
Fri, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
All spooky, scary skeletons are invited to our Monster Mash! Trick-or-treat across the library, enjoy dancing, crafts and a haunted house mini escape room — plus enter our costume contest.
Teen Night! - for ages 12-18
Fri, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.
Escape Room: Cult Catastrophe
Sat, Oct 25, 10:15am - 4:15pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70),Santa Fe Community Room (50)
Solve the clues and escape the horrific remains of a cult compound before it’s too late. Registration required.
Exploring Death Records
Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Death certificates and obituaries offer valuable genealogical insights. Library Assistant Dean Barker will discuss available death records, focusing on Missouri.
Monster Mash Costume Parade - for infants-age 6
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Library Station
Show off your costume at our annual parade! We'll meet in the Children’s Department for not-so-scary stories, then parade through the library and collect treats. Older siblings are welcome.
Kindergarten Fun Fest - for ages 4-6
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Build school readiness skills as children and their adults work together to learn all about the farm through stories, songs and activities.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Dungeons & Dragons - for ages 12-18
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.
Collection Connection with the Springfield Art Museum
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Explore Eric Aho’s paintings from the Museum’s collection with gallery services associate Jordan Seyer.
Dungeons & Dragons - for ages 12-18
Sat, Oct 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.
Night at the Haunted Library - for families with children of all ages
Sat, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Enjoy a spooktacular night of after-hours fun with creepy games, scary stories, crafts, treats and punch. Families welcome; all youth must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Escape Room: Cult Catastrophe
Sun, Oct 26, 10:15am - 4:15pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70),Santa Fe Community Room (50)
Solve the clues and escape the horrific remains of a cult compound before it’s too late. Registration required.
LEGO Blocks at the Library - for ages 5-12
Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fair Grove Branch Library
Build freely or take on a challenge using our collection of LEGO blocks and other building bricks.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Read It Like It’s Hot - "A House with Good Bones"
Mon, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Center - Community Room A (20)
Discuss trending books, popular reads and connect with fellow readers.
The Wild World of Witchcraft - LIVE! with Grady Hendrix
Mon, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Gillioz Theatre - 325 Park Central E.
Explore the myths and magic of witches through stories and movies in an unforgettable night with Grady Hendrix.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Oct 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Microsoft Excel Basics
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn how to create and use spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Add data to a spreadsheet, perform calculations and set up spreadsheets for printing.
Stories in the Park - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
J.R. Martin Park - 300 E. Hines St., Republic
Join your favorite children's librarians at the pavilion for a weekly, outdoor storytime with stories, songs and activities. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Halloween Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Willard Branch Library
Dress up in your costume and share in some Halloween stories, songs and crafts.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 28, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Mastering Modern Technology - Internet Basics
Tue, Oct 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Explore the basics of today’s technology and build the confidence to use it with ease, perfect for beginners.
Book Blankets: Crochet and Conversation
Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Gather with fellow crocheters to create granny squares inspired by the book cover of your current read. All skill levels welcome — no experience necessary. Materials will be provided.
Art Studio - for ages 12-18
Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Why I Love Horror: Grady Hendrix and Becky Siegel Spratford
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Relics Event Center - 2015 W. Battlefield Road, Suite E
Explore what draws writers to horror and the impact of the genre in a lively conversation with Grady Hendrix and Becky Siegel Spratford.
Registration opens Friday, September 26 2025 at 9:00am
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fair Grove Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Maker Space Open Studio - for ages 12 and older
Wed, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Not-So-Scary Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Strafford Branch Library
We'll have a spooky good time as we enjoy not-so-scary stories, a craft and a candy hunt through the branch. Costumes are encouraged.
"Eek! Halloween!": A Boynton Halloween Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Wear your costume and enjoy a festive Boynton Halloween storytime with books, songs and activities. In the Children's Department.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Digital Estate Planning
Thu, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn the essential digital items to organize when preparing your digital estate. Library staff will teach you different ways to automatically handle social media profiles and email accounts.
Game Day - for ages 12-18
Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.
Scooby-Doo Fright Night! - for ages 7 and older, "Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!"
Thu, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Come and watch Scooby-Doo and the gang solve another mystery, not rated. Scooby Snacks will be provided.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Oct 31, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Halloween Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Oct 31, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Dress up and enjoy some not-so-spooky stories, songs and a trick-or-treat parade around the Library.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Halloween Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Dress up and enjoy some not-so-spooky stories, songs and a trick-or-treat parade around the Library.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Oct 31, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Teen Night! - for ages 12-18
Fri, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.
