Library Center Programs

All Programs

Friday, May 9, 2008

	Geezerfest!
	7:00 pm. Geezer is back for another concert on the patio to celebrate the end of school, summer fun or Mother's Day - you pick! Bring your lawn chairs and join us for great tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s. The band features Mark Ellman, Mark Pasquale, Richard Struckoff, Eric Struckoff, Larry Pittman and Sarah Pasquale. Sponsored by the Friend's of the Library. Call 882-0714.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

	Teen Library Council
	10:00 am for grades 6-12. TLC members help decide what the Library should buy, plan programs for teens and earn volunteer credits. Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

	Nonprofit Fundraising: Seven Things You Should Know to Get the Money You Need
	10:00 am to 2:00 pm in meeting room A. Retired college fundraising vice president and author Wayne E. Groner shows nonprofit staff and volunteers how to be more successful in fundraising. A seminar open to everyone begins at 10 a.m. and individual half-hour consultations begin at noon. Call 882-0714.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

	Book Discussion
	1:00 pm in meeting room A for adults. "Exile" by Richard North Patterson. Call 882-0714.

Friday, May 16, 2008

	Friday Night at the Movies
	6:30 pm in the auditorium for all ages. "Curious George," rated G. Call 882-0714.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

	Technology Overview
	1:00 pm Digital Embroidery with Kayla Maloney. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group. Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

	Computer Hands-On with ICON
	9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Harrison room Home Network Basics. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group. Call 882-0714.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

	Reading Pals
	4:00 pm in the story hour room for grades K-5. Tony and Scrappy, the dogs from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks, love a good story but they can't read it themselves. The Library will provide the books and you can be the storyteller. Call 882-0714.

Friday, May 23, 2008

	'Tween Town
	4:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 3-6. Enjoy gaming, crafts and refreshments while hanging out with your friends at the Library. Call 882-0714.

Monday, May 26, 2008

	Memorial Day
	. All libraries will be closed Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.

Monday, June 2, 2008

	Computer Workshop on Genealogical Topics
	7:00 pm in the auditorium Genealogy Software. Learn about software that can help you organize the information you've gathered from online resources. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

	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.

	Retirement Dollars and Sense
	7:00 pm in the Harrison room Mine the Internet for current, reliable, unbiased resources on Social Security and Medicare, early retirement, housing options, budgeting, post-retirement jobs and businesses, long-term care, estate planning and more. Registration starts May 20; call 882-0714.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

	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.

Thursday, June 5, 2008

	Storytime
	11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months. Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 882-0714.

Saturday, June 7, 2008

	Summer Reading Movie Matinee
	2:00 pm in the auditorium. Cool down at the Library with a movie on the big screen. "A Bug's Life," rated G. Call 882-0714.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

	Chapter & Verse:Music on a Sunday Afternoon
	2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages. The Fabulous BRD's, a bluegrass band from Carthage, Missouri. Call 882-0714.

Monday, June 9, 2008

	Anime Otaku Club
	3:30 pm in the story hour room for grades 6-12. Anime and manga enthusiasts, unite! Meet with other fans, watch anime, read manga, talk about your favorites and enjoy treats from Japan. Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

	Storytime
	9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1. Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 882-0714.

	Nonprofit Fundraising: Seven Things You Should Know to Get the Money You Need
	10:00 am to 2:00 pm in meeting room A. Retired college fundraising vice president and author Wayne E. Groner shows nonprofit staff and volunteers how to be more successful in fundraising. A seminar open to everyone begins at 10 a.m. and individual half-hour consultations begin at noon. 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.

	It's "Seussical the Musical!"
	12:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages. Our friends from Springfield Little Theatre have a special treat for you. It's not the kind you eat and you won't find it at the zoo. The cast from "Seussical the Musical" is bringing Horton and Mayzie to the Library for a preview! Call 882-0714.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

	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. "The Last Summer of the World: A Novel" by Emily Mitchell Call 882-0714.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

	Storytime
	11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months. Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 882-0714.

	Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!
	1:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages. Take an exciting journey to the circus with Ronald McDonald. Let your imagination run wild while you're entertained by animals, jugglers, acrobats and clowns. Call 882-0714.

	Circus Time with Ronald McDonald!
	2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages. Take an exciting journey to the circus with Ronald McDonald. Let your imagination run wild while you're entertained by animals, jugglers, acrobats and clowns. Call 882-0714.

	Author Thursdays
	2:30 pm in the Harrison room for grades 9-12. Want to talk to some of your favorite authors via teleconference? Here's your chance to ask questions! Discuss "Project 17" and "Blue is for Nightmares" by Laurie Faria Stolarz. Registration starts June 01; call 882-0714.

Friday, June 13, 2008

	Girl's Day Out: Marvelous Makeovers
	4:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 5-8. Get a summer makeover--paint your nails and add cool designs, learn hairstyle tips and make bejewled hair clips. Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

	Storytime
	9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1. Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 882-0714.

