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09/06/2026

All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Don't forget: the Library's digital collections are available 24/7. Visit thelibrary.org to access e-books, digital audiobooks and more.

09/05/2026

Iggi from the Republic Branch Library recommends "Glitterland" by Alexis Hall.

"Another winner from Alexis Hall's back catalog released with notes from the author last year! Ash Winters is balancing his dire mental health on a knife's edge and has been for years. Ash's strategy involves avoiding anything that will make him happy just in case it makes him depressed later. A one-night stand with glimmering, flamboyant Essex model Darian Taylor leaves him wondering if that's the best choice after all. Once again, Darian and Ash are very different men who find happiness together in an unexpected way. Ash's serious fight with his depression and his growth to learn to fight for himself and his happiness is really moving, and the lyrical nature of the shadows/light/glitter motif makes this a standout in Hall's early work."

Find this book at the Library: https://bit.ly/4yRc637.

09/04/2026

Yep, we are a cool library.

09/03/2026

Exercise your brain and have fun making new friends as you learn to play Contract Bridge at a four-week introductory course, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch.

Register at thelibrary.libnet.info/event/16762468.

09/02/2026

Charles Fouse, right, and Malgie Herron pose with the 15-pound American carp they had recently caught in this photo, published in the Leader & Press on Aug. 6, 1958. The two men caught the carp on the James River, west of Nixa.

See more historic newspaper photos in From The Darkroom: Springfield’s Historic Newspaper Photographs: thelibrary.org/fromthedarkroom.

09/01/2026

Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with us!

No matter what your tastes are, a library card hits all the right notes. Check out a classic story or hit shuffle and try something new. Find harmony at book clubs, movie nights, crafting classes and author talks. Find your focus in a study room or cozy nook, or compose your future with new skills at our Maker Space.

Whatever rhythm you’re in, there’s a seat in the front row at the library for you.

08/31/2026

Update: Giveaway has closed and winners have been contacted.

✨In anticipation of our upcoming event with authors Paul Tremblay and Becky Siegel Spratford, we’re giving away copies of their books "Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep" and "Why I Love Horror."✨

Join Paul Tremblay and Becky Siegel Spratford as they discuss horror, technology and the twists of his latest novel at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in the Library Center Hatch Auditorium. Register at thelibrary.libnet.info/event/16003609.

How to Enter:
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SIGN UP/BE A SUBSCRIBER of our Oh, the Horror! newsletter at thelibrary.org/ohthehorror.

To enter, you must live in Greene County and be able to pick the books up at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. We’ll draw and message the winners on Thursday, Sept. 3. Good luck!

These author visits are part of our "Oh, the Horror!" series. Find more information about these programs and others at thelibrary.org/ohthehorror.

This is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.

08/30/2026

Hear Juanita Lee and Kenny Key sing duets of their favorite songs at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Springfield-Greene County Library District.

08/29/2026

Morgan from Community Relations recommends "Unlikely Animals" by Annie Hartnett.

"Emma Starling returns to her small New Hampshire hometown expecting to care for her dying father, but instead finds herself drawn into the odd lives of the people around her. 'Unlikely Animals' is one of those books that's impossible to neatly categorize. It's funny in unexpected ways, deeply moving when you least expect it and filled with characters who feel like real people. I found myself wishing I could spend just a little more time in this quirky town after I turned the final page. If you're looking for an original story with a whole lot of heart, this is absolutely worth picking up."

Find this book at the Library: https://bit.ly/4hAEoZu.

08/28/2026

Our 2026 Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story, brought thousands of readers through our doors and into the community for a summer of books, programs and fun.

Nearly 6,000 kids and teens completed the in-house program, an 11% increase from 2025, while 4,638 kids, teens and families attended special events. Through Summer Reading to Go, we reached more than 9,000 kids and gave away 15,474 books. Adults got in on the fun, too, with 1,183 program completions.

Thanks to everyone who read, participated and helped make our Summer Reading Program a success!

Address

4653 S Campbell Avenue
Springfield, MO
65810

Telephone

+14178835366

Website

http://thelibrary.org/, https://thelibrary.org/socialmediapolicy

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