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March—May 2021 TAKE
ONE
Library News & Calendar of Events
Spring
things...
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Spring Book Sale
OPENING MARCH 1
Heirloom Seed
Library
FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT
Go on a StoryQuest
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Book Discussions,
Author Talks,
Storytimes & more
SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT
We’re Working to Keep You Connected
Have you found a way to stay “connected” during the
COVID-19 pandemic? We hope so, and yet we’re keenly
Our aware that some of the individuals and families we serve
across Greene County don’t have easy access to the internet.
Mission:
That “digital divide” has become more critical for our
Building patrons during the pandemic. Without the internet, they
are hindered from doing anything online — from classwork
a stronger to ordering groceries to job searches.
community We are grateful to the Library supporters that are helping
bridge that divide. Most recently, Bass Pro Shops awarded the Library Foundation a
by enabling $4,968 grant to purchase 20 mobile hot spots to support under-resourced families as
they work and study remotely.
lifelong The Library purchased an additional 75 hot spots for checkout to patrons, thanks to
learning and money awarded through CARES Act funding.
The Library Foundation also granted $27,372 from the Laton Endowment to purchase
enrichment. more hot spots for patrons to check out.
At last count, the Library has over 165 hot spots for patrons. Even so, we are never
finished looking for ways to help individuals and families connect to their library
Our resources and their world.
Vision:
A thriving
Regina Greer Cooper, Executive Director
Library
that is an
integral We care about your health! Visit Us Inside, at the Drive-up
In addition to all adults, children ages
3–11 must wear masks in the Library.
or Online
part of the
Medical exemptions permitted. Library staff is eager to serve you, whether you
zip through the drive-up for your holds, Live
lives of the Chat with us or visit us inside, where we
community. Libraries Close for Holiday practice social distancing and require masks
(health and age exceptions apply).
The 10 branches and drive-up windows will be
closed and the Mobile Library will not make its This schedule is effective through May 31, 2021,
scheduled stops on: unless conditions change.
• Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial • Branches are open Monday–Saturday, 8:30
Day a.m.–6 p.m. Closed Sunday. Ash Grove
Branch is closed Saturday.
Bookends
is published by the
You’re welcome to return your books and
materials to the book drops located at each • Drive-up service is open Monday–Saturday,
Springfield-Greene County branch, the Library Express West at 3872 W. 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Library District Community Chestnut Expressway, and Price Cutter Plus • Outdoor book returns are always open.
Relations Department,
Book Stop at 3260 E. Battlefield Road.
4653 S. Campbell Ave., For 24/7 service, visit the Library Express West
Springfield, MO 65810. Library branches, drive-up windows and the kiosk, 3872 W. Chestnut Expressway, on the
For information, call
616-0564, or email
Mobile Library will reopen for normal business Orchard Plaza parking lot. Check out items
kathleeno@thelibrary.org hours on the day following the closure. there, pick up holds and drop off returns. Wi-Fi
is available 5:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
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Friends of the Library
SPRING BOOK
is April 28–May 2
SALE
Warmer spring days Look for these sale highlights:
and summer reading
are just ahead, so • 1,000 musical theater albums and CDs
now’s a perfect time to donated by the family of the late Byrne
build up your home Blackwood. He taught for 37 years at
library with like-new, Missouri State University, and co-
bargain-priced books, founded and managed MSU’s Tent
DVDs, CDs and music Theatre for 25-plus years.
at the Friends’ spring sale. • A section devoted to fiction, nonfiction
The sale is April 28–May 2 at the E*Plex, by Black authors; biography, Black
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grant history, society and culture.
Ave. • Collectible vinyl records, and kids’
Hours are Wednesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–8 games and puzzles for all ages.
p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and • A new Christmas section in the $1 Value
Sunday, 1–5 p.m. Books section.
Friends Night Preview Sale is Tuesday, • Separate collections for “Dogs” and
April 27, 5–8 p.m. Friends members “Cats” in the Animal books section.
admitted free; or pay $5 at the door to
• Over 10,000 mint postage stamps,
shop and join the Friends that night at no
packaged and priced below face value.
extra cost. The Friends accept cash or
check only, and parking is free.
Proceeds from the Friends’ spring and fall
Adult, young adult and children’s books book sales benefit the Springfield-Greene
and most audiovisuals are $1 or less; County Library District.
better books are priced $2 and up.
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Midtown
Neighborhood
Seek and Find
March 1–May 31 for all ages. Think
you know your neighborhood? Grab a
guide at the Midtown Carnegie
Branch Library and explore the sites
on your next solo walk or family
outing. Find all the objects or
landmarks listed, and return to the
Midtown branch to claim a prize!
You still have time to
enter your design!
DAVID BURTON
Kids and teens in grades K-12 can
still enter the 22nd Annual Design-a-
Bookmark Contest! Deadline for
entries is March 15.
Pick up an entry form at any Library
branch or the Mobile Library, or Take a Tour of History:
download one at thelibrary.org/
bookmarks. Schoolhouses of the Ozarks
One winner and three runners-up
will be selected in each category: Tuesday, May 18, 6:30–8 p.m.
Grades K–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8, 9–10 and Take a virtual tour of the finest remaining examples of one-room
11–12. schoolhouses in southwest Missouri with David Burton, county
Winners will receive a $20 gift card engagement specialist with the Greene County MU Extension Office
to Hobby Lobby and 50 copies of and author of three books on historic one-room schools.
their bookmarks to share with family Registration starts May 4; visit thelibrary.org/programs to register. A
and friends. First-place designs will link to the virtual event and a PDF of the driving tour will be shared
be featured on bookmarks with registered participants.
distributed at libraries and
community events. From the days his grandfather regaled him with boyhood stories of
his one-room schoolhouse near Ash Grove, David Burton has been
Winners and runners-up will be fascinated with structures that also served as hubs of local social life
notified, and their entries will be in years past. As he catalogued one-room schools of Greene County,
revealed on Thursday, April 22, 2021 he was surprised to find 72 were still standing. Thus began his journey
on thelibrary.org/bookmarks. into the history of Ozarks’ schoolhouses, “a legacy worth
remembering.”
If you can’t make the program but want to take a driving tour of the
schools mentioned in the presentation, pick up a tour guide at any
library branch, drive-through window or Mobile Library, or
download the map at thelibrary.org/schoolhouse.
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Get Your Garden Ready for Spring!