Craft & Tell
Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Want to stop doomscrolling and get out of the house? Bring a craft to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Whether starting a project or struggling to finish one, this group is for you.
Cuppa Comics - "Asadora!, Vol. 1"
Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Travellers House Coffee & Tea - 824 S. National Ave.
Warm up your weekend with a nice cup of coffee and an invigorating conversation about comics and graphic novels.
Kindergarten Fun Fest - for ages 4-6
Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Build school readiness skills as children and their adults work together to learn all about the farm through stories, songs and activities.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Spooky Soirée - for ages 10-18
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)
Get down with the ghouls and celebrate the horror genre with themed crafts, games and other activities. Costumes are encouraged; materials will be provided.
DIY Paper Cornucopia - for ages 7-12
Sun, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Fall is in the air! Get cozy and create a cornucopia and other abundant items using paper. Materials will be provided.
Good Vibrations at the Station - The Layton Hollow Gals
Sun, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Hear the Layton Hollow Gals share songs and stories from Ozarks' Grammy-nominated songwriter Johnny Mullins.
DIY Gratitude Journals for Teens - for ages 12-18
Mon, Nov 03, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Design your own gratitude journal that may help boost positivity, reduce anxiety and improve your well-being. Materials will be provided.
DIY Paper Cornucopia - for ages 7-12
Mon, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Fall is in the air! Get cozy and create a cornucopia and other abundant items using paper. Materials will be provided.
Cricut Creations - for ages 12-18
Mon, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Create and design your own Cricut creations — stickers, name plates, keychains or whatever you want. Materials will be provided.
Mini Mondays - for ages 12 and older
Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Create adorable miniatures from upcycled materials. Each month, learn to craft tiny landscapes, rooms or critters using household items. Materials will be provided, or you can bring your own.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Exploring Genealogy - Finding Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
Mon, Nov 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Center - Community Room B (30)
Genealogist Michelle Dickens explores the twists, turns and tools of old land maps — and the stories they hold in place.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Nov 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
DIY Gratitude Journals for Teens - for ages 12-18
Tue, Nov 04, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Design your own gratitude journal that may help boost positivity, reduce anxiety and improve your well-being. Materials will be provided.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Meet the Computer
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Dino Tales - for infants-age 6
Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Willard Branch Library
Celebrate Dinovember with us as we roar, stomp and chomp our way through some books about our prehistoric pals! Be sure to stay after and try to spot all the hidden dinosaurs in the branch.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Nov 04, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Crafts and Camaraderie - Styrofoam Printmaking
Tue, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fair Grove Branch Library
Enjoy good conversation while you're introduced to a crafting technique to explore. Materials will be provided.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 21 2025 at 10:00am
LEGO Brick Builders - for all ages
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Bring the whole family to our LEGO brick free-for-all and challenge yourself to build something together.
Evening Book Discussion - "Real Americans"
Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Benway Conference Room (8)
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Spooky Friends Book Club - "The Way Up is Death"
Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Stagecoach Conference Room (8)
Ghosts, goblins, gore and so much more to read about in our horror book club.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fair Grove Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Maker Space Open Studio - for ages 12 and older
Wed, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.
Test It Before You Invest: Market Research for Founders
Wed, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Learn how to test your business idea and make informed decisions to build something people want.
Register
Voice Your Writing
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Share a sample of your writing in a casual setting with like-minded individuals.
Kid-Led Book Club - for ages 10-13
Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Kids take the lead and make this book club their own from the start.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Hitting the Road With Racing To Read - for infants-age 6, Play With Letters
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Explore the Library's Roads to Reading through books, songs and fun activities. Find print everywhere.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
STEAM Explorers: Homeschool Thursday - for ages 6-12
Thu, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Develop creative, problem-solving skills through exciting STEAM activities and challenges. Registration required.
Finding Files
Thu, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn to save, organize, copy, move, rename, delete, find and manage files and folders on your computer or external storage device.
Game Day - for ages 12-18
Thu, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.
Reading Pals - for ages 5-12
Thu, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help — they love stories but can't read. Practice your reading skills with furry companions. Registration starts October 23; call 417-732-7284.
