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Help Us Package Seeds for Our New Seed Libraries!

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors
Age Group:
Adults

In 2026, the Springfield City Library is adding a seed library to every branch! But we need your help - we need to repackage seeds from our vendor into individual portions. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors
Registration Required
Event Details:

In 2026, the Springfield City Library is adding a seed library to every branch! But we need your help - we need to repackage seeds from our vendor into individual portions. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

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

Springfield Writer's Wordshop

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Computer Lab at Central Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To create and share written works. All are welcome.

Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Purpose of Meeting

To create and share written works. All are welcome.

Donnell Wright's Candaticy for State Representative

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:30pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

2026 Campaign launch for State Representative

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

2026 Campaign launch for State Representative

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Honoring Black History/Herstory

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us at the East Springfield Branch Library to discuss and honor notable Black individuals during Black History Month.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events
Event Details:

Please join us at the East Springfield Branch Library to discuss and honor notable Black individuals during Black History Month.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

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

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Adults

Join us for cereal and Saturday morning cartoons!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us for cereal and Saturday morning cartoons!

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.

Crocheted granny squares

Crochet Workshop

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!

RUWMI postcard writing

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

To write postcards

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

To write postcards

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Soap Making

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Visit the Mason Square Branch and create your very own glycerin-based soap! We will have dried flowers, soap dyes, mica powders and fragrance oils to customize it for your liking. For teens and adults 14+

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Visit the Mason Square Branch and create your very own glycerin-based soap! We will have dried flowers, soap dyes, mica powders and fragrance oils to customize it for your liking. For teens and adults 14+

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Birds of Prey Demonstration

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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! 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
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.

Girl Scout Babysitting Training

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Girl Scouts will be receiving valuable babysitting training

Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Girl Scouts will be receiving valuable babysitting training

Arts and crafts supplies. Colored pencils, colored paper, and cutting tools

Crafternoon for Kids

All Day
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting winter crafts together.  For families. During open hours. 

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting winter crafts together.  For families. During open hours. 

Sewing supplies. Thread in shades of pink, scissors, rulers.

Open Sew

All Day
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. 

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. 

Home City Families: Playgroup

Home City Families Playgroup

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Home City Families Playgroup:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children t...

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 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.

SNAP Navigator

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Assist with SNAP application.

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

Assist with SNAP application.

Home City Families: Playgroup

Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup:

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with o...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 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.

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Code Builders 2.0

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!

This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!

This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.

Silent Book Club, chunky text surrounded by readers

Silent Book Club Junior

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Children

Join us to share monthly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join us to share monthly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.

Authors and Writing: Typewriter with pink and green background

Teen Writing Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens

Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.

spice club

Spice Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rice Hall at Central Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

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

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rice Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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)

Registration Optional

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

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Soap Workshop

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

This is the make-up date for Soap Workshop originally scheduled for 1/26/26, canceled due to weather.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

This is the make-up date for Soap Workshop originally scheduled for 1/26/26, canceled due to weather.

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Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Budding Bookworms:

Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals!

Held every Tuesday morning. Geared toward toddlers ages 3 and under with their grown-ups!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals!

Held every Tuesday morning. Geared toward toddlers ages 3 and under with their grown-ups!

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.

Home City Families: Playgroup

Home City Families Playgroup

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Home City Families Playgroup:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children t...

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 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.

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Learn the Basic Art of Meditation

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

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

Phunny Phonics

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

For emergent readers to strengthen their phonics, sight word and reading skills. Open to the public and free of charge. Geared towards kids ages 4-10 years old.

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

For emergent readers to strengthen their phonics, sight word and reading skills. Open to the public and free of charge. Geared towards kids ages 4-10 years old.