The Library is your gardening headquarters! Master Gardeners Q&A
Saturdays, 10 a.m. Become the master of
Get expert help in this series from the Master Gardeners.
your garden this growing season with
Check out some seeds for veggies, herbs and flowers from
advice from Master Gardeners of Greene
the Heirloom Seed Library. Or nab a Seed Starting Kit for
County Mark and Renae Bernskoetter.
plants you can start growing early indoors. And find the
Bring your burning questions for these two
how-tos for planting and harvesting the garden of your
virtual question-and-answer-style sessions.
dreams in the Library’s collection.
Visit thelibrary.org/programs to register. A link to the virtual
We’ve got everything for your spring garden adventure event will be shared with registered participants.
— but the dirt!
• March 13: Indoor Seed Starting. Registration starts
February 27.
• May 8: Composting. Registration starts April 24.
Houseplant Hospital
Saturday, April 10, 10-11:30 a.m. Have
houseplants with droopy leaves or yellow
spots? Staff from Wickman’s Garden
Village can help. Drop in, virtually, with
your plant for an expert diagnosis and learn about interest-
ing varieties of houseplants you may want to add to your
collection. Registration starts March 27; visit thelibrary.org/
programs to register. A link to the virtual event will be
shared with registered participants.
The Heirloom Seed Library Opens March 1
Plan for a bountiful harvest with vegetable, herb and flower
seeds from the Heirloom Seed Library at the Library
Station and Midtown Carnegie Branch Library.
Use your library card to check out up to four packets of
seeds, instructions included. Get helpful planting tips on
thelibrary.org/seedlibrary, and learn how to harvest and save
or pass along your heirloom seeds. You’re not required to
return the seeds after your harvest, but we have resources
to show you how to do it.
Seed Starting Kits
While supplies last, grab a Seed Starting
Kit at the Library Station and All the Presidents’ Gardens
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library. Tuesday, May 11, 6:30–8 p.m. Author Marta McDowell will
These seeds for tomatoes, peppers and take you on an entertaining romp through our nation’s
eggplant need a longer growing garden history as seen through the changing grounds at the
season. The kits are free, no checkout White House, starring the presidents, first ladies and their
required, instructions (and — surprise gardeners. Sponsored by the Library Foundation. Registra-
— dirt included!). Kits available tion starts April 27; visit thelibrary.org/programs to register.
beginning March 1. Supplies are A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered
limited, one per household, please. participants.
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Taste the World While Supporting Your Library!
Explore cuisine and culture with a dining passport that takes you to 10 restaurants
right here at home.
Taste the World
“Taste the World Without Leaving Greene County” is a fundraiser for the Library
Without Leaving Foundation that also supports local businesses.
Greene County Each featured restaurant offers a discount or special that you can use to discover dishes or
savor old favorites. As you eat your way around town, your passport will also provide
tidbits about the food, people and culture that make each restaurant distinctive.
OFFICIAL If you want to dig deeper into the featured food or culture, you can explore the library
resources suggested on the passport.
PASSPORT
Each passport is $40 and is good through 2021.
Look for details on how to purchase a passport coming soon on the Foundation’s website,
yourlibraryfoundation.org, or the Library’s website, thelibrary.org.
Connect with a Neighbor, Strengthen Your Town
Want to be healthier, even happier in 2021? Get to
know a neighbor and reach out to them — socially
distanced, of course. Experts say that neighborly trust and
connections can boost your physical and mental health.
The guest speakers dropping in for virtual programs in
March say that neighborliness can also strengthen the
connection you feel to your community, and help you love
where you live. Hear what they have to say.
Neighboring 101
Tuesday, March 16, 6:30 p.m. Developing relationships
with your neighbors can help combat social isolation and
build stronger communities, but taking that first step is Sponsored by the Library Foundation and the Greene
challenging. David Burton, county engagement specialist County MU Extension Office. Registration starts March
with the Greene County MU Extension Office, shares 4; visit thelibrary.org/programs to register. A link to the
strategies for connecting with your neighborhood and the virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
benefits you can reap from knowing your neighbors.
Registration starts March 2; visit thelibrary.org/programs to Now it’s your turn!
register. A link to the virtual event will be shared with 100 Acts of Community Kindness Challenge
registered participants.
We invite you to turn the talk into action by taking part in
“This is Where You Belong: The Art and our 100 Acts of Community Kindness Challenge for one
Science of Loving Where You Live” week, from March 13 to March 20. If you don’t know where
to start, download the suggested list of 100 acts at thelibrary.
Thursday, March 18, 7 p.m. Freelance writer and author org/kindness, or ask a librarian to print a copy for you.
Melody Warnick discusses place attachment, being
neighborly, and what it takes to feel truly rooted in your The goal is for the library community to achieve 100 acts
town or city. Warnick wrote recently, “When Italians are of kindness toward their family, friends, neighbors and
quarantined from their neighbors, they break into strangers throughout the week.
impromptu communal balcony serenades that inspire the Send us an email at imagine@thelibrary.org and tell us
whole world. Meanwhile, North Americans are like, ‘Sorry, what act you or your family did that week, if you witnessed
not enough balconies.’” an act of kindness, or if you were the recipient of a kind
What we do have, Warnick says, is “creativity, sheer act. If it’s something visual, take a photo! We will share the
altruism and a whole lot of time on our hands to reach out acts on our social media channels throughout the day on
to neighbors in a social distance–respecting way…” March 20 — the birthday of the good neighbor himself,
Mister Rogers.
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StoryQuest
Story Quest
SEE!
DO!
READ!
FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT MARCH 1–APRIL 15
Families can explore and enjoy beautiful spots • Return the guide to your library branch or the
around Springfield and Greene County while they Mobile Library and receive a Library logo book
complete this scavenger hunt with a literary twist! bag.
• Cut out this StoryQuest guide and begin your To make your adventure more fulfilling, we’ve in-
journey to discover new opportunities and cluded family reading suggestions! Books marked
books. with l are for preschool–grade 2; books marked
• Visit and check off at least six locations on the with l are for independent readers and family
StoryQuest guide read-alouds.
Snap a selfie at any location on
StoryQuest and share it with us at
SEE: The Shapes Mural at 214 W.
Phelps St. in Springfield imagine@thelibrary.org so we can post it
to the Library’s social media
DO: How many alphabet letters
can you find in the Shapes Mural? sites. We’ll enter your email
TEAR OUT THIS GUIDE AND TAKE IT WITH YOU!
