Fordland Memorial Library

Halloween at the Library
2023-10-31 17:30 - 20:00 UTC
Halloween festivities at the Fordland Memorial Library.
Come by to get some sweet treats.
Watch for updates.

Fordland Community Sale Day
2023-11-11 08:00 - 15:00
Hours: 8 am to 3 pm.
In conjunction with the Schofield + Gray event, the Fordland Memorial Library will be having a used book fair along with other merchants and vendors. The Schofield event will be on the east side of town while the library will be hosting similar venues on the west side of town. The parking lot will be set up with local vendors. The town of Fordland will be bustling with activity.
The library will have used book for free–you can take as many books as you want with a donation to the library.
Other items for sale will include winter clothing. Be sure to check back with this page for updates.

Mr and Mrs Santa
2023-11-25 09:30 - 14:00
Mr. and Mrs. Santa will be visiting the Fordland Memorial Library.
Come listen to Santa read a story or two. Get your picture taken and enjoy a free hotdog lunch.

November Story Time
2023-11-25 09:30 - 14:00
The library story time for November is in conjunction with the visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa on November 25.
Everyone is welcome to come and listen to Santa read some stories.
As usual, those who stay to listen to Santa reading will be given a free hotdog lunch.

Ornament Painting Class
2023-12-03 13:30 - 17:00
Come and participate in an Ornament Painting class with Sassafras Country.
Space is limited and there will be a fee. All supplies are provided.
Watch for advertising on Facebook or return to this page for updates. If interested, you may send an email to: luvtoreadforfun@gmail.com
Sunday, December 3, 2023
1:30 to 5 pm

December Story Time
2023-12-09 10:00 - 14:00
The December story time will be early this month due to the holiday season.
The library will be open from 10 am to 2 pm and storytime will begin around 11 am.
Lunch will be available for those who attend.
Children must be accompanied with an adult.

December Saturday Open
2023-12-09 10:00 - 14:00
The library will be open on Saturday, Dec 9, from 10 am to 2 pm.
Our storytime on this Saturday is at 11 am.
Lunch will be provided for those who attend. Adults must accompany the children.

Closed for the Holidays
2023-12-21 - 2024-01-02
The Fordland Memorial Library will be closed Dec 21 to Jan 2.
This allows the volunteers time to spend with their families during the holiday break.

February Storytime
2024-02-24 10:00 - 13:00
This month’s storytime will be Saturday, Feb 24, from 11 am to 1 pm. The theme is Bears/Hibernation. Stories will include “Bear Snores”, “When Will It Be Spring”, and “The Mitten”.
A free hotdog lunch will be served for those who attend the storytime. Parents must be in attendance with their child(ren). The craft will focus on winter dens and bears.
Please come join us for a great midday of fun for your child.
Regular hours for the monthly Saturday are 10 am to 2 pm.

February Saturday of the Month
2024-02-24 10:00 - 14:00
The regular library Saturday of the month will be Feb 24, from 10 am to 2 pm.
Storytime starts at 11 am with a free lunch and craft and reading stories. Parents must attend with their children.

March Saturday of the Month
2024-03-23 10:00 - 14:00
The regular library Saturday of the month will be March 23, from 10 am to 2 pm.
Storytime starts at 11 am with a free lunch and craft and reading stories. Parents must attend with their children.

Annual Easter Community Bake Sale
2024-03-30 09:00 - 14:00 | Fordland City Park, 281 Park St, Fordland, MO, 65652
The Fordland Memorial Library will be having its annual Easter Community Bake Sale on Saturday, March 30, at City Park.
Fordland Residents are invited to support the library’s efforts by purchasing baked goods and/or providing a baked item for the sale. This bake sale will be in conjunction with the Fordland Easter Egg hunt provided by the Community Betterment organization.

April Saturday of the Month
2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:00
STORYTIME 11am-12pm
with Jessica Barber and Vickie Johnson
Join us as we read books about RABBITS, then stay for crafts and a hot dog lunch.
Library hours are 10am-2pm

Marshfield Cherry Blossom Festival
2024-04-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Marshfield Assembly of God Church, 1538 W Washington, Marshfield, MO, 65706
Stop by the Marshfield Cherry Blossom Festival to buy a BURRITO LUNCH to support the library.
Volunteers needed, inquire at the library.

Fordland Market Days And Story Time
2024-05-11 11:00 - 13:00
Stop by the library during the SCHOFIELD AND GRAY MARKET. The library will have a BOOK SALE, YARD SALE, and BURRITOS to raise fund for the library, and the grounds will be open to vendors.
STORY TIME will be inside from 11am-12pm. Join us as we read books about DINOSAURS, then stay for a special MOTHER’S DAY craft and hot dog lunch.

CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
2024-05-27 - 2024-05-29
The library will be closed in remembrance of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Annual Library Yard Sale
2024-06-20 08:00 - 2024-06-22 17:00
Set up at Becky Fisher’s June 19
More details coming soon

June Saturday of the Month
2024-06-29 10:00 - 14:00
STORYTIME 11am – 12pm
with Jessica Barber and Vickie Johnson
Join us as we read books about THE 4TH OF JULY, then stay for crafts and a hot dog lunch. We will also have a visit and demonstration from the FORDLAND FIRE STATION!
Library hours are 10am-2pm

American Heart Association & Webster County Health Unit Blood Pressure Education Bingo
2024-07-24 11:30 - 12:30
Learn about blood pressure, the importance of self-monitoring and how to combat the devastating effects. Attendees will receive FREE American Heart Association key chains, FREE first aid kits, and a $20 gift-card after the completion survey. Additional prizes will be awarded for bingo!
Sign-up at the Fordland Memorial Library, 157 W Main St, Fordland, Missouri 65652. The library is open MWF from 9 – 1, 2 – 5.
Sign-up sheets are at the post office and the Fordland senior citizen apartments.
You may also sign up online at the Fordland Memorial Library Facebook page or message Becky Turnbaugh Fisher through the Fordland Residents Facebook page.
BP education event Fordland Memorial Library

July Saturday of the Month
2024-07-27 10:00 - 14:00
STORYTIME 11am – 1pm with Jessica Barber and Vickie Johnson
Join us as we read books about REPTILES, then stay for crafts and a hot dog lunch. We will also have a special visit from AMANDA FISHER, THE SNAKE LADY!
Library hours are 10am-2pm

Story Time- Local Author's Day
2024-08-24 10:00 - 14:00
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
