Fordland Memorial Library

March Storytime
2023-03-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-02-17 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
The monthly storytime for the Fordland Memorial Library will be Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 11:00 to 12:30 ish.
Come bring your littles, listen to readings, have a free hotdog lunch and maybe even a little crafting.

March Saturday---Library OPEN
2023-03-25 10:00 - 14:00
The library is open today from 10 am to 2 pm.
Story Hour is 11 am to 12 noon.

February Storytime
2023-02-25 11:00 - 12:30
The monthly storytime for the Fordland Memorial Library will be Saturday, Feb 25, 2023, from 11:00 to 12:30 ish.
Come bring your littles, listen to readings, have a free hotdog lunch and maybe even a little crafting.

February Saturday---Library OPEN
2023-02-25 10:00 - 14:00

We are OPEN on President's Day
2023-02-20 09:00 - 17:00
The Fordland Memorial Library will be open on Monday, Feb 20, 2023.
Regular hours are 9 -1, 2 – 5.

May Saturday---Library OPEN
2023-02-17 08:00 - 17:00

May Storytime
2023-02-17 08:00 - 17:00
The monthly storytime for the Fordland Memorial Library will be Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 11:00 to 12:30 ish.
It is a week earlier in the month due to the holiday weekend the next week.
Come bring your littles, listen to readings, have a free hotdog lunch and maybe even a little crafting.

Library Closed for the Holidays
2022-12-23 09:00 - 2023-01-02 17:00
The library will be closed Friday, December 23 through Monday, Jan 2, 2023 for the Christmas Holidays and Library Family Time. Enjoy time with your family and friends.

Build a Gingerbread House workshop
2022-12-10 11:30 - 13:30
Come to the library for the 2nd Build a Gingerbread House workshop will be held on Saturday 10, 2022, after the Fordland City Christmas Parade. All the supplies and gingerbread houses will be provided by the Legacy Tree Service.
The parade starts around 11:30 pm. If you are able to let us know in advance, it would be appreciated. We don’t want to run out of supplies.
Have some fun with your children at the Fordland Memorial Library! All ages are welcome.

A Visit From Mr. and Mrs. Santa
2022-11-26 10:00 - 14:00
Mr. and Mrs. Santa will be visiting the library on Saturday, November 26, 2022. They will be available for picture taking from 10 am to 2 pm, except during story time at 11 am.
Santa will be reading a story to the children. A free hotdog lunch will be provided for those that are present during the story time reading. An adult must accompany each child.

Book Fair, Local Vendors and Baked Goods
2022-11-12 08:30 - 14:30
The Fordland Memorial Library will be serving chili, soup, and burritos (including a meal combo for $5) at this event. Banana and pumpkin bread, cookies, brownies and other tasty sweets will be for sale.
Local vendors will be set up on the parking lot west of the library. Watch for pictures of their wares on the Fordland Resident Facebook page and the Fordland Memorial Library Facebook page. There will pottery, greeting cards, cupcakes, wreaths, Christmas signs, towels and decorations and so much more. All made by local people.
Our used books will be free with a donation to the library. You may take as many books as you would like.
Room 135 will have vendors inside. The Schofield Gray event will be happening on the east side of town.

Halloween Night with Dana
2022-10-31 16:30 - 20:00
Halloween Treats at the Library. 4:30 to 8 or until the candy runs out :))

Costumes at the Castle
2022-10-22 10:30 - 11:30
Story Hour for October will be at the Chateau Charmant located at 1700 Martins Brand Rd, Fordland, MO 65652. Everyone can come dressed in their Halloween Costumes and listen to the reading of books.
Storytime will start at 10:30 am. There will be NO lunch provided at the castle.
Check back for more information later.

October Saturday--Library Open
2022-10-22 10:00 - 14:00
The library is open today from 10 am to 2 pm.
Story Hour will be at the Chateau Charmant located at 1700 Martins Branch Rd, Fordland, MO 65652, starting at 10:30.

October Car and Bike Show
2022-10-08 08:00 - 14:00
The Fordland Memorial Library’s 2nd annual Car and Bike Show will be held Oct 8, 2022.
There is a $15 pre-registered entry before Oct 1. Forms can be picked up at the library or you can print the form from this link.
PDF Car Show registration form

Door prizes will be given for every pre-registered entry. Awards and dash plaques will be awarded to selected participants. Registration at the entrance on that day will be $20 for those with a car or bike to enter the show.
A hotdog lunch for $5 and a burrito lunch for $8 will be sold. Half price library lunches will be provided for those who pre-register. Other food vendors will be available.
There is NO entry fee for anyone who would like to come and check out the cars and bikes. The community is invited to attend and support this fundraising event. There will be silent auction items. You do not need to be in attendance to win.
There will be live music, games and more to be announced. Great fun for everyone! Have an entry or just come by to enjoy the festivities and look at some great cars and bikes. There is no charge to just come and see.
Check back for more details and visit the Fordland Resident Facebook page as more information becomes available.

Schofield Gray event
2022-10-01 08:30 - 15:00
The Fordland Memorial Library will be serving a burrito meal for $5 at this event. Local vendors will be set up on the parking lot west of the library. Used books, baked goods and other items will be for sale.

September Story Hour
2022-09-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-19 08:00 - 17:00
Our monthly story hour will be September 24, 2022. Every child 2-8, plus siblings and friends of the family, is welcome to attend. Each child must have a parent accompany them.
A free hotdog lunch is provided for all who attend.

September Saturday - Library Open
2022-09-24 10:00 - 14:00

Library closed for Labor Day
2022-09-05
The Fordland Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, Sept 5, 2022, for the Labor Day holidays.

August Story Hour
2022-08-20 11:00 - 12:00
Our monthly story hour will be August 20, 2022. Every child 2-8, plus siblings and friends of the family, is welcome to attend. Each child must have a parent accompany them.
A free hotdog lunch is provided for all who attend.

Local Authors Meet and Greet
2022-08-20 10:30 - 14:00
August 20, 2022 is a special reading day for anyone who would like to attend. Local authors will be meeting patrons at the library starting about 10:30 am. Three authors will be reading their book(s) and making them available for purchase. Come meet the authors and purchase an autographed copy! Authors will be available until 12:30 or 1:00, depending on the attendance.
The storytime will begin around 11 am with a hotdog lunch provided for those present after the readings. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The authors that will be available include:
Tiffany (Coryell) Tutu presenting “What Did Your Dinosaur Do Today?” Her books will sell for $16.00 for hardback and $11.00 for softcovers.
Darleen Anderson presenting “Flip Flop and Don’t Stop”. Her books will sell for $12.00.
Michelle Underwood presenting “A Lion’s Roar in a Can” and “Claire, the Awesome, Amazing Adventurer goes on Safari”. Her books will sell for $15 each.
Two local vendors will be outside on the parking lot. Shalee’s Shaved Ice will be selling S, M, L snow cones for $3, $4, and $5 respectively. Be Unique will be doing face painting for $5. When a book is purchased from one of the authors, the library will pay $1 to reduce the price of the face painting.
The craft for this event is rock painting. The library will cover the cost of the supplies. Come out and be a part of this fun Saturday!

August Saturday--Library Open
2022-08-20 10:00 - 14:00

Library Closed for the Holidays
2022-08-19 08:00 - 17:00
The library will be closed Friday, December 23 through December 26, 2022. Enjoy your time with family and friends.

July Library Yard Sale
2022-07-28 08:00 - 2022-07-30 17:00
The annual library summer yard sale will be held on Thursday, July 28 through Saturday, July 30. Since the sale is open for 3 days, the location of the sale will be at 244 W Main St. The hours of the sale will be from 8 am to 5 pm.
Check out the other posting for more information.

Fordland Memorial Library Annual Summer Yard Sale
2022-07-28 - 2022-07-30
Thursday, July 28 through Saturday, July 30
8 am to 5 pm each day; it may close earlier on Saturday
7-Family Yard Sale located at 244 W Main, Fordland
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE LIBRARY
Dishes, toys, plant stand, plants, curio cabinet, framed pictures, wall decorations, vacuums, wheelchair, globes, clothing, shoes, boots, books, exercise ball, decorative pillows, tools, Avon bubble bath and colognes, kitchen stool, TV trays, metal chairs, picture frames, full length mirror, weed eater, screwdriver set, Brother electric typewriter, blankets, comforter, jewelry and even MORE…….
Check out the Fordland Resident Facebook page for pictures

July Story Hour
2022-07-23 11:00 - 12:00
Our monthly story hour will be July 23, 2022. Every child 2-8, plus siblings and friends of the family, is welcome to attend. Each child must have a parent accompany them.
A fun activity is being planned as well as a free hot dog lunch provided for all who attend.
The library will be open from 10 am to 2 pm. Story hour will begin around 11 am.
Come join us at the library!

Library Open Saturday
2022-07-23 10:00 - 14:00

Closed for July 4
2022-07-04
The library will be closed for the July 4 holiday. If someone is available, the library may be open during the city parade.