Can you spell any words with your and name into a drawing
found letters? to win a $25 gift card for
READ: l City Shapes by Diane Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
Murray
Limit one Library logo book
l Playing with bag and drawing entry per
Collage by
Jeannie Baker family. Gift card winners will
be contacted by April 30.
SEE: The Cloud House at SEE: The mural featuring a
Farmer’s Park, 2144 E. Republic tiger coming out of the wall
Road, in Springfield at the J.R. Martin Park at Park
Drive in Republic
DO: Close your eyes and listen
to the sounds of the outside. DO: A tiger can leap forward
Do you hear and feel the wind? over 20 feet. How far forward
How does it make you feel to be can you jump?
really still?
READ: l Mr. Tiger Goes Wild
READ: l Soaked! by Abi by Peter Brown
Cushman
l When You
l Hello from Renn Trap a Tiger
Lake by Michele by Tae Keller
Weber Hurwitz
SEE: The Pizza Wings mural SEE: The Kinetic Man sculpture
at 2101 W. Chesterfield St. in at Jordan Valley Park, 635 E.
Springfield Trafficway in Springfield
DO: What other wings could DO: Make the Kinetic Man
you make out of food? Draw move. How are the gears
a picture! working together? How would
you design your own robot?
READ: l Every Night is Pizza
Night by J. Kenji López-Alt READ: l Robot Zombie
Frankenstein! by Annette
l The Silver Spoon for Chil-
Simon
dren: Favorite Italian Recipes
adapted l The
and written Wild Robot
by Amanda by Peter
Grant Brown
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SEE: The Springfield in 1975 Mural at SEE: The
404. W. Walnut St. in Springfield Railroad Town,
U.S.A. mural at
DO: Cars, planes, skateboards — how
115 E. Main St.,
many ways to get around can you find
next to the Ash
in the mural? Visit the local history
Grove Branch
section at the Library Center or Library
Library
Station to learn about Springfield artist
Robert E. Smith. DO: Snap a
selfie with the
READ: l Hey, Wall: A Story of Art and
trains.
Community by Susan Verde
l Art and How it READ: l Locomotive by Brian
Works: An Introduction Floca
to Art for Children by
l The Boundless by Kenneth Oppel
Ann Kay
SEE: Doling SEE: The Wommack Mill at 38 S.
Park at 301 Main St. in Fair Grove
E. Talmage
DO: Pack a picnic to enjoy at the
St. in
mill. Take paper and crayons to
Springfield
do rubbings on stones or tree
DO: bark.
Explore a
READ: l Bread Lab! by Kim Binc-
TEAR OUT THIS GUIDE AND TAKE IT WITH YOU!
historical
zewski and Bethany Econopouly
park that
was once l How Did That Get in My
home to Lunchbox?
an epic The Story of
amusement Food by Chirs
park! Think Butterwort
about the
“ruins” at
Doling Park and imagine what the amusement park
looked like, then draw it.
SEE: The Delp Historic
READ: l Water in the Park: A
Route 66 Park at 104 E.
Book About Water & the Times
Pine St. in Strafford (Rt.
of the Day by Emily Jenkins
66 Baumgardener Picnic
l A Field Guide to Getting Lost Shelter, east of City Hall)
by Joy McCullough
DO: Pretend you are tak-
ing a trip. Where would
you go? How would you
get there?
SEE: Valley
Water
Mill Park
and the READ: l Are We There Yet? by Dan Santat
Watershed l Clean Getaway by Nic Stone
Center
at 2400
E. Valley
Water SEE: The Willard Trailhead
Mill Rd. in mural at 211 E. Jackson St. in
Springfield Willard
DO: The mural near the
DO: Visit the rain garden and the living wall near trailhead features families,
the Watershed Center. Walk along the trails to wheels and growth! Walk or
explore the forest, glade, lake and wetland. How bike this family-friendly trail,
many animals can you see and hear in these enjoy a snack, identify trees
different habitats? Imagine what creatures you and flowers, and see if you
might find underwater. can count all the wheels on
READ: l Hey, Water! by the mural.
Antoinette Portis READ: l The Little Red Stroller by Joshua
l The Ballad of Tubs Furst
Marshfield by Cara Hoffman l 25 Fun Things to Do Outside by Paul Mason
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Here’s How to Join Our
Virtual Programs
New to They’re offered on a variety of platforms, including
Facebook, Zoom and YouTube. You don’t need an
our virtual account on those platforms to view the video
broadcasts. You’ll find program descriptions,
programs? registration information and links to events at
thelibrary.org/programs.
Here are some simple tips:
• Some events require registration, including most of our youth programs. If the pro-
gram requires registration, the program description will tell you how to register —
either by clicking on a link to access a registration form, by phone or email. A link to
the program will be provided to registered participants.
• To access an event that doesn’t require registration, click on “Go to Program” under
the online program description. This link will take you to the platform the program
will air on, or directly to the event if it’s underway. If “Go to Program” isn't available,
check back on the online description closer to the event.
• Facebook Live sessions of Storytimes & More can be seen on
facebook.com/thelibrary.org and at thelibrary.org/kids.
• If a book discussion is on Goodreads: To access it, create an account at Goodreads.
com. Then find the Library’s groups: Click “Community,” then “Groups,” search
“Springfield-Greene County Library District,” and find your favorite book group.
• Due to COVID-19, in-person library events have moved online through May 2021. We
will reevaluate that if conditions change. Check thelibrary.org/programs to confirm
time, date and link closer to your event, or just ask a library staffer.
PROGRAM LISTINGS
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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Virtual Discussion Groups Keep the Book Conversation Going
Missing our book discussion groups? Want to talk about
your latest read? You can talk with other readers in
these groups on Zoom, Facebook and Goodreads.
ReadUps Some of our most popular book groups are keep-
Join ReadUps on the Library Facebook page, @thelibrary. ing the discussion going on Goodreads until we
org, and the Springfield-Greene County Library District can meet in person. Find these under Groups on
page on Goodreads to discuss books related to monthly Goodreads.com.
topics and themes.
• March: Western
• April: Book-to-Screen
• May: Debut Novels
To access one, create an account at Goodreads.
com. Find the Library’s groups: Click “Commu-
nity,” then “Groups,” search “Springfield-Greene
County Library District,” and find your book
group.
Cookbook Book Club
Try at least one recipe from a cookbook, then meet with
other culinary aficionados to discuss how everyone’s recipes
turned out and review the books. We’ll also talk food news,
SCORE E3 Business Book Club cooking techniques and publishing trends.
