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July Events at Springfield-Greene County Library District

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The Springfield-Greene County Library District is hosting a variety of storytimes, open studios, and craft events in the month of July. See below the July events through the Springfield-Greene County Library District. 

  • July Displays
    • Library Center
      • Stamp Collecting: A Hobby for All Ages, courtesy of Ozark Mountain Stamp Club, concourse
      • Americans and the Holocaust: Traveling Exhibit Presented by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association, Reading Room
      • Route 66 in Springfield, Local History David H. Jones Gallery
      • John T. Woodruff: Architect of the Modern Ozarks, Local History
      • The Mother Road in Photographs, Local History Magic Box
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
      • Renewed Hope: Portraits by Randy Bacon presented by Mercy’s MSU Care Clinic
      •  Mixed Media Artwork by Kevin Richardson
    • Park Central Branch Library
      • Andean Textiles: Exhibit, coordinated by Dr. Billie Follensbee
  • Wednesday, July 1
    • Library Center – Wacky Wednesday Playday
      • 9:30 a.m. for ages 1-6 in the Story Hour Room. Use your imagination, play with toys and make new friends during our special summer playtime. Call 417-882- 0714.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-36 months. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 883-1974.
    • Republic Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Children’s Department. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-732-7284.
    • Fair Grove Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 759-2637.
    • Ash Grove Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 751-2933.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 11 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 883-1974.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Pajama Movie Matinee
      • 1-3 p.m. for all ages in the upstairs meeting room. Put on your favorite pajamas for “Encanto Sing-Along,” rated PG, with interactive experiences throughout to bring the story to life. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 417-862- 0135.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Maker Space Open Studio
      • 1-5 p.m. for ages 12 and older in the Maker Space. No reservation required! This drop-in lab time is great for first- time tours, last-minute projects and creatives who already have a little experience using Maker Space equipment. While you won’t have a dedicated staff helper, several staff members will be available to help troubleshoot your project. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Summer Reading Pals
      • 2 p.m. for ages 5 and older. Log some summer reading minutes for your game board with one of our favorite furry friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks. Registration starts June 24; call 417- 616-0713.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Voice Your Writing
      • 6-8 p.m. for adults. Want to write a memoir or have an idea for a novel? Now’s your chance to join a casual group of writers. Bring a one-page sample of your work to share with other like-minded people, with no criticism or grammar check — we just want to hear your voice. No expertise or prior writing experience necessary. Call 417-883- 1974.
    • Library Center – Classics on Screen
      • 6-9 p.m. for adults in the Hatch Auditorium. Team up with the world’s favorite detective, Hercule Poirot, and step into the golden age of mystery with a film showing of Agatha Christie’s “Death on the Nile,” rated PG, 1978. Call 417-882-0714.
  • Thursday, July 2
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Children’s Department. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Strafford Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 736-9233.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Finding Grants for Nonprofits
      • 10 a.m.-noon for adults in the Computer Training Center. Looking for grants for your nonprofit organization? As part of Candid’s Funding Information Network, the Springfield-Greene County community has access to Candid Search, with information on over 100,000 foundations and over 2.5 million recently awarded grants. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Meet the Computer
      • 2-4 p.m. for adults in the Computer Training Center. Learn the basics of computers, including using a mouse and a keyboard. Understand the difference between left clicking and right clicking. Learn to open programs and files. Use the mouse to double–click, scroll and click and drag. This class is for beginners. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Evening Book Discussion 
      • 6:30 p.m. for adults. “The Art Spy” by Michelle Young. Call 417-883-1974.
  • Friday, July 3
    • Library Center – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 9:30 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Station – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Library Center – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Chair Yoga
      • 10:30 a.m. for adults. Sunni Nutt from Essential Yoga Studio will guide you through beginner-friendly traditional yoga postures using a chair for support, combining breathing techniques and mindfulness to build strength, flexibility and balance. All bodies and abilities are welcome. Call 417-883-1974.
    • Library Station – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Library Center – Meet at the Card Table
      • Noon-4 p.m. for adults in meeting room B. Looking for a place to play cards or games with friends? Bring your own or play one of ours and meet new people. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Ash Grove Branch Library – Local History Roundtable
      • 4:30 p.m. for adults. Join fellow history lovers in a roundtable discussion of Ash Grove’s history and the Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead. Call 417-751- 2933.
    • Library Station – Teen Night!
      • 6-7:30 p.m. for ages 12-18 in the Frisco Room. If it’s Friday night, there’s something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more. Call 417- 865-1340.
  • Sunday, July 5
    • Library Station – Make, Watch and Munch
      • 2-4:30 p.m. for ages 13 and older in the Frisco Room. “The Mummy,” rated PG- 13, 1999. Cinephiles and crafters! Come to the Library Station to watch a movie, make a craft and munch some popcorn. Materials will be provided. Call 417-865- 1340.
  • Monday, July 6
    • Willard Branch Library – Observe and Preserve: Unearthing Stories in Hidden Habitats
      • 10 a.m. for ages 3-10. Animals live in many places we don’t always notice. While the great outdoors offers plenty to explore, many animals prefer to stay tucked away in hidden habitats. Dickerson Park Zoo and its live animal ambassadors will show how different creatures hide to stay inconspicuous. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-742-4258.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Around the World Cup Soccer Celebration
      • 10 a.m.-noon for ages 3-10 in the upstairs meeting room. Kick off a global celebration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Men’s Soccer with hands-on fun, friendly challenges and creative activities. Materials will be provided. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Fair Grove Branch Library – Craft & Chat: Greeting Cards
      • 1-3 p.m. for adults. Meet and connect with fellow crafters while learning new paper crafting techniques, and leave with a finished project ready to send as encouragement. Materials will be provided. Registration required; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-759- 2637.
    • Library Center – Summer Reading Pals
      • 1 p.m. for ages 3 and older in the Story Hour Room. Did you know dogs love to read? But they need your help! Log summer reading minutes with one of our favorite furry friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks. Registration required; call 417-616-0526.
