Library Events

Baby Bounce is for families with infants up to 2 years old. This storytime includes finger plays, action rhymes, and plenty of songs! Your child will learn early literacy skills that will help them grow into eager readers using Racing to Read.

Read to a dog trained by the Alliance of Therapy Pets in this program! Children who are having reading difficulties can be self-conscious about reading aloud, but sitting and reading with a dog can help them relax, build self-esteem, and associate reading with a fun experience.

Join us each month to discuss recent and popular fiction and non-fiction titles. Bring your lunch if you’d like, and we’ll provide drinks and dessert. No registration required. October's selection is The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman.

For future book club meetings and titles, click here.

Have you ever wanted to use your imagination to create amazing things? Come to this new program and use your mind to solve a problem or just make something fun. Every month will have new activities to try. Join us any time between 3:00-5:00PM on the fourth Tuesday of the month. This program is for kids in grades K-6.

Debra Tucker of 417Create Art and Ageless Yoga teaches our popular gentle, restorative yoga class. Learn basic principles ofalignment and technique while slowly strengthening the body and calming the mind.

Location: Ozark Branch Netzer Room

Pre-Registration: Not required

Family Storytime is for families with infants to age six. This storytime has stories, songs, and activities for parents and children to do together while learning early literacy skills using Racing to Read, the library's early literacy initiative.

Family Storytime is for families with infants to age six. This storytime has stories, songs, and activities for parents and children to do together while learning early literacy skills using Racing to Read, the library's early literacy initiative.

Baby Bounce is for families with infants up to 2 years old. This storytime includes finger plays, action rhymes, and plenty of songs! Your child will learn early literacy skills that will help them grow into eager readers using Racing to Read.

We are dying to know what is cool in the teen world and what kinds of events you want to see happen at the library! Join the advisory board and you will earn volunteer hours, play fun games, and meet other amazing teens in your area. This will also look great on future job and college applications.Sound like a good time? Apply for a spot on the Teen Advisory Board at the library or online at http://christiancountylibrary.org/support/

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Christian County Library, comprised of five unpaid members, appointed by the County Commission, each representing a particular area of the county. The Board meets monthly, and meetings are open to the public.

Board meeting agendas will be posted in the libraries in Ozark and Nixa one week prior to the meeting, Community members wishing to speak at a Board meeting must submit an agenda request form by close of business one calendar week prior to the meeting date. The agenda request form can be found here: http://christiancountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/AgendaRequestForm.pdf

Debra Tucker of 417Create Art and Ageless Yoga teaches our popular gentle, restorative yoga class. Learn basic principles ofalignment and technique while slowly strengthening the body and calming the mind.

Location: Ozark Branch Netzer Room

Pre-Registration: Not required

Family Storytime is for families with infants to age six. This storytime has stories, songs, and activities for parents and children to do together while learning early literacy skills using Racing to Read, the library's early literacy initiative.

Family Storytime is for families with infants to age six. This storytime has stories, songs, and activities for parents and children to do together while learning early literacy skills using Racing to Read, the library's early literacy initiative.

Baby Bounce is for families with infants up to 2 years old. This storytime includes finger plays, action rhymes, and plenty of songs! Your child will learn early literacy skills that will help them grow into eager readers using Racing to Read.

Family Storytime is for families with infants to age six. This storytime has stories, songs, and activities for parents and children to do together while learning early literacy skills using Racing to Read, the library's early literacy initiative.

Family Storytime is for families with infants to age six. This storytime has stories, songs, and activities for parents and children to do together while learning early literacy skills using Racing to Read, the library's early literacy initiative.

Have you ever wanted to be an elf, fight a dragon, or save a village? Join us for the role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons! All experience levels are welcome.

Debra Tucker of 417Create Art and Yoga teaches our popular gentle, restorative yoga class. Learn basic principles of alignment and technique while slowly strengthening the body and calming the mind. Bring your own mat if you have one.

Location: Nixa Branch Large Meeting room

Pre-Registration: Not required

Baby Bounce is for families with infants up to 2 years old. This storytime includes finger plays, action rhymes, and plenty of songs! Your child will learn early literacy skills that will help them grow into eager readers using Racing to Read.