Thursdays, noon. E3 stands for Educating and Empowering
Entrepreneurs. Join Southwest Missouri SCORE and the
Library for a book club to motivate and inspire your work
life, whatever it looks like. Discussion happens all month at
facebook.com/groups/scoree3bookclub, with a live virtual
discussion the last Thursday of each month. Visit thelibrary.
org/programs to register for the live monthly discussion; a
link to the virtual event will be shared with registered
participants.
• March 25: “Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused
Life in a Noisy World” by Cal Newport. Registration
starts March 11. Donuts & Death
• April 29: “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and • March: “The Living Dead” by George A. Romero and
Why it Matters” by Priya Parker. Registration starts April 15. Daniel Kraus
• May 27: “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel • April: “She Said Destroy: Stories” by Nadia Bulkin
Kahneman. Registration starts May 13. • May: “The Boatman’s Daughter” by Andy Davidson
10 BookendsJoin Author & Book Talks on Zoom
Expand your virtual book discussion experience with author
talks, cookbook show-and-tell and live discussions with
Library staff on titles to pack your spring reading calendar.
Visit thelibrary.org/programs to register for these Zoom
events. A link to the virtual event will be shared with
registered participants.
Donuts & Death Author Talks
Thursdays, 7 p.m. Join us for a monthly interview with one of
My Favorite True Crime the authors featured in the Donuts & Death book discussion
• March: “The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty group. Discuss each month’s title on Goodreads.com before the
and Obsession” by Susan Orlean author talk by searching for “Donuts & Death.”
• April: “The Killer’s Shadow: The FBI’s Hunt For a • March 25: “The Living Dead” with
White Supremacist Serial Killer” by John Douglas Daniel Kraus. We’ll have an in-depth
• May: “American Fire: Love, Arson, and Life in a conversation with author Daniel Kraus
Vanishing Land” by Monica Hesse about the novel director George A.
Romero left unfinished at his death, and
that Kraus brought to life. It has been
lauded as “a horror landmark and a work of gory genius.”
Registration starts March 1.
• April 22: “She Said Destroy: Stories”
with Nadia Bulkin. We’ll visit with author
Nadia Bulkin about her short story
collection, which has been called
“dreamlike, poignant, and unabashedly
socio-political.” Registration starts April 1.
Social Justice Book Club • May 27: “The Boatman’s Daughter”
with Andy Davidson. Join author Andy
• March: “Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body” by Roxane
Davidson for an interview about his novel,
Gay
a supernatural Southern gothic set in the
• April: “The Story of More: How We Got to Climate
Arkansas Bayou that’s been called a “lush
Change and Where to Go From Here” by Hope
nightmare.” Registration starts May 1.
Jahren
• May: “So You Want to Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Cookbook Show and Tell
Oluo Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m. Grab your favorite cookbook and
join library staffer Julia Rhodes for a show-and-tell-style
session. You can discover some delicious new cookbooks to
check out or add to your own collection. Registration starts
April 17.
Book Binge
Saturdays, May 8 and 15, 10 a.m.–noon. Get a jump start on
your summer reading list by joining one of our Book Binge
sessions. Bring a favorite title or two to share, and a library
staffer will lead a show-and-tell-style session for attendees to
discover new reads in their favorite genres. Register once
Wednesday Book Discussion and attend as many or as few of the sessions as you’d like.
• March: “The Lost City of the Monkey God” by Registration starts April 27.
Douglas Preston • May 8: 10 a.m., True Crime with Reference Librarian
• April: “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig Miranda Eudaly; 11 a.m., Nonfiction with Branch
• May: “You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of Manager Jessie East; Noon, Mystery with Library
George Washington” by Alexis Coe Assistant Renee Mallonee
• May 15: 10 a.m., Fantasy with Reference Associate
Christina Orlandos; 11 a.m., YA For Adults with Branch
Manager Adrienne Poulson; noon, Biography &
Memoir with Reference Manager Heather Cottle-Dillon
Bookends 11member Dan Barnes will demonstrate
how Ancestry DNA tests and tools
were used to unravel the family
mystery of Lula Bunyard’s parents,
including family history stories and
other findings.
• Wednesday, May 19, 10 a.m. Digital
Exploring Genealogy Heritage Albums. What will happen
Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society. Visit thelibrary. to your research finds in the future?
org/programs for a link to access these events, or watch on White River Valley Historical Society
the OGS Facebook page at facebook.com/ozarksgs. Managing Director Leslie Wyman
• Monday, March 1, 7 p.m. Footprints will showcase a method of creating
in Time(lines). Timelines put our digital albums that can be prepared
ancestors’ actions into historical without scrapbooking software, and
context, allow us to see where we have allow you to showcase your photo-
gaps in our information, provide clues graphs and family stories while also
for further research and are a good preserving the “boring” documents
first step in writing a family research that non-researching family members may not be
book. OGS member Fran Black will interested in.
talk about the importance of creating
a timeline, the steps involved and how to use it to develop
a biographical sketch of your ancestor.
• Wednesday, March 17, 10 a.m.
Treasures at the Library Center.
OGS member Rita Wallace will
explore valuable but often overlooked
genealogical resources available at the
Library Center, including the S.C.
Turnbo Manuscripts, Hall Papers,
Black Families of the Ozarks collec-
tion and others.
• Monday, April 5, 7 p.m. Untangling
the Family Yarn. Everyone has SCORE Tuesdays @ Two:
family stories. Some may be full of Refinancing a Small Business Loan
genealogical tidbits, while others may Tuesday, March 9, 2 p.m. Are you a small
be fiction. Learn how to take that business owner and want to learn if
family yarn and weave it into your refinancing your small business loan is
family history with help from Gene- good for you? Learn the processes and
alogist Annette Corbell. She’ll take requirements for refinancing a small
family stories and use genealogical tools, including business loan. Chris Buschjost, associ-
timelines and vital records, to either prove or disprove ate vice president and SBA Small
them, including a case study of a particular family story Business Development manager with
that includes riches, child kidnapping and death. OakStar Bank, joins us to discuss
• Wednesday, April 21, 10 a.m. Forty refinancing using traditional and/or SBA guaranteed loans.
