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Name: Flash Fiction Contest- Romance is in the Air
Start: 2025-02-01
End: 2025-02-28
Location: Central Library

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Branches	Central Library		Brightwood Branch	East Forest Park Branch				East Springfield Branch	Indian Orchard Branch	Mason Square Branch		Sixteen Acres Branch	Off Site	Special Events
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All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group. Flash Fiction Contest- Romance is in the Air All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Location: Central Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Can you tell a romantic tale in 500 words or less? Enter out flash fiction contest between Feb 1-28, and you might be one of our grand prize winners!				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Happy Valentine's Day Candy Guessing Game All Day 2/1 - 2/15 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. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Drop in to the East Forest Park Library and guess how many Valentine candies are in the jar. Two winners with the guesses closest to the correct number will win a prize and candy. 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. Cookies and Cocoa 2 Go All Day Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Each bag will include two hot beverage cups, two packets of hot chocolate mix and cookies and some mini marshmallows. Available to pick up/grab & go kits in the Children's Room. Supplies are limited....while supplies last.									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. Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/1 - 2/24 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Special Events Virtual Event 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. 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. 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. Valentine's Day Cards All Day 2/1 - 2/14 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Special Events Virtual Event 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. Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Valentine's Day is February 14. Drop by any location and make a card for that special someone in your life. All supplies are included. 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. Black History Month Bookmarks All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Special Events Virtual Event 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. Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate Black History Month at the Library! Stop by any location during the month of February to make an artistic collaged bookmark to be inspired by your favorite African American historical figure all year long, every time you read.
10:30am											This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. 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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1:00pm												This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 always 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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2:00pm						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. Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm 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. 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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3:00pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Wintertime Craft-a-long 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Looking for something cozy to do on a cold winters night? Do you want to make a special surprise for your family during the holidays? Come to the Brightwood Branch for bi-weekly winter crafts!
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3:30pm				This event is in the "Children" group. Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting 3:30pm - 5:15pm Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. 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.				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. Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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. 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.		This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Crafternoon 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for some after-school crafting on the 1st Wednesday of the month! Some examples are soap making, painting, and glitter bottles!
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4:00pm									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. Crafternoon for All Ages 4:00pm - 6:00pm 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. 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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5:00pm							This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Night 5:00pm - 7:30pm Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. 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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5:30pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Typing Club 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology, Work & Careers Event Details: Boost your typing and mouse skills at Springfield City Library! Join our monthly Typing Club and get comfortable with a mouse and keyboard, or improve your existing typing skills.				This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. African Mask Making 5:30pm - 7:30pm Tweens, Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a 2-part workshop that celebrates masks in African Art. Come learn about this ancient craft and create your own mixed media art to take home. The first class will be mask creation, the second class will be mask decoration.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: A Spanish language learning group that functions to help develop/improve foreign language speaking/reading/writing and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange!
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6:00pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Board Game Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.									This event is in the "Adults" group. Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. 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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