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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Guess the Number of Candy Canes
All Day 12/1 - 12/14
Brightwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Do you think you have the best guess? Stop by the Forest Park Library and see if you can figure out how many candy canes the librarians have! The person who has the closest estimation will receive one entry pass for Bright Nights.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Guess the Number of Candy Canes
All Day 12/1 - 12/14
East Forest Park Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Do you think you have the best guess? Stop by the East Forest Park Library and see if you can figure out how many candy canes and peppermint candies are in the container.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Elf on the Shelf
All Day 12/4 - 12/23
East Forest Park Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Can you find it? Test your investigation skills!
Come explore the East Forest Park Library Children's room and look for all five Elves hidden on our shelves. Many of our Elves could be found looking for a good book to read. Once you find an Elf write the name of the book that Elf is reading.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Guess the Number of Candy Canes
All Day 12/1 - 12/14
Forest Park Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Do you think you have the best guess? Stop by the Forest Park Library and see if you can figure out how many candy canes the librarians have! The person who has the closest estimation will receive one entry pass for Bright Nights.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Write A Letter Day
All Day 12/4 - 12/9
Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop by the library to grab a craft kit to make at home!
December 7 is Letter Writing Day. Drop in all week and find supplies to write and mail your own letter or postcard! Ages 4-17 | Envelops and stamps provided
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Special Events
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mitten Tree
All Day 12/1 - 12/30
Special Events
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Community Events
Event Details:
Donations of new mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves may be added to the mitten tree in any library location.
Donated items will be distributed throughout Springfield in January. Thank you!
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
6
2023
Wed
Home City Families: Gross Motor Playgroup
10:30am - 11:30am
Mason Square Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
MS Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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11:15am |
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11:30am |
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Reservation
Central Library
Dec
6
2023
Wed
Way Finder's Tech Goes Home Digital Literacy Training
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
To provide digital literacy skills training to the community.
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12:15pm |
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12:45pm |
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1:00pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
6
2023
Wed
Knot Just Knitters
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
6
2023
Wed
Bilingual Playgroup
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Vengan y participen todos los miércoles del programa bilingue en Inglés y Español: Disfruten de cancioncitas, rimas, cuentos, y actividades manuales.
Come and join us every Wednesday for a bilingual story time in the English and Spanish languages: songs, rhymes, stories, and crafts. Make friends and enjoy snacks. Ages 1-5 / Edades 1-5
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Dec
6
2023
Wed
Winter Craft-a-long
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get crafty! Let's make something together.
Need something to do during those long winters nights? Want a quick and easy way to put a smile on anyone's face?
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Reservation
East Forest Park Branch
Dec
6
2023
Wed
Springfield College Librarian Visit
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Springfield College library staff meeting/visit of East Forest Park Branch Library, with tour guided by Chelsea Bell
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Dec
6
2023
Wed
Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In
2:00pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Technology
Event Details:
From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn.
Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
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Reservation
Central Library
Dec
6
2023
Wed
Springfield Preservation Trust Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
The Springfield Preservation Trust is meeting to discuss the potential for expanding our efforts to once again include historic building restorations.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
6
2023
Wed
Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting
3:30pm - 5:15pm
East Forest Park Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166
Disclaimer(s)
Non-Library Event
This is a non-library-sponsored event.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Central Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
6
2023
Wed
Crafting Circle
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Teen Area
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get crafty! Let's make something together.
Come hang out and craft on Wednesday evenings from 4-5:30pm.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
6
2023
Wed
Teen Night
4:00pm - 7:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Games
Event Details:
Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend.
Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
6
2023
Wed
Books & Brew Discussion Group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion.
Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+
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6:30pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
6
2023
Wed
Wine Cork Sled Decorations
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Room:
IO Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Cozy crafting with friends from your community.
Join us for an evening of making wine cork sleds and enjoying warm beverages.
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