Virtual (General)

You know your nonprofit places a high value on diversity, equity, and inclusion, but without funding to hire a Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, what practical steps can you take to make sure your staff and leadership, your services, your communications, and your volunteers reflect those values? Tune in via Zoom to hear Dr. […]

During the middle stages of Alzheimer's your loved one may begin jumbling words, having trouble dressing, getting frustrated or angry, or acting in unexpected ways, such as refusing to bathe. In this three-part series, Janet Hale, Alzheimer's Association Community Educator, will discuss helpful strategies for coping with these changes and attendees will get tips for […]

In the Library, good cooks take their cues from books in the Dewey Decimal 641s. But we’re taking you to the virtual aisle to visit with chefs at popular restaurants in Springfield to learn the secrets of one of their signature dishes. Winter is the perfect time to fire up the cooktop or preheat the […]

Artist Zhang Liu teaches traditional Chinese calligraphy basics including how to hold a brush, write basic strokes and write while standing. Pick up a kit with all of the supplies you'll need for this virtual lesson from the Springfield Library starting Saturday, January 2. Twenty craft kits will be available while supplies last; supply lists […]

Sponsored by Summit Genealogical Society. This will be a Facebook Live event. The Civilian Conservation Corps: Plant a Tree, Grow a Man. During the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps was established to conserve both the natural and human resources of the nation. Genealogist Ann Grafton examines the history of the CCC from beginning to […]

Sponsored by Summit Genealogical Society. This will be a Facebook Live event. Toy Crazes of Christmas Past. Whether the hunt took them to the Toy Box, Heer's or Battlefield Mall, Christmas shoppers have been trying to get their hands on each year's hottest toys for decades. Join Local History Associate Darren Hurd and revisit Christmas […]

Gather your friends and see how your team stacks up against others as you test your knowledge at these virtual trivia night events. A link to the virtual event will be shared with registered participants. Fun & Festive Holiday Trivia. How many reindeer are featured in the poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas?" If you […]