Family Storytime is for families with infants to age six. This storytime has stories, songs, and activities for parents and children to do together while learning early literacy skills using Racing to Read, the library's early literacy initiative.

Family Storytime is for families with infants to age six. This storytime has stories, songs, and activities for parents and children to do together while learning early literacy skills using Racing to Read, the library's early literacy initiative.

Debra Tucker of 417Create Art and Yoga teaches our popular gentle, restorative yoga class. Learn basic principles of alignment and technique while slowly strengthening the body and calming the mind. Bring your own mat if you have one.

Location: Nixa Branch Large Meeting room

Pre-Registration: Not required

Baby Bounce is for families with infants up to 2 years old. This storytime includes finger plays, action rhymes, and plenty of songs! Your child will learn early literacy skills that will help them grow into eager readers using Racing to Read.

Read to a dog trained by the Alliance of Therapy Pets in this program! Children who are having reading difficulties can be self-conscious about reading aloud, but sitting and reading with a dog can help them relax, build self-esteem, and associate reading with a fun experience.

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Christian County Library, comprised of five unpaid members, appointed by the County Commission, each representing a particular area of the county. The Board meets monthly, and meetings are open to the public.

Board meeting agendas will be posted in the libraries in Ozark and Nixa one week prior to the meeting, Community members wishing to speak at a Board meeting must submit an agenda request form by close of business one calendar week prior to the meeting date. The agenda request form can be found here: http://christiancountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/AgendaRequestForm.pdf

Family Storytime is for families with infants to age six. This storytime has stories, songs, and activities for parents and children to do together while learning early literacy skills using Racing to Read, the library's early literacy initiative.

Family Storytime is for families with infants to age six. This storytime has stories, songs, and activities for parents and children to do together while learning early literacy skills using Racing to Read, the library's early literacy initiative.

Debra Tucker of 417Create Art and Yoga teaches our popular gentle, restorative yoga class. Learn basic principles of alignment and technique while slowly strengthening the body and calming the mind. Bring your own mat if you have one.

Location: Nixa Branch Large Meeting room

Pre-Registration: Not required

If you would like to learn how to knit or crochet, or you are just looking to make connections with those who share your interest in doing these crafts, please feel free to bring your works in progress and share your talent & knowledge with us.

RSVPs are requested by Facebook or calling the Clever Branch at 417-743-2277.

Join us to learn about trending technology. This fall we will be exploring the world of Robotics & 3D printing.

Family Storytime is for families with infants to age six. This storytime has stories, songs, and activities for parents and children to do together while learning early literacy skills using Racing to Read, the library's early literacy initiative.

Have you ever wondered what your librarians are reading? At the Librarian's Book Club we will share with you a short review of each of our book choices for the month, give reasons why we would (or would not) recommend the book, and provide a couple of read-a-like suggestions. Registration is required and opens on the first of each month and closes the Friday before each session. Register online with your library card at https://coolcat.org/record=g1005186 or call (417) 743-2277.

If you would like to learn how to knit or crochet, or you are just looking to make connections with those who share your interest in doing these crafts, please feel free to bring your works in progress and share your talent & knowledge with us.

RSVPs are requested by Facebook or calling the Clever Branch at 417-743-2277.

Get creative and innovative with other homeschoolers as we work together to take on new STEAM activities and projects each month. (Grades 1-5) Seating is limited. Call 743-2277, or Click to register online once for each child participating in this event.

Family Storytime is for families with infants to age six. This storytime has stories, songs, and activities for parents and children to do together while learning early literacy skills using Racing to Read, the library's early literacy initiative.

Come read to a dog trained by the Alliance of Therapy Pets. Children who are having reading difficulties can be self-conscious about reading aloud, but sitting and reading with a dog can help them relax, build self-esteem, and associate reading with a fun experience.

Whether you're a seasoned family historian, or a beginner digging up family roots, we can help! Learn how to build your family tree using free library resources. You're welcome to bring your own laptop. Registration is required and opens at the end of each previous session and closes the day before each session. Register online with your library card at https://coolcat.org/record=g1004653 or call (417) 743-2277.

If you would like to learn how to knit or crochet, or you are just looking to make connections with those who share your interest in doing these crafts, please feel free to bring your works in progress and share your talent & knowledge with us.

RSVPs are requested by Facebook or calling the Clever Branch at 417-743-2277.