    • Ash Grove Branch Library – Dabbling In Art
      • 2-4 p.m. for adults. Join us for an evening of sketching or painting! Whatever your skill level, try your hand at something new, learn from others and have a creative time. Materials will be provided. Registration required; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-751- 2933.
    • Republic Branch Library – Dino Magic
      • 3:30 p.m. for ages 3-10 in the Friends of the Library Auditorium. Marty Hahne, “The Reading Magician,” will bring loads of laughter, amazing magic and audience participation in this dino- focused show. Learn fun dinosaur facts and how to identify them. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-732- 7284.
    • Library Center – Pajama Storytime
      • 6 p.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Center – Exploring Genealogy
      • 7 p.m. for adults in the Annie Busch Community Room. Revolutionary War Patriots in Cape Girardeau Settlement. What do a teen from Virginia in 1776, a South Carolina farmer in 1781, and a North Carolina merchant who emigrated from Scotland in 1772 have in common? These men, along with dozens of others who served in the American Revolution, became early settlers in Missouri’s Cape Girardeau District. Bill Eddleman, coordinator of the Cape Girardeau Research Center at the State Historical Society of Missouri, will explore 12 settlers from 1797 to 1830, highlighting the records that make researching Revolutionary ancestors easier than ever. Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealogical Society. Call 417-882- 0714.
  • Tuesday, July 7
    • Library Center – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 9:30 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Station – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Art Studio
      • 10 a.m.-noon for ages 12-18. Soap Making. Unleash your creativity in the Teen Room, and we’ll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided. Registration starts June 23; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-862- 0135 to register.
    • J.R. Martin Park – Stories in the Park
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines St., Republic. Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we’ll move to the pavilion if it rains. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department. Call 417-732-7284.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Finding Files
      • 10 a.m.-noon for adults in the Computer Training Center. Learn to save, organize, copy, move, rename, delete, find and manage files and folders on your computer or external storage device. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Art Exploration: Hands-On Creativity for Kids
      • 10 a.m. for ages 7-12 in the upstairs meeting room. Young artists will explore different materials, techniques and projects in a fun, supportive environment. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials will be provided. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Willard Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 742-4258.
    • Library Center – Racing to Read Preschool Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Station – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Strafford Branch Library – Artistic Explorations: Metal Embossed Bugs
      • 1 p.m. for ages 12-18. Using simple tools and techniques, local artist Leslie Berry will teach you to emboss a colorful bug drawing onto metal for a cool piece of art. Materials will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration starts June 23; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-736- 9233.
    • Library Station – Meet the Opera
      • 2 p.m. for ages 6-12 in the Frisco Room. Members of Ozarks Lyric Opera will perform and share about the opera with kids. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Willard Branch Library – LEGO Brick Builders
      • 4 p.m. for all ages. Bring the whole family to our LEGO brick free-for-all and challenge yourself to build something together. Call 417-742-4258.
    • Library Station – Spooky Friends Book Club
      • 6:30 p.m. for adults in the Stagecoach Room. Ghosts, goblins, gore and so much more to read about in our horror book club. “If You’re Seeing This, It’s Meant for You” by Leigh Stein. Call 417- 865-1340.
    • Library Station – Pajama Storytime
      • 6:30 p.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
  • Wednesday, July 8
    • Library Center – Baby Book Club
      • 9:30 a.m. for infants-12 months in the Story Hour Room. Read, sing and play at our special babies-only playtime. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-36 months. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 883-1974.
    • Republic Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Children’s Department. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-732-7284.
    • Fair Grove Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 759-2637.
    • Ash Grove Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 751-2933.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 11 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 883-1974.
    • Library Center – Book Discussion
      • 1 p.m. for adults in meeting room B. “The Lotus Shoes” by Jane Yang. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Fair Grove Branch Library – Book Discussion
      • 1 p.m. for adults. “Isola” by Allegra Goodman. Call 417-759-2637.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Maker Space Open Studio
      • 1-5 p.m. for ages 12 and older in the Maker Space. No reservation required! This drop-in lab time is great for first- time tours, last-minute projects and creatives who already have a little experience using Maker Space equipment. While you won’t have a dedicated staff helper, several staff members will be available to help troubleshoot your project. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Library Center – Observe and Preserve: Unearthing Stories in Hidden Habitats
      • 2 p.m. for ages 3-10 in the Annie Busch Community Room. Animals live in many places we don’t always notice. While the great outdoors offers plenty to explore, many animals prefer to stay tucked away in hidden habitats. Dickerson Park Zoo and its live animal ambassadors will show how different creatures hide to stay inconspicuous. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-882- 0714.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Summer Reading Pals
      • 2 p.m. for ages 5 and older. Log some summer reading minutes for your game board with one of our favorite furry friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks. Registration starts July 1; call 417-616- 0713.
    • Moxie Cinema – FilmStubs
      • 7-9 p.m. for adults at Moxie Cinema, 305 S. Campbell Ave. #101. “Jojo Rabbit,” rated PG-13. Both novice and seasoned cinephiles are welcome to join our free viewings of classic and cult films at The Moxie, with discussion after the films. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-882-0714.
  • Thursday, July 9
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – The Brentwood Card Table 
      • 9:30-11:30 a.m. for adults. Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself. Call 417-883-1974.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Children’s Department. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Strafford Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 736-9233.
    • Ash Grove Branch Library – Crafternoon: Summer Sculpting Fun With Dinosaurs
      • 1-4 p.m. for ages 5-18. Love dinosaurs? Join us as we sculpt our favorite dinosaurs with fast-drying air-dry clay. Materials will be provided. Call 417-751- 2933.
    • Republic Branch Library – Book Discussion
      • 2 p.m. for adults in the Oak Room. “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi. Call 417-732-7284.
    • Library Center – Artistic Explorations: Huichol Yarn Painting
      • 2 p.m. for ages 12-18 in the Story Hour Room. Learn about the traditional yarn art of the Huichol people with local artist Leslie Berry, and create your own vibrant yarn painting. Materials will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration starts June 25; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-616- 0526.