Years On: The Shannon County Topics include: why should a small business consider
Documentaries at MSU. Missouri refinancing, what documents are needed for refinancing,
State University Archivist Anne what are the benefits of refinancing and more, followed by
Baker will discuss the two-part Q&A. Sponsored by Southwest Missouri SCORE. Regis-
documentary, “Shannon County: tration starts February 16; visit thelibrary.org/programs to
Home” and “Shannon County: Hearts register. A link to the virtual event will be shared with
of the Children,” that was filmed in registered participants.
the late 70s, released in 1981 and is
preserved at MSU. Watch selections from the documen- Navigating the IEP
tary films and learn about the unused video footage, Tuesday, March 9, 7 p.m. Bobbi Bellamy, educational
photographs and other archival material that supported liaison at Abilities First, will explain the difference
the project. between an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and a 504
• Monday, May 3, 7 p.m. Who Were Lula Bunyard’s for children with special needs. She’ll also cover the IEP
Parents?: How DNA Helped Solve the Mystery. OGS process to help you become a better advocate for your
12 Bookendschild’s education. Presented in partnership with Include Charlotte, Oak Island and the Crystal Coast in North
Ozarks. Registration starts February 23; visit thelibrary.org/ Carolina; and Charleston, Hunting Island and the Isle of
programs to register. A link to the virtual event will be Palms in South Carolina.
shared with registered participants. • May 19: America’s National Parks. Explore seven of
America’s national parks and two national monuments
Master Gardeners Q&A
with Library staffer Pat McCormick and her husband as
Saturdays, 10 a.m. Become the master of your garden this
they share their 18-day, 4,000-mile road trip in July 2020.
growing season with advice from Master Gardeners of
Covid-19-related cancellations and low attendance
Greene County Mark and Renae Bernskoetter. Bring your
numbers made reservations possible at park cabins
burning questions for these two virtual question-and-
typically booked a year in advance, and park entrances
answer-style sessions. Visit thelibrary.org/programs to
and activities easy to access.
register; a link to the virtual event will be shared with
registered participants.
• March 13: Indoor Seed Starting. Registration starts
February 27.
• May 8: Composting. Registration starts April 24.
Neighboring 101
Tuesday, March 16, 6:30 p.m. Develop-
ing relationships with your neighbors
can help combat social isolation and
build stronger communities, but taking
that first step is challenging. David
Burton, county engagement specialist
with the Greene County MU Extension
Office, shares strategies for connecting
with your neighborhood and the benefits you can reap
from knowing your neighbors. Registration starts March 2;
The Resilient Veteran Program
visit thelibrary.org/programs to register. A link to the virtual
Thursdays. Local veterans and/or family members of
event will be shared with registered participants.
veterans can learn about benefits and services available to
Brown Bag Travelogue them from area veteran outreach programs. We'll share a
Wednesdays, noon. Sit back, relax and explore a new place short Q&A with a representative from a local aid organiza-
from the comfort of your own home. A new video featur- tion, followed by discussion and an opportunity to get
ing a different adventure will be posted to the Library’s information about veteran-oriented library resources. Visit
YouTube channel, youtube.com/SpringfieldGreeneCountyLi- thelibrary.org/programs to register; a link to the virtual event
braryDistrict, on the third Wednesday of each month. will be shared with registered participants.
• March 18, 1 p.m. Michelle Ciesielski from Veterans
Upward Bound. Registration starts March 4.
• April 15, 1:30 p.m. Tommy Goode from the Moral
Injury Institute. Registration starts April 1.
• May 20, 1 p.m. Michelle Reinmiller, Veterans Admin-
istration social worker. Registration starts May 6.
“This is Where You Belong: The Art and
Science of Loving Where You Live”
Thursday, March 18,
7 p.m. Author Melody
Warnick discusses
place attachment,
being neighborly, and
• March 17: China. Library staffer Grant Haverly and his what it takes to feel
wife share highlights from their year living and working truly rooted in your
in Dalian, China, including new friends, amazing food, a town or city. Spon-
city made of ice and a visit to the Great Wall, as well as sored by the Library
Harbin, Qinhuangdao and other cities. Foundation and
• April 21: Sweet Carolinas. Explore all that America’s Greene County MU Extension Office. Registration starts
southeastern coast has to offer — from Atlantic Ocean March 4; visit thelibrary.org/programs to register. A link to
beaches to the Blue Ridge of the Appalachian Trail the virtual event will be shared with registered
— with Library staffer Terre Armstrong. Stops include participants.
Bookends 13We Need to Talk: Mental Health — mysterious crime, why they chose to fictionalize the story
Getting the Help You Need and what it’s like to write as a father and son team. Regis-
Monday, March 22, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Asking for help can be a tration starts March 16; visit thelibrary.org/programs to
hard task to tackle. Peer counselors from NAMI of register. A link to the virtual event will be shared with
Southwest Missouri will join us for a conversation about registered participants.
where to access community mental health services and
Houseplant Hospital
figuring out which one is best for you. Registration starts
Saturday, April 10, 10–11:30 a.m. Have houseplants with
March 8; visit thelibrary.org/programs to register. A link to
droopy leaves or yellow spots? Staff from Wickman’s
the virtual event will be shared with registered
Garden Village can help. Drop in, virtually, with your
participants.
plant for an expert diagnosis and learn about interesting
Tech-Healthy Grandfamilies varieties of houseplants you may want to add to your
Saturday, March 27, 10 a.m. Dr. Stepha- collection. Registration starts March 27; visit thelibrary.org/
nie Huffman, head of the Reading, programs to register. A link to the virtual event will be
Foundations and Technology Depart- shared with registered participants.
ment at Missouri State University,
discusses how to monitor your family’s
safe use of their digital devices, web-
sites and social media platforms.
Provided in partnership with Be A Jewel. Visit thelibrary.
org/programs for a link to this event.
Dream Journaling Workshop
with Nicole Chilton
Saturday, April 10, 2 p.m. Author and artist Nicole Chilton
“Gone in the Night”: A Conversation demonstrates how to create your own mixed-media dream
with Alan and Brian Brown journal to help you explore what your dreams are trying to
Tuesday, March 30, 6:30 p.m. Twenty-eight years ago, tell you about your waking life. Pick up a supply list from
three women mysteriously disappeared from a home in any branch starting March 27; visit thelibrary.org/programs
Springfield without a trace, sparking national concern for a link to this event.
about the “Three Missing Women,” and changing the lives
SCORE Tuesdays @ Two: Credit Strategies for
of their loved ones forever. The unsolved case is the focus
Small Businesses Owners
of a novel by authors Alan and Brian Brown, “Gone in the
Tuesday, April 13, 2 p.m. Learn simple strategies for
Night: The Springfield Three.” The Browns will discuss
building strong business credit, credit mistakes to avoid,
the research for their fictionalized account of the
how small business lenders view personal credit scores,
Mighty Men of War: The Soldiers SOUR
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of Carthage in World War I M I
Tuesday, April 6, 7 p.m. In 1918, a 1821–2021
company of soldiers from Jasper
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the bloodiest battles of the Great War.
