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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Children,
Tweens
Central Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Little Library Post Office
All Day 8/2 - 8/31
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Civic Engagement
Event Details:
The children's room at Central Library is turning into a Little Library Post Office this August! Stop by to write and send your very own letter. We'll provide stationary, envelopes, stamps, and even blank postcards you can draw on.
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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.
07/28/2025 @ 1:00pm - 08/02/2025 @ 3:00pm
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.
Jul-Aug
2025
All Video Games, All Week
07/28/2025 @ 1:00pm - 08/02/2025 @ 3:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Games
Event Details:
We will be diving into the world of video games, with a Mario scavenger hunt, a Fandom Fight, and we will be playing our Switch on Saturday afternoon. For all ages, all week.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun-Aug
2025
Mystery Date with a Book
All Day 6/1 - 8/31
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
What will be the mystery title behind the wrapping? Choose your date with a book based only on the keyword on the wrapping - no peeking at the cover!
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11:00am |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
2
2025
Sat
Find Yourself in Our Local Newspaper
11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Computer Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Event Details:
Learn more about searching for yourself or family members in the Springfield Republican Digital Archives.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug
2
2025
Sat
Sunshine Storytime
11:00am - 11:45am
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us Saturday mornings this summer for an all ages, family storytime in the sunshine! Each week we'll meet in the Children's Room at 11:00 and head outside to the Museum Courtyard to read books, sing songs, and get silly.
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 "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.
Aug
2
2025
Sat
Magnificent Danger!
11:00am - 2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Performances
Event Details:
Magnificent Danger is an energetic collective of brass and percussion dishing out funky mashups of iconic tunes from your favorite video games and anime.
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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.
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
2
2025
Sat
Quest for the Quidditch Gear - Harry Potter Escape Room
11:00am - 3:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
You are members of your house Quidditch team at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
2
2025
Sat
Tea Talks
12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
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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12:15pm |
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12:30pm |
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12:45pm |
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1:00pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
2
2025
Sat
Crochet Shell Washcloth Workshop
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Classes & Workshops,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Come learn how to crochet a shell-shaped wash cloth for summer! Some materials provided, little experience needed.
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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.
Aug
2
2025
Sat
Read with Duchess the Dog
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Come to a special experience for pre-readers and practiced readers of all ages. Our guests Warren and his certified therapy dog Duchess will share some fun stories with you.
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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1:15pm |
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1:30pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Adults,
All Ages
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Aug
2
2025
Sat
Garden Club
1:30pm - 2:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Gardening & Outdoors
Event Details:
Join us at East Springfield to learn more about Garden Club. Ask us questions about your plants; indoor and outdoor plant care, and learn some tips and tricks from us!
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1:45pm |
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2:00pm |
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2:15pm |
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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.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Aug
2
2025
Sat
The Poop Museum
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Performances
Event Details:
Join us for an evening of science and silliness with Susie Maguire and The Poop Museum!
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2:45pm |
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3:00pm |
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3:15pm |
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