	Teen Library Council
	10:00 am in the Harrison room for grades 6-12. Join TLC and make the teen department the most fun place to be in the Library. Help decide what the Library should buy for teens and plan teen programs, including the 'Tween Summer Bash. 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.

	Morphing Box-O-Bots
	2:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 6-12. Try your skill at building robots. Transform boxes, paper, Legos, and, of course, lots of duct tape into the ultimate morphing machine. Call 882-0714.

	Up the Investment Creek WIthout a Paddle?
	7:00 pm in the Harrison room Learn to use the Internet to find solid, unbiased and current investment information. Material for beginning or novice investors interested in lower-risk opportunities will be emphasized. Registration starts June 03; call 882-0714.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

	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.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

	Storytime
	11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months. Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 882-0714.

	Author Thursdays
	12:30 pm in the Harrison room for grades 5-8. Want to talk to some of your favorite authors via teleconference? Here's your chance to ask questions! Discuss "The Wedding Planner's Daughter" by Coleen Murtagh Paratore. Registration starts June 01; call 882-0714.

	Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T.
	1:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages. Join the fun and mystery as Magicianess Teresa T. combines magic and illusions with lovable creepy crawlies! Everyone gets involved as cute insects join her in this amazing presentation. Call 882-0714.

	Grubs, Slugs and Magical Bugs with Teresa T.
	2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages. Join the fun and mystery as Magicianess Teresa T. combines magic and illusions with lovable creepy crawlies! Everyone gets involved as cute insects join her in this amazing presentation. Call 882-0714.

	Author Thursdays
	2:30 pm in the Harrison room for grades 9-12. Want to talk to some of your favorite authors via teleconference? Here's your chance to ask questions! Discuss "Saving Zoe," "Kiss & Blog" and "Cruel Summer" by Alyson Noel. Registration starts June 01; call 882-0714.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

	Eric Carle Collage Party
	11:00 am in the story hour room. Celebrate your favorite Eric Carle books and make your very own fabulous collage. The schedule for this program is: 11a.m. for ages 3-5; 2 p.m. for grades K-2. Registration starts June 07; call 882-0714.

	Eric Carle Collage Party
	2:00 pm in the story hour room. Celebrate your favorite Eric Carle books and make your very own fabulous collage. The schedule for this program is: 11a.m. for ages 3-5; 2 p.m. for grades K-2. Registration starts June 07; call 882-0714.

Monday, June 23, 2008

	KY3 for Kids Storybreak
	2:00 pm for all ages. KY3 news, weather and sports personalities read their favorite stories to you. June 4-Ethan Forhetz at the Willard Branch, June 13-Ned Reynolds at the Brentwood Branch, June 23-Lisa Rose at the Library Center, June 30-Marie Saavedra at the Republic Branch, July 2-Steve Grant at the Midtown Carnegie Branch, July 14-Ron Hearst at the Ash Grove Branch, July 29-Brandon Beck at the Library Station, August 4-Dave Snider at the Fair Grove Branch. Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

	Computer Hands-On with ICON
	9:00 am to 3:00 pm in meeting room B Drawing and Painting Digitally. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group. Call 882-0714.

	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, June 25, 2008

	Storytime
	9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2. Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 882-0714.

	Genealogy Workshop
	9:30 am in the auditorium Identifying & Dating Photos. Local History Associate Michael Price shows examples of historic photographs and explains methods for dating images.Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealocial Society. 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.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

	Storytime
	11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months. Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 882-0714.

	Year of the Frog
	1:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages. Have a hoppin-good time with Dickerson Park Zoo as we celebrate the Year of the Frog. Call 882-0714.

	Year of the Frog
	2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages. Have a hoppin-good time with Dickerson Park Zoo as we celebrate the Year of the Frog. Call 882-0714.

	Author Thursdays
	2:30 pm in the Harrison room for grades 5-8. Want to talk to some of your favorite authors via teleconference? Here's your chance to ask questions! Discuss "Into the Wild" and it's upcoming sequel "Out of the Wild" by Sarah Beth Durst. Registration starts June 01; call 882-0714.

Friday, June 27, 2008

	Firefly Family Night
	7:00 pm for all ages . Bring your flashlights to the Library's story garden for stories, songs and firefly fun. Call 882-0714.

Saturday, June 28, 2008

	Computer Hands-On with ICON
	10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the auditorium Keeping Windows Files and Folders Organized. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group. Call 882-0714.

	'How-To' Computer Seminars
	1:00 pm in the auditorium Windows Skills. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group. Call 882-0714.

	Advanced Technology Forum
	2:15 pm in the auditorium Curious about a new gadget? Got a technological head scratcher? Bring your ideas to this group discussion on topics of common interest. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group. Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

	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, July 2, 2008

	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.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

	Storytime
	11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months. Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 882-0714.

Friday, July 4, 2008

	Independence Day
	. All libraries will be closed Friday, July 4, for Independence Day.