Discussing his book, “A Machine On August 10, 1821
Gunner in France,” Jeff Patrick will Missouri became
the 24th state.
examine the experiences of Capt. Throughout 2021,
Ward Schrantz and his men, from their training camp in Oklahoma to the Library District
France’s Argonne Forest. A Missouri Bicentennial program. Visit will host a series of
programs exploring
thelibrary.org/programs for a link to this virtual event or watch on the Missouri’s diverse
Library’s YouTube channel, youtube.com/SpringfieldGreene. and rich history.
14 Bookendsfunding options when you have low credit and more from Nature Journaling Workshop
Mary Overbey with Borealis Consulting LLC. Registra- with Hannah Sheehan
tion starts March 23; visit thelibrary.org/programs to register. Saturday, April 24, 2 p.m. Artist Hannah Sheehan demon-
A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered strates how to start your own mixed-media nature journal
participants. and discusses John Muir Law’s methods of observation and
techniques for successful nature journaling. Pick up a
Helping Adult Children Transition supply list from any branch starting April 10; visit theli-
to More Independent Living brary.org/programs for a link to this event.
Tuesday, April 13, 7 p.m. Maggie
Rollwagen, director of community
education, and Bobbi Bellamy,
educational liaison, both of
Abilities First, share resources for
helping your disabled young adult
find suitable employment, hous-
ing, transportation and other tools
that lead to a successful transition
to adulthood. Presented in partnership with Include
Ozarks. Registration starts March 30; visit thelibrary.org/
programs to register. A link to the virtual event will be
shared with registered participants.
Love in a Time of War: An American Sailor in
Scotland and Northern Ireland, 1942
Tuesday, April 20, 7 p.m. Only a few months after America Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
entered World War II, a young sailor named Vernon Tuesdays, 2–5 p.m. This five-part virtual workshop series
Richardson traveled to Great Britain to join the crew of a presented by Southwest Missouri SCORE will provide you
U.S. Navy cruiser. While waiting for his ship to return to with a solid foundation for pursuing your business idea.
port, he experienced the people of Northern Ireland and Register once for the entire series starting April 6; visit
Scotland and found romance with a Scottish lass. Using thelibrary.org/programs to register. A link to the virtual
Richardson’s personal diary, local historian and author Jeff event will be shared with registered participants.
Patrick will discuss his journey and love affair. Visit • April 27: Start-Up Basics. This introductory workshop
thelibrary.org/programs for a link to this virtual event or focuses on the basics of testing your business idea and
watch on the Library’s YouTube channel, youtube.com/ identifying the key factors that influence start-up
SpringfieldGreene. success. It provides you with an overview of the skills and
tools you need when deciding to start a business. You’ll
learn about the advantages and disadvantages of owning
a business, the most profitable form for your business and
the fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing,
cash flow and funding sources.
• May 4: Business Concept. Get step-by-step guidance in
researching your idea, your market and your competi-
tion. You will learn to identify your target markets,
describe your products and services and collect key
competitive information to support your feasibility plan.
• May 11: Marketing Plan. Learn the marketing commu-
nication methods and tools to maximize your customer
reach. Topics include pricing strategies, positioning, and
features and benefits of differing marketing strategies.
You’ll learn to outline your marketing strategy, test your
Camping In the Ozarks marketing message, choose the right sales channel and
Thursday, April 22, 6 p.m. Prepare to get outdoors this exercise your marketing strategy.
spring with help from Justin Smith of the Springfield- • May 18: Financial Basics. This session includes hands-
Greene County Park Board's Outdoor Initiatives Depart- on exercises to help you better understand financial
ment. Travel virtually to beautiful camp destinations concepts, how to use the SCORE financial model to
within the Ozarks while learning about appropriate Leave forecast sales revenue and build solid pro-forma financial
No Trace principles and helpful packing tips. Visit theli- forecasts. Topics include sales and prices, financial risks
brary.org/programs for a link to this event. and rewards, true start-up costs, ongoing operating
Bookends 15expenses, setting benchmarks for tracking progress and How to Talk Ozarkian in Seven Simple Steps
organizing your financial information. Tuesday, May 25, 7
• May 25: Funding Sources. Learn how to finance your p.m. Join Dr.
small business with information on funding sources, Brooks Blevins,
accounting, the six Cs of credit, banking relations, ratio Noel Boyd Profes-
analysis, and monthly preparation and review of financial sor of Ozarks
statements. A bank loan officer will give an inside view of Studies at Missouri
how a banker assesses the merits of business plans and State University
loan applications. and author of “A
History of the
Legal Planning for Special Needs Parents Ozarks,” for a
Tuesday, May 4, 7–8:30 p.m. Attorneys Lori Rook and Bri lighthearted look at
Warner of Ozarks Elder Law will tackle the legal side of the Ozarkian vernacular. Natives and longtime residents of
parenting a child with a disability to help you protect your the Ozarks will enjoy revisiting forgotten styles and words,
child as they grow. Estate planning, guardianship, powers and gain an appreciation for cultural diffusion and regional
of attorney, special needs trusts and ABLE accounts will be distinctiveness in Missouri. Presented in partnership with
covered. Presented in partnership with Include Ozarks. the Missouri Humanities Council. Registration starts May
Registration starts April 20; visit thelibrary.org/programs to 11; visit thelibrary.org/programs to register. A link to the
register. A link to the virtual event will be shared with virtual event will be shared with registered participants.
registered participants.
All the President’s Gardens
Tuesday, May 11, 6:30–8 p.m. Author Marta McDowell will
take you on an entertaining romp through our nation's
garden history as seen through the changing grounds at
the White House, starring the presidents, first ladies and
their gardeners. Sponsored by the Library Foundation.
Registration starts April 27; visit thelibrary.org/programs to
register. A link to the virtual event will be shared with
registered participants.
