Fordland Memorial Library

Story Time- Local Author's Day
2024-08-24 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
Join us for a super special STORYTIME where we get to hear from and meet LOCAL CHILDREN’S AUTHORS.
We will also have visitors from SASSAFRAS COUNTRY (rock painting) and MUDDY HOOVES FARM, a BOUNCE HOUSE, a WRITE YOUR OWN BOOK activity with children’s book editor and story time coordinator Jessica Barber. There will be a charge to see the mobile farm zoo animals from Muddy Hooves Farm.
Library hours and Author’s Day will be from10am-2pm

CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY
2024-09-02
The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day

4th Annual Car and Motorbike Show
2024-09-21 09:00 - 14:00
This year the annual Car and Motorbike Show will be held at the Fordland City Park. It is being sponsored by the Fordland Shop n Go and the Rogersville O’Reilly Auto Parts. With the extra space available, there will be vendors plus games and activities for the whole family!! There will be live music, a bouncy house, and Muddy Hooves mobile farm petting zoo. We will be grilling hamburgers and hotdogs. Popcorn and Shaved Ice vendors will be on site. Check back for a list of vendors that will be at the show and the variety of games your family can enjoy. Tickets will be available to purchase to participate in the games and activities.
For those who plan to enter a car, truck or motorbike, entry fee is $20 and registration goes from 9 am – 10 am. If you register before Sept 17, your name will be placed in a drawing for $50 cash. You can pre-register by sending in your information to Fordland Memorial Library, PO Box 265, Fordland, MO 65652. Registration forms will also be available at the post office and other participating sponsors.
Door prizes and goodie bags will be given to those who register for the show. There will be a 50/50 drawing, car dash plaques, and awards for different categories of cars.
Items for a Silent Auction will be there for you to place your bids. We already have some nice donations from sponsors.
This has become a big car show with a small town flavor!

Costumes at the Castle
2024-10-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Chateau Charmant, 1700 Martins Branch Road, Fordland, MO, 65652
Please join us for the Fordland Memorial Library’s October storytime at the Chateau Charmant–Fordland’s own castle! Tai Kimes, aka “Lady Christmas”, will be reading and directing activities for those who attend. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes, but it is not required.
Check out the event on Facebook at the Fordland Memorial Library page. There is a link to register, but that is not required. However, it would be helpful to know how many are attending to make sure there are enough supplies available for all those who come for fun.
Get your pictures taken while you are at the Chateau Charmant castle. It makes a great background.
If you want to meet at the library parking lot about 10:15, a group can drive together. Or just meet at the castle by 11 am.
Chateau Charmant castle is located at: 1700 Martins Branch Rd, Fordland, MO

Halloween Night
2024-10-31 16:00 - 21:00
Stop by the Fordland Memorial Library for some treats, a book, and a bookmark.
Meet the Fortune Teller and her treasure box, a pirate giving out books, and …
Outside, there might even be a spooky surprise!
Fordland Memorial Library
157 W Main
4 pm to 9 pm (unless we run out of treats or folks stop coming)

Fordland Market Days with Schofield + Gray
2024-11-09 09:00 - 15:00
November 9 will be the last Fordland Market Day of 2024. Come check out all the vendors, grab a bite to eat, and get some free books!
The Fordland Memorial Library will have its last book fair of the year. As many books as you select will be FREE, but a donation to the library is appreciated. The library will be serving fresh homemade soups and chili inside with some goodie desserts and a drink.
Weather permitting, hamburgers and hotdogs will be grilled and available for purchase. The library will be having yard sale items, including clothing that is suitable for those cooler fall and winter temperatures.
Vendors will be set up along the library lawn and parking lot. Plan to get some of your Christmas shopping done. Main Street Fordland will be busy for lots of shopping enjoyment.

Monthly Library Saturday Open
2024-11-16 10:00 - 14:00
The library will be open from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, Nov 16.
Storytime will be from 11 am to 1 pm on this same day.

November Storytime
2024-11-16 11:00 - 13:00
Join Jan McConnell as she reads Thanksgiving and Fall books during storytime.
Vickie Johnson will help serve our free hotdog lunch that includes a hotdog, chips, a cookie and a drink for all those who attend.
Crafts will be a part of this event.
All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult.

Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
2024-11-27 - 2024-11-30
The Fordland Memorial Library will be closed Wednesday, Nov 27 through Saturday, Nov 30, for the Thanksgiving holiday. This gives the library volunteers time to spend with their friends and family.

Paperpie (Usborne and more) Book Fair
2024-12-02 09:00 - 2024-12-06 19:00
Come to this Christmas Book Fair at the library! There are approximately 100 books that can be purchased on-site using Venmo, Credit Card (with Square), Check or Cash.
You can browse other books that are on display and then order them online using the library’s laptops or from the convenience of your home. Use this link
https://paperpie.com/brandpartner/F14436/event/4044196

Paperpie (Usborne and More) Book Fair
2024-12-07 09:00 - 15:00
Come to this Christmas Book Fair at the library! There are approximately 100 books that can be purchased on-site using Venmo, Credit Card (with Square), Check or Cash.
Mr and Mrs Santa Claus will be there too! Bring your children for pictures and maybe some story reading.
You can browse other books that are on display and then order them online using the library’s laptops or from the convenience of your home. Use this link
https://paperpie.com/brandpartner/F14436/event/4044196

Santa Claus
2024-12-07 10:00 - 14:00
Mr and Mrs Santa will be arriving at the library just in time to read a story or two.
Come bring your littles and get a picture with the Santas.

