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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 "All Ages" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
All Ages
Special Events
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 "All Ages" group
Sep-Mar
2025
Reading Dragons and Friends
All Day
9/2–3/30
Special Events
Library Location:
Special Events
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
All Ages
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading,
Games
Event Details:
Level up your reading this school year with a fun card game! The more you read, the more cool dragon cards you can earn! Print or ask a librarian for a reading tracker to get started. Designed for kids K-8, with all ages 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
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group
10:30am–11:30am
Mason Square Branch
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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10:45am |
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11:00am |
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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 |
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Find Yourself in Our Local Newspaper
1:00pm–2:00pm
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 optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Knot Just Knitters
1:00pm–2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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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1:15pm |
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1:30pm |
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1:45pm |
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2:00pm |
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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
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Job Corps Information Table
2:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Rotunda
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 of any age who have a disability to gain employment.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Adult Chess Club
2:00pm–4:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Civic Engagement,
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 "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
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Makerspace Collaboratory 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,
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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2:15pm |
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2:30pm |
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2:45pm |
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3:00pm |
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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 Springfield 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
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Mobile Farmers Market
3:00pm–3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Events,
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods.
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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
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
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Crafternoon for All Ages
3:00pm–5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Get crafty! Let's make something together.
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3:15pm |
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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
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Microwave Meals
3:15pm–4:30pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Community Events,
Classes & Workshops,
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
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3:30pm |
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3:45pm |
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4:00pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Yoga for Kids!
4:00pm–4:45pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join Christina for Yoga for Kids on Wednesdays this September! Learn new movements and make new friends. Mats provided.
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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
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Gaming Wednesday
4:00pm–5:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games! We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.
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4:15pm |
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4:30pm |
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4:45pm |
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5:00pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Family Game Night
5:00pm–7:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Join us on Wednesday nights to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and we will periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Teen Night
5:00pm–7:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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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5:15pm |
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5:30pm |
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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
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me
5:30pm–6:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's
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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Reservation
East Forest Park Branch
Sep
10
2025
Wed
EFP Civic Association Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Meeting of the East Forest Park Civic Association
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6:00pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
10
2025
Wed
Online - Inclusive & Diverse Romance Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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6:15pm |
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6:30pm |
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6:45pm |
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7:00pm |
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7:15pm |
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7:30pm |
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7:45pm |
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