    • Library Station – Family Sing-Along: “Moana”
      • 2-4 p.m. for all ages in the Frisco Room. Watch “Moana,” rated PG, 2016, and color or make crafts while singing along! Special photo ops will be available, and costumes are welcome. Materials will be provided. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Learning Windows 11
      • 2-4 p.m. for adults in the Computer Training Center. Learn about the Windows 11 operating system. Explore the Start Menu, Settings menu and learn how to customize your computer. Use tiles to launch apps and to access other programs on the computer. Call 417- 862-0135.
    • The Story House Bookstore – Downtown Book Club
      • 6-7:30 p.m. for adults at the Story House Bookstore, 1150 E. Walnut St. Connect with fellow book lovers in an engaging and welcoming discussion. “Junie” by Erin Crosby Eckstine. Call 417-831-1342.
    • Library Center – Hell Before Their Very Eyes
      • 7 p.m. for adults in the Hatch Auditorium. John C. McManus, Curators’ Distinguished Professor of History at Missouri S&T, will shed new light on an often-overlooked aspect of the Holocaust, giving voice to the soldiers who liberated Ohrdruf, Buchenwald and Dachau and their determination to bear witness to this horrific history. This program is part of the “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibit series. Call 417- 882-0714.
  • Friday, July 10
    • Library Center – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 9:30 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Strafford Branch Library – Dino Magic
      • 10 a.m. for ages 3-10. Marty Hahne, “The Reading Magician,” will bring loads of laughter, amazing magic and audience participation in this dino- focused show. Learn fun dinosaur facts and how to identify them. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-736- 9233.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – The Pretenders
      • 10 a.m. for ages 3-6. Play is one of your child’s best teachers. We’ll provide a variety of play stations designed to foster imagination, spark creativity and promote social-emotional development. Call 417-883-1974.
    • Library Station – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Library Center – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Northview Center – Northview Center Book Discussion
      • 10:30 a.m. for ages 55 and older at Northview Center, 305 E. Talmage St. Chat about our monthly title with other readers at this library-sponsored book group just for older adults. “The Emperor of Gladness” by Ocean Vuong. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Fair Grove Branch Library – Unearth an Era
      • 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for all ages. The ‘90s. Come get the 411 on the fresh fashion, fly trends and phat novelties that were in vogue throughout the decade. Stop by for a come-and-go event featuring iconic crafts, trends and entertainment that capture the spirit of a not-so-distant past. Call 417-759-2637.
    • Library Station – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Library Station – Teen Night!
      • 6-7:30 p.m. for ages 12-18 in the Frisco Room. If it’s Friday night, there’s something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more. Call 417- 865-1340.
  • Saturday, July 11
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Mat Weaving
      • 10 a.m.-noon for adults. How to Weave With Plarn. Are you a crafter looking to make a difference in our community? Learn how to create plastic sleeping mats for those in need. Join us for three sessions to start your mat-making journey and feel free to bring your own plastic bags. Call 417-883-1974.
    • Library Center – Dino-Palooza
      • 10-11:30 a.m. for ages 2-12 in the Story Hour Room. Can you piece together a dinosaur skeleton? Excavate one from ice or go on a dino dig? Join us for a morning of prehistoric fun. Call 417-882- 0714.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Maker Space Open Studio
      • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for ages 12 and older in the Maker Space. No reservation required! This drop-in lab time is great for first-time tours, last-minute projects and creatives who already have a little experience using Maker Space equipment. While you won’t have a dedicated staff helper, several staff members will be available to help troubleshoot your project. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Strafford Branch Library – Learn to Crochet
      • 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 8 and older. Have you been wanting to learn to crochet? Practice a variety of stitches and techniques in a relaxed setting. Feel free to bring your own materials or use ours. Learn how to make a basic dishcloth. Basic crochet stitch knowledge preferred but not required. This series continues August 8.Registration required; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-736- 9233.
    • Library Station – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Library Center – Create with the American Indian Center of Springfield: Cherokee Baskets
      • 2-4 p.m. for ages 8-12 in the Story Hour Room. Learn to create traditional Cherokee baskets with the American Indian Center of Springfield. Materials will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration starts June 26; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-616-0526.
    • Library Station – Murder Mystery Masquerade
      • 2-4 p.m. for ages 10-18 in the Frisco Room. Who murdered the librarian? Celebrate the mystery genre by solving the case. Enjoy themed activities, games and snacks, and browse a selection of mystery books. Materials will be provided. Call 417-865-1340.
  • Monday, July 13
    • Republic Branch Library – Cricut Stickers
      • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for all ages in the Maker Space. Learn how to use the Cricut Design Space to design and make custom stickers for your notebook or tumbler. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-616- 0654.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Observe and Preserve: Unearthing Stories in Hidden Habitats
      • 10 a.m. for ages 3-10 in the upstairs meeting room. Animals live in many places we don’t always notice. While the great outdoors offers plenty to explore, many animals prefer to stay tucked away in hidden habitats. Dickerson Park Zoo and its live animal ambassadors will show how different creatures hide to stay inconspicuous. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-862- 0135.
    • Library Center – Summer Reading Pals
      • 1 p.m. for ages 3 and older in the Story Hour Room. Did you know dogs love to read? But they need your help! Log summer reading minutes with one of our favorite furry friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks. Registration required; call 417-616-0526.
    • Willard Branch Library – Science Time with STEAM Kits
      • 2 p.m. for ages 5-12. Come explore science with the Library’s STEAM Kits, featuring a different kit each month. Call 417-742-4258.
    • Ash Grove Branch Library – Popcorn & Pajamas!
      • 2-4:30 p.m. for ages 7 and older. “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” rated PG. Wear your pajamas and enjoy popcorn as we watch these characters unearth their stories in fun, adventurous films. Call 417-751-2933.
    • Library Station – Kindergarten Camp
      • 2 p.m. for ages 4-6 in the Story Hour Room. Let’s get ready for kindergarten! Enjoy fun games and activities that help grow the skills your child will need for school. Meet other families preparing for kindergarten and head home with resources and ideas to keep the fun going. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Republic Branch Library – Observe and Preserve: Unearthing Stories in Hidden Habitats
      • 3:30 p.m. for ages 3-10 in the Friends of the Library Auditorium. Animals live in many places we don’t always notice. While the great outdoors offers plenty to explore, many animals prefer to stay tucked away in hidden habitats. Dickerson Park Zoo and its live animal ambassadors will show how different creatures hide to stay inconspicuous. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-732-7284.
