Springfield-Greene County Library District
Programs for Children - March 2020
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An Evening with David Harrison and His “After Dark” Critters:
Enjoy hearing author David Harrison and a team of actors read his new release, “After
Dark: Poems about Nocturnal Animals,” and meet some “after dark” creatures from the
Dickerson Park Zoo. There will be other special guests and surprises, too! For families
with children preschool-grade 2 in the Library Center auditorium on Saturday, March 21
from 7-8:30 p.m. Books will be available for sale and signing.
How-To Festival:
1 day, 25 presentations and 100 percent free! On Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m.-2:15
p.m., the Library Center will be a one-stop how-to extravaganza with local experts
joining Library staff in a lively series of lessons and hands-on experiences. The How-To
Festival will include sessions on a wide variety of topics including pressure cooking,
character design, personal care, pets and more. Visit thelibrary.org/howtofestival for a schedule. Call 882-0714 for more information.
Monday, March 2, 2020
- Fair Grove Branch Library - Family Film Night
4-6:30 p.m. for all ages
Shake off the Monday blues with a special feature and popcorn for the whole
family! "Abominable," rated PG. Call 759-2637 for more information.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
- Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Better Together: It's a Family Thing
4 p.m. for all ages in the upstairs meeting room
Bring your family and join us for stories, book talks and activities. When families
read and play together they explore new worlds. Kids also learn important life
lessons like kindness, empathy, and caring for others while strengthening bonds
with their parents and siblings. Sensory Play for Everyone. Bring the gang to
make and play with sensory toys. Call 862-0135 for more information.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
- Republic Branch Library - Reading Pals
4:30 p.m. for grades K-5 in the community room
Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help -- they love a good
story but can't read. Practice your reading skills with these furry, lovable friends.
Call 732-7284 for more information.
Monday, March 9, 2020
- Fair Grove Branch Library - Family Film Night
4-6:30 p.m. for all ages
Shake off the Monday blues with a special feature and popcorn for the whole
family! "Pokémon Detective Pikachu," rated PG. Call 759-2637 for more
information.
- Willard Branch Library - Reading Pals Program
4:30 p.m. for grades K-5 in the community room
Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help--they love a good
story but can't read. Practice your reading skills with these furry, lovable friends.
Call 742-4258 for more information.
Friday, March 13, 2020
- Willard Branch Library - Book Bites
10:30 a.m. for grades 4-6 in the community room
Explore a different middle grade novel each month. Listen along as we read
aloud the first few chapters while working on a craft. Materials and snacks will be
provided. Seating is limited. "Walking with Miss Millie" by Tamara Bundy.
Registration starts March 1; call 742-4258 to register.
Saturday, March 14, 2020
- Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - This or That Movie Mornings
10 a.m.-noon for all ages in the community room
Spend Saturday morning with us as we vote for and watch one of two movies
and make a movie-inspired craft. Materials will be provided. Jammies welcome!
"Lady and the Tramp," rated G, 1955 or "101 Dalmatians," rated G, 1961. Call
883-1974 for more information.
- Library Center - Pi Day
11 a.m. for age 4-grade 3 in the Story Hour Room
Celebrate National Pi Day with math stories and activities. Call 882-0714 for
more information.
Monday, March 16, 2020
- Library Station - STEAM Train
2-4 p.m. for grades 1-6 in the Story Hour Room
All aboard the STEAM Train for an afternoon of scientific exploration and
educational play! Visit each day this week and enjoy a different STEAM activity
every afternoon. Call 865-1340 for more information.
- Fair Grove Branch Library - Family Film Night
4-6:30 p.m. for all ages
Shake off the Monday blues with a special feature and popcorn for the whole
family! "The Addams Family," rated PG, 2019. Call 759-2637 for more
information.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
- Library Station - STEAM Train
2-4 p.m. for grades 1-6 in the Story Hour Room
All aboard the STEAM Train for an afternoon of scientific exploration and
educational play! Visit each day this week and enjoy a different STEAM activity
every afternoon. Call 865-1340 for more information.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
- Fair Grove Branch Library - Rainbow Storytime
11 a.m. for infants-age 6
Learn about the colors of the rainbow as we read books and sing songs about
colors at this special storytime, then take a colorful tour of the library! Call 759-
2637 for more information.
- Library Station - STEAM Train
2-4 p.m. for grades 1-6 in the Story Hour Room
All aboard the STEAM Train for an afternoon of scientific exploration and
educational play! Visit each day this week and enjoy a different STEAM activity
every afternoon. Call 865-1340 for more information.
- Fair Grove Branch Library - Colors of the Rainbow
3:30-5 p.m. for grades K-4
Spring showers bring colorful surprises! Celebrate rainbows with activities and
crafts. Materials will be provided. Call 759-2637 for more information.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
- Library Center - Live Action Pacman
2-4 p.m. for grades K-6 in the Story Hour Room
Pretend to be Pac-Man and avoid the ghosts in our live action version of this
classic arcade game. Call 882-0714 for more information.
- Library Station - STEAM Train
2-4 p.m. for grades 1-6 in the Story Hour Room
All aboard the STEAM Train for an afternoon of scientific exploration and
educational play! Visit each day this week and enjoy a different STEAM activity
every afternoon. Call 865-1340 for more information.
Friday, March 20, 2020
- Library Station - STEAM Train
2-4 p.m. for grades 1-6 in the Story Hour Room
All aboard the STEAM Train for an afternoon of scientific exploration and
educational play! Visit each day this week and enjoy a different STEAM activity
every afternoon. Call 865-1340 for more information.
Saturday, March 21, 2020
- Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - March Magic with Matilda
10 a.m.-1 p.m. for all ages in the community room
Celebrate your favorite bookworm with the Springfield Little Theatre! Read a
story with Miss Honey and then see the Roald Dahl classic come to life with a
special sneak-peek performance with the cast of the upcoming "Matilda the
Musical," followed by a showing of the 1996 movie "Matilda," rated PG.
Call 883-1974 for more information.
- Library Center - Family Graphic Novel Book Club
10:30 a.m. for grades 2-3 in the Story Hour Room
Kids and their favorite adults are invited to explore how art and story work
together in graphic novels. A related activity and snack will be included. "Dog
Man: Fetch 22" by Dav Pilkey. Call 882-0714 for more information.
- Library Center - An Evening with David Harrison and His "After Dark"
Critters
7-8:30 p.m. for families with children in grades K-4 in the auditorium
Enjoy hearing author David Harrison and a team of actors read from his new
release, "After Dark, Poems about Nocturnal Animals." Springfield Nature Center
staff will talk about Missouri nighttime creatures. Other special guests and
surprises will add to the festivities. Books will be available for sale and signing.
Call 882-0714 for more information.
Monday, March 23, 2020
- Fair Grove Branch Library - Family Film Night
4-6:30 p.m. for all ages
Shake off the Monday blues with a special feature and popcorn for the whole
family! "Dora and the Lost City of Gold," rated PG. Call 759-2637 for more
information.
Saturday, March 28, 2020
- Library Station - Reading Pals
2 p.m. for grades K-5 in the Story Hour Room
Our friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks need your help--they love a good
story but can't read. Practice your reading skills with these furry, lovable friends.
We'll also have passive literacy activities for you in the Children’s Department.
Call 865-1340 for more information.
Monday, March 30, 2020
- Fair Grove Branch Library - Family Film Night
4-6:30 p.m. for all ages
Shake off the Monday blues with a special feature and popcorn for the whole
family! "Toy Story 4," rated G. Call 759-2637 for more information.