CC BY-SA 4.0 BARBUDO BARBUDO
DAVID BURTON
History Explorers Presents:
The Spanish-American War
Schoolhouses of the Ozarks Saturday, May 29, 10 a.m. for all ages. In the summer of
Tuesday, May 18, 6:30–8 p.m. Take a virtual tour of the 1898, the United States declared war against Spain. U.S.
finest remaining examples of one-room schoolhouses in troops fought on land and sea to secure the islands of Cuba
southwest Missouri with David Burton, county engage- and Puerto Rico in the Caribbean, and the Philippines,
ment specialist with the Greene County MU Extension Wake and Guam in the Pacific. In the process, Teddy
Office and author of three books on historic one-room Roosevelt earned fame as he and the “Rough Riders”
schools. A PDF map will be provided for those wishing to charged up San Juan Hill and Leonard Wood fought to
take a driving tour of the one-room schools mentioned in secure victory. Learn more about the wartime experiences
the presentation. Registration starts May 4; visit thelibrary. of American troops, including the important role played by
org/programs to register. A link to the virtual event will be the Buffalo Soldiers. Presented by the Sons of the Ameri-
shared with registered participants. can Revolution and the Missouri Humanities Council.
Visit thelibrary.org/programs for a link to this event.
16 BookendsPROGRAMS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES
Storytime & More with the Library
Tuesdays, March 2–May 25, 10 a.m. for infants-age 6. Join some of your
favorite children’s librarians for a virtual program featuring stories, songs
and activities you can try at home. Watch at thelibrary.org/kids or join us
each week on Facebook, @thelibrary.org.
Storytime & More Song Kits Take a Spring StoryWalk®
For infants to age 6. Shake up Storytime Early spring is the perfect time to take a stroll and read a
& More with a Song Kit! Each kit has good book on a new StoryWalk®. Pages of a children’s
simple instruments and props to help picture book are displayed on signs along a path so that
make Storytime & More with the families can read the book, page by page, as they walk.
Library interactive and fun. Visit any StoryWalks® combine three important elements that
library branch or the Mobile Library to promote learning: reading, moving, and enjoying the
pick up your kit. Then, have it ready to outdoors.
tap, shake and sing along during • March StoryWalk® March 1–31 at
Storytime & More, premiering every J.R. Martin Park, 300 E. Hines
Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. on Street, Republic. For infants-age 9.
Facebook, @thelibrary.org. Available Join Cat for a colorful stroll at J.R.
while supplies last. Martin Park to read the StoryWalk®
“Cat’s Colors” by Airlie Anderson as you explore the
Take, Make, Learn — with Library Takeout! outdoors and enjoy nature. Best of all, families can return
Grab a family Library Takeout
to the park to enjoy the book through March 31.
kit at your favorite library
• April StoryWalk® April 1–30 at Howard
branch or the Mobile Library.
Smith Community Park, 410 E. Bumgar-
Library Takeout kits are
ner Blvd. For infants–age 9. Walk along
designed to keep your
the trail at Howard Smith Park and read
mind and hands busy
“Agua, Agüita: Water, Little Water”
with fun activities and
by Jorge Tetl Argueta. This gorgeous and
reading. Kits are filled
lyrical bilingual picture book celebrates
with ideas and materials
water and all that it provides. Return to
to stretch your
the park and enjoy the book through April 30.
imagination and grow
• May StoryWalk® May 10–28 at
your skills. Visit any
Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial
library branch during
Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave. For
business hours, March
infants–age 9. Visit the park to
through May, and pick
search for birds and read “Have You
up a Library Takeout
Heard the Nesting Bird” by Rita
kit. Available while
Gray. Return to the park and enjoy the book through
supplies last.
May 28.
Bookends 17It All Happened at the Library
or, How One Small Business Made a Name for Itself at the Maker Space
Like many small business owners,
Cherrelle and Samuel Hitchcock are
do-it-yourselfers. Together, they are
Flora & Forge.
Cherrelle grows and creates
individualized flower bouquets, unique
houseplants, heirloom vegetable plants
and herbs. Samuel does custom
metalwork including ornamental iron
gates, stair railings and chandeliers.
When they needed signage for the
business, these DIYers turned to the
Library’s Maker Space at the Midtown
Carnegie Branch Library.
Using the laser engraver, they etched
their logo on planks of red oak for booth
displays. They programmed the vinyl
cutter to print Flora & Forge for a flower
refrigeration unit. Samuel used a soldering tool to repair Convert and save camera film negatives, slides, VHS and
his welding unit. DVD movies with video transfer equipment.
They could have hired out and paid someone to do it, but Make an appointment for a tour or for details by calling
like many entrepreneurs, “We do everything ourselves if the Edge Community Technology Center in the Midtown
we can,” Samuel says. Carnegie Branch Library, 417-837-5011. Watch video demos
The Library is your laboratory! at thelibrary.org/edge and click on Maker Space.
Hobbyists, DIYers, crafters and entrepreneurs can find
multiple uses with tools at the Maker Space. Solder jewelry. Learn more about Flora & Forge and their personal story
Repair electronics. Make new devices with the 3D printer. at flora-forge.com.
We’ve Got a Podcast
for ’Tweens and Teens
Be sure to tune in to hear your librarians host the
locally produced Planet Book Podcast for middle-
grade and teen readers.
A new Planet Book Podcast airs every Thursday on
Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listeners can also visit
the Planet Book website, thelibrary.org/planetbook,
which also includes the podcasts and related
booklists.
Season 1 runs through March 18. Season 2 will begin
scoops on some popular ’tween and teen reads. Hear
April 8 and run through mid-June.
about your favorite genres, from sci-fi/fantasy to
Each 10- 15-minute episode features librarians and thrillers, and topics pertinent to young readers
guests who share book recommendations and inside including bullying, LGBTQ issues and relationships.
18 BookendsThe Mobile Library
is rolling again.
For now, Rob and
Mary limit service
to Holds Pickup
and Returns.
Mobile Library Stops for March–May Thursdays
• Beacon Village Apts., 639 N. Eldon Ave., 2–2:30 p.m.
We’re delivering books, movies and CDs to your • Westport Park Apts., 250 N. Hilton Ave., 2:45–3:15 p.m.
neighborhood. • Nu Elm Apts., 440 S. New Ave., 3:30–4 p.m.
• Hattiesburg Hills, 4663 W. Portland St., 4:15–4:45 p.m.
Mondays • S. Lulwood Ave. & W. La Siesta St., 5–5:30 p.m.
