This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Hot Chocolate in a Jar Friday, November 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Join us at the Brightwood Branch where we will be making our own hot chocolate in a jar mix that can be a gift for the holiday season or as a special treat on a cold winters day. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 14 2025 Fri Hot Chocolate in a Jar 3:00pm–4:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us at the Brightwood Branch where we will be making our own hot chocolate in a jar mix that can be a gift for the holiday season or as a special treat on a cold winters day.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group LEGO Challenge Friday, November 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens It is time to get your brick on!Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge. For master builders aged 5-11! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Nov 14 2025 Fri LEGO Challenge 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Event Details: It is time to get your brick on!Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge. For master builders aged 5-11!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Calm Coloring Friday, November 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Come to the Forest Park Library to color in a calm environment. We've got a wide array of options from crayons to acrylic markers. Enjoy quiet music and snacks, talking is optional. Every other Friday afternoon. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 14 2025 Fri Calm Coloring 3:30pm–4:45pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come to the Forest Park Library to color in a calm environment. We've got a wide array of options from crayons to acrylic markers. Enjoy quiet music and snacks, talking is optional. Every other Friday afternoon.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chibicon 2025 All Day Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Chibicon: Springfield City Library's celebration of Anime and Comics culture is back and better than ever! Stay tuned for more information! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 15 2025 Sat Chibicon 2025 All Day Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Springfield City Library's celebration of Anime and Comics culture is back and better than ever! Stay tuned for more information!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Acrylic Paint Pour Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Make a fluid art masterpiece at the Mason Square Branch! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 15 2025 Sat Acrylic Paint Pour 12:00pm–1:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make a fluid art masterpiece at the Mason Square Branch!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Moisturizer Workshop Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens, Adults Curious about how your favorite moisturizers are made? Interesting in making your own? Come join us for a moisturizers workshop, hosted by Kristie Valenze! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 15 2025 Sat Moisturizer Workshop 12:00pm–2:00pm East Forest Park Branch Upcoming Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Curious about how your favorite moisturizers are made? Interesting in making your own? Come join us for a moisturizers workshop, hosted by Kristie Valenze! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lego Car Derby Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Community Events, Games, Computers & Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Start Your Engines! ...or better yet Stack Your Bricks! Celebrate STEM by building your very own Lego Derby Car and race it against your peers to compete for the grand prize. Materials provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 15 2025 Sat Lego Car Derby 12:00pm–2:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Events, Games, Computers & Technology Event Details: Start Your Engines! ...or better yet Stack Your Bricks! Celebrate STEM by building your very own Lego Derby Car and race it against your peers to compete for the grand prize. Materials provided.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Decorate a Journal Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Decorate your own spectacular journal with paper, markers, stamps, and more to tell your story. Draw inspiration from Dork Diaries or Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Let your imagination run wild. Then bring your journal home and get writing. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 15 2025 Sat Decorate a Journal 1:00pm–2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Decorate your own spectacular journal with paper, markers, stamps, and more to tell your story. Draw inspiration from Dork Diaries or Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Let your imagination run wild. Then bring your journal home and get writing. 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chibicon 2025 All Day Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Chibicon: Springfield City Library's celebration of Anime and Comics culture is back and better than ever! Stay tuned for more information! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 16 2025 Sun Chibicon 2025 All Day Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Springfield City Library's celebration of Anime and Comics culture is back and better than ever! Stay tuned for more information!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Crafternoon for Kids All Day Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting autumn crafts together. For families. During open hours. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Crafternoon for Kids All Day Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting autumn crafts together. For families. During open hours.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Code Builders 2.0 Monday, November 17, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Embroidery for Teens Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Come enjoy the art of embroidery every Monday afternoon in November. All skill levels welcome- from beginner to advanced. All materials provided. While supplies last. Ages 10+ View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Embroidery for Teens 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come enjoy the art of embroidery every Monday afternoon in November. All skill levels welcome- from beginner to advanced. All materials provided. While supplies last. Ages 10+
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior: Cultural Heritage Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Join us to share monthly thematic readings celebrating the Hispanic and Native American Cultural Heritage. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Silent Book Club Junior: Cultural Heritage 3:30pm–4:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us to share monthly thematic readings celebrating the Hispanic and Native American Cultural Heritage.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Writing Club Monday, November 17, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Chess Knights - All Ages Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family friendly chess club is now open to all ages. Kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment and Adults can start as beginners or be matched up with other players on their level. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Chess Knights - All Ages 4:30pm–5:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Family friendly chess club is now open to all ages. Kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment and Adults can start as beginners or be matched up with other players on their level. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Resin Jewelry with J'aime DuBois Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Join J'Aime DuBois of Ember's Resin Art and Jewelry as she teaches patrons the process of making resin jewelry. Each participant will design and create two pieces of jewelry to take home. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Resin Jewelry with J'aime DuBois 5:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join J'Aime DuBois of Ember's Resin Art and Jewelry as she teaches patrons the process of making resin jewelry. Each participant will design and create two pieces of jewelry to take home. Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group the Music Makers - Astrowavez Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Computers & Technology, Performances Age Group: Teens, Adults An evening of music and conversation with local emerging artists! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 17 2025 Mon the Music Makers - Astrowavez 6:30pm–7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Performances Event Details: An evening of music and conversation with local emerging artists!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dominoes Club Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens, Adults This club is for dominoes players of all levels - beginners are welcome! Come meet new people and socialize over a game. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Dominoes Club 11:00am–1:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: This club is for dominoes players of all levels - beginners are welcome! Come meet new people and socialize over a game.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sew Fun! Drop-In Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group LEGO to the Library! Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens LEGO to the Library! Do you enjoy building with Legos? Join us at the library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30-4:30 for LEGO club and build to your heart's content. This is a drop-in program for kids of all ages. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 18 2025 Tue LEGO to the Library! 3:30pm–4:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: LEGO to the Library! Do you enjoy building with Legos? Join us at the library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30-4:30 for LEGO club and build to your heart's content. This is a drop-in program for kids of all ages.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Pizza Mania Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Join us for pizza mania, a fun event with a dessert "pizza" bar and a special pizza-themed craft. Dress for a mess. Designed for ages 9-10, with all teens, tweens, and children welcome. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Pizza Mania 3:30pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for pizza mania, a fun event with a dessert "pizza" bar and a special pizza-themed craft. Dress for a mess. Designed for ages 9-10, with all teens, tweens, and children 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Switch It Up! Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Tuesday Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Civic Engagement Age Group: Teens Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Teen Tuesday 3:30pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details: Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.
