Central Library Building Tour

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a rare tour of Springfield City Library's Central Library building at 220 State Street!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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Open Game Day

10:00am - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Are you looking for a place to play D&D with your friends? Want a place to play Magic the Gathering? Are you looking for other players to join their games? Come to the Central Branch once a month for our open gaming day.

Super Saturday Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us Saturday mornings for an all ages, themed family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do an activity, all about a special theme. Costumes and toys are encouraged! 

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.

Soap Workshop

11:30am - 2:30pm
Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Come learn the science and process behind soap making, leave with your own homemade soap! Kristie Valenze will walk participants through the saponification process and how to create basic bars of soap in this hands-on program.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

Tacky Craft Club

11:30am - 2:30pm
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Calling all imperfectionists! Join Tacky Craft Club, where we come together to create things (good or bad) and make friends. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

Queer Book Club

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Off Site
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

Anime Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Teens, tweens, and big kids join us to watch and talk about anime! Make new friends and find new anime. 

Furry Tales - Reading with Duchess

1:00pm - 2:45pm
Children
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Read your favorite stories alongside Duchess, the Yorkshire Terrier! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection.

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.

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.