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Springfield-Greene County Library District free summer programs - thru June 20
Friday, June 12, 2009
‘Chapter & Verse: Music on a Sunday Afternoon’
June 14 at Library Center
Adults are invited to attend Chapter & Verse: Music on a Sunday Afternoon at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, in the auditorium at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Techs and the Roadies will perform. A folk rock band with a distinctive sound, they'll surprise the audience with songs they forgot they knew from the Beatles to James Taylor and much more. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information on this free program, call 882-0714. ‘Stories, Music and Crazy Kazoos!’
June 15-16 at Area Libraries
Children of all ages are invited to attend Stories, Music and Crazy Kazoos! at the following times and locations:
• 10 a.m. on Monday, June 15, in the upstairs meeting room at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
• 2 p.m. on Monday, June 15, at the Republic Branch Library
• 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at Ash Grove Elementary School
• 1 and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, in the Frisco room at the Library Station
Children can join nationally acclaimed storyteller Beth Horner and be a part of stories and songs of laughter, wonder and creative fun. This event is part of the 2009 Summer Reading program. For more information on this free program, call 862-0135.
‘Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials’ June 15-16 and 18
Registration is underway for adults to attend Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials at 10 a.m. or 5 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, or 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, at the Edge Community Technology Center located on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Participants can learn at their own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. For more information on these free programs, or to register, call 837-5011.
‘Computer-Instructed Keyboarding’
June 15-16 and 18 at Edge Community Technology Center
Registration is underway for adults to attend Computer-Instructed Keyboarding at 10 a.m. or 5 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, or 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, at the Edge Community Technology Center on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. The Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software helps participants learn or improve their keyboarding skills. This software features customized typing lessons for novice to advanced typists in English and Spanish. For more information on these free programs, or to register, call 837-5011. ‘Computer Skills II’
June 15 at Edge Community Technology Center
Registration is underway for adults to attend Computer Skills II at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 15, at the Edge Community Technology Center located on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Participants can learn to identify common Windows elements, use the taskbar, start and program menus and explore control panel settings, including various display options. For more information on this free program, or to register, call 837-5011. ‘Storytimes’
June 15-17 at Library Center
Children are invited to attend the following Storytimes in the story hour room at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave.:
• 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 15, for all ages
• 11 a.m. on Monday, June 15, for 3-12 months
• 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, for age 1
• 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, for age 2
• 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, for ages 3-6
• 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, for age 2
• 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, for age 1
• 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, for ages 3-6
These programs include stories, songs, games and movement. For more information on these free programs, call 882-0714.
‘Storytimes’
June 15 and 17 at Brentwood Branch Library
Children are invited to attend the following Storytimes at the Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd.:
• 9 a.m. on Monday, June 15, for infants-23 months
• 10 a.m. on Monday, June 15, for ages 2-5
• 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, for all ages
These programs include stories, songs, games and movement. For more information on these free programs, call 883-1974. ‘Storytimes’
June 16-19 at Library Station
Children are invited to attend the following Storytimes in the story hour room at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway:
• 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, for age 1
• 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, for age 3-5
• 10 a.m. on Friday, June 19, for age 2
• 11 a.m. on Friday, June 19, for all ages
These programs include stories, songs, games and movement. For more information on these free programs, call 865-1340. ‘Express Yourself in Sign Language!’
June 16 at Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to attend Express Yourself in Sign Language! at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Young adults can come to the Spot for an introduction to American Sign Language. Teens can play a sign language game for a chance to win some candy. For more information on this free program, call 862-0135. ‘Beyond Google: Internet Searching’
June 16 at Edge Community Technology Center
Registration is underway for adults to attend Beyond Google: Internet Searching at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at the Edge Community Technology Center located on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Participants can improve searching skills with an in-depth look at search engines, directories and the invisible web, including advanced searching options and tips. For more information on this free program, or to register, call 837-5011. ‘Book Discussion’
June 16 at Ash Grove Branch Library
Adults are invited to attend Book Discussion at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at the Ash Grove Branch Library, 101 E. Main St. This month's selection is "Same Kind of Different as Me" by Ron Hall and Denver Moore. For more information on this free program, call 751-2933. ‘My Pyramid for Kids’
June 17 at Area Schools
Children, grades K-5, are invited to attend My Pyramid for Kids at the following times and locations:
• 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, at Strafford Elementary School
• 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, at Fair Grove Elementary School
Children can learn about making healthy food and fitness choices during this exciting program. This program is sponsored by the Springfield-Greene County Library District and MU Extension-Family Nutrition Education Program. For more information, call 883-5366. ‘John Wayne Wednesdays’
June 17 at Library Station
Adults are invited to attend John Wayne Wednesdays at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, in the Frisco Room at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressay. This month's selection is "The Sons of Katie Elder," not rated. For more information on this free program, call 865-1340. ‘Anime Alliance’
June 17 at Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Teens, grades 7-12, are invited to attend Anime Alliance at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, in the upstairs meeting room at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Teens can ally themselves with others to do improv, learn Japanese and, of course, watch anime. For more information on this free program, call 862-0135.