    • Library Center – Pajama Storytime
      • 6 p.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
  • Tuesday, July 14
    • Library Center – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 9:30 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Station – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • J.R. Martin Park – Stories in the Park
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines St., Republic. Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we’ll move to the pavilion if it rains. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department. Call 417-732-7284.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Internet Safety
      • 10 a.m.-noon for adults in the Computer Training Center. Learn how to protect yourself and your computer when connected to the internet. Explore antivirus programs, internet privacy, keeping your personal information safe and creating secure passwords. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Willard Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 742-4258.
    • Library Center – Racing to Read Preschool Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Station – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Ash Grove Branch Library – Flying Needles
      • 1:30 p.m. for adults. Bring your knitting, crochet or other needlework projects and join other artists on the second Tuesday of every month. Learn a new skill, share ideas and help with charitable projects. All levels of experience are welcome. Call 417-751- 2933.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Mystery Book Club
      • 1:30 p.m. for adults in the upstairs meeting room. Discuss all manner of mystery, from classic to current, cozy to thriller, series and standalone. “The Girl from Greenwich Street” by Lauren Willig. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Library Station – Observe and Preserve: Unearthing Stories in Hidden Habitats
      • 2 p.m. for ages 3-10 in the Frisco Room. Animals live in many places we don’t always notice. While the great outdoors offers plenty to explore, many animals prefer to stay tucked away in hidden habitats. Dickerson Park Zoo and its live animal ambassadors will show how different creatures hide to stay inconspicuous. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Virtual – Unmasking the Imposter with Ordinary Magic
      • 2 p.m. for adults. Imposter syndrome is a common but often hidden challenge for entrepreneurs and small business owners, showing up as self-doubt and anxiety that can fuel overwork and burnout. Speaker and coach Beth Guyton will discuss how to recognize imposter feelings and build resilience to overcome them. Learn practical strategies to boost confidence, protect well-being and support business success. Presented in partnership with SCORE St. Louis. Registration required; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417- 883-1974.
    • Library Station – Pajama Storytime
      • 6:30 p.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • 4 By 4 Brewing Company – Books on Tap
      • 7-9 p.m. for adults at 4 By 4 Brewing Company, 2811 E. Galloway St., Suite A. Brewing off-beat discussions about books that aren’t in the mainstream. “I Hope This Finds You Well” by Natalie Sue. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Center – Using FamilySearch for Jewish Research
      • 7 p.m. for adults in the Hatch Auditorium. Todd Knowles, deputy chief genealogical officer at FamilySearch, discovered his Jewish roots at an early age. Since then, he has helped build a collection of genealogical records for nearly 1.5 million Polish Jews. Todd will demonstrate FamilySearch’s new AI tools to reconstruct the Jewish community of Fordon, Poland, destroyed during the Holocaust, and help attendees locate records of their Jewish ancestors. Sponsored by FamilySearch and the Ozarks Genealogical Society. This program is part of the “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibit series. Registration required; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-883-5341.
  • Wednesday, July 15
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-36 months. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 883-1974.
    • Willard Branch Library – Dino Magic
      • 10 a.m. for ages 3-10. Marty Hahne, “The Reading Magician,” will bring loads of laughter, amazing magic and audience participation in this dino- focused show. Learn fun dinosaur facts and how to identify them. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-742- 4258.
    • Republic Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Children’s Department. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-732-7284.
    • Republic Branch Library – Cricut Stickers
      • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for all ages in the Maker Space. Learn how to use the Cricut Design Space to design and make custom stickers for your notebook or tumbler. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-616- 0654.
    • Fair Grove Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 759-2637.
    • Ash Grove Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 751-2933.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime 
      • 11 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 883-1974.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Maker Space Open Studio
      • 1-5 p.m. for ages 12 and older in the Maker Space. No reservation required! This drop-in lab time is great for first- time tours, last-minute projects and creatives who already have a little experience using Maker Space equipment. While you won’t have a dedicated staff helper, several staff members will be available to help troubleshoot your project. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Library Station – Artistic Explorations: Klee-Inspired Scratch Art
      • 2 p.m. for ages 6-11 in the Frisco Room. Local artist Leslie Berry will guide you in creating a mixed-media artwork inspired by Paul Klee’s “Fish Magic.” Materials will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration starts July 1; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417- 616-0673.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Summer Reading Pals
      • 2 p.m. for ages 5 and older. Log some summer reading minutes for your game board with one of our favorite furry friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks. Registration starts July 8; call 417-616- 0713.
  • Thursday, July 16
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Game Day
      • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for ages 12-18. Drop into the Teen Room to play our Nintendo Switch 2, try a board game, challenge friends to a tournament or discover a new favorite game. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Children’s Department. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Strafford Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 736-9233.
    • Library Center – Mad Skillz Workshop
      • 2-3:30 p.m. for ages 12-18 in the Story Hour Room. Crews will be formed, teamwork tested, skills showcased and excitement guaranteed! Dennis Porter of Happy Faces Entertainment will guide your team as you race against others, solve puzzles, tap your creativity and show off your mad skillz. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration starts July 2; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-616- 0526.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Travelogue
      • 2 p.m. for adults. The Huntington Library and Pasadena, California. Sit back, relax and explore a new place on the third Thursday of each month. Enjoy a feast for the senses while exploring world-class collections of literature, art and exotic gardens at the Huntington, along with highlights from nearby Pasadena, California, the City of Roses, with Andrea Miller. Call 417-883-1974.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Gmail Basics
      • 2-4 p.m. for adults in the Computer Training Center. Learn how to create an email account using Gmail, create contacts and signatures, compose and reply to emails, organize your inbox and more. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Strafford Branch Library – Book Discussion
      • 4 p.m. for adults. “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck. Call 417-736-9233.
