Virtual Community Listening Session- STAFF ONLY

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Online
At Capacity
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
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ReThinking Libraries is hosting Community Listening Sessions at Springfield City Library locations open to the public, to engage in conversations that will assist in the update and redefinition of The Library's Strategic Priorities, Mission, Visio

Knot Just Knitters

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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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.

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
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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. 

Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In

2:00pm–4:30pm
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
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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.

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
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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. 

Crafternoon for All Ages

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
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Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
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Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Conversation Circle

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Express at Pine Point
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Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
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Join us weekly for the opportunity to practice speaking English in an informal, drop-in setting. This program is geared towards adult and older teens who have intermediate and advanced-level English skills to practice and expand vocabulary.

Gaming Wednesday

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
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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.

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
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Practice your Spanish in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along. 

Virtual Community Listening Session

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Online
At Capacity
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events
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ReThinking Libraries is hosting Community Listening Sessions at Springfield City Library locations open to the public, to engage in conversations that will assist in the update and redefinition of The Library's Strategic Priorities, Mission, Visio

Zine Making! Write or Draw Your Own Mini Publication

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Central Library
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
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A zine (pronounced ZEEN) is a self-published pamphlet - it can be writing, poetry, art, or any combination!

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

Crafter Hours Drop-In

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Stop by the Crafter Hours drop-in to work on a project (or start a new one) with us! We'll have plenty of supplies to use and some past crafts for inspiration. Ages 16+ please, all levels of craftiness welcome.