Library Programs for Adults

Library Center - 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.

Library Center - 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.

Library Center - 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.

Brentwood Branch Library - Foreign Film Festival.
6:30 pm.
"The Story of the Weeping Camel," rated PG; Mongolian with English subtitles.
Call 883-1974.
Library Center - 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.

Republic Branch Library - Book Discussion.
1:30 pm.
"The Reader" by Bernhard Schlink.
Call 732-7284.
Library Station - Chatting Up the Books.
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Santa Fe room.
"Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown. Watch the movie, rated PG-13, based on the novel, then discuss the differences and similarities between the two.
Call 865-1340.
Brentwood Branch Library - Let's Talk About It.
6:30 pm.
Explore the theme of love and forgiveness as it relates to both wisdom and death during this book discussion series moderated by Dr. Randall Fuller, associate professor of English, Drury University. "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" by Leo Tolstoy
Call 883-1974.
Republic Branch Library - Gifts From the Kitchen.
6:30 pm.
Looking for the perfect gift that's attractive, personal and economical? Learn some new, delicious gift ideas from the Library's own Tammy Flippen.
Registration starts November 2; call 732-7284.

Park Central Branch Library - Park Central Sounds.
7:00 pm.
Celebrate local music on the second Friday of every month. Chris Aytes: Pop singer-songwriter.
Call 831-1342.

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Herbal Teas and Gifts.
11:00 am in the upstairs meeting room.
Enjoy a cup of herbal tea with Master Gardners Shelley Vaugine and Gina Marie Walden while they discuss various herbal tea blends and share suggestions for holiday herbal gifts you can create for family and friends.
Registration starts November 3; call 862-0135.

Library Station - Sunday Sounds.
2:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Southern Raised Bluegrass Plays Christmas. The four Reith family "kids," ranging in age from 11-22, perform a bluegrass gospel Christmas. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library; refreshments provided by Panera Bread.
Call 865-1340.

Ash Grove Branch Library - Book Discussion.
1:30 pm.
"The Lace Reader" by Brunonia Barry.
Call 751-2933.

Brentwood Branch Library - Brown Bag Travelogue.
12:00 pm for Adult.
Springtime in Holland and Belgium. Bill and Lee Longman share their trip tip-toeing through the tulips. Bring a sack lunch.
Call 883-1974.
Library Center - 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.
Library Station - John Wayne Wednesdays.
2:00 pm in the Frisco room.
"She Wore a Yellow Ribbon," not rated.
Call 865-1340.

Library Center - 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.
Library Station - Friday Night Film.
6:30 pm in the Frisco room.
"The Pink Panther 2," rated PG.
Call 865-1340.
Park Central Branch Library - Open Mic Night.
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Calling all talent! Are you an artist looking for a stage? Look no further, our Community Stage is your place to shine every third Friday.
Call 831-1342.

Library Station - pH Balancing: The Key to Excellent Health and Weight Loss.
10:00 am.
Tired of being over weight, low on energy, depressed, catching colds every winter and having allergies? Esther Hawkins, natural health educator, will give you the keys to saying goodbye to sickness and hello to your best life.
Call 865-1340.
Library Center - 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.
Library Station - LOST! in the Library.
2:00 pm in the Frisco room.
Get "Lost" in the Library. Watch an episode of the thought provoking TV show, then discuss it and books related to the show.
Call 865-1340.

Brentwood Branch Library - Book Discussion.
1:30 pm.
"Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression" by Mildred Armstrong Kalish.
Call 883-1974.

Park Central Branch Library - Animated Film Series.
7:00 pm.
Enjoy animated films from across the globe the fourth Friday of every month. "The Beatles' Yellow Submarine," rated G.
Call 831-1342.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS