Fordland Memorial Library

Library Closed for the Holidays
2022-12-23 09:00 - 2023-01-02 17:00 UTC
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
The library is open today from 10 am to 2 pm.
Story Hour is 11 am to 12 noon.

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.

June Story Hour updated
2022-06-25 11:00 - 14:00
Our monthly story hour will be July 25, 2022. Every child 2-8, plus siblings and friends of the family, is welcome to attend. Each child must have a parent accompany them.
Story hour will begin around 11 am and a hotdog lunch will be served after the reading is finished for those in attendance.
Come join us at the library!

Change of date for local authors
2022-06-25 10:00 - 14:00
The meet and greet with local authors has been changed from June 25, 2022 to Aug 20, 2022. Please see the Aug 20 date for more information.

Library Open Saturday
2022-06-25 10:00 - 14:00
The library is open today from 10 am to 2 pm.
Story hour will be from 11 am to 12 noon.

City Wide Yard Sale
2022-06-04 08:00 - 17:00
More information to come later.

May Story Hour with the "Snake Lady"
2022-05-21 11:00 - 13:00
On Saturday, May 21, Amanda Fisher (aka the “Snake Lady”) will be here to read a story. She will be bringing some of her pet snakes, reptiles and amphibians. She will be sharing information about these animals and how they live and need care. Visitors will be able to pet and hold some of her animals.
Children ages 2-8 are welcome to vist the library from 11-noon to listen while Amanda reads a book. A free hot dog lunch will be served to all who attend. Siblings and friends are welcome. A parent must accompany each child.
Regular hours for the library on this day are 10 am to 2 pm.

Schofield Gray event
2022-05-07 08:30 - 15:00 | Fordland Memorial Library, 157 W. Main, Fordland, MO, 65652, United States
The Fordland Memorial Library will be serving a burrito meal for $5 at this event. This meal will include a homemade burrito, chips, cookie or brownie and a drink.
Local vendors will be set up on the parking lot west of the library. If you are a local vendor and wish to have a booth, contact the library via the Fordland Resident Facebook page or email using the library address. There are no setup fees.
The library will be selling used books, baked goods and other items.

Cherry Blossom Festival Burrito (Enchilada style) Lunch
2022-04-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Marshfield Assembly of God Church, 1538 W Washington, Marshfield, MO, 65706
The Fordland Memorial Library will be serving a Burrito (Enchilada style) Lunch from 11 am to 1 pm at the Marshfield Assembly of God Church. The cost will be $10.

Cherry Blossom Festival - Marshfield MO
2022-04-28 - 2022-04-30
This year’s Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival will be April 28, 29, 30 with an opening concert on April 27 (Wednesday) night.
