A Variety of Programs Await at Your Library

Unite – March 2026
As spring approaches, the Library is ready with some great adult programs. For a full list, visit thelibrary.org or pick up the newest issue of Bookends at a branch or on the Mobile Library. Spring is a great me to learn something new.
How Women Got the Vote: “Listen to Your Mama, Harry Burn”
Learn about the passage of the 19th Amendment with the League of Women Voters at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd. The year leading up to ratification was marked by a pandemic, intense lobbying, political maneuvering and claims of voter fraud, and even after the votes were tallied, it would take another decade for all women in the U.S. to gain the right to vote.
Meet the Farmer
Springfield Community Gardens Farmer Educator Kevin Prather will share tips for growing a successful spring garden, followed by a demonstration on preparing fresh dishes using seasonal produce. Learn more from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, in the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library upstairs meeting room, 397 E. Central St. Registration required; visit thelibrary.org/programs or call 417-862-0135.
Intro to AI for Everyday Life
If AI feels confusing, overwhelming or “for younger folks,” this is for you. Explore today’s AI tools, see examples of how they can help with everyday writing, planning and learning, and learn when to trust or question their output so you can decide how AI fits into your life at 10
a.m. on Monday, March 23, at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd.
Eyes in the Sky: Flying the U-2 During the Cold War
Step into the cockpit of history with retired Colonel Glenn R. Whicker from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, in the Library Center Annie Busch Auditorium, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. As a former U-2 pilot, he’ll take you behind the scenes of one of the Cold War’s most secretive aircraft. What was it like to fly at 70,000 feet, alone in a pressurized suit, with the fate of nations in the balance? How did these missions shape global politics and redefine surveillance? History buffs, aviation enthusiasts and the curious alike will get a rare chance to hear it straight from someone who lived it. For more information on these and other great programs, visit thelibrary.org. Vickie Hicks is the
community relations director of the Springfield-Greene County Library District. She can bereached at vickieh@thelibrary.org.