Independence Day
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All libraries will be closed Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Musical Monday Matinee
2:00 pm in the Frisco room.
"The Wiz," rated G.
Call 865-1340.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Dewey Decimal Stomp
1:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
When does a cake pan become a bell, an empty mayonnaise jar become a "dJum" and a shower hose become a "Zwoon?" When Bongo Barry shows children that any object can be an instrument and any sound can be musical.
Call 865-1340.
Dewey Decimal Stomp
2:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
When does a cake pan become a bell, an empty mayonnaise jar become a "dJum" and a shower hose become a "Zwoon?" When Bongo Barry shows children that any object can be an instrument and any sound can be musical.
Call 865-1340.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Old School Gamers...Wii Want You!
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for ages 18 and up.
Test your gaming skills-try out the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and the Wii or slip into the past on our old school Nintendo game console.
Call 865-1340.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Chatting Up the Books
6:00 pm in the Santa Fe room
"House of Abraham: Lincoln and the Todds, A Family Divided by War" by Stephen Berry.
Call 865-1340.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Shake Your Sillies Out!
11:00 am in the Frisco room for ages 2-5.
Hear "Silly Sally" by Audrey Wood and other silly stories, sing silly songs, learn silly dances and make a silly craft.
Call 865-1340.
'Tween Town
6:00 pm in the Frisco room for grades 3-5.
Enjoy Wii, board games, Internet surfing, crafts and music while hanging out with your friends. Refreshments provided by Panera Bread.
Call 865-1340.
You've Landed on Gaming Night...Move Forward Three Spaces!
6:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for grades 6-12.
Whether your game is bridge or Yu-Gi-Oh, chess or Settlers of Catan, we've got the night for you. Gamers of all stripes are invited to the Library Station the second and fourth Friday of each month to unwind and kick-off the weekend. Play our games or bring your own. Refreshments provided courtesy of Panera Bread.
Call 865-1340.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
'How-To' Computer Seminar
10:00 am in the Frisco room
Digital Video Q&A, 10 a.m.; MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Oh, My!: Social Networking How-To's, 12:30 p.m.; Advanced Technology Forum, 2:15 p.m. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
Call 865-1340.
1-on-1 Help Desk
11:30 am in the Frisco room
Got computer questions? Get personalized help. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
Call 865-1340.
Open Source Computing Solutions
4:00 pm in the Frisco room
Learn the in's and out's of the Linux operating system. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
Call 865-1340.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for age 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
My Pyramid for Kids
1:00 pm in the Frisco room for grades 3-5.
You like to play hard, don't you? You've got to eat smart so that your body gets all the nutrients it needs to keep up with everything you do. Learn about making healthy food and fitness choices during this exciting program and listen closely to hear the food group messages so you can help at the end. Sponsored by the MU Extension-Family Nutrition Education Program.
Call 865-1340.
My Pyramid for Kids
2:00 pm in the Frisco room for grades 3-5.
You like to play hard, don't you? You've got to eat smart so that your body gets all the nutrients it needs to keep up with everything you do. Learn about making healthy food and fitness choices during this exciting program and listen closely to hear the food group messages so you can help at the end. Sponsored by the MU Extension-Family Nutrition Education Program.
Call 865-1340.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
John Wayne Wednesdays
2:00 pm in the Frisco room.
"Rio Bravo," not-rated.
Call 865-1340.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Starlight Storytime
7:00 pm in the story hour room for ages 2-5.
Spend a summer evening with stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Friday Night Film
6:30 pm in the Frisco room.
"The Dark Knight," rated PG-13.
Call 865-1340.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Library Station Teen Team
10:30 am in the story hour room for grades 6-12.
There are times in life when you've got to put your foot down. Times when you have to push forward with your own designs. Times when you need to go to the Library on a Saturday morning to eat delicious pastries and decide what we should do with ourselves. This is such a time. Stand up and be counted (and then sit down and snack) on the third Saturday of each month.
Call 865-1340.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Sunday Sounds
2:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Taul Flys plays a wide-range of acoustic rock. Refreshments provided by Panera Bread
Call 865-1340.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for age 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Mad Lab Live
1:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Attention adventure seekers--Mad Science needs your help to decide the outcome of our Mad Lab Live! show. Go on a treasure hunt where there's a science experiment at every turn--but careful now--the outcome from your science know-how will decide how the adventure ends! Enjoy a tall tale and fantastic science demonstrations at Mad Lab Live!
Call 865-1340.
Mad Lab Live
2:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Attention adventure seekers--Mad Science needs your help to decide the outcome of our Mad Lab Live! show. Go on a treasure hunt where there's a science experiment at every turn--but careful now--the outcome from your science know-how will decide how the adventure ends! Enjoy a tall tale and fantastic science demonstrations at Mad Lab Live!
Call 865-1340.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Bite into Books
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the Santa Fe room
"The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd. Bring a sack lunch and visit with others about the current read. Stay after lunch to view the movie based on this novel.
Call 865-1340.
Starlight Storytime
7:00 pm in the Frisco room for ages 2-5.
Spend a summer evening with stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
You've Landed on Gaming Night...Move Forward Three Spaces!
6:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for grades 6-12.
Whether your game is bridge or Yu-Gi-Oh, chess or Settlers of Catan, we've got the night for you. Gamers of all stripes are invited to the Library Station the second and fourth Friday of each month to unwind and kick-off the weekend. Play our games or bring your own. Refreshments provided courtesy of Panera Bread.
Call 865-1340.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Saturday Songs
11:00 am in the Frisco room for ages 2-6.
Explore music through a variety of activities designed to promote interaction and fun. We'll sing songs, play musical games, dance, play instruments and make crafts.
Call 865-1340.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for age 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
KY3 for Kids Storybreak
2:00 pm for all ages.
KY3 news, weather and sports personalities read their favorite stories to you.
Call 865-1340.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Trashy Art
6:30 pm in the Frisco room for grades 6-12.
Transform trash into spectacular sculptures that rival any at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Sponsored by the Springfield Regional Arts Council.
Registration starts July 15; call 865-1340.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Starlight Storytime
7:00 pm in the story hour room for ages 2-5.
Spend a summer evening with stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Musical Monday Matinee
2:00 pm in the Frisco room.
"Bye Bye Birdie," rated G.
Call 865-1340.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Get Ready for School
11:00 am in the Frisco room for ages 3-6.
Are you getting ready to start preschool or kindergarten? Join us for fun and reassuring stories about starting school.
Call 865-1340.
'Tween Town
6:00 pm in the Frisco room for grades 3-5.
Enjoy Wii, board games, Internet surfing, crafts and music while hanging out with your friends. Refreshments provided by Panera Bread.
Call 865-1340.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
'How-To' Computer Seminar
10:00 am in the Frisco room
Using Layers in Digital Photos, 10 a.m.; How to Choose the Best Web Browser, 12:30 p.m.; Advanced Technology Forum, 2:15 p.m. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
Call 865-1340.
1-on-1 Help Desk
11:30 am in the Frisco room
Got computer questions? Get personalized help. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
Call 865-1340.
Open Source Computing Solutions
4:00 pm in the Frisco room
Learn the in's and out's of the Linux operating system. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
Call 865-1340.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for age 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Old School Gamers...Wii Want You!
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for ages 18 and up.
Test your gaming skills-try out the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and the Wii or slip into the past on our old school Nintendo game console.
Call 865-1340.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Chatting Up the Books
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Santa Fe room
"Night Passage" by Robert B. Parker. Watch the movie based on the novel, then discuss the differences and similarities the two.
Call 865-1340.
Starlight Storytime
7:00 pm in the story hour room for ages 2-5.
Spend a summer evening with stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
You've Landed on Gaming Night...Move Forward Three Spaces!
6:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for grades 6-12.
Whether your game is bridge or Yu-Gi-Oh, chess or Settlers of Catan, we've got the night for you. Gamers of all stripes are invited to the Library Station the second and fourth Friday of each month to unwind and kick-off the weekend. Play our games or bring your own. Refreshments provided courtesy of Panera Bread.
Call 865-1340.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Library Station Teen Team
10:30 am in the story hour room for grades 6-12.
There are times in life when you've got to put your foot down. Times when you have to push forward with your own designs. Times when you need to go to the Library on a Saturday morning to eat delicious pastries and decide what we should do with ourselves. This is such a time. Stand up and be counted (and then sit down and snack) on the third Saturday of each month.
Call 865-1340.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Sunday Sounds
2:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Route 66 performs traditional bluegrass. Refreshments provided by Panera Bread.
Call 865-1340.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for age 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
John Wayne Wednesdays
2:00 pm in the Frisco room.
"The Cowboys," rated PG.
Call 865-1340.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Starlight Storytime
7:00 pm in the story hour room for ages 2-5.
Spend a summer evening with stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Friday Night Film
6:30 pm in the Frisco room.
"Beverly Hills Chihuahua," rated PG.
Call 865-1340.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Saturday Songs
11:00 am in the Frisco room for ages 2-6.
Explore music through a variety of activities designed to promote interaction and fun. We'll sing songs, play musical games, dance, play instruments and make crafts.
Call 865-1340.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for age 3-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Bite into Books
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the Santa Fe room
"Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown. Bring a sack lunch and visit with others about the current read. Stay after lunch to view the movie based on this novel.
Call 865-1340.
Starlight Storytime
7:00 pm in the story hour room for ages 2-5.
Spend a summer evening with stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Storytime
10:00 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 865-1340.
You've Landed on Gaming Night...Move Forward Three Spaces!
6:00 pm in the Santa Fe room for grades 6-12.
Whether your game is bridge or Yu-Gi-Oh, chess or Settlers of Catan, we've got the night for you. Gamers of all stripes are invited to the Library Station the second and fourth Friday of each month to unwind and kick-off the weekend. Play our games or bring your own. Refreshments provided courtesy of Panera Bread.
Call 865-1340.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Labor Day
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All libraries will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Staff Training
All libraries will be closed Monday, October 12, for Staff Training.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Veteran's Day
All libraries will be closed Wednesday, November 11, for Veteran's Day.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving Day
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All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving.