    • Library Station – Interactive Murder Mystery: Waves of Danger
      • 6-8 p.m. for ages 12-18 in the Frisco Room. On a Caribbean cruise to celebrate the ship’s crew, a port not on the itinerary brings murder. Become a passenger on the S.S. Carnage to play detective, accomplice or killer in this interactive mystery led by Dennis Porter from Happy Faces Entertainment. Pack your thinking cap, keen eye and memory to gather clues and solve the case in Waves of Danger. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration starts July 2; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-616- 0673.
    • Nowhere’s Store of Forgotten Lore – Comic Book Discussion
      • 6 p.m. for adults at Nowhere’s Store of Forgotten Lore, 1327 S. Glenstone Ave. Explore adventures with your favorite heroes or discover a new one as we dive into acclaimed and timely titles from DC Comics and Marvel Comics. “Spider-Man: Life Story” by Chip Zdarsky. Call 417-831-1342.
    • Mother’s Brewing Company – Banned Book Club
      • 6:30 p.m. for adults at Mother’s Brewing Company, 215 S. Grant Ave. Read books that have recently been in the news for being banned or challenged. We’ll discuss the book, the reasons it was banned or challenged and ideas surrounding intellectual freedom. “The Diary of a Young Girl” by Anne Frank. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Library Station – Let’s Judge a Book By Its Lover
      • 6:30 p.m. for ages 18 and older in the Santa Fe Room. Fall for a new swoon- worthy romance read with a discussion to match. Each month, we’ll feature a sweet or spicy pick. “A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor” by Kathryn Moon. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Library Center – Antisemitism 101
      • 7 p.m. for adults in the Hatch Auditorium. Jordan Kadosh, regional director at the Anti-Defamation League of St. Louis, presents an introduction to the Anti-Defamation League, a brief history of antisemitism, current data and statistics, manifestations of antisemitism in the community and workplace, and strategies to respond and take action. A Q&A will follow the discussion. Call 417- 882-0714.
  • Friday, July 17
    • Library Center – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 9:30 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Strafford Branch Library – The Dino Games
      • 10 a.m. for ages 3-10. Host Denny Ray Burn and D-Rex bring fun and games with a prehistoric twist! The live-studio audience of this hit TV game show will make matches, take lucky guesses or pick the right deal in this improv show led by kids’ comedian Dennis Porter. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-736-9233.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness
      • 10 a.m. for adults. 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter will share the latest research along with practical tips for healthy living and caring for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Explore the most common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, identify next steps to take and how to talk to their doctor. Call 417-883-1974.
    • Library Station – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Republic Branch Library – Cricut Stickers
      • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for all ages in the Maker Space. Learn how to use the Cricut Design Space to design and make custom stickers for your notebook or tumbler. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-616- 0654.
    • Library Center – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Station – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 11:15 a.m.-noon for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Library Center – Meet at the Card Table
      • Noon-4 p.m. for adults in meeting room B. Looking for a place to play cards or games with friends? Bring your own or play one of ours and meet new people. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Interactive Murder Mystery: Funny Thing on the Way to Murder
      • 2-4 p.m. for ages 12-18. When the cast and crew of a Broadway revue discover murder most foul, suspicions and old grudges loom large. Audience members become the suspects and share the stage with Dennis Porter from Happy Faces Entertainment, who guides the action through a hilarious Broadway- themed improv mystery performance. It’s part tragedy, part comedy tonight. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration starts July 3; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-616- 0713.
    • Ash Grove Branch Library – Silver Screen Surfers
      • 2-4 p.m. for adults. “Tarzan, the Ape Man,” rated TV-G, 1932. Step back in time with classic films that bring the magic of the silver screen to life. Call 417-751-2933.
    • Library Station – The Hangout
      • 2-4 p.m. for adults in the Frisco Room. Join us each month for crafting, games and good company — open to adults of all abilities and their caregivers. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Fair Grove Branch Library – Artistic Explorations: Basquiat Dino Drawings
      • 2 p.m. for ages 6-11. Local artist Leslie Berry will show you how to draw a dinosaur inspired by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, including his signature crown. Materials will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration starts July 3; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-759- 2637.
    • Library Station – Teen Night!
      • 6-7:30 p.m. for ages 12-18 in the Frisco Room. If it’s Friday night, there’s something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more. Call 417- 865-1340.
  • Saturday, July 18
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Maker Space Open Studio
      • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for ages 12 and older in the Maker Space. No reservation required! This drop-in lab time is great for first-time tours, last-minute projects and creatives who already have a little experience using Maker Space equipment. While you won’t have a dedicated staff helper, several staff members will be available to help troubleshoot your project. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Library Station – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Extending the Garden Harvest
      • 1-3 p.m. for adults in the upstairs meeting room. Jessica Allen, Full Circle Gardens outreach coordinator at Ozark Food Harvest, will share strategies to maximize garden yields and maintain a continuous harvest throughout the season. Registration required; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-862- 0135.
    • Library Station – Follow Along: Paper Cherry Blossom Branch
      • 1-3 p.m. for adults in the Frisco Room. Take a beginner course in making a paper Cherry Blossom branch as we follow a course on Creativebug. Materials will be provided. Registration required; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-616-0683.
    • Library Center – Improvisation Playhouse: Scenes from Nothing
      • 2 p.m. for ages 8-12 in the Annie Busch Community Room. Experience the fun of long-form improvisation with inCahoots. Perform without a script, set or costumes — just using your brain, body and buddy. Through high-energy games and group exercises, learn core improv techniques like “Yes, And” and “Better Together.” Everyone gets a chance to jump in, and no theater experience is needed. By the end, participants will create scenes on the spot and gain the confidence to continue practicing improv on their own. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration starts July 3; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-616- 0526.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Zine Workshop
      • 3-5 p.m. for ages 12 and older in the Maker Space. Learn to make a short zine, a handmade booklet, from a single folded sheet of paper, filled with your drawings, writing, collage or other creative ideas. Basic materials will be included, but feel free to bring your favorite supplies. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Library Center – Improvisation Playhouse: Scenes from Nothing
      • 4:30 p.m. for ages 13-18 in the Annie Busch Community Room. Experience the fun of long-form improvisation with inCahoots. Perform without a script, set or costumes — just using your brain, body and buddy. Through high-energy games and group exercises, learn core improv techniques like “Yes, And” and “Better Together.” Everyone gets a chance to jump in, and no theater experience is needed. By the end, participants will create scenes on the spot and gain the confidence to continue practicing improv on their own. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration starts July 3; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-616- 0526.