• Cobblestone Apts., 2865 S. Ingram Mill Road, • The Fairbanks, 1126 N. Broadway Ave., 5:50–6:30 p.m.
2:30–3 p.m.
• Craigmont Place, 740 S. Lafontaine Ave., 6:45–7:15 p.m.
• South Tower, 770 South Ave., 3:20–3:50 p.m.
• Madison Tower, 421 W. Madison St., 3:55–4:40 p.m.
• Stillwell Columns, 525 S. Campbell Ave., 4:45–5:30 p.m.
• Turners Station, 6–6:30 p.m.
• Woodgate Apts., 2120 S. Ingram Mill Road,
6:45–7:15 p.m.
On Display
Tuesdays Library Center
• Battlefield Towers, 1451 E. Woodland St., 1:20–2 p.m. • Missouri’s Bicentennial: 200 Years of Historic
• Jenny Lind Hall Apts., 711 S. Jefferson Ave., Events, Local History, March–May
2:20–2:50 p.m. Library Station
• York Elementary area, 2100 W. Nichols St.,
• Black Dolls, courtesy of a local collector,
3:10–3:45 p.m.
March–May
• Forest Park Apts., 1503 W. Loren St., 4–4:45 p.m. • Aviation Art Collection, courtesy of Lance
• John B. Hughes Apts., 2100 N. Clifton Ave., Burrell, March–May
5–5:45 p.m.
• Walnut Grove, near the high school, 6:15–7:15 p.m.
Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library
• Inspired by Nature: Watercolors by Les
Wednesdays Hagemann, March–April
• McClernon Villa, 1320 E. McClernon St., 2:15–2:45 p.m. • Reflections from Studio 55 Arts Guild, May
• Glenwood Manor, 2540 N. Delaware Ave., 3–3:30 p.m.
Regional artists and collectors are invited to exhibit their
• Weller neighborhood, 1600 block E. Blaine St., 3:45– works and collections at the Library branches listed. Those
4:15 p.m. interested in booking a display may contact the individual
• Robberson neighborhood, 2350 N. Taylor Ave., branch. Artists may price their work for sale through the
4:25–5 p.m. Library after first obtaining a City of Springfield business
• Cedarbrook Apts., 811 N. Cedarbrook Ave., license (if at a city library). The Library recommends a
donation to the Library Foundation of 20 percent from any
5:15–5:45 p.m. sales made during an exhibit.
• Country Club Apts., Wildan & Cinderella, 6–6:30 p.m.
• S. Dollison Ave. & E. Downing St., 6:45–7:15 p.m.
Bookends 19Springfield-Greene County Library District
4653 S. Campbell Ave. • Springfield, Missouri 65810
Administrative Offices/Community Relations: 883-5366 • TDD: 882-0714
LOCATIONS/HOURS BORROWING
• Until further notice, all branch hours are 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–
Saturday. Ash Grove Branch closed Saturdays.
• Drive-up window hours are 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Monday–Saturday.
• All branches and drive-up windows will be closed and the Mobile
Library will not make its scheduled stops on Monday, May 31, in
observance of Memorial Day. Library branches, drive-up windows
and the Mobile Library will resume their normally scheduled
operations the next business day.
Library Cards
• The Library Express West, 3872 W. Chestnut Expressway, is open 24 • Library Cards are issued free to
hours a day for holds pick up and returns. Greene County residents or those who
pay property tax in Greene County.
• Return your books and materials to the book drops at any branch Complete an application at the checkout
library, the Library Express West, and the Price Cutter Plus Book Stop desk of any library. Identification and
proof of current address are required.
at 3260 E. Battlefield Road. Those who pay property tax in Greene
County, but do not live there, must bring
a copy of their current Greene County
property tax receipt.
The Library Center Republic Branch Library
4653 S. Campbell Ave. • 882-0714 921 N. Lindsey Ave., Republic • 732-7284 • Those living outside Greene County may
obtain a Non-resident Library Card for
Ash Grove Branch Library Schweitzer Brentwood an $80 annual fee per household.
101 E. Main St., Ash Grove • 751-2933 Branch Library • Individuals may apply online for a
2214 Brentwood Blvd. • 883-1974 temporary library card to access digital
Fair Grove Branch Library
81 S. Orchard Blvd., Fair Grove • 759-2637 audiobooks, ebooks and magazines,
Strafford Branch Library databases and online resources. Visit
101 S. State Highway 125, Strafford
The Library Station 736-9233
thelibrary.org/temporarycard. Convert a
2535 N. Kansas Expressway • 865-1340 temporary card to a permanent card in
Willard Branch Library person at any Library branch to check
Midtown Carnegie Branch Library 304 E. Jackson St., Willard • 742-4258 out physical materials. Bring a photo ID
397 E. Central St. • 862-0135 and proof of address, or only ID if it has
The Edge Community Technology Center Satellite Locations the current address.
and Maker Space: 837-5011 Pick up and return only: • College, vocational or university students
• Library Express West living in Greene County in campus
Outreach Services Orchard Plaza, 3872 W. Chestnut Expwy. housing, but with a permanent residence
4653 S. Campbell Ave. • Price Cutter Book Stop outside of Greene County, may be issued
Mobile Library/Walking Books: 883-6112 3260 E. Battlefield Road a Library Card at no charge. Proof of
Park Central Branch Library campus address required.
128 Park Central Square • 831-1342
Checkout Limits/Fines
• Library materials check out for three
weeks; overdue fine is 10¢ per day, per
INTERNET item.
• The maximum fine is $5 for each
Library Website: thelibrary.org COOLcat Online Catalog: returned adult item and $1 for each
thelibrary.org/catalog returned children’s item.
• Download e-books, audiobooks, movies,
music, magazines and video. • Search the catalog of the Springfield- • Items may be renewed for two additional
Greene County Libraries and members loan periods if not reserved by someone
• Ask A Librarian at thelibrary.org/ask.
of the Consortium Of Ozarks Libraries. else. Renew items in person, by phone or
• Follow us at facebook.com/thelibrary.org online at thelibrary.org/myaccount.
and twitter.com/springfieldlib. • Reserve and renew materials, view your
account, suggest titles and pay fees • There is a checkout limit of 50 items per
• Free Wi-Fi is available at all locations. online through our secure server. card.
• Check out a hot spot at thelibrary.org/ • Telephone renewal: 882-2087. • Report lost or stolen cards promptly.
catalog. Replacement cards are $1 each.
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