Honor the Book
9:00 am to 8:00 pm in the children's department for all ages.
Each hour, at the top of the hour, your favorite librarians, current and past, will read excerpts from a great book. You can also color a bookplate and place it in one of your favorite books.
Call 882-0714.
Grace Chang and Jin Jin the Dragon
10:00 am in meeting rooms A & B for all ages.
Imaginations of all ages will be captivated by the magical illusions, puppetry and stories of author and international Chinese ringmaster Grace Chang and her friend Jin Jin. Grace will sell and autograph copies of her newest book, "Jin Jin and Rain Wizard," following her performance.
Call 882-0714.
The Crafty Book
10:00 am to 4:00 pm for grades 6-12.
Celebrate your favorite place to hang out by creating book flowers and altered book journals.
Call 882-0714.
Herbal Teas and Gifts
2:30 pm in meeting room B.
Enjoy a cup of herbal tea with Springfield Area Herb Society members Shelley Vaugine and Gina Marie Walden. They'll discuss various herbal tea blends and share suggestions for holiday herbal gifts you can create for family and friends.
Call 882-0714.
A Fun Twist on an Original Tale
3:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages.
The Opera Theater of the Ozarks presents "The Three Billy Goats Gruff: A Comic Opera for Children," a 40-minute production adapted by John Davies and based on the music of Mozart, Rossini and Donizetti. The goats finally convince the troll, the forest bully, that 'kindness is contagious.'
Call 882-0714.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
The Music of Pa's Fiddle.
2:00 pm in the auditorium.
The tunes played by Charles Ingalls on his fiddle were important to the "Little House" narratives. The original, loaned by the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum in Mansfield, will be played by Ashley Hull accompanied by musician and music historian Gordon McCann. KSMU journalists Missy Shelton and Mishelle Skalicky will read excerpts from the Wilder books at the concerts.
Call 882-0714.
Nutcracker Children's Workshop
3:00 pm in meeting rooms A & B for ages 3-8.
Enjoy an afternoon of fun and cuture with the members of the Springfield Ballet including a craft, reading of "The Nutcracker," a short preview performanc, mini-dance class and games. This is a great introduction to the art of ballet. Children should wear comfortable attire (stretch/sweat pants, t-shirt and socks). Registration is required; call Springfield Ballet at 862-1343 to register.
Call 882-0714.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Storytime
9:30 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Anime & Manga Enthusiasts
7:00 pm in meeting room B.
Love anime? Want to learn more about it? Watch anime and discuss manga while meeting with other fans.
Call 882-0714.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Storytime
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Storytime
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
International Potluck
7:00 pm in the auditorium
Imagine tastes, smells and sights from all around the worldin one place! Enjoy an international potluck and give immigrants and refugees from abroad a chance to meet their neighbors and learn about their new community. Bring an international dish labeled with the type of food and country of origin and attendees are encouraged to wear international dress. Each month will highlight a different county and feature a brief presentation by a native from that country, plus a few words from a member of a local community organization on what the Ozarks has to offer our new friends.
September 8: India
October 13: Myanmar (Burma)
November 10: Kenya
Call 882-0714.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Veterans Day
All libraries will be closed Wednesday, November 11, for Veteran's Day.
Storytime
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Storytime
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Teen Library Council
10:00 am in the Harrison room for grades 6-12.
Join TLC and help decide what the Library should buy for teens, plan teen programs and read awesome teen books. Plus, there are always some very cool prizes!
Call 882-0714.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Storytime
9:30 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Storytime
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Storytime
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Storytime
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Storytime
10:15 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Storytime
11:00 am in the story hour room for ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, games and movement.
Call 882-0714.
Book Discussion
1:00 pm in meeting room A
"Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How it Changed America" by John M.Barry.
Call 882-0714.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Paren'tweens Book Club
6:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 3-6.
Share the "t", share the book! Reading together doesn't have to stop when you outgrow picture books. Reading and discussing the same books are a great way to bond while building your 'tweens reading skills. "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Registration starts November 02; call 882-0714.
TGIF Movie Party
6:30 pm in the auditorium.
A Hard Days Night, rated G. Celebrate TGIF with your new best friendsall of the Beatles fans that will show up to see John, Paul, George and Ringo. Enjoy snacks and compete in a Beatles trivia contest for your chance to win two tickets to see the Liverpool Legends at the Starlite Theatre in Branson.
Call 882-0714.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Explore Your Electronic Library!
2:00 pm in meeting room B.
Learn about the exciting world of the electronic library and get an introduction to the databases available to you though the Library, both on site and remotely.
Exploring World Cultures: Travel lovers, history buffs and culture vultures will enjoy learning about the library's history, biography and culture databases. Worldwide in scope, these databases cover ancient history to the present. Learn how to find maps, photographs, videos, slideshows and recipes from around the world. Search by country or regionally for information ranging from national anthem sound files to country reports.
Call 882-0714.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Book Talk Swap
5:30 pm for grades 6-12.
Talk about the books you've been reading and what movies you've seen while enjoying snacks in the teen department. Bring your unwanted books for a book swap and find a great new read.
Call 882-0714.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving Day
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All libraries will be closed Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving.
