This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Reading Dragons and Friends- Starter Pack All Day 8/18 - 8/31 Special Events Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Community Events Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Level up your reading this school year with a fun card game! You can pick up a starter pack of three dragon cards at your local library branch this August. The more you read, the more cool dragon cards you can earn! Ask a librarian for more info. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 18 - 31 2025 Reading Dragons and Friends- Starter Pack All Day 8/18 - 8/31 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Community Events Event Details: Level up your reading this school year with a fun card game! You can pick up a starter pack of three dragon cards at your local library branch this August. The more you read, the more cool dragon cards you can earn! Ask a librarian for more info.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Silent Book Club Junior Monday, August 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 18 2025 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 1:00pm - 1:45pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens 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. Monday Funday Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! Recommended for children ages 6 and up. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Aug 18 2025 Mon Monday Funday 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! Recommended for children ages 6 and up.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. National Potato Day! Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Come join us in celebrating all things potato! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 18 2025 Mon National Potato Day! 2:00pm - 3:30pm Forest Park Branch Upcoming Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Come join us in celebrating all things potato! Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Code Builders 2.0 Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 18 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, All Ages Program Type: 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Crafternoon for Kids Monday, August 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens Craft generic: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us in the Children's Room on Mondays this July and August to create exciting crafts together! View Details This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Aug 18 2025 Mon Crafternoon for Kids 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 Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us in the Children's Room on Mondays this July and August to create exciting crafts together!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Fantasy Writing Workshop Monday, August 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens Join Morgan of the Straw Dog Writers Guild as we journey through imagination and self-expression into the world of fantasy writing. We'll discuss writing techniques, story planning, and how fantasy can mirror our personal realities. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 18 2025 Mon Teen Fantasy Writing Workshop 4:00pm - 5:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025 Event Details: Join Morgan of the Straw Dog Writers Guild as we journey through imagination and self-expression into the world of fantasy writing. We'll discuss writing techniques, story planning, and how fantasy can mirror our personal realities.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Silent Book Club Junior Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm Forest Park 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 month, 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. Aug 19 2025 Tue Silent Book Club Junior 1:00pm - 1:45pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park 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 month, 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. Silent Book Club Junior Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Aug 19 2025 Tue Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sew Fun! Drop-In Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 19 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, 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!
This event is in the "Tweens" group. Build-a-Board Game Workshop Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens Learn about game design and create your own board game prototype in this six-week gaming workshop! We'll start by playing games and talking about what makes them tick. Then we'll get crafty, planning and designing our own board games. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue Build-a-Board Game Workshop 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Learn about game design and create your own board game prototype in this six-week gaming workshop! We'll start by playing games and talking about what makes them tick. Then we'll get crafty, planning and designing our own board games.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. National Potato Day! Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Come join us in celebrating all things potato! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue National Potato Day! 3:00pm - 5:00pm East Forest Park Branch Upcoming Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Come join us in celebrating all things potato! Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Switch It Up! Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 19 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, Adults, All Ages 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, August 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Teens Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue Teen Tuesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Gamer Grub Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking Age Group: Children, Tweens Level up your cooking skills this summer with food inspired by classic video and board games! Open to all young chefs ages 6-12. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue Gamer Grub 3:45pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Level up your cooking skills this summer with food inspired by classic video and board games! Open to all young chefs ages 6-12.
This event is in the "Teens" group. DIY Journaling Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:15pm - 3:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed DIY Journaling 1:15pm - 3:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025 Event Details: Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Silent Book Club Junior Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Children's Program Room at Central Library 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. Aug 20 2025 Wed Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm - 2:45pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room 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 "Teens" group. Axolotl Painting Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens Paint an adorable smiling axolotl in Kawaii style with Pop up Art School. During the class you'll view pictures of axolotls and learn fun facts. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Axolotl Painting 2:00pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Registration Open Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen Wellness 2025 Registration Required Event Details: Paint an adorable smiling axolotl in Kawaii style with Pop up Art School. During the class you'll view pictures of axolotls and learn fun facts. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mobile Farmers Market Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm - 3:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Event Details: The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods.
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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Crafternoon for All Ages Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Get crafty! Let's make something together. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 4:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances Event Details: Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Tiny Terrariums Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors Age Group: Teens, Adults Add some green to your space before the end of summer! Join us in the Central Library Community Room and learn to make a mini terrarium for your desk, bookshelf, or dorm room. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Tiny Terrariums 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors Registration Required Event Details: Add some green to your space before the end of summer! Join us in the Central Library Community Room and learn to make a mini terrarium for your desk, bookshelf, or dorm room. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Gaming Wednesday Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Gaming Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.
