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When: May 2, 2019 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Midtown Carnegie Branch LIbrary, 391 E Central St, Springfield, MO 65802, USA

For adults in upstairs meeting room. Discuss books written by British authors. Tea and biscuits will be provided. “Murder on the Orient Express” by Agatha Christie. Call 862-0135.

When: May 4, 2019 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S Brentwood Blvd, Springfield, MO 65804, USA

For age 9 and older. Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Treat your mom to a morning of journaling with flair. We’ll supply journals, special pens, markers, washi tape, stickers and real-world ideas to

When: May 4, 2019 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Library Station, 2535 N Kansas Expy, Springfield, MO 65803, USA

For families with children from infants-grade 12 in the Children’s Department. May the fourth be with you as you drop in for a galaxy of games, crafts and other “Star Wars” surprises! Don’t miss “Star

When: May 15, 2019 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S Brentwood Blvd, Springfield, MO 65804, USA

For adults age 60 and older in basement meeting room. Are you a doodler? Bring your sketch book or notepad and other doodling supplies, or use some of ours. Share ideas and learn new techniques

When: July 20, 2019 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Library Station, 2535 N Kansas Expy, Springfield, MO 65803, USA

Want to add your own voice to the “Universe of Stories”? Attend this crash course in storytelling taught by Derek Cowsert, library staff member and Ozarks Technical Community College English instructor, with a focus on

When: May 17, 2019 @ 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Where: Midtown Carnegie Branch LIbrary, 391 E Central St, Springfield, MO 65802, USA

For infants-grade 5 in the Children’s Department. Check out some books, pick up your game board and celebrate the official start of the Summer Reading Program with fun activities! Call 862-0135.

When: May 19, 2019 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Library Station, 2535 N Kansas Expy, Springfield, MO 65803, USA

For adults in the Frisco Room. Lt. Culley Wilson will discuss the history of the Springfield Police Department from its creation to the present day. A combination of fact and photos, Lt. Wilson’s talk is

When: May 21, 2019 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Library Station, 2535 N Kansas Expy, Springfield, MO 65803, USA

For adults in the Santa Fe Room. Have you read a good book lately? Want to learn about new titles, authors or genres? Share your latest reads with others and learn about upcoming titles. Call

When: March 21, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Mother's Brewing Company, 215 S Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 65806, USA

For adults at Mother’s Brewing Company. Enjoy a cold glass of beer and discuss aspects of American culture. March 21: “American Witches: A Broomstick Tour through Four Centuries” by Susan Fair. Call 882-0714. April 18: “Halloween:

When: March 21, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S Brentwood Blvd, Springfield, MO 65804, USA

For adults. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. One in 10 Greene County residents has diagnosed diabetes. Dietitians from Cox College of Nursing will discuss diabetes,