Springfield-Greene County Library District and Christian County Library have some incredible FREE activities this month to celebrate the Winter season and Holidays! From crafts to storytimes, movie nights, and open houses there is something for everyone! Find Your Family Fun at the Library!
Christmas Crafts: Festive Things to Make and Do
Friday, Dec. 6, 2:30 – 3:30 pm Clever Branch
Delightful festive holiday craft for the entire family? Yes, please.
Santa’s Workshop
Friday, Dec. 6, 2—5 pm and Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.—5 pm Ozark Branch
Santa’s workshop is at the library and children of all ages are invited to shop for gifts. Santa and Ms. Clause will be there for pictures and snacks.
Hosted by the Friends of the Library.
Reindeer Games
Friday, Dec. 6, 4-5:30 pm for grades 5-12 Fair Grove Branch
Warm-up with some reindeer games.
Holiday Open House: An Enchanted Woodland
Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 am-noon for all ages Schweitzer Brentwood BranchChildren's Department
Join us for enchanted woodland crafts, play and activities.
Holiday Open House: Polar Party!
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 am-noon for all ages Library StationChildren's Department
Pop in for a party featuring penguins, polar bears and other polar animal friends! Crafts, games, snacks and other activities will be provided.
Holiday Open House: Polar Party
Saturday, Dec.7, 10 am-1 pm for all ages Midtown Carnegie Branch Teen Room
Make memories and enjoy festivities as we prepare for polar days with books, crafts, games and activities.
Holiday Open House: Polar Party!
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 am-noon for all ages Republic Branch
Pop in for a party featuring penguins, polar bears and other polar animal friends! Crafts, games, snacks and other activities will be provided.
Holiday Open House: Polar Party!
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 am -1 pm for all ages Strafford Branch
Pop in for a party featuring penguins, polar bears and other polar animal friends! Join us for crafts, refreshments and activities.
Letters from Father Christmas
Monday, Dec. 9, 4:30 – 5:30 pm Nixa Branch
Explore the letters written by J.R.R. Tolkien to his children while experiencing other European Christmas traditions.
Winter Pajama Storytime
Monday, Dec. 9, 6:30 pm for infants-age 6 Republic Branch
Wear your pajamas and cuddle up with a stuffed animal as you listen to stories and sing songs perfect for the season and bedtime.
Raise the Roof with Rudolph!
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 4-6 pm for grades K-4 Fair Grove Branch
Watch the classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," rated TV-G, and let your holiday creativity shine as you decorate your own gingerbread house. House and materials will be provided; seating is limited. Registration starts November 27; call 417-759-2637.
Countdown to Christmas Storytime
Thursday, Dec. 12, 9:30 am for infants-age 6 Ash Grove Branch
Help us count down to Christmas with holiday stories, songs and activities.
Cookies and Cocoa
Thursday, Dec. 12, 3:30 – 5:30 pm Clever Branch
Let the library “bake” your day. Decorate your own cookies and warm up at the hot chocolate bar.
Holiday Open House
Saturday, Dec. 14, 8:30 am-12:30 pm for all ages Ash Grove Branch
Help us ring in the holiday season with activities and refreshments. The Ash Grove Christmas Parade will pass right in front of the library, so join us for some holiday cheer!
Springfield Regional Art Council's Free Art Day
Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 am -1 pm for all ages Park Central Branch
Stop by and warm up before the Downtown Springfield Christmas Parade with craft projects and cookies. Materials will be provided.
Grumpy Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 am - 2 pm for all ages Fair Grove Branch
Put your seasonal stress in check with a movie featuring a holiday scrooge. We'll watch the crowd choice from a trio of family-friendly classics, rated G or PG, make a melted snowman cookie and enjoy a hot chocolate. Materials will be provided.
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Storytime
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2:30—4 pm Ozark Branch
All the whos in Whoville at storytime give a shout, don’t be a Grinch and miss out. Decorate your own cookies while enjoying this holiday classic.
Nutcracker Ballet Food Drive
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2—3 pm Nixa Branch
Enjoy a shortened performance of The Nutcracker Ballet and help the community at the same time!
"Star Wars" Winter Celebration
Sunday, Dec. 15, 2 pm for all ages Library CenterStory Hour Room
Celebrate winter "Star Wars"-style with themed crafts and activities. Materials will be provided.
Polar Express Movie Party
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Ozark Branch
I believe! All aboard the Polar Express.
Library Play Day: Snowflake Day
Friday, Dec. 20, 11 am —4 pm Ozark Branch
Brr… it’s cold outside. Warmup with a day of winter activities.
Hugo Kringle
Saturday, Dec. 21, 10:30 am Library Center
Storyteller and musician Mike Anderson portrays Hugo Kringle, Kris Kringle's brother as he shares holiday songs and hilarious stories about growing up with the boy who would become Santa Claus. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
"Elf" Interactive
Saturday, Dec. 21, 2 pm for grades K-5 Library Center Auditorium
Sing and have fun with Buddy the Elf during this interactive showing of "Elf," rated PG. Crafts and activities included.
Hugo Kringle
Saturday, Dec. 21, 2 pm Library StationFrisco Room
Storyteller and musician Mike Anderson portrays Hugo Kringle, Kris Kringle's brother as he shares holiday songs and hilarious stories about growing up with the boy who would become Santa Claus. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Hugo Kringle’s Coming to Town
Saturday, Dec. 21, 5:30—6:30 p.m. Ozark Branch
Santa’s younger brother Hugo Kringle will be stopping by to perform holiday songs and tell stories about his older brother Santa Claus.
The Great Snowman Battle
Saturday, Dec. 28, 1 – 3 p.m. Ozark Branch
Hurry! Build the fort to protect your snowman from snowball attacks.
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