PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 
Several of our upcoming programs are listed below. View all programs by branch, audience, or subject by clicking the links at left.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
- Honor the Book
Library Center
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
Library Center
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
Library Center
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.
- Pioneer Days
Willard Branch Library
10:00 am for Families.
Learn about the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder with stories, songs, and crafts from the pioneer days. Registration starts October 19; call 742-4258.
- Herbal Teas and Gifts
Library Center
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
Library Center
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.
Library Center
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
Library Center
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
Brentwood Branch Library
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 883-1974.
- Storytime
Library Center
9:30 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 882-0714.
- Storytime
Brentwood Branch Library
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 883-1974.
- Wee Read
Library Station
10:00 am in the story hour room for infants-36 months.
Read with your wee ones at the Library. We'll read books together and utilize playstations that encourage learning, socialization and fun. Call 865-1340.
- Storytime
Library Center
11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 882-0714.
- Anime & Manga Enthusiasts
Library Center
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
Library Center
9:30 am in the story hour room for age 1.
Stories, songs, games and movement. Call 882-0714.