Indoor Yard Sale
2024-12-14 09:00 - 14:00
The library will be having a one-day INSIDE Yard Sale December 14. Come check out what we have before the Fordland Christmas Parade.

Library closed for the Christmas and New Year holidays
2024-12-23 - 2025-01-02
The Fordland Memorial Library will be closed Monday, December 23, through Thursday, Jan 2, for the holidays. This will give all the volunteers time to spend the holidays with friends and family.

Happy Valentine's Day
2025-02-14 09:00 - 17:00
Happy Valentine’s Day from the Fordland Memorial Library!!
Pocketful of Sugar will be set up in the library for you to pick up already placed orders or to purchase some sweet treats.
Trish will be there starting at 10 am.

Preschool and Toddler Play Time and Storytime
2025-02-19 10:30 - 12:00
Come join us at the Fordland Memorial Library for our very first play time and story reading for babies and toddlers.
Time: 10:30 am
Where: 157 W Main, Fordland
What: Morning of story time, music, and sensory play.
This is geared toward little ones ages 0 – 5, but older siblings are definitely welcome.

February Saturday of the Month
2025-02-22 09:00 - 14:00
February 22 is the Fordland Memorial Library’s open Saturday for the month.
Check out our books on display about the Holocaust, Black History month, and Presidents’ Day.
The library is open from 10 am to 2 pm.
Storytime starts at 11 am to 12 noon with crafts and a free lunch for those who attend story time.

February Story Time
2025-02-22 11:00 - 12:30
Sweet crafts, sweet stories and a free lunch awaits you on this February 22 story time at the Fordland Memorial Library.
Bring your children so they can listen to some reading, enjoy crafts and eat lunch.
Parents or an older teen must accompany the children.

Annual Easter Bake Sale
2025-04-19 09:30 - 14:00
Our annual Easter Bake Sale will be held at the Fordland City Park at 9:30 am.
If weather interferes, the bake sale will be relocated at the library AND the Fordland Elementary School gym.
This bake sale coincides with the Fordland City egg hunt provided by City Hall and the Fordland Community Betterment Association.

Mexican Luncheon at the Cherry Blossom Festival
2025-04-24 11:00 - 13:00
The annual Mexican lunch will be served at the Marshfield Assembly of God Church from 11 am to 1 pm.
The price will be $12 and the meal includes all homemade items:
Burrito covered with enchilada sauce and topped with cheese
Mexican Corn and Spanish Rice
Cake and a drink
This lunch is in conjunction with the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield, MO.
MAGC is located at 1538 W Washington St.
Come join us for a delicious meal. 🙂

Fordland Market Days with Schofield+ Gray popup markets
2025-05-10 09:00 - 15:00
The library’s fundraising efforts continue with a part of all the festivities along Main St and at the City Park on May 10. The event will feature baked goods, a used book sale (free with a donation to the library), and a variety of yard sale items.
Local vendors such as Heather’s Odds n Ends, Pocketful of Sugar, Kieffer’s Pottery, Hunter’s Plant Paradise, Dana’s Home Goods, Ice’s Smoke n Shack and Pig in a Pot (pork rinds) will also be present.
Interested local vendors can contact Becky Fisher on Facebook to set up at the library parking lot.
Fordland Memorial Library
157 W Main St

Spring Play Time
2025-05-14 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for a morning of story time, music and sensory play!
Ages 5 and under
Fordland Memorial Library
157 W Main

Monthly Saturday Opening
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00
The library will be open on May 17 for its regular monthly Saturday opening. Regular hours are from 10 am to 2 pm.
Story time will be from 11:00 am to 12:30

May Story Time
2025-05-17 11:00 - 12:30
Join us for stories, crafts, and lunch!
All ages are welcome with accompanying parental or older teenager.
Lunch is free for all who attend 🙂

Regular library hours that day are 10 am to 2 pm.

June Monthly Open Saturday
2025-06-28 10:00 - 14:00
The regular monthly open Saturday is June 28, 2025.
Check out some books. There are new ones added to the inventory almost every week.
Regular hours are 10 am to 2 pm.
Storytime begins at 11 am.

June Storytime
2025-06-28 11:00 - 14:00
Join us for stories, lunch, crafts, and some ssspecial guestsss!
June 28, 2025
11 am to 2 pm
Parents must accompany children please.
The library will be open regular Saturday hours–10 am to 2 pm

Holiday Hours
2025-12-16 08:00 - 2026-01-02 17:00
December 16 – Jan 2 Holiday Hours
Tuesday, December 16 – Monday, Dec 22–Regular Hours
MWF 9 am to 1 pm. 2 pm to 5 pm
Tuesday, Dec 16: 9 am to 1 pm, Thursday, Dec 18: 2 pm to 5 pm
Tuesday, Dec 23 – Friday, Dec 26 CLOSED
Dec 29 – 30 The library is OPEN. Monday: 9 -1, 2 – 5. Tuesday: 9 – 1.
Wednesday, Dec 31 – Thursday, Jan 1 CLOSED
Friday, Jan 2 The library is OPEN. 9 – 1, 2 – 5.

OPEN December 22
2025-12-22
December 22 – OPEN 9 am to 1 pm; 2 pm to 5 pm

CLOSED December 23-26
2025-12-23 - 2025-12-26
CLOSED — Tuesday, December 23 – Friday, December 26

OPEN December 29-30
2025-12-29 - 2025-12-30
OPEN Monday, December 29 9 am to 1 pm, 2 pm to 5 pm; Tuesday, December 30 9 am to 1 pm