  • Monday, July 20
    • Strafford Branch Library – Reading Pals
      • 10 a.m.-noon for ages 5-12. Practice your reading skills with Evie, our friend from Alliance of Therapy Pets. Call 417- 736-9233.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Dino Magic
      • 10 a.m. for ages 3-10 in the upstairs meeting room. Marty Hahne, “The Reading Magician,” will bring loads of laughter, amazing magic and audience participation in this dino-focused show. Learn fun dinosaur facts and how to identify them. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Library Center – Summer Reading Pals
      • 1 p.m. for ages 3 and older in the Story Hour Room. Did you know dogs love to read? But they need your help! Log summer reading minutes with one of our favorite furry friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks. Registration required; call 417-616-0526.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Read 66: How to Meet Your Reading Goals
      • 2 p.m. for adults in the upstairs meeting room. Do you find yourself scrolling when you’d rather be reading or always falling short of your reading goals? In this PowerPoint Party–style program, presented by booksellers and librarians, you’ll get tips to read more and take home a zine with reminders to help you reach the goal of 66 books in a year. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Ash Grove Branch Library – It’s All Fun & Games
      • 3-5:30 p.m. for all ages. Join us to play and learn new games, including Jenga, Noctiluca, Disney Trivia, Five Crowns and more. Call 417-751-2933.
    • Republic Branch Library – Celia’s Sing-Along Dance Party
      • 3:30 p.m. for ages 3-10 in the Friends of the Library Auditorium. Celia’s world- famous, one-woman show is a rockin’, stompin’, hollerin’ good time. Wear your dancing shoes because Celia will rock your socks off! Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-732-7284.
    • Library Center – Hatch Auditorium Open House
      • 5-7 p.m. for all ages in the Hatch Auditorium. Can’t make it to a program but want to see the new Hatch Auditorium? Stop by our monthly open house to check out the auditorium seating or banquet setup, explore the lobby art and get a behind-the-scenes look at the stage. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Center – Pajama Storytime
      • 6 p.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Station – Teen Art Studio
      • 6-8 p.m. for ages 12-18 in the Frisco Room. Dragon Puppets. Calling all art lovers! Come to the Station on the third Monday of the month to practice your art, try a new technique and meet fellow artists. No prior skill is required. Materials will be provided. Call 417-865- 1340.
  • Tuesday, July 21
    • Library Center – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 9:30 a.m. for infants-36 months. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Station – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • J.R. Martin Park – Stories in the Park
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines St., Republic. Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we’ll move to the pavilion if it rains. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department. Call 417-732-7284.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Google Tools
      • 10 a.m.-noon for adults in the Computer Training Center. Learn to use Google tools including Google Drive, Calendar, Docs and Sheets, and how to access your files across devices. Understand what the “cloud” is and how to use it for sharing your files and storing them online. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Ash Grove City Park – Celia’s Sing- Along Dance Party
      • 10 a.m. for ages 3-10 at Ash Grove City Park, 300 E. Parkway St., Ash Grove. Celia’s world-famous, one-woman show is a rockin’, stompin’, hollerin’ good time. Wear your dancing shoes because Celia will rock your socks off! Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-751- 2933.
    • Willard Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 742-4258.
    • Library Center – Racing to Read Preschool Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Station – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Strafford Branch Library – Create with the American Indian Center of Springfield: Pin Earrings
      • 1 p.m. for ages 12-18. Learn to create pin earrings with the American Indian Center of Springfield. Materials will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration starts July 7; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-736- 9233.
    • Ash Grove Branch Library – Ash Grove Bibliophiles
      • 1:30 p.m. for adults. “The Atomic City Girls” by Janet Beard. Call 417-751- 2933.
    • Library Station – Celia’s Sing-Along Dance Party
      • 6:30 p.m. for ages 3-10 in the Frisco Room. Celia’s world-famous, one- woman show is a rockin’, stompin’, hollerin’ good time. Wear your dancing shoes because Celia will rock your socks off! Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Brentwood Literary Society 
      • 6:30 p.m. for adults. Unearth old stories that are new to you in this group devoted to discussing the classics. “Complete Writings” by Phillis Wheatley. Call 417-883-1974.
    • Library Center – Nazi Germany and the Global Politics of Race and Space 
      • 7 p.m. for adults in the Hatch Auditorium. Nazi Germany is often depicted in American popular culture as monstrous or a historical abnormality. Yet Nazism reflected extreme versions of policies and ideas found in other Western countries, including the United States. Dr. Sarah Panzer of Missouri State University will explore how Nazi ideology and propaganda evolved, was inspired by similar policies in other countries, and spread beyond Germany to shape race, eugenics, immigration and imperial expansion. This program is part of the “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibit series. Call 417-882- 0714.
  • Wednesday, July 22
    • Republic Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Children’s Department. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-732-7284.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Celia’s Sing-Along Dance Party
      • 10 a.m. for ages 3-10. Celia’s world- famous, one-woman show is a rockin’, stompin’, hollerin’ good time. Wear your dancing shoes because Celia will rock your socks off! Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-883-1974.
    • Fair Grove Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 759-2637.
    • Ash Grove Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 751-2933.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Maker Space Open Studio
      • 1-5 p.m. for ages 12 and older in the Maker Space. No reservation required! This drop-in lab time is great for first- time tours, last-minute projects and creatives who already have a little experience using Maker Space equipment. While you won’t have a dedicated staff helper, several staff members will be available to help troubleshoot your project. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Summer Reading Pals
      • 2 p.m. for ages 5 and older. Log some summer reading minutes for your game board with one of our favorite furry friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks. Registration starts July 15; call 417-616- 0713.
