Community Listening Session - Staff Only

9:00am–10:30am
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
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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.

Funding Information Network - Office Hours

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Central Library
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Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops
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Meet with our Digital Services Librarian to learn about grants for 501(c)3 nonprofits. Get acquainted with the Foundation Directory Online, and learn where to get useful resources for the entire grant seeking process.

Drop-In Tech Help from Tech Hub

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Central Library
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Library Location: Central Library
Room: Wellman Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
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Come get tech help from a tech expert! Twice a month an expert from TechHub will be available in Wellman Hall to help with thorny tech problems or basic tech questions.

Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. 

Join us for Chair Yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor.

Spice Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.

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.

Community Listening Session

12:30pm–1:30pm
Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Adult Chess Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
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Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rice Hall
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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. 

Open Studio Thursdays

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
Event Details:

Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.

Let's Play. . .

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
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Surprise! Each month we will play a new game such as Dominoes, Checkers, Scrabble and many others! For families.  

Community Listening Session

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Brightwood Branch
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Costume Making Workshop

5:30pm–7:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Get your costume ready for Halloween! This October, the Forest Park Branch is happy to help patrons of any age make the Halloween costume of their dreams.

Introduction to Paper Quilling: Quilled Heart Greeting Card

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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In this interactive session, we'll delve into the world of paper quilling, exploring various tools and the endless possibilities that simple strips of paper hold.