Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club

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

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

Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+

Circle Time Fun

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

Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! 

No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. 

Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.

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 - 11:15pm
Babies & Toddlers
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's 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!

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.

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.

Adult Chess Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
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. 

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 

Sew Fun! Drop-In

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!

MLK Jr. Day Celebration

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

"I Have a Dream" A Mobile Cloud / Story Craft to honor MLK Jr. message of Peace and Justice. Materials provided.

Meet Me at the Library!

3:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

It's an afterschool playdate at the library!  Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun. 

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.

Hello Dolly! Make Your Own Paper Dolls

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make your own paper dolls and learn how to cut a paper doll chain. While you're here, check out our new doll house for play during open hours this winter.

Reservation

Sector F Meeting

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mason Square Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

The primary purpose of the beat community meeting is to allow beat residents, other community stakeholders, and police to discuss chronic problems on the beat and to engage in problem-solving.

Learn Needle Felting - Felted Gnome

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Forest Park Branch
Registration
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn how to needle felt wool with Pop up Art School. Use a barbed needle and wool roving to create a felted gnome. In this beginner’s class, you’ll learn how to sculpt basic shapes and attach them together.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.