  • Thursday, July 23
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – The Brentwood Card Table 
      • 9:30-11:30 a.m. for adults. Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself. Call 417-883-1974.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Children’s Department. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Strafford Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 736-9233.
    • Library Station – Afternoon Book Discussion
      • 1:30 p.m. for adults in the Santa Fe Room. Discuss a wide range of books in various genres, including both fiction and non-fiction titles. “Cursed Daughters” by Oyinkan Braithwaite. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Library Station – Crafternoon: Sewing
      • 2-4 p.m. for ages 7-12 in the Frisco Room. Enjoy a cozy afternoon with a choice of sewing projects. Basic sewing experience is needed, such as threading a large needle, tying a knot or simple stitching. Stitches may include running, back, whip, blanket and sewing on buttons. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials will be provided. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Microsoft Word Basics
      • 2-4 p.m. for adults in the Computer Training Center. Learn the basics of Microsoft Word: create, edit and save documents, change font size, style and color, create lists and use spell-check to edit documents. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Library Center – T-Rex Took My Toothbrush
      • 2 p.m. for ages 3-10 in the Hatch Auditorium. Mr. Greene, a paleontologist, discovers a dinosaur egg — and when it hatches, he becomes the surrogate parent of a baby T-Rex. Together, they navigate bedtimes, test each other’s boundaries and find joy in their oddball little family. Enjoy a playful, wordless show by What iF Puppets that uses comedic movement, original music and plenty of silly surprises to tell a heartwarming story about an unusual but loving family. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Summer Night Sky
      • 7 p.m. for adults. Explore the summer night sky and spot star clusters, double stars, comets and galaxies. Learn what’s visible with the naked eye, binoculars or a small telescope, and discover helpful phone apps and star maps. If the sky is clear, we’ll step outside and point out stars with a laser pointer for a relaxing evening of stargazing. Call 417-883-1974.
    • Library Center – A Conversation With Sharon Cameron
      • 7-9 p.m. for ages 12 and older in the Hatch Auditorium. Come together to hear Sharon Cameron discuss her novel “The Light in Hidden Places.” Set in 1943, 16-year-old Stefania has worked four years in the Diamant family’s grocery store and secretly promised betrothal to one of their sons, though she is Catholic and they are Jewish. Based on the true story of Stefania Podgórska, learn how a brave young woman risked everything to shelter 13 Jews in her attic during World War II. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This program is part of the “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibit series. Call 417-882- 0714.
  • Friday, July 24
    • Library Center – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 9:30 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Station – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Library Center – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Station – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Strafford Branch Library – Dino Discovery
      • 1-3 p.m. for all ages. Travel back in time and meet some prehistoric pals. Channel your inner paleontologist with fun activities, crafts and games. Dinos in Flight. Discover how the DNA dinosaurs share with chickens equipped them for flight and design a dino glider to test hollow bones, feathers and bipedal movement. Materials will be provided. Call 417-736-9233.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – T-Rex Took My Toothbrush 
      • 2 p.m. for ages 3-10. Mr. Greene, a paleontologist, discovers a dinosaur egg — and when it hatches, he becomes the surrogate parent of a baby T-Rex. Together, they navigate bedtimes, test each other’s boundaries and find joy in their oddball little family. Enjoy a playful, wordless show by What iF Puppets that uses comedic movement, original music and plenty of silly surprises to tell a heartwarming story about an unusual but loving family. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-883-1974.
    • Library Station – Teen Night!
      • 6-7:30 p.m. for ages 12-18 in the Frisco Room. If it’s Friday night, there’s something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more. Call 417- 865-1340.
  • Saturday, July 25
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Kindergarten Camp
      • 10 a.m. for ages 4-6. Let’s get ready for kindergarten! Enjoy fun games and activities that help grow the skills your child will need for school. Meet other families preparing for kindergarten and head home with resources and ideas to keep the fun going. Call 417-883-1974.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Maker Space Open Studio
      • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for ages 12 and older in the Maker Space. No reservation required! This drop-in lab time is great for first-time tours, last-minute projects and creatives who already have a little experience using Maker Space equipment. While you won’t have a dedicated staff helper, several staff members will be available to help troubleshoot your project. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Library Station – Dino Café Escape Room
      • 10:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. for adults in the Frisco Room. You and your party are trapped in the famous Dino Café while a pack of raptors tries to claw their way inside — they’ve heard the chocolate chip cookies are to die for! Can you beat the clock before going extinct? Call to register a group of 2-6 for a time slot. Registration starts July 10; call 417-865- 1340.
    • Library Station – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 11 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
  • Sunday, July 26
    • Library Station – Dino Café Escape Room
      • 10:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. for adults in the Frisco Room. You and your party are trapped in the famous Dino Café while a pack of raptors tries to claw their way inside — they’ve heard the chocolate chip cookies are to die for! Can you beat the clock before going extinct? Call to register a group of 2-6 for a time slot. Registration starts July 10; call 417-865- 1340.
  • Monday, July 27
    • Library Center – The Magical Dinosaur Dig
      • 10 a.m. for ages 3-10 in the Hatch Auditorium. It’s a dinosaur exploration with Tommy Terrific! With a magic trunk full of fossils and the Magician’s Handbook, kids will guide their favorite accidental magician through a wild dino adventure, uncovering fun facts about T. rex, Triceratops and the age they lived in. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Glowforge Dinosaur Skeletons
      • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for adults in the Maker Space. Learn to design and create a wooden dinosaur skeleton with the Glowforge Laser Engraver, guided by library staff. Materials will be provided. Registration starts July 13; call 417-837- 5011.
    • Library Center – Summer Reading Pals
      • 1 p.m. for ages 3 and older in the Story Hour Room. Did you know dogs love to read? But they need your help! Log summer reading minutes with one of our favorite furry friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks. Registration required; call 417-616-0526.
    • Republic Branch Library – The Magical Dinosaur Dig
      • 3:30 p.m. for ages 3-10 in the Friends of the Library Auditorium. It’s a dinosaur exploration with Tommy Terrific! With a magic trunk full of fossils and the Magician’s Handbook, kids will guide their favorite accidental magician through a wild dino adventure, uncovering fun facts about T. rex, Triceratops and the age they lived in. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-732-7284.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Brentwood Movie Night
      • 6-9 p.m. for adults. Grab the popcorn and bring your friends for a big-screen experience at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch. “Hamnet,” rated PG-13. Call 417-883-1974.