‘Brown Bag Travelogue’
June 17 at Brentwood Branch Library
Adults are invited to attend Brown Bag Travelogue at noon on Wednesday, June 17, at the Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd. This month's topic is: Places to Visit in Your Backyard. Plan on a summer close to home as Laura Whisler, Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, helps us explore fun spots to visit. Participants can bring a sack lunch. For more information on this free program, call 883-1974. ‘Senior Surfers’
June 17 at Edge Community Technology Center
Registration is underway for adults, age 60 and over, to attend Senior Surfers at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, at the Edge Community Technology Center located on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Participants may use the Edge computers to practice what they've learned. Edge staff will be available to help them with any questions related to material covered in Edge classes. For more information on this free program, or to register, call 837-5011. ‘Storytime’
June 17 at Republic Branch LibraryM
Children, ages 1-6, are invited to attend Storytime at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, at the Republic Branch Library, 1264 U.S. Highway 60 East. This program includes stories, songs, games and movement. For more information on this free program, call 732-7284. ‘Computer Skills I for Seniors’
June 17 at Edge Community Technology Center
Registration is underway for adults, age 60 and over, to attend Computer Skills I for Seniors at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, at the Edge Community Technology Center located on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Participants can brush up on existing mouse and keyboard skills and learn the basics of word processing including simple formatting, saving and printing documents. For more information on this free program, or to register, call 837-5011. ‘Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials for Seniors’
June 17 at Edge Community Technology Center
Registration is underway for adults, age 60 and over, to attend Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials for Seniors at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, at the Edge Community Technology Center located on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Participants can learn at their own pace using a variety of tutorial software. Instruction available on basic computer skills, organizing files and folders, Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Photoshop, QuickBooks, Dreamweaver, and Microsoft products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and others. For more information on this free program, or to register, call 837-5011. ‘Storytime’
June 17 at Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Children, ages 2-6, are invited to attend Storytime at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. This program includes stories, songs, games and movement. For more information on this free program, call 862-0135. ‘KY3 for Kids Storybreak’
June 17 at Brentwood Branch Library
Children of all ages are invited to attend KY3 for Kids Storybreak at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, at the Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd. KY3’s Ron Hearst will read his favorite stories to children. This event is part of the 2009 Summer Reading program. For more information on this free program, call 883-1974. ‘Storytime’
June 17 at Strafford Branch Library
Children, infants-23 months, are invited to attend Storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, at the Strafford Branch Library, 101 S. State Hwy. 125. This program includes stories, songs, games and movement. For more information, call 736-9233. ‘Get Creative: The Color of Fun’
June 18 at Library Center/strong>
Children of all ages are invited to attend Get Creative: The Color of Fun at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, in the auditorium at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Children can let their imagination run wild during this time for colorful creativity. For more information on this free program, call 882-0714. ‘Express Yourself With Yarn’
June 18 at Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Teens, grades 6-12, are Express Yourself With Yarn at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Love to knit or crochet or just want to learn how? Teens can come to The Spot for some crafty fun. Supplies will be provided. For more information on this free program, call 862-0135. ‘Starlight Storytime’
June 18 at Library Station
Children, ages 2-5, are invited to attend Starlight Storytime at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, in the story hour room at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway. Children can spend a summer evening with stories, songs, games and movement. For more information on this free program, call 865-1340. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘What Can You Make with Three Squares?’ June 18 at Willard Recreation Center Children, grades K-2, are invited to attend What Can You Make with Three Squares? at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, at Willard Recreation Center. Kids can be creative about what they eat and still eat healthy. They'll learn how color, movement and creativity all fit into a healthy diet. This program is sponsored by Springfield-Greene County Library District and the University of Missouri Extension-Family Nutrition Education Program. For more information, call 883-5366. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘Meet the Computer’ June 18 at Edge Community Technology Center Registration is underway for adults to attend Meet the Computer at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, at the Edge Community Technology Center located on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Participants can learn the basics of computing including how to use the mouse and keyboard and open and close a program. For more information on this free program, or to register, call 837-5011. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘DIY Magnet Poetry’ June 18 at Fair Grove Branch Library Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to attend DIY Magnet Poetry at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, at the Fair Grove Branch Library, 81 S. Orchard. Teens can make their own set of magnetic words to inspire their creativity. For more information on this free program, call 759-2637. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘Harry Potter Thursdays’ June 18 at Brentwood Branch Library Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to attend Harry Potter Thursdays at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, at the Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd. Teens can count down to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" with at the library and catch each of the Harry Potter films on the big screen one more time before the big day. Films will be shown on the following schedule: June 18: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," rated PG; June 25: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," rated PG; July 2: "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," rated PG; July 9: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," rated PG-13; July 16: "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," rated PG-13. For more information on this free program, call 883-1974. