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Promoting Affordable Bank Accounts in the Springfield MSA BIPOC Community

9:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

This event will provide awareness of the disparity of unbanked BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People of Color) individuals, particularly Latinos, in the Springfield area.

The Any Book Club

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads.

The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.

Circle Time Fun

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun.

"Circle time" is not only a fun experience for your child but also a great way to be ready for preschool and kindergarten. Be sure to browse our extensive collection of children's books and multimedia before or after the program!

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.

Tiny Tots Sensory Fun

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess!

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.

Chair Yoga for Seniors & Friends

11:30am - 12:15pm
Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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

Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. Ages 18+

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

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Springfield Library Foundation Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting for the Springfield Library Foundation

Computer Basics Part 2: The Internet

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Central Library
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills.

Do computers intimidate you? These classes are great for beginners. These are hands-on, relaxed sessions that will help you get comfortable with computers, even if you’ve never used one before.

Sew Fun! Drop-In

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to sew, or maybe just want to brush up your skills? Drop-in for our weekly studio session.

Lego Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Attention Lego enthusiasts! All are invited to explore engineering and building with our new weekly Lego Club series meeting every Thursday.

Have the freedom to build using your imagination. Each month, anyone interested is invited to create their own unique Lego creations following a monthly theme.

Family Air Fryer Fun

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, All Ages
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stop by the Mason Square Library to learn how to use an air fryer and sample a tasty fall treat.

Jewelry Making: Beautiful Bracelets

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Forest Park Branch
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Design and create your own bracelet! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create a unique piece of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewelry making and learn the basic skills!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

Family Search: Build Your Family Tree!

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Want to find your ancestors but don't know where to start? Join us at the Forest Park Branch November 9th and learn how to make your own free family tree on Family Search!

Gladius in Concert

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Brightwood Branch
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Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Taught by an Andrés Segovia's protégé, and influenced by Eddie Van Halen, Gladius' guitar style is spicy flamenco fusion served on a heavy metal platter.