July 2018 - Page 2 of 2 - Library Notes

Springfield Premiere of Documentary Film a Big Success

July 12, 2018 Tom Peters

On Thursday evening, June 28, 2019, over 200 people gathered in the Historic Fox Theater on the Square in downtown Springfield to watch a new documentary film about the history and spirit of the Springfield music scene. Dave Hoekstra, a media person (Sun-Times and WGN) and author from Chicago, is the producer, and Abbey Waterworth, a local singer and musician (and a student employee in the MSU Libraries), is the associate producer. The evening began with a musical performance by…

Ozarks Studies Institute Announces Ambitious Publishing Schedule

July 12, 2018 Tom Peters

With encouragement and support from President Clif Smart and Provost Frank Einhellig, the Ozarks Studies Institute (OSI), an initiative of the Missouri State University Libraries, has undertaken an ambitious schedule to publish several books and music CDs over the next four years. The goal of an OSI Publication Series is to raise the public profile of the Ozarks Studies Institute, establishing its leadership role in researching, archiving, interpreting, disseminating, and promoting knowledge of the Ozarks, its rich history, and its…

Reptile Day at the Fairbanks School

July 12, 2018 Tom Peters

The next Reptile Day at the Fairbanks School in Northwest Springfield will be held on Saturday, July 21, beginning at 10:00 a.m. This event is free and open to the public. Love reptiles? Curious about them? Want to overcome your fear of them? Reptile Day is the place to go! Our staff consists of knowledgeable people who are passionate about, and keep, these animals as a hobby. This is more than just looking at them through glass. Reptile Day is…