Saturday, July 5, 2008

	Summer Reading Movie Matinee
	2:00 pm in the auditorium. Cool down at the Library with a movie on the big screen. "James and the Giant Peach," rated PG. Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

	Storytime
	9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1. Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 882-0714.

	Nonprofit Fundraising: Seven Things You Should Know to Get the Money You Need
	10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Harrison room. Retired college fundraising vice president and author Wayne E. Groner shows nonprofit staff and volunteers how to be more successful in fundraising. A seminar open to everyone begins at 10 a.m. and individual half-hour consultations begin at noon. 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, July 9, 2008

	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. "Richistan: A Journey Through the American Wealth Boom and the Lives of the New Rich" by Robert Frank Call 882-0714.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

	Storytime
	11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months. Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 882-0714.

	Play with an Author!
	1:00 pm in the auditorium for grades K-5. Award-winning author Judy Young shares poems and unique historical facts about a variety of traditional games described in her book "Lazy Days of Summer," and answers questions about what it's like to be an author and the publication process. Have fun doing what kids have done around the world for centuries--PLAY--as you try out some of the games from the book. Judy's books include the award winning "R is for Rhyme, A Poetry Alphabet," also a 2008 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient. Personalized and autographed copies of Judy's books will be available for purchase after the program. Call 882-0714.

	Play with an Author!
	2:00 pm in the auditorium for grades K-5. Award-winning author Judy Young shares poems and unique historical facts about a variety of traditional games described in her book "Lazy Days of Summer," and answers questions about what it's like to be an author and the publication process. Have fun doing what kids have done around the world for centuries--PLAY--as you try out some of the games from the book. Judy's books include the award winning "R is for Rhyme, A Poetry Alphabet," also a 2008 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient. Personalized and autographed copies of Judy's books will be available for purchase after the program. Call 882-0714.

Friday, July 11, 2008

	Spiderology
	4:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 2-5. We'll read "Sophie's Masterpiece" by Eileen Spinelli and investigate the world of spiders. Bring some yarn and learn to finger-knit a web of your very own. Registration starts June 27; call 882-0714.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

	Teen Library Council
	10:00 am in the Harrison room for grades 6-12. Join TLC and make the teen department the most fun place to be in the Library. Help decide what the Library should buy for teens and plan teen programs, including the 'Tween Summer Bash. Call 882-0714.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

	Chapter & Verse: Music on a Sunday Afternoon
	2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages. Reel Greene. Traditional Irish and American music from the Widders and Marti Knauer. Call 882-0714.

Monday, July 14, 2008

	Anime Otaku Club
	3:30 pm in the story hour room for grades 6-12. Anime and manga enthusiasts, unite! Meet with other fans, watch anime, read manga, talk about your favorites and enjoy treats from Japan. Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

	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, July 16, 2008

	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.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

	Storytime
	11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months. Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 882-0714.

	Backyard Safari
	1:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages. We won't be eating bugs--but we'll share some food for thought and stomach as we learn about healthy meals and snacks. Sponsored by the MU Extension Family Nutrition Education Program. Call 882-0714.

	Backyard Safari
	2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages. We won't be eating bugs--but we'll share some food for thought and stomach as we learn about healthy meals and snacks. Sponsored by the MU Extension Family Nutrition Education Program. Call 882-0714.

Friday, July 18, 2008

	Funding Information Center Orientation
	9:00 am in the Harrison room. Researchers, especially nonprofits, learn how to get background information on foundations using the Librarys Funding Information Center and Internet resources. The mechanics of grant writing will not be addressed. Call 882-0714.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

	Technology Overview
	1:00 pm in the auditorium The Real Facts About E-waste. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group. Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

	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.

	Decorate Your Space
	2:00 pm in the story hour room for grades 6-12. Time for a room re-do? Learn some easy re-decorating techniques and re-design your room with a new picture frame or rug. Call 882-0714.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

	Storytime
	9:30 am in the story hour room for age 2. Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 882-0714.

	Genealogy Workshop
	9:30 am in the auditorium Genealogy by the Numbers. Local History Librarian Victor Kohman explains how we accumulate ancestors. Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealocial Society. 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.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

	Computer Hands-On with ICON
	9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Harrison room Internet--Information Appliance at Your Fingertips. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group. Call 882-0714.

	Storytime
	11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months. Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 882-0714.

	Growing Pains
	1:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages. All living things must grow and change during their life cycle. Take an adventure into the world of metamorphosis and meet some animals that go through this amazing transformation. Call 882-0714.

	Growing Pains
	2:00 pm in the auditorium for all ages. All living things must grow and change during their life cycle. Take an adventure into the world of metamorphosis and meet some animals that go through this amazing transformation. Call 882-0714.

Friday, July 25, 2008

	Firefly Family Night
	7:00 pm for all ages . Bring your flashlights to the Library's story garden for stories, songs and firefly fun. Call 882-0714.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

	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, July 30, 2008

	Storytime