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, March 20, 2010
- Free Tax Help
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Free federal and state tax return preparation, electronic filing, Missouri Property tax credit, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and other required federal and state tax forms will be offered for low-to-moderate income families and individuals, non-English speakers, older adults and those with disabilities. This service is provided by Missouri State University students working with the ATLS Coalition.
- What's LSTT?
Library Station
10:30 am in the story hour room for grades 6-12.
LSTT is our teen advisory board: the Library Station Teen Team! Aren't acronyms great..or perhaps not? If you want to decide the direction of teen events at the Library Station--or if you just want to change the name of our teen advisory board--join us the third Saturday morning of each month for some tasty pastry and rousing debates over what we're doing next.
- Technology Overview
Brentwood Branch Library
1:00 pm.
Get helpful information and tips on the latest in technology. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
- Herb Gardening for Your Kitchen
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
1:00 pm in the upstairs meeting room for Adults and Teens.
Learn about herb gardening for the home kitchen from Gina Marie Walden and Shelley Vaugine of the Springfield Area Herb Society. Registration starts March 3; call 862-0135.
- Center City Saturday
Park Central Branch Library
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Spend an afternoon in downtown Springfield with Center City Saturday, the third Saturday of every month. Enjoy free movie marathons as part of this family-oriented event. Irish-themed movies in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Rated PG or under.
- Lost in the Library
Library Station
2:00 pm in the Frisco room for all ages.
Get "Lost" in the Library. Watch an episode of the TV show, discuss it and books related to the show, and play "LOST! The Board Game."
- 1-on-1 Help Desk
Brentwood Branch Library
2:30 pm.
Got computer questions? Get personalized help. Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
- 'How-To' Computer Seminar
Library Center
4:00 pm in the Harrison room.
Open Source Solutions "Using Linux." Sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
- Sunday Sounds
Library Station
2:00 pm in the Frisco room.
Missouri Mountain Gang plays traditional and contemporary bluegrass, gospel music, classic standards and original compositions. Refreshments provided by Panera Bread.
Monday, March 22, 2010
- Storytime
Brentwood Branch Library
9:00 am for infants-23 months.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
- Storytime
Library Center
9:30 am in the story hour room for all ages.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
- 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 play stations that encourage learning, socialization and fun.
- Storytime
Brentwood Branch Library
10:00 am for ages 2-5.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.
- Armchair University: World War II in Springfield
Library Center
10:00 am in the auditorium.
Local History librarians will share photographs and memories of life in Springfield during World War II, including the history of O'Reilly Hospital.
- Storytime
Library Center
11:00 am in the story hour room for 3-12 months.
Introduce young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive Storytimes help parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read. Join us for special guest speakers:
Nancy Billington, Parents as Teachers, March 1-15
Charlene Cowan, University of Missouri Extension, March 22-29
Lori Mangan, Every Child Ready to Read, April 5
Louise Bigley, Public Health Nurse, April 12-26
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