Getting Started: Basic Genealogy with FamilySearch
Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Discover how a free account with FamilySearch can open the door to your family’s past.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Nov 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Online Shopping Safety
Fri, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Learn how to identify common scams with Pamela Hernandez, regional director for the Springfield Better Business Bureau.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Nov 07, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Thinking Money for Kids: Making Moo-Lah - for ages 6-12
Fri, Nov 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100),Community Room B (30)
Think you’ve got what it takes to plan a party or run a profitable farm? Learn about money, saving and spending through games — and enter to win a prize. Registration required; call 417-616-0526.
Thinking Money for Kids: Making Moo-Lah - for ages 6-12
Fri, Nov 07, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100),Community Room B (30)
Think you’ve got what it takes to plan a party or run a profitable farm? Learn about money, saving and spending through games — and enter to win a prize. Registration required; call 417-616-0526.
Local History Roundtable
Fri, Nov 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Join fellow history lovers in a roundtable discussion of Ash Grove's history and the Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead.
Teen Night! - for ages 12-18
Fri, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.
First Friday Art Walk
Fri, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Park Central Branch Library
Join us for First Friday Art Walk and the opening of a new exhibit.
Thinking Money for Kids: Making Moo-Lah - for ages 6-12
Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Think you’ve got what it takes to plan a party or run a profitable farm? Learn about money, saving and spending through games — and enter to win a prize.
Kindergarten Fun Fest - for ages 4-6
Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Build school readiness skills as children and their adults work together to learn all about the farm through stories, songs and activities.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
STEAM Explorers - for ages 6-12
Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Develop creative, problem-solving skills through exciting STEAM activities and challenges.
Dungeons & Dragons - for ages 12-18
Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.
Nonfic Book Club - "Carry"
Sat, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Creamery Arts Center - 411 N. Sherman Parkway
Enjoy lively discussions on thought-provoking nonfiction books over a cup of coffee.
Dungeons & Dragons - for ages 12-18
Sat, Nov 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.
"Spy School" Challenge - for ages 7-12
Sun, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Do you have what it takes to get accepted to “Spy School”? Try different challenges and puzzles to see if you could be like Ben Ripley and attend the CIA Academy of Espionage.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Libraries Closed
Tue, Nov 11, 7:00am - 9:00pm
Library Center
All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Baby Book Club - for infants-12 months
Wed, Nov 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, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Wed, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fair Grove Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Book Discussion - "The Lion Women of Tehran"
Wed, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Center - Community Room B (30)
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
Book Discussion - "With the Fire on High"
Wed, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fair Grove Branch Library
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
Maker Space Open Studio - for ages 12 and older
Wed, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.
FilmStubs - "Party Girl," rated R, 1995
Wed, Nov 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.
The Brentwood Card Table
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Nov 13, 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
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Book Discussion - "My Friends"
Thu, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
Gmail Basics
Thu, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn how to create an email account using Gmail, create contacts and signatures, compose and reply to emails, organize your inbox and more.
Dinovember - for ages 5-12
Thu, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Travel back in time and learn all about some of our prehistoric pals! Channel your inner paleontologist by engaging in fun activities including games, crafts and a dino dig.
Game Day - for ages 12-18
Thu, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.
Dabbling In Art
Thu, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Join us for an evening of sketching or painting! Whatever your skill level, try your hand at something new, learn from others and have a creative time. Materials will be provided.
Downtown Book Club - "Beautiful Ugly"
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creamery Arts Center - 411 N. Sherman Parkway
Join us to chat about our monthly title while enjoying the urban skyline at this library-sponsored book group.
The Fashion of Jane Austen's World
Thu, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Love the costumes in historical movies? Author Janet Sing Perry shares her perspective on the Regency Era through dress history, showcasing styles Jane Austen wore. A Year with Jane Austen event.
Craft Night - for ages 13 and older, Jane Austen Regency Era Crafts
Thu, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Come craft to your heart’s content! Materials will be provided. A Year With Jane Austen event.
Banned Book Club - "Saga, Volume 1"
Thu, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mother's Brewing Company - 215 S. Grant Ave.
Read books that have recently been in the news for being banned or challenged. We'll discuss the book, the reasons it was banned or challenged and ideas surrounding intellectual freedom.
Genres for Generations - for ages 12 and older, "Ella Minnow Pea"
Thu, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Teens and their guardians are invited to connect through stories in our monthly book discussion. Share the experience of reading the same book and dive into the conversation together.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Nov 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.
The Pretenders - for ages 3-7
Fri, Nov 14, 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, Nov 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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Nov 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.
"Guinness World Records" Party - for ages 7-14
Fri, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Test your skills with challenges and see how you measure up in a celebration of all things extraordinary.
Teen Night! - for ages 12-18
Fri, Nov 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 games, crafts, hangouts and more.
Community Volunteer Fair
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Browse dozens of local volunteer opportunities, grab some great swag and connect with organizations who would be grateful to find a volunteer just like you to help them meet their goals.
Reading Pals - for ages 5-12
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Practice your reading skills with Evie, our friend from Alliance of Therapy Pets.
Dino Tales - for infants-age 6
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Republic Branch Library - Community Room
Celebrate Dinovember with us as we roar, stomp and chomp our way through some books about our prehistoric pals! Be sure to stay after and try to spot all the hidden dinosaurs in the branch.
Kindergarten Fun Fest - for ages 4-6
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Build school readiness skills as children and their adults work together to learn all about the farm through stories, songs and activities.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Collection Connection with the Springfield Art Museum
Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Museum docent AnnElise Parkhurst will showcase paintings by Kara Walker from the Museum’s collection.
Card Collectors Meetup - for ages 8-13
Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Love collecting cards, whether Pokémon, sports or game favorites? Meet other collectors and chat about your favorite collections.
Game On! Celebrate International Games Month - for ages 5-adult
Sun, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Celebrate two of our favorite things — books and board games — with help from Village Meeple Board Game Cafe! Test your skills with games themed around stories, libraries and all things literary.
Teens Who Tutor Recruitment Event - for ages 14-18
Sun, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Wanna share your smarts and make a difference? Come to learn more and sign up to help other teens with math, science and English.
Glowforge Handprint Turkeys - for adults and families with children of all ages
Mon, Nov 17, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations.
Science Time with STEAM Kits - for ages 5-12
Mon, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Willard Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Come explore science with the Library's STEAM Kits, featuring a different kit each month.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Teen Art Studio - for ages 12-18, Beading Bonanza
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Calling all art lovers! Come to the Station on the third Monday of the month to practice your art, try a new technique and meet fellow artists. No prior skill is required. Materials will be provided.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Nov 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, Nov 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.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Nov 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.
Google Tools
Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Invest in yourself with free computer skills classes at the Library.
Glowforge Handprint Turkeys - for adults and families with children of all ages
Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Nov 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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Nov 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, Nov 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 - "The House Is on Fire"
Tue, Nov 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
Book Blankets: Crochet and Conversation
Tue, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Gather with fellow crocheters to create granny squares inspired by the book cover of your current read. All skill levels welcome — no experience necessary. Materials will be provided.
Art Studio - for ages 12-18
Tue, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.
Craft and Chill - for ages 10-18, Styrofoam Printmaking
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Fair Grove Branch Library
Relax, chat and explore an art technique with other teens. Materials will be provided.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 4 2025 at 9:00am
Home Mortgage Basics
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)
Learn key tips and insights on navigating home financing and mortgage options.
Austen Admiration Society - "Persuasion"
Tue, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Whether you have read all of Jane Austen's works, only watched the movies or you're new to the English novelist, join us as we read and discuss all of Miss Austen's novels in order of publication.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Nov 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 - "Project Hail Mary"
Tue, Nov 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.
Constant Shotgun: Flying with the Soviets in the Cold War
Tue, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
From escort missions to epic flights, Glenn Whicker shares thrilling tales of Cold War skies and global diplomacy.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Nov 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, Nov 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.
Glowforge Handprint Turkeys - for adults and families with children of all ages
Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fair Grove Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Nov 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.
Turkey Dance Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ash Grove Branch Library
Get ready to dance like a turkey at this special storytime.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Nov 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.
Maker Space Open Studio - for ages 12 and older
Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.
Teen-Led Book Club - for ages 14-17
Wed, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Teens take the lead and make this book club their own from the start.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Nov 20, 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.
Dino Tales - for infants-age 6
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Strafford Branch Library
Celebrate Dinovember with us as we roar, stomp and chomp our way through some books about our prehistoric pals! Be sure to stay after and try to spot all the hidden dinosaurs in the branch.
