Book Cover Art Contest

12:00pm–4:45pm
Teens
Central Library
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Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop into the teen room where we will have art supplies laid out for the day, and create a book cover for your favorite book.  We’ll display the entries for one week in the teen room for patrons to vote on.

Maker Time!

1:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is open! 

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.

Birds of Prey Demonstration

2:00pm–3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Event Details:

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

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.

Adult Chess Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
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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. 

Mobile Farmers Market

3:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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. 

WOW Wednesday!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Join us every other Wednesday at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18. 

Turn Your T Shirt into a Tote Bag

3:15pm–5:15pm
Tweens, Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a t-shirt you're not quite ready to part with? Turn it into a tote bag. No sewing required. We will have a variety of t-shirts, or bring your own. Preregistration strongly encouraged. For ages 11-18. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

Black History Ensemble of CMSS

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with the Black History Ensemble of the Community Music School of Springfield!

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.

Teen Night

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
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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+

Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me

5:30pm–6:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish and help others practice their English in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! We will spend half the time practicing Spanish and the other half practicing English, with a break in between.

Black History Ensemble of CMSS

6:45pm–7:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with the Black History Ensemble of the Community Music School of Springfield!