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘Basic Word Processing’ June 19 at Edge Community Technology Center Registration is underway for adults to attend Basic Word Processing at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 19, at the Edge Community Technology Center located on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Adults can learn skills for working with documents using Microsoft Word, including entering and editing text, opening and saving documents, formatting, using find-and-replace and where to go for help. For more information on this free program, or to register, call 837-5011. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘Central Stage’ June 19 at Park Central Branch Library Adults are invited to attend Central Stage at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 19, at the Park Central Branch Library, 128 Park Central Square. The theme for the night is: Open Mic Night. Juggler, author, comic, mime? The community stage is the place for adults to shine. For more information on this free program, call 831-1342. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘Friday Afternoon Movies’ June 19 at Strafford Children of all ages are invited to attend Friday Afternoon Movies at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19, at the Strafford Branch Library, 101 S. State Hwy. 125. Children can beat the heat with a movie at the library. They can watch a new release movie, rated G or PG, with their friends. Popcorn will be provided. For more information, call 736-9233. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘Teen Takes Workshop’ June 19 at Library Center Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to attend Teen Takes Workshop at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 19, in meeting room B at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Teens can get information about the contest, find out how to make book trailers and music videos online and get started on their TeenTakes entry. For more information on this free program, call 882-0714. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘Friday Night Film’ June 19 at Library Station Adults are invited to attend Friday Night Film at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19, in the Frisco Room at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway. This month's selection is "Bedtime Stories," rated PG. For more information on this free program, call 865-1340. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘Every Child Ready to Read Workshop’ June 20 at Library Station Registration is underway for adults to attend Every Child Ready to Read Workshop at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, in the Frisco Room at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway. Parents and caregivers will learn new and fun ways to develop children's pre-reading skills during this hands-on early literacy workshop. Caregivers will receive one hour of training credit and parents a new book for their child. For more information on this free program, or to register, call 865-1340. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘Library Station Teen Team’ June 20 at Library Station Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to attend Library Station Teen Team at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, in the story hour room at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway. Teens can go to the Library on a Saturday morning to eat delicious pastries and decide what they should do with themselves. They can stand up and be counted (and then sit down and snack) on the third Saturday of each month. For more information on this free program, call 865-1340. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘Technology Overview’ June 20 at Brentwood Branch Library Adults are invited to attend Technology Overview at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, at the Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd. Participants will discuss topics of current interest. This program is sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group. For more information on this free program, call 883-1974. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘Get the Skinny on Laughter with the Skinny Improv’ June 20 at Library Station Registration is underway for children, grades 3-5, to attend Get the Skinny on Laughter with the Skinny Improv at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, in the Frisco Room at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway. Teens can cut their comedic chops with the Skinny Improv. Some of the funniest folks in the Ozarks (or anywhere else) will be at the library for one afternoon of hands-on, improvisational comedy. For more information on this free program, or to register, call 865-1340. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘Being Creative with Paper’ June 20 at Library Center Registration is underway for children, grades 3-5, to attend Being Creative with Paper at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, in the auditorium at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Children can learn how to crease and fold paper into fantastic origami shapes and creatures. This program is sponsored by the Springfield Regional Arts Council. For more information on this free program, or to register, call 882-0714. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘1-on-1 Help Desk’ June 20 at Brentwood Branch Library Adults are invited to attend 1-on-1 Help Desk at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, at the Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd. Patrons can get personalized help with their computer questions.This program is sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group. For more information on this free program, call 883-1974. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘Open Source Computing Solutions’ June 20 at Library Center Adults are invited to attend Open Source Computing Solutions at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, in the Harrison Room at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Participants will learn the in's and out's of the Linux operating system. This program is sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group. For more information on this free program, call 882-0714. -30- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 06/11/2009 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeanne Duffey or Sarah Jane Rosendahl ‘Making the Band’ June 20 at Republic Branch Library Registration is underway for teens, grades 6-12, to attend Making the Band at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, at the Republic Branch Library, 1264 U.S. Highway 60 East. Teens can join local musician Jeff Thompson for a lesson on the ins-and-outs of breaking into the music scene. They'll get tips on songwriting, learn how to book a gig and much more. For more information on this free program, or to register, call 732-7284. -30-