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Springfield-Greene County Library District free summer programs - thru June 27

Thursday, June 18, 2009

‘Sunday Sounds’ June 21 at Library Station
Patrons of all ages are invited to attend Sunday Sounds at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, in the Frisco Room at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway. The Farnum Family, an Ozark family band, will play gospel, bluegrass and old-timey music. Refreshments will be provided by Panera Bread. For more information on this free program, call 865-1340.

‘Storytimes’ June 22-14 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 22, for all ages
• 11 a.m. on Monday, June 22, for 3-12 months
• 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, for age 1
• 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, for age 2
• 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, for ages 3-6
• 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, for age 2
• 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, for age 1
• 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, for ages 3-6
These programs include stories, songs, games and movement. For more information on these free programs, call 882-0714.

‘Book Talk Swap’ June 22 at Library Center
Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to attend Book Talk Swap at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Teens can talk about the books they've been reading and what movies theyve seen while enjoying snacks in the teen department. They can bring their unwanted books for a book swap and find a great new summer read. For more information on this free program, call 882-0714.

‘Tigers, Lions and Bears, Oh My!’ June 22 at Republic Branch Library
Children of all ages are invited to attend Tigers, Lions and Bears, Oh My! at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 22, at the Republic Branch Library, 1264 U.S. Highway 60 East. Children can join Tyson Meikle, manager of Wild Animal Safari, as he talks about some unusual animals they can see right in Greene County, plus they'll get a chance to see a couple "up close and personal." For more information on this free program, call 732-7284.

‘Express Yourself with Fashion’ June 22 at Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to attend Express Yourself with Fashion at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 22, at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Teens can strut their stuff in the library fashion show. Supplies and prizes will be provided. For more information on this free program, call 862-0135.

‘Storytimes’ June 22 and 24 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 22, for infants-23 months
• 10 a.m. on Monday, June 22, for ages 2-5
• 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, for all ages
These programs include stories, songs, games and movement. For more information on these free programs, call 883-1974.

‘Nature Gets Creative’ June 22 at Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Children of all ages are invited to attend Nature Gets Creative at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 22, in the upstairs meeting room at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Nature creates some unique and one-of-kind animals, including the blue-tongue skink and albino corn snake. Children can join Dickerson Park Zoo staff and their special guests to learn about Mother Nature's distinctive creatures. For more information on this free program, call 862-0135.

‘Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials’ June 22-23 and 25 at Edge Community Technology Center
Registration is underway for adults to attend Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, and 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 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 22-23 and 25 at Edge Community Technology Center
Registration is underway for adults to attend Computer-Instructed Keyboarding at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, or 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, at the Edge Community Technology Center located 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.

‘Internet Basics’ June 22 at Edge Community Technology Center
Registration is underway for adults to attend Internet Basics at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 22, at the Edge Community Technology Center located on the lower level of the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Participants can learn how to navigate the Internet using their browser’s menus and tool bars and access web sites by typing in a web address or using search engines, directories or other starter points. For more information on this free program, or to register, call 837-5011.

‘Meet the Computer’ June 23 at Edge Community Technology Center
Registration is underway for adults to attend Meet the Computer at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 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.

‘Groovin' with Vultures’ June 23 at Library Station
Children of all ages are invited to attend Groovin' with Vultures at 1 and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, in the Frisco Room at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway. Vultures have some really cool adaptations. Children will discover and learn all about them with help from Wonders of Wildlife. They'll even take home some vulture vomit to show their family. For more information on these free programs, call 865-1340.

‘Trashy Art’ June 23 at Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Registration is underway for children, grades 3-5, to attend Trashy Art at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, in the upstairs meeting room at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St. Children will transform trash into spectacular sculptures that rival any at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This program is sponsored by the Springfield Regional Arts Council. For more information on this free program, or to register, call 862-0135.

‘Computer Hands-On with ICON’ June 23 at Library Center
Adults are invited to attend Computer Hands-On with ICON at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, in the Harrison Room at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. The topic for this session is: Learn to run the Linux operating system along with Windows. This program is sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group. For more information on this free program, call 882-0714.

