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 Forest Park Birding Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Off Site Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Join us at three different locations around Forest Park for light nature walks and birding. Bill Randolph, Naturalist, will lead us in exploring three different park locations: Camp Star Angelina, The Duck Pond, and the Aquatic Gardens. View Details Offsite Event 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 14 2025 Thu Forest Park Birding 5:30pm–7:00pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors Event Details: Join us at three different locations around Forest Park for light nature walks and birding. Bill Randolph, Naturalist, will lead us in exploring three different park locations: Camp Star Angelina, The Duck Pond, and the Aquatic Gardens.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Their Butt Does What?! Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Performances Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Join us for an evening of science and silliness with Susie Maguire and The Poop Museum! Learn all about animals with the most incredible butts in the world. Who has an attack butt? Who has a deflatable butt? Who has a chemical lab butt? 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 15 2025 Fri Their Butt Does What?! 10:30am–11:30am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Performances Event Details: Join us for an evening of science and silliness with Susie Maguire and The Poop Museum! Learn all about animals with the most incredible butts in the world. Who has an attack butt? Who has a deflatable butt? Who has a chemical lab butt?
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lego Freestyle Club Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. 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 Gaming Friday Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Nothing to do before the weekend? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash battle. We'll be gaming every other Friday this Summer! Recommended for ages 12 - 18. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Gaming Friday 1:00pm–4:45pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Nothing to do before the weekend? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash battle. We'll be gaming every other Friday this Summer! Recommended for ages 12 - 18.
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 Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm East Springfield 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 15 2025 Fri Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 3:00pm–4:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group LEGO Challenge Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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 Aug 15 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, 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Stone Pendant Workshop Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Come make your very own stone pendant! Bring your favorite stone (or find one along the way), and learn how to wrap it in wire to make some chic jewelry. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Stone Pendant Workshop 1:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Come make your very own stone pendant! Bring your favorite stone (or find one along the way), and learn how to wrap it in wire to make some chic jewelry.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Paint and Sip Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens Join us for a refreshing afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a soft drink you created from our juice bar! Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!Open to teens 12-19. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Teen Paint and Sip 1:00pm–2:30pm East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a refreshing afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a soft drink you created from our juice bar! Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!Open to teens 12-19. 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 Crafternoon for Kids All Day Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens Join us every other Monday in the Children's Room to create exciting summer crafts together. For families. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 18 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 every other Monday in the Children's Room to create exciting summer crafts together. For families.
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 "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 "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 "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 "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.
