Coming Up at Your Springfield Public Library
Engineer It: Exploring Ancient Technologies
An on-demand virtual program for families from Springfield Public Library and the Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Springfield Public Library is offering a free on-demand family program in partnership with the Museum of Natural and Cultural History (University of Oregon). Kids can explore ancient technologies used by Oregon’s early inhabitants. View the program at your convenience from the Library’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/wheremindsgrow. Continue the learning with take-home activity kits, available while supplies last. To get your kit, come to the library during regular curbside pick-up times, 1-3 p.m., Monday through Saturday, then call the library from the parking lot and tell them you here to pick up a kit. We’ll bring it to you!
From regular virtual storytimes to homework help, from book clubs to special events, there’s still a lot to do at Springfield Public Library! Follow the Library on Facebook, check out the online Library calendar, or call at 541.726.3766 for more information.
What: Engineer It: Exploring Ancient Technologies, a virtual on-demand family program
When: any time, any day
Where: youtube.com/wheremindsgrow
Additional Information: Taylor Worley, 541.726.2243, tworley@springfield-or.gov
Virtual Family Storytimes
Weekly online storytimes for kids of all ages and their families from Springfield Public Library
Springfield Public Library is offering weekly virtual storytimes for families every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the convenience of your home. Join your favorite librarians, Taylor Worley, LuCinda Gustavson and Kristen Cure as they take turns sharing fun stories, songs and more. To join the fun, find the GoToWebinar link on the Library’s online calendar at wheremindsgrow.org.
What: Virtual Family Storytimes
When: 10 a.m., every Wednesday through August 19
Where: GoToWebinar link on the online Library calendar at wheremindsgrow.org
Additional Information: Taylor Worley, 541.726.2243, tworley@springfield-or.gov
Teen Roleplaying Campaign- Honey Heist
A Virtual Teen Program at Springfield Public Library
Teens who want try out roleplaying (like Dungeons and Dragons) but don’t want to commit to months of a campaign, can join a virtual campaign with Springfield Public Library at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 30. The game is for all experience levels with special guest GM Karen Dunn leading the way. This two-hour campaign will be a fun afternoon of adventure. There are six slots available for this event, so reserve your space by visiting the Library’s online calendar at wheremindsgrow.org.
Thanks to the Teen Advisory Board for helping choose our virtual program lineup!
What: Teen virtual roleplaying campaign- Honey Heist
When: 2-4 p.m., Thursday, July 30
Where: GoToMeeting, link on online Library calendar at wheremindsgrow.org
Additional Information: Cara Kinsey, 541.726.4653, ckinsey@springfield-or.gov
Group Storytelling
A Virtual Teen Program at Springfield Public Library
Virtual Teen Tuesdays at 3 p.m. continues weekly this summer! Teens are invited to log into GoToMeeting and join the discussion. Join other teens in a group storytelling extravaganza at 3 p.m., Tuesday, August 4. Compete against other teens to see how good, or bad, you can make the stories we build twist and turn! We’ll each take turns adding to the tale. To find the link, visit the Library’s online calendar at wheremindsgrow.org.
Thanks to the Teen Advisory Board for helping choose our virtual program lineup!
What: Teen Storytelling Program
When: 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 4
Where: GoToMeeting, link on online Library calendar at wheremindsgrow.org
Additional Information: Cara Kinsey, 541.726.4653, ckinsey@springfield-or.gov