Glowforge Handprint Turkeys - for adults and families with children of all ages
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations.
"Run, Turkey, Run!" - for infants-age 6
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a festive storytime filled with books, songs and activities — featuring "Run, Turkey, Run!" by Diane Mayr. In the Children's Department.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Afternoon Book Discussion - "Atmosphere"
Thu, Nov 20, 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.
Travelogue - Iceland: Center of the World
Thu, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Community Room (100)
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon exploring Iceland.
Microsoft Word Basics
Thu, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word: create, edit and save documents, change font size, style and color, create lists and use spell–check to edit documents.
Game Day - for ages 12-18
Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Show off your skills and join us every Thursday in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.
Book Discussion - "The Thursday Murder Club"
Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Strafford Branch Library - Community Room (40)
Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community.
“Jumanji” Escape Room - for ages 12-18
Thu, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Adventurers beware: Once the game begins, there's no turning back. The wild magic won't settle until someone reaches the end and says its name. Registration starts November 6; call 417-616-0526.
Let's Judge a Book By Its Lover - for ages 18 and older, "A Novel Love Story"
Thu, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Station - Santa Fe Community Room (50)
Fall for a new swoon-worthy romance read with a discussion to match. Each month, we’ll switch to feature a sweet or spicy pick.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Nov 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.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Fri, Nov 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.
Glowforge Handprint Turkeys - for adults and families with children of all ages
Fri, Nov 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness - Home for the Holidays
Fri, Nov 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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Fri, Nov 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 - "The Thin Man," rated TV-G
Fri, Nov 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Delve into the intrigue as we watch these silver screen gems full of mystery.
Teen Night! - for ages 12-18
Fri, Nov 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 games, crafts, hangouts and more.
Glowforge Handprint Turkeys - for adults and families with children of all ages
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations.
Kindergarten Fun Fest - for ages 4-6
Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Build school readiness skills as children and their adults work together to learn all about the farm through stories, songs and activities.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Station - Story Hour Room (30)
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Dungeons & Dragons - for ages 12-18
Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.
Make and Watch
Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Station - Frisco Community Room (70)
Step into the world of Jane Austen with a screening of "Pride & Prejudice," rated PG, 2005, and create a dance card. Materials will be provided. A Year With Jane Austen event.
Dungeons & Dragons - for ages 12-18
Sat, Nov 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Center - Story Hour Room (45)
Come along for a fun-filled adventure through the Forgotten Realms. Bring your own character or use one of our premade ones.
Mayor's Tree Lighting - for all ages
Sat, Nov 22, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Park Central Branch Library
Enjoy hot chocolate and crafts during the Mayor's Tree Lighting ceremony.
LEGO Blocks at the Library - for ages 5-12
Mon, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fair Grove Branch Library
Build freely or take on a challenge using our collection of LEGO blocks and other building bricks.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Mon, Nov 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.
Read It Like It’s Hot - "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers"
Mon, Nov 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Center - Community Room A (20)
Discuss trending books, popular reads and connect with fellow readers.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Nov 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.
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Tue, Nov 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.
Microsoft Excel Basics
Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Computer Training Center
Learn how to create and use spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Add data to a spreadsheet, perform calculations and set up spreadsheets for printing.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Nov 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, Nov 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, Nov 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.
Mastering Modern Technology - Google Tools and Mobile Printing
Tue, Nov 25, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ash Grove Branch Library - Community Room (25)
Explore the basics of today’s technology and build the confidence to use it with ease, perfect for beginners.
Art Studio - for ages 12-18
Tue, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Unleash your creativity every Tuesday in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.
Pajama Storytime - for infants-age 6
Tue, Nov 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.
Making Family History Fun - Memories Module — A Permanent Home
Tue, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Center - Auditorium (100)
Take part in our family history series with Glenn Whicker from FamilySearch, perfect for genealogists of all levels.
Registration opens Monday, November 10 2025 at 12:00am
Tiny Tots Storytime - for infants-36 months
Wed, Nov 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.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fair Grove Branch Library
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Racing to Read Storytime - for infants-age 6
Wed, Nov 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, Nov 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.
Maker Space Open Studio - for ages 12 and older
Wed, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Maker Space
Stop by for an open lab, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.
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