For generations, families have relaxed to stories built around nature-themed characters. On Jan. 3, families are invited to cozy up to their computer for Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Tales of the New Year.” This online program will be from 4:30-5:15 p.m. and is being put on by the staff of MDC’s Springfield […]
Monday, January 6, 2025 The Ins and Outs of Researching at FamilySearch, Part I (Program) 7:00 to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Patti Hobbs, CG, CGG, will give an overview of the FamilySearch site explaining its different components including lesser-known areas and its fabulous collection of indexed […]
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 The Emerson History & Genealogy Center (Program) 10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Learn about the new Emerson History & Genealogy Center at the St. Louis County Library. The new center offers access to helpful staff services, genealogy databases, and a […]
American Red Cross Blood Drive Carthage 1/15/2025: 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Carthage VFW Post 2590, 16759 Inca Rd
After you’ve completed a season of archery hunting, knowing how to store your bow is important so it can be an effective hunting tool for next season and many after that. People who are interested in learning more about how to store their bow and other archery equipment away until the next hunting season arrives […]
Feeding birds in your backyard in winter is a great way to learn about the variety of bird species that can be found in this region. People can learn more about bird species that can be attracted to backyards at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Birds: Backyard Birds in Winter.” This online […]
Adding suet to your backyard bird-feeding set-up is a great way to increase the variety of birds you’ll see – particularly in winter. People can get information about birds that are attracted to suet feeders and they can also make their own suet cakes to take home at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) program […]
Monday, February 3, 2025 Periodicals and PERSI (Program) 7:00 to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom Many genealogical and historical societies produce periodicals. The Periodical Source Index (PERSI), produced by the Allen County (Indiana) Public Library's Genealogy Center, is the world's largest subject index for these publications. Learn […]
Bird song is a well-known harbinger of spring, but in Missouri, a small frog known as the spring peeper begins spreading a message of seasonal change before many birds start their spring calls. People who want to learn more about spring peepers and other Missouri frogs should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation […]
