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Snack Attack

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Looking to add something new to your after-school snack cookbook? Kids can learn how to make fun and interesting snacks at the Forest Park Library! Every other week in the summer. ...

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Looking to add something new to your after-school snack cookbook? Kids can learn how to make fun and interesting snacks at the Forest Park Library! Every other week in the summer. Ideal for kids 6 and up. 

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Switch Gaming On Fridays

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Switch It Up!:

Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.

Event Details:

On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm.

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.

On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Read with Cadence the Dog

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Come to a special  experience for pre-readers  and practiced readers of all ages. Our guests Megan and her certified therapy dog Cadence will share  some fun stories...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Come to a special  experience for pre-readers  and practiced readers of all ages. Our guests Megan and her certified therapy dog Cadence will share  some fun stories with you.

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Teddy Bear Picnic at the East Forest Park Library

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Bring a blanket, snacks and a snuggly teddy bear or your favorite stuffed friend to our library lawn for stories, songs and surprises! If it rains, we'll picnic indoors.Inclement w...

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

Bring a blanket, snacks and a snuggly teddy bear or your favorite stuffed friend to our library lawn for stories, songs and surprises! If it rains, we'll picnic indoors.

Inclement weather location: The Children's Room

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 "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.

Discover Your Summer

All Day 6/17 - 8/24
Special Events
Program Type:
Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Discover YOUR Summer at the Springfield City Library. Learn a skill. Be crafty. Find your passion. Attend free concerts and fun-filled events; or just read a good book! Win prizes ...

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Library Location: Special Events
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Discover YOUR Summer at the Springfield City Library. Learn a skill. Be crafty. Find your passion. Attend free concerts and fun-filled events; or just read a good book! Win prizes for participation.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Home City Families Playgroup

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Home City Families:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. 

Event Details:

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

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. 

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Home City Families: Family Storytime

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Home City Families:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. 

Event Details:

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

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. 

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.

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party!  All ages are invited for a FREE fun filled event for the whole family!Event times:          12:00-1:00 ...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party!  All ages are invited for a FREE fun filled event for the whole family!

Event times:

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Discover Henna

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Carolyn from Magic Tree Henna who will be giving out free henna tattoos during our Summer Reading Kickoff Event. Come enjoy this amazing art form from a truly...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Carolyn from Magic Tree Henna who will be giving out free henna tattoos during our Summer Reading Kickoff Event. Come enjoy this amazing art form from a truly skilled artist.

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.

Discover Your Summer Kickoff Party

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate the beginning of our Summer Reading Program with bubbles on the lawn, popsicles, a summer scavenger hunt and a summer craft. There will be activities for the entire famil...

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate the beginning of our Summer Reading Program with bubbles on the lawn, popsicles, a summer scavenger hunt and a summer craft. There will be activities for the entire family while you sign up for summer reading club.

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, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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...

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Discover Read-Aloud Fun

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Reading aloud to young children is not only an important foundation for learning and development - it is also so much fun!  Join us on the first two days of Discover Your Summ...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Reading aloud to young children is not only an important foundation for learning and development - it is also so much fun!  Join us on the first two days of Discover Your Summer for the funniest, silliest storytimes ever.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Discover African Drumming and Movement Class

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Music general:

Visit the library for a musical performance!

Event Details:

African dance and drumming bring people together in joy! In this class series, we will practice West African dance and drumming from Guinea and Mali, while having fun and playing t...

Registration
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Visit the library for a musical performance!

African dance and drumming bring people together in joy! In this class series, we will practice West African dance and drumming from Guinea and Mali, while having fun and playing together as a group.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Knights

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment.

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Budding Bookworms Storytime

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Budding Bookworms:

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

Event Details:

Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome!

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

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

Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Home City Families Playgroup

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Home City Families:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. 

Event Details:

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

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. 

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Stompers Storytime

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Wee Ones is a special storytime developed for toddlers that encourages  interaction through stories, music and play. Come have fun while building early literacy and social ski...

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Wee Ones is a special storytime developed for toddlers that encourages  interaction through stories, music and play. Come have fun while building early literacy and social skills. For children and their caregivers.

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Home City Families Playgroup

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Parents and their children are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socia...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Parents and their children are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Open Studio Tuesdays

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be availab...

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

Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Discover Read-Aloud Fun

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Reading aloud to young children is not only an important foundation for learning and development - it is also so much fun!  Join us on the first two days of Discover Your Summ...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Reading aloud to young children is not only an important foundation for learning and development - it is also so much fun!  Join us on the first two days of Discover Your Summer for the funniest, silliest storytimes ever.

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.

Discover Your Kitchen for Kids!

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Come learn how to make fun meals, drinks, and snacks. For kids ages 6-11. 

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Come learn how to make fun meals, drinks, and snacks. For kids ages 6-11. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Creative Tuesdays

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Stop by for an afternoon of crafting fun at the library! We bring the supplies and snacks, you bring the creativity. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by for an afternoon of crafting fun at the library! We bring the supplies and snacks, you bring the creativity. 

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.

Lego Questers of Indian Orchard

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Are you up to the LEGO Challenge? Join other LEGO Questers in building our Challenge of the month, or build your own. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm. Indian Orchard branch. For ages 5 and up.&nb...

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Are you up to the LEGO Challenge? Join other LEGO Questers in building our Challenge of the month, or build your own. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm. Indian Orchard branch. For ages 5 and up. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafternoon for Kids

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Visit the Forest Park Branch library each month to try out a new craft! Craft your cares away together by trying new projects and learning new skills. Learn the basics of sewing, m...

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Visit the Forest Park Branch library each month to try out a new craft! Craft your cares away together by trying new projects and learning new skills. Learn the basics of sewing, make a memorizing glitter bottle, or start a family of pet rocks.

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.