Doling Neighborhood

Potluck starts at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:45 p.m.

For families with children of all ages in the Story Hour Room Travel “Under the Sea” with this award-winning 80s classic, rated G, along snacks and special surprises. Costumes are encouraged!

For ages 13 and older in the Santa Fe Room. Watch “Ready Player One,” on the big screen at the library, Popcorn provided. Rated PG-13.

For adults age 60 and over in the Frisco Room. Enjoy social time and refreshments during this come-and-go event. From 11a.m.-1 p.m., browse materials, enjoy board games and breakout activities, get book recommendations and computer help. From noon-1 p.m., a Healthy Living for Seniors lunch program will be provided by SeniorAge Agency on Aging’s Choice Presenters. A $3.50 lunch donation to SeniorAge is encouraged. Materials will be provided for Choice and craft activities. Offered in cooperation with SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging and the Library’s Stories for Life program. Unleash Your Creativity with Doodling Fun. We’ll provide the doodle book and all the tools you need to put your creative energies and thoughts on paper. Registration starts Jan. 23. Call 616-0683 to register.

For grades 1-6 in the Story Hour Room All aboard the STEAM train for an afternoon of scientific exploration and educational play! Chocolate Science. Get your taste buds ready for chocolate science! We’ll practice the scientific method while we conduct chocolate experiments.

Potluck starts at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:45 p.m.

Are you a grandparent raising grandchildren? You’re not alone. See what being a “grand” family is all about as you visit with representatives from area organizations and gather information on community resources. Sponsored by The Library, NAACP’s Be a Jewel and Grands Raising Grands. Registration starts Feb. 5.

Potluck starts at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:45 p.m.

Potluck starts at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:45 p.m.

Residents and/or property owners in the Doling neighborhood are invited to participate in the spring neighborhood clean-up. The City and the neighborhood association encourages residents to take advantage of this free and convenient opportunity to dispose of trash, brush, metal, tires and TVs. Residents are encouraged to address overgrown fence rows, backyards and alleys adjacent to your property by mowing, cutting down, trimming and disposing of all brush and related debris.

Each year, neighborhood clean-ups serve approximately 900 households and remove over 175 tons of bulk waste (furniture, mattresses, etc.) and brush from Springfield neighborhoods. The clean-ups take place outside, rain or shine. Items accepted are trash, brush, tires, TVs and metal.

Curbside pickup is available, but fees may apply. To schedule a curbside pickup, please contact Christina Dicken at 417-841-7273.