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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
Cancelled
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Cancelled
Crafternoon for Kids
All Day
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting winter crafts together. For families. During open hours.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Open Sew
All Day
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
This event is in the "Adults" group
12/08/2025 @ 1:00pm–12/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Wrap & Yap
12/08/2025 @ 1:00pm–12/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop by the Mason Square Library to wrap your holiday gifts away from those nosy family members! We will have wrapping supplies but please feel free to share any wrapping scraps, tissue paper, gift bags or newspaper!
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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
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
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
Dec-Jan
2025
Mitten Tree
All Day
12/1–1/17
Special Events
Library Location:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and drop off NEW or GENTLY USED/CLEAN, warm winter coats, hats, gloves, and mittens for adults and children, as well as NEW
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Babies & Toddlers
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Home City Families Playgroup
10:30am–11:30am
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! 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
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
8
2025
Mon
We Love a Good Book Club
12:00pm–1:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads.
Bring a book you have read to discuss with the group monthly. Did you find the book appealing or appalling? Coffee, tea, and refreshments will be provided.
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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
8
2025
Mon
Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup
1:30pm–2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities.
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
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
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
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Code Builders 2.0
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!
This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Silent Book Club Junior
3:30pm–4:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Join us to share monthly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Teen Writing Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.
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Reservation
Central Library
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Understanding the U.S. War Economy
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Analyze how the war machine works to exploit the working class at home and abroad, how war benefits the billionaire class, and why Venezuela is the next target in the crosshairs.
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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
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Silent Book Club
6:00pm–7:30pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Rice Hall
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat.
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
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Catholic Cemeteries of Springfield
6:00pm–7:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Civic Engagement,
Community Events
Event Details:
Springfield has many cemeteries and this year as part of a 5 year venture, Robert Comeau will describe the Catholic cemeteries of Springfield. The locations, histories, layouts, and some of the people there will be examined. Rober
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