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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
12/02/2024 @ 1:00pm - 12/19/2024 @ 5:00pm
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.
I Spy the Grinch at the Library
12/02/2024 @ 1:00pm - 12/19/2024 @ 5:00pm
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:
I Spy something green, something mean, grouchy and grinchy! Where is the Grinch hiding in the children's room?
Find all four Grinch's in the children's room and get a raffle ticket to possibly win a mini Grinch stuffy and a book.
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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.
Gingerbread Person Craft
All Day 12/16 - 12/21
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Decorate and build your own Gingerbread person using supplies provided. Maybe make a Superhero Gingerbread person? What will you name your Gingerbread person?
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Winter Wishes
All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Special Events
Library Location:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join in on a tradition practiced around the world! Write or draw your wish for the new year and hang it on our Wishing Tree for good luck. Available at all library locations during open hours this December.
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
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 12/2 - 12/31
Special Events
Library Location:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and add your donations of new mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves to the Mitten Tree at every library location. Donated items will be distributed throughout Springfield in January.
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Babies & Toddlers
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Dec
18
2024
Wed
Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group
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
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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.
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.
Teens,
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
18
2024
Wed
Job Corps Information Table
11:00am - 2:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Work & Careers
Event Details:
Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults 25 years and older who have a disability to gain employment.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
18
2024
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
Room:
SA Community Room
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 "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
18
2024
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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Children
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
18
2024
Wed
Bilingual Story Time
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join our Circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning some initial Spanish.
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Indian Orchard Branch
Dec
18
2024
Wed
Wellspring Cooperative meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Room:
IO Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Meeting with potential supporters of Wellspring's community development initiatives and Grow IO.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
18
2024
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.
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
18
2024
Wed
Make Your Own Reindeer Food!
3:30pm - 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:
Children's Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come make your own bag of reindeer food to lure this beautiful, wintery animal to your home! All supplies provided and Miss Chelsea will help you create your own unique mix for your reindeer.
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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.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
East Springfield 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.
Dec
18
2024
Wed
Read with Henry the Rabbit
3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages.
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
18
2024
Wed
Wow Wednesdays!
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Forest Park Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us every other Wednesday in September, October, and November at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
18
2024
Wed
Cookies & Cocoa
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
Celebrate winter at the library! Welcome the new season with a warm mug of hot cocoa and cookie decorating with bright colors and shimmering 'snow' sprinkles! Refreshments and supplies provided. Ages 2+
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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
Indian Orchard 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
18
2024
Wed
Crafternoon for All Ages
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get crafty! Let's make something together.
Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
18
2024
Wed
Cancelled
Tea Talks
4:30pm - 6:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Food & Cooking,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome.
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Adults
Central Library
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
18
2024
Wed
Spice Club
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
At Capacity
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Rice Hall
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
18
2024
Wed
Teen Night
5:00pm - 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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Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
End of semester celebration for our ESOL class
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Dec
18
2024
Wed
Celtic Holiday with Jeff Snow
6:00pm - 7:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Performances
Event Details:
Join us for an evening of Celtic Holiday music with the talented multi instrumentalist, Jeff Snow.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
18
2024
Wed
Cancelled
Adult Trivia Night
6:00pm - 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:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Come to the East Forest Park library for adult trivia night – the 3rd Wednesday of every month. We’ll have snacks, fun facts, and a great time! Ages 18+. Themes TBA!
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
18
2024
Wed
Bedtime Stories
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Get cozy for this evening storytime.
Put on your PJs and bring your little ones for classic bedtime stories, soft music, and gentle movement before going home for bedtime. Children of all ages, and best friend stuffed animals, are 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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