‘Express Yourself in Sign Language!’ June 23 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 23, 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.

‘Storytimes’ June 23 and 26 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 23, for age 1
• 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, for age 3-5
• 10 a.m. on Friday, June 26, for age 2
• 11 a.m. on Friday, June 26, for all ages
These programs include stories, songs, games and movement. For more information on these free programs, call 865-1340.

‘KY3 for Kids Storybreak’ June 23 at Ash Grove Elementary
Children of all ages are invited to attend KY3 for Kids Storybreak at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, at Ash Grove Elementary School. KY3’s Paul Adler 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 883-5366.

‘Book Discussion’ June 23 at Brentwood Branch Library
Adults are invited to attend Book Discussion at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, at the Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd. This month's selection is "The Heretic's Daughter" by Kathleen Kent. For more information on this free program, call 883-1974.

‘Computer Skills II for Seniors’ June 24 at Edge Community Technology Center
Registration is underway for adults, age 60 and over, to attend Computer Skills II for Seniors at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 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-up menus 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.

‘Go Wild and Creative for Reading’ June 24 and 25 at Area Libraries and Other Locations
Children of all ages are invited to attend Go Wild and Creative for Reading at the following times and locations:
• 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, at Strafford Elementary School
• 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, at Fair Grove Elementary School
• 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, at the Brentwood Branch Library
• 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, at Willard Recreation Center
The Magic Storyteller, a.k.a. Chris O'Brien, fires up the "wild side" of creativity, with a program packed with loads of audience participation, music, hysterically funny comedy, illusion, crazy ventriloquist characters and strange-but-true stories inspired to keep kids reading. For more information on these free programs, call 883-5366.

‘Anime Alliance’ June 24 at Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Teens, grades 7-12, are invited to attend Anime Alliance at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 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.

‘Storytime’ June 24 at Strafford Branch Library
Children, infants-23 months, are invited to attend Storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, at the Strafford Branch Library, 101 S. State Hwy. 125. This program includes stories, songs, games and movement. For more information on this free program, call 736-9233.

‘Storytime’ June 24 at Republic Branch Library
Children, ages 1-6, are invited to attend Storytime at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 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.

‘Senior Surfers’ June 24 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 24, 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.

‘Learn It! Self-Paced Tutorials for Seniors’ June 24 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 24, 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 24 at Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Children, ages 2-6, are invited to attend Storytime at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 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.

‘Trashy Art’ June 24 at Strafford Branch Library
Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to attend Trashy Art at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, at the Strafford Branch Library, 101 S. State Hwy. 125. Teens will transform trash into spectacular sculptures that rival any at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This program is sponsored by the Springfield Regional Arts Council. For more information on this free program, call 736-9233.

‘Express Yourself With Yarn’ June 25 at Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to attend Express Yourself With Yarn at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 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.

‘Bite into Books’ June 25 at Library Station
Adults are invited to attend Bite into Books at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, in the Santa Fe Room at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway. This month's selection is "Tourist Season" by Carl Hiaasen. Participants can bring a sack lunch and visit with others about the current read. For more information on this free program, call 865-1340.

‘Computer Skills I’ June 25 at Edge Community Technology Center
Registration is underway for adults to attend Computer Skills I at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 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.

‘Oh, Pioneer!’ June 25 at Library Center
Children of all ages are invited to attend Oh, Pioneer! at 1 and 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, in the auditorium at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Children can sing along with Judy Domeny Bowen as she performs lively folksongs from the Ozarks. Judy will accompany herself on the guitar, mountain dulcimer and banjo, and teach you how to play the spoons and limberjacks. They'll learn about pioneer life and see artifacts such as animal skulls and hides, quilts, washboards and figurines that help convey the heritage of the Ozarks. Children and adults of all ages will enjoy this fun musical presentation. For more information on these free programs, call 882-0714.

