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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
MLK Peace Quilt
All Day 1/6 - 1/18
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create a Peace Quilt in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Quilt will be displayed in the library during January. All ages.
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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
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.
Jan-Feb
2025
Winter Reading Challenge
All Day 1/1 - 2/24
Special Events
Library Location:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading,
Community Events
Event Details:
This January you are invited to compete in the Winter Reading Challenge. Follow the prompts, get a bingo, and earn a prize! Submit your finished bingo sheets to a librarian by February 24. For children, teens, and adults.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club
10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Library Location:
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center!
Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Tiny Tots Sensory Fun
10:30am - 11:15pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess!
Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Circle Time Fun
10:30am - 11:30am
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth - 5 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Wiggle Worms Storytime
11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us for a baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, older 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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11:45am |
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12:00pm |
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12:15pm |
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12:30pm |
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12:45pm |
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1:00pm |
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1:15pm |
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1:30pm |
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1:45pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Adult Chess Club
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Rice Hall
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
STCC Information Table
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Rotunda
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Work & Careers
Event Details:
Stop by to learn about free job training and adult education classes offered by Springfield Technical Community College. Free classes include
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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.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Sew Fun! Drop-In
2:00pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Children,
Tweens
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
MLK Jr. Day Celebration
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
"I Have a Dream" A Mobile Cloud / Story Craft to honor MLK Jr. message of Peace and Justice. Materials provided.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Meet Me at the Library!
3:00pm - 4:45pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
It's an afterschool playdate at the library! Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun.
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 "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Hello Dolly! Make Your Own Paper Dolls
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Make your own paper dolls and learn how to cut a paper doll chain. While you're here, check out our new doll house for play during open hours this winter.
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5:15pm |
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Reservation
Mason Square Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
MS Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
The primary purpose of the beat community meeting is to allow beat residents, other community stakeholders, and police to discuss chronic problems on the beat and to engage in problem-solving.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Learn Needle Felting - Felted Gnome
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
FP Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Learn how to needle felt wool with Pop up Art School. Use a barbed needle and wool roving to create a felted gnome. In this beginner’s class, you’ll learn how to sculpt basic shapes and attach them together.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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7:15pm |
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7:45pm |
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8:00pm |
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8:15pm |
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10:00pm |
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