Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Off Site
Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! 

Love to read? If so, come meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club! We read mostly historical fiction but at times delve into non-fiction, contemporary fiction, and mysteries.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

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

Local History Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Are you interested in Springfield's history? This group is for those who are familiar with its history along with those who are looking to learn about it. Discussions will be about the people, events, and buildings of Springfield. 

Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

2:00pm–3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo.

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.

Altered Books: Cut, Color, Paste!

2:00pm–3:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Altered books are great for journaling, scrapbooking and artistic expression.

Adult Chess Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
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. 

STCC Information Table

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Work & Careers
Event Details:

Stop by to learn about free job training and adult education classes offered by Springfield Technical Community College. 

Free classes include 

Birds of Prey Demonstration

3:00pm–4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
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.

Altered Books: Cut, Color, Paste!

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Altered books are great for journaling, scrapbooking and artistic expression.

Black History Month Mini-Quilting Workshop

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Forest Park Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate Black History Month with this mini-quilting workshop!