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Mitten Tree

All Day 12/1 - 1/17
Special Events
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and drop off NEW or GENTLY USED/CLEAN, warm winter coats, hats, gloves, and mittens for adults and children, as well as NEW

Virtual Event
Library Location: Special Events
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and drop off NEW or GENTLY USED/CLEAN, warm winter coats, hats, gloves, and mittens for adults and children, as well as NEW

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

Maker Time!

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

The Makerspace is open! 

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

The Makerspace is open! 

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.

Lego bricks of various colors

Lego Freestyle Club

Friday, December 5, 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.

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.

Home City Families: Playgroup

Home City Families Playgroup

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Home City Families Playgroup:

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Lego bricks of various colors

LEGO Challenge

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

It is time to get your brick on!

Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge.  

For master builders of all ages!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 of all ages!

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.

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

Fun Art Fridays

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Kids ages 8+ will use ceramics and mixed media to create holiday/winter inspired art to use as gifts or keepsakes.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids ages 8+ will use ceramics and mixed media to create holiday/winter inspired art to use as gifts or keepsakes.

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.

A close-up shot of Henry, a very fluffy tan rabbit. He's standing in front of his cage.

Read with Henry the Rabbit

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 

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.

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

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Adults

Join us for cereal and Saturday morning cartoons!

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

Join us for cereal and Saturday morning cartoons!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Book groups default image: two books open on a table with a shelf of books in the background

Read with Duchess the Dog

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Come to a special experience for pre-readers and practiced readers of all ages! 

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
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! 

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.

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

Crafternoon for Kids

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

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

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

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

Home City Families: Playgroup

Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities.

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

Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities.

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.

Makerspace Default Image: Circuits and Computer Chips with Wires assembled to look like a cute robot

Code Builders 2.0

Monday, December 8, 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.

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

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

This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.

Silent Book Club, chunky text surrounded by readers

Silent Book Club Junior

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

Storytimes & Playgroups Default Image: Trucks, Balloons, Animals, Toys, and Treats

Big Kid Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children

Join us every Tuesday for Big Kid Storytime to enjoy stories and songs that are well suited for kids ages 4-6, with their grown ups!

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

Join us every Tuesday for Big Kid Storytime to enjoy stories and songs that are well suited for kids ages 4-6, with their grown ups!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Multicolored embroidery thread arranged in a heart shape

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Tuesday, December 9, 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!

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!

The T-birds mascot Boomer and player Drew Callin (#77) host a storytime for kids at the Sixteen Acres branch in 2023

Boomer's Book Club: Read with the Thunderbirds!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

The Springfield Thunderbirds are going on tour at Springfield City Library! Join us for a special storytime and hockey-themed activities with T-birds players and our favorite mascot, Boomer. Great for families.

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

The Springfield Thunderbirds are going on tour at Springfield City Library! Join us for a special storytime and hockey-themed activities with T-birds players and our favorite mascot, Boomer. Great for families.

Lego bricks of various colors

LEGO to the Library!

Tuesday, December 9, 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. 

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. 

A pair of Nintendo Switch controllers, backlit by glowing yellow lights

Switch It Up!

Tuesday, December 9, 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!

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!

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

Maker Time!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

The Makerspace is open! 

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

The Makerspace is open! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals!

¡Ven a escuchar tus nuevos cuentos favoritos en inglés y español, seguidos por juego libre con tus nuevas/os amigas/os!

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals!

¡Ven a escuchar tus nuevos cuentos favoritos en inglés y español, seguidos por juego libre con tus nuevas/os amigas/os!

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.

Food & Cooking Default Image: a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains assembled into small portable containers

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults,

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. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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. 

Crayons, Markers, and Paints

Crafternoon for All Ages

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults,

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Pink baking supplies on an ice blue background

Cookies & Cocoa

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children

Get cozy at the library with cookie decorating and hot cocoa! All supplies provided.  Ages 2+

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library with cookie decorating and hot cocoa! All supplies provided.  Ages 2+

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.

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

Maker Time!

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

The Makerspace is open! 

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

The Makerspace is open! 

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.