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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
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
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
Mother's Day Cards
All Day
5/4–5/9
Special Events
Library Location:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Make a Mother's Day card for your loved one. All supplies provided. During open hours at your local Springfield Library Branch.
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
9
2026
Sat
Learn Needle Felting: Carnivorous Plant
10:00am–11:30am
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create a unique plant friend with wool roving and a barbed needle. The wool roving allows for a soft, textured finish, and the barbed needle helps to shape and sculpt your design.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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| 11:00am |
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
Central Library
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
May
9
2026
Sat
Rotten Egg Day
11:00am–12:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Games
Event Details:
Celebrate the last day of Reading Dragons for this school year with a special game. Continue the fun at home with a free rotten egg card and instructions.
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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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
9
2026
Sat
Learn Tai Chi
11:30am–12:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join experienced Tai Chi practitioner and instructor Emanuel Brown for a beginner-friendly class series for teens 16+ and adults of all ages.
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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
May
9
2026
Sat
Learn to Knit
11:30am–2:00pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Learn the basics of knitting and build your skills with guided lessons. No experience needed! Every month we will review casting on, counting stitches, garter stitch, and stockinette stitch for new patrons and beginners.
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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| 12:00pm |
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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
May
9
2026
Sat
Moisturizer Workshop
12:00pm–2:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Curious about how your favorite moisturizers are made? Interesting in making your own? Come join us for a moisturizers workshop, hosted by Kristie Valenze!
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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| 12:15pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Off Site
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
9
2026
Sat
Library Location:
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
A monthly meet-up for adults (18+) to explore queer stories across all genres. Choose one or more of our 4 curated book picks each month, then join us at Monsoon's café for coffee or lunch, and lively discussion in a welcoming, inclusive space.
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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| 1:00pm |
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens,
Teens
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
9
2026
Sat
Make Your Own Sugar Scrub
1:00pm–2:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Make your own relaxing sugar scrub to take home and add to your self-care routine! All supplies provided. Open to teens ages 12-19.
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 "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
May
9
2026
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! Build reading and listening skills while spending time with a friendly dog.
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
9
2026
Sat
Fruit Bouquet
1:30pm–3:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
Create your own fruit bouquet in a mug, just in time for Mother's Day!
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| 2:15pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
9
2026
Sat
Self Care Day
2:30pm–4:30pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Teen Area
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join us for a day of self care. Make an aromatherapy bag filled with fragrant herbs. Create your own herbal teas. Decorate your own Journal. Make your own vision board! We'll have refreshments for teens as they create their self care tools.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
9
2026
Sat
Sensory Playgroup
3:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us for a welcoming and inclusive event. Read together, make new friends, and explore our brand-new Communication Board. Activities are sensory-friendly and child-led, giving every child the chance to participate at their own pace.
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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| 3:15pm |
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| 3:30pm |
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| 3:45pm |
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| 4:00pm |
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