Library Events

Historian and author James Erwin looks back over the past two hundred years of crimes in Missouri that excited the public’s interest. He describes, among others, an infamous duel on Bloody Island, the origin of the Western gunfight, the real-life story behind the folk songs “Stagger Lee” and “Frankie and Johnnie,” the murder of the founder of Swope Park, mysterious unsolved murders in Mexico and St. Joseph, serial killers Bertha Gifford and Ray and Faye Copeland, and the “Missouri Miracle” of the kidnapping and recovery of Shawn Hornbeck. Join us on Zoom Tuesday, September 7 at 6 p.m. Presented in partnership with the Missouri Humanities Council.

Zoom url: https://zoom.us/j/95953211455

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For more information about CCL’s Virtual Programming and help with online platforms we are using visit: https://christiancountylibrary.org/programs/virtual/  

Need help? Email programming@christiancountylibrary.org 

Do you love to sew cute animals? Learn basic hand sewing skills while making an adorable llama craft. Register for your a supply kit Monday, August 18 and follow the instruction video September 1 at 10 a.m. on YouTube.

Register Here: https://forms.gle/BcgYqCnJNfKijgaY8

Check out the Library's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug

We want to know what is cool in the teen world and the types of events you want to see happen at the library! Join the advisory board, play games, and meet other amazing teens in the area. Apply for a spot on the Teen Advisory Board online or in your local branch. We will meet on Monday, September. 13 at 5 p.m. on Zoom! For Grades 8-12.

Teen Advisory Board members will receive an email with instructions on how to join the meeting.
Click the link below to fill out an application to join the Tween Advisory Board.
https://forms.gle/aYwgonf1XUM6Z1UJ9

Zoom is an online video conferencing service. Sign up for a free Zoom account: https://zoom.us/signup Or download the app on your digital device.

The Moon and Planets and Stars in the Sky! The Springfield Astronomical Society will be here with their telescopes for you to see and learn more about our evening skies. We will meet outside the Clever Community Branch.

Get ready to make some noise with homemade maracas and kazoo. Register for a supply kit on Wednesday, September 1 and follow the instruction video on September 15 at 10 a.m. on YouTube. 

Register Here: https://forms.gle/ChVEiYZSp9mtbusp9

Check out the Library's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2_gzAWTOMOtWG0EWrNFug

In 1956, the Christian County Library opened it's first branch. Celebrate our 65th birthday with a vintage recipe from 1956. What will it be? See what it is on the video that premieres Wednesday, September 15 at 3 p.m. on YouTube.

Watch on Christian County Library’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChristianCountyLibrary 

We are excited to present a new concert series that celebrates the unique sound of the Ozarks. This September and October join us for the Overdue Concert Series hosted by Christian County Library. Concerts are free and will take place outside from 6 -7 p.m. There will be something for everyone from folk, rock, bluegrass, pop and blues. So, bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and drinks for some fun that is much overdue. Please note, in the event of rain or severe weather concerts may be canceled.
For more info visit https://christiancountylibrary.org/concerts

The Creek Rocks Cindy Woolf (banjo) and Mark Bilyeu (guitar) have become a true power couple with a collection of traditional songs from the Ozarks whose greatness is best expressed through a humble folk-rock sound and heart-piercing lyrics.