Storytimes near WILLARD BRANCH LIBRARY

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, Community Room (100)

Do you miss the days of playing cards or dominoes with friends and shooting the breeze? Connect with other seniors who feel the same — bring a game, bring a friend or just bring yourself.

Strafford Branch Library, Community Room (40)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read. In the Children's Department.

Ash Grove Branch Library, Community Room (25)

Love dinosaurs? Join us as we sculpt our favorite dinosaurs with fast-drying air-dry clay. Materials will be provided.

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, Computer Training Center

Learn about the Windows 11 operating system. Explore the Start Menu, Settings menu and learn how to customize your computer. Use tiles to launch apps and to access other programs on the computer.

Republic Branch Library, Oak Room (20)

Chat about our monthly title with other literary lovers in the community. Search the catalog for "Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi.

Library Center, Story Hour Room (45)

Learn about the traditional yarn art of the Huichol people with local artist Leslie Berry, and create your own vibrant yarn painting. Materials will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Library Station, Frisco Community Room (50)

Watch "Moana," rated PG, 2016, and color or make crafts while singing along! Special photo ops will be available, and costumes are welcome. Materials will be provided.

The Story House Bookstore, 1150 E. Walnut St.

Connect with fellow book lovers in an engaging and welcoming discussion. Search the catalog for "Junie" by Erin Crosby Eckstine.

Library Center, Hatch Auditorium (500)

John C. McManus explores untold stories of soldiers who witnessed the Holocaust and its lasting impact. John C. McManus, Curators' Distinguished Professor of History at Missouri S&T, will shed new light on an often-overlooked aspect of the Holocaust, giving voice to the soldiers who liberated Ohrdruf, Buchenwald and Dachau and their determination to bear witness to this horrific history. This program is part of the "Americans and the Holocaust" exhibit series.

Library Center, Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Library Station, Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, Community Room (100)

Play is one of your child’s best teachers. We’ll provide a variety of play stations designed to foster imagination, spark creativity and promote social-emotional development.

Strafford Branch Library, Community Room (40)

Marty Hahne, “The Reading Magician,” will bring loads of laughter, amazing magic and audience participation in this dino-focused show. Learn fun dinosaur facts and how to identify them. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Northview Center, 305 E. Talmage St.

Chat about our monthly title with other readers at this library-sponsored book group just for older adults. Search the catalog for "The Emperor of Gladness" by Ocean Vuong.

Library Center, Story Hour Room (45)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Fair Grove Branch Library

Stop by for a come-and-go event featuring iconic crafts, trends and entertainment that capture the spirit of a not-so-distant past. Come get the 411 on the fresh fashion, fly trends and phat novelties that were in vogue throughout the decade.

Library Station, Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Library Station, Frisco Community Room (50)

If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.

Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, Community Room (100)

Learn to craft plastic mats that help those in need. Are you a crafter looking to make a difference in our community? Learn how to create plastic sleeping mats for those in need. Join us for three sessions to start your mat-making journey and feel free to bring your own plastic bags.

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, Maker Space

Stop by for an open studio, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers. No reservation required! This drop-in lab time is great for first-time tours, last-minute projects and creatives who already have a little experience using Maker Space equipment. While you won’t have a dedicated staff helper, several staff members will be available to help troubleshoot your project. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Library Center, Story Hour Room (45)

Can you piece together a dinosaur skeleton? Excavate one from ice or go on a dino dig? Join us for a morning of prehistoric fun.

Strafford Branch Library, Community Room (40)

Dive into the world of crochet and experiment with patterns and techniques. Have you been wanting to learn to crochet? Practice a variety of stitches and techniques in a relaxed setting. Feel free to bring your own materials or use ours. Learn how to make a basic dishcloth. Basic crochet stitch knowledge preferred but not required.

Library Station, Story Hour Room (30)

Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Library Center, Story Hour Room (45)

Learn to create traditional Cherokee baskets with the American Indian Center of Springfield. Materials will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Library Station, Frisco Community Room (50)

Who murdered the librarian? Celebrate the mystery genre by solving the case. Enjoy themed activities, games and snacks, and browse a selection of mystery books. Materials will be provided.

Republic Branch Library, Maker Space

Learn how to use the Cricut Design Space to design and make custom stickers for your notebook or tumbler. Materials will be provided. Registration required; call 417-616-0654.

Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, Community Room - Upper Level (60)

Discover how animals hide and stay safe in their habitats with Dickerson Park Zoo. Animals live in many places we don’t always notice. While the great outdoors offers plenty to explore, many animals prefer to stay tucked away in hidden habitats. Dickerson Park Zoo and its live animal ambassadors will show how different creatures hide to stay inconspicuous. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Library Center, Story Hour Room (45)

Did you know dogs love to read? But they need your help! Log summer reading minutes with one of our favorite furry friends from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks. Registration required; call 417-616-0526.

Ash Grove Branch Library, Community Room (25)

Wear your pajamas and enjoy popcorn as we watch these characters unearth their stories in fun, adventurous films.