Community Listening Session- STAFF ONLY

9:00am–10:30am
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
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ReThinking Libraries is hosting Community Listening Sessions at Springfield City Library locations, to engage in conversations that will assist in the update and redefinition of The Library's Strategic Priorities, Mission, Vision, and Values.

Community Listening Session

12:30pm–1:30pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
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

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.

Job Corps Information Table

2:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Brightwood Branch
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Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Work & Careers
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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.

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.

Library Commission Meeting

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Central Library
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Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
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Monthly Meeting of the Springfield City Library Commission

ReThinking Libraries Session

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. 

Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
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Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
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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+

Typing Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Computers & Technology, Work & Careers
Registration Required
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Boost your typing and mouse skills! Drop in to our monthly Typing Club and get comfortable with the basics of using the mouse and keyboard, or improve your existing typing skills.

Adult Board Game Night

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
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Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.