"Starlight Storytime" on June 25 at the Library Station
Children, ages 2-5, are invited to attend Starlight Storytime at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 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.

‘Harry Potter Thursdays’ June 25 at Brentwood Branch Library
Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to attend Harry Potter Thursdays at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 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. 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.

‘Friday Afternoon Movies’ June 26 at Strafford Branch Library
Children of all ages are invited to attend Friday Afternoon Movies at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 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 on this free program, call 736-9233.

"Community and Conflict: The Impact of the Civil War in the Ozarks" on June 26 at the Library Center
Adults are invited to attend Community and Conflict: The Impact of the Civil War in the Ozarks at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 26, in the auditorium at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. The long-awaited unveiling of Community and Conflict: The Impact of the Civil War in the Ozarks, an online collection of original letters, diaries, journals, court cases and other documents written by the families, soldiers, doctors, husbands and wives who experienced this devastating event, has arrived as the public is invited to witness a demonstration of web site and an overview of the rare materials available. Twenty-minute “tours” of the web site will be provided at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. and Jeffrey Patrick from Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield will speak at 2 p.m. For more information on this free program, call 882-0714.

‘Movie Night on the Square’ June 26 at Park Central Branch Library
Adults are invited to attend Movie Night on the Square at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 26, at the Park Central Branch Library, 128 Park Central Square. This month's selection is "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," rated PG. For more information on this free program, call 831-1342.

‘Basic Spreadsheets’ June 26 at Edge Community Technology Center
Registration is underway for adults to attend Basic Spreadsheets at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 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 spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel, including entering and editing data, formulas, functions, format painter and printing. For more information on this free program, or to register, call 837-5011.

‘You’ve Landed on Gaming Night...Move Forward Three Spaces!’ June 26 at Library Station
Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to attend You’ve Landed on Gaming Night...Move Forward Three Spaces! at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 26, in the Santa Fe Room at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway. Gamers of all stripes are invited to the Library Station the second and fourth Friday of each month to unwind and kick-off the weekend. Teens can play the library’s games or bring their own. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of Panera Bread. For more information on this free program, call 865-1340.

‘Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos Bilingües’ June 27 at Brentwood Branch Library
Children of all ages are invited to attend Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos Bilingües at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd. Children and their parents or caregivers are invited to join us for stories and songs in Spanish and English and to enjoy free crafts, too. Niños y sus parientes están invitados a reunirse con nosotros para la hora de cuentos bilingües en español e ingles y para disfrutar de manualidades gratis. For more information on this free program, call 883-1974.

‘Saturday Songs’ June 27 at Library Station
Children, ages 2-6, are invited to attend Saturday Songs at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, in the Frisco Room at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway. Children will explore music through a variety of activities designed to promote interaction and fun. We'll sing songs, play musical games, dance, play instruments and make crafts. For more information on this free program, call 865-1340.

‘LEGO Connections’ June 27 at Willard Branch Library
Children, grades K-2, are invited to attend LEGO Connections at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the Willard Branch Library, East Shopping. Lego Connections lets children use Digital Designer software to plan, design and create using the library's LEGOs. For more information on this free program, call 742-4258.

‘1-on-1 Help Desk’ June 27 at Library Center
Adults are invited to attend 1-on-1 Help Desk at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, in the auditorium at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. 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 882-0714.

‘Computer Hands-On with ICON’ June 27 at Library Center
Adults are invited to attend Computer Hands-On with ICON at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, in the auditorium at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. The topic for this session is: Find That File: Tips for System Organization. This program is sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group. For more information on this free program, call 882-0714.

‘'How-To' Computer Seminar’ June 27 at Library Center
Registration is underway for adults to attend 'How-To' Computer Seminar at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, in the auditorium at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. The schedule for this program is: Family Tree Maker 2009: Family Group Sheet, 12:30 p.m.; Vista for Windows XP, 2:15 p.m. This program is sponsored by ICON Computer Users' Group. For more information on this free program, call 882-0714.