    • Library Center – Pajama Storytime
      • 6 p.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Republic Branch Library – Homesteading Basics
      • 6-8 p.m. for adults in the Friends of the Library Auditorium. Fall Planting. Perfect for gardeners of all levels, learn what can grow in the fall, how to prepare your beds and how to use the cooler weather to your advantage. Discover practical skills for living sustainably and making the most of your home, garden and local resources. Provided in partnership with the Backyard Pantry. Registration required; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-732-7284.
    • Library Center – Read It Like It’s Hot
      • 7 p.m. for adults in meeting room A. Discuss trending books, popular reads and connect with fellow readers. Readers’ Choice: Any Emily Henry Book. Call 417-882-0714.
  • Tuesday, July 28
    • Library Center – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 9:30 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – The Magical Dinosaur Dig 
      • 10 a.m. for ages 3-10. It’s a dinosaur exploration with Tommy Terrific! With a magic trunk full of fossils and the Magician’s Handbook, kids will guide their favorite accidental magician through a wild dino adventure, uncovering fun facts about T. rex, Triceratops and the age they lived in. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-883-1974.
    • Library Station – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • J.R. Martin Park – Stories in the Park
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 at J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines St., Republic. Join your favorite children’s librarians for a weekly, outdoor storytime featuring stories, songs and activities. Meet at The Amp, we’ll move to the pavilion if it rains. Provided in partnership with the Republic Parks & Recreation Department. Call 417-732-7284.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Microsoft Excel Basics
      • 10 a.m.-noon for adults in the Computer Training Center. Learn how to create and use spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Add data to a spreadsheet, perform calculations and set up spreadsheets for printing. Call 417-862- 0135.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Glowforge Dinosaur Skeletons
      • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for adults in the Maker Space. Learn to design and create a wooden dinosaur skeleton with the Glowforge Laser Engraver, guided by library staff. Materials will be provided. Registration starts July 13; call 417-837- 5011.
    • Willard Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 742-4258.
    • Library Center – Racing to Read Preschool Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Station – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Library Station – The Magical Dinosaur Dig
      • 2 p.m. for ages 3-10 in the Frisco Room. It’s a dinosaur exploration with Tommy Terrific! With a magic trunk full of fossils and the Magician’s Handbook, kids will guide their favorite accidental magician through a wild dino adventure, uncovering fun facts about T. rex, Triceratops and the age they lived in. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Book Blankets: Crochet and Conversation
      • 3-5 p.m. for adults in the Maker Space. Gather with fellow crocheters to create granny squares inspired by the book cover of your current read. All skill levels welcome — no experience necessary. Materials will be provided. Call 417-862- 0135.
    • Library Station – Pajama Storytime
      • 6:30 p.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
  • Wednesday, July 29
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-36 months. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 883-1974.
    • Republic Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Children’s Department. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-732-7284.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Glowforge Dinosaur Skeletons
      • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for adults in the Maker Space. Learn to design and create a wooden dinosaur skeleton with the Glowforge Laser Engraver, guided by library staff. Materials will be provided. Registration starts July 13; call 417-837- 5011.
    • Fair Grove Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 759-2637.
    • Ash Grove Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 751-2933.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime 
      • 11 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 883-1974.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Maker Space Open Studio
      • 1-5 p.m. for ages 12 and older in the Maker Space. No reservation required! This drop-in lab time is great for first- time tours, last-minute projects and creatives who already have a little experience using Maker Space equipment. While you won’t have a dedicated staff helper, several staff members will be available to help troubleshoot your project. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Summer Reading Pals
      • 2 p.m. for ages 5 and older. Log some summer reading minutes for your game board with one of our favorite furry friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks. Registration starts July 22; call 417-616- 0713.
  • Thursday, July 30
    • Ash Grove Branch Library – 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
      • 10 a.m. for adults. The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter will discuss the most common warning signs of Alzheimer’s and help identify next steps. Call 417-751-2933.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Children’s Department. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-862-0135.
    • Strafford Branch Library – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-age 6. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417- 736-9233.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Glowforge Dinosaur Skeletons
      • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for adults in the Maker Space. Learn to design and create a wooden dinosaur skeleton with the Glowforge Laser Engraver, guided by library staff. Materials will be provided. Registration starts July 13; call 417-837- 5011.
    • Willard Branch Library – 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
      • 1 p.m. for adults. The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter will discuss the most common warning signs of Alzheimer’s and help identify next steps. Call 417-742-4258.
    • Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library – Powwow with the American Indian Center of Springfield
      • 2 p.m. for all ages. Celebrate Native American culture by learning about the powwow. The American Indian Center of Springfield will present traditional dances commonly seen at powwows and show how Native American children participate in their heritage. Youth group members from the center will teach children some dance steps while honoring the strong traditions of Native people. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call 417-883-1974.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Google Sheets Basics
      • 2-4 p.m. for adults in the Computer Training Center. Learn how to create and use spreadsheets in Google Sheets. Create a sheet from scratch, add drop-down menus and check boxes, share your sheets and more. Call 417-862-0135.
  • Friday, July 31
    • Library Center – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 9:30 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Station – Tiny Tots Storytime
      • 10 a.m. for infants-36 months in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Midtown Carnegie Branch Library – Glowforge Dinosaur Skeletons
      • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for adults in the Maker Space. Learn to design and create a wooden dinosaur skeleton with the Glowforge Laser Engraver, guided by library staff. Materials will be provided. Registration starts July 13; call 417-837- 5011.
    • Library Center – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 10:30 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-882-0714.
    • Library Station – Racing to Read Storytime
      • 11:15 a.m. for infants-age 6 in the Story Hour Room. Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. Call 417-865-1340.
    • Library Station – Teen Night!
      • 6-7:30 p.m. for ages 12-18 in the Frisco Room. If it’s Friday night, there’s something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more. Call 417- 865-1340.

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