This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Messy Art Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Join us on Tuesdays this July for some messy, sensory art for toddlers and preschoolers. This program is designed with children 3-6 years old in mind, younger children are welcome but may require more help. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Messy Art 2:30pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us on Tuesdays this July for some messy, sensory art for toddlers and preschoolers. This program is designed with children 3-6 years old in mind, younger children are welcome but may require more help. 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 It Up! Tuesday, July 8, 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 Jul 8 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup: Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with o... View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group 10:30am–11:30am Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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. 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 Bubble Bash Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Join us for Bubble Bash, an event that celebrates all things bubbles. From bubble wrap and blowing bubble, to bubble gum to bubble tea. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Bubble Bash 1:00pm–2:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for Bubble Bash, an event that celebrates all things bubbles. From bubble wrap and blowing bubble, to bubble gum to bubble tea.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior Wednesday, July 9, 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 Jul 9 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 Adaptive Music Pop Up Class For Disabled and Neurodivergent Children and Their Caregivers Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children, Tweens Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Adaptive Music Pop Up Class For Disabled and Neurodivergent Children and Their Caregivers 2:00pm–3:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 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. Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is in the "Children" group Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 2:00pm–3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 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. 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 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, July 9, 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.SPECIAL PROJECT! 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 Jul 9 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.SPECIAL PROJECT!
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, July 9, 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 Jul 9 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, July 9, 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 Jul 9 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Rolling Video Games VR Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Join us for a Virtual Reality adventure! Explore a digital playground full of exciting challenges and multiplayer missions with VR Headsets provided by Rolling Video Games. Recommended for kids 8 and up. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Rolling Video Games VR 3:30pm–5:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for a Virtual Reality adventure! Explore a digital playground full of exciting challenges and multiplayer missions with VR Headsets provided by Rolling Video Games. Recommended for kids 8 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 Family Game Night Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens Join us on Wednesday nights this summer to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Family Game Night 5:00pm–7:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us on Wednesday nights this summer to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be 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 "All Ages" group Family Board Game Night Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Every Wednesday night in July, check out Family Game Night in Central Library’s community room! Join our Big Game or pick your own game to play. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for 6+ but all ages are welcome. 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 "All Ages" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Family Board Game Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Every Wednesday night in July, check out Family Game Night in Central Library’s community room! Join our Big Game or pick your own game to play. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for 6+ but all ages are welcome.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Tiny Tots Playgroup Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Tiny Tots Playgroup 10:30am–11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but 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 Circle Time Fun Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Circle Time Fun 10:30am–11:30am Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth - 5 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 Wiggle Worms Storytime Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Join us for a baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, older siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Wiggle Worms Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for a baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, 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 VIP (Very Important Pre-Readers) Detectives Club Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two. We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives. Ideal for ages 3-6 with all children welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 10 2025 Thu VIP (Very Important Pre-Readers) Detectives Club 2:00pm–2:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two. We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives. Ideal for ages 3-6 with all 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group VIP (Very Important Pre-readers) Detectives Club Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two. We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives. Ideal for ages 3-6 with all children welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 10 2025 Thu VIP (Very Important Pre-readers) Detectives Club 2:00pm–2:45pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two. We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives. Ideal for ages 3-6 with all 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 Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Room at East 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 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 Jul 10 2025 Thu Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm–3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's 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 Open Studio Thursdays Thursday, July 10, 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 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. 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 Jul 10 2025 Thu Open Studio Thursdays 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: 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 Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 3:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 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. Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is in the "Children" group Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 3:30pm–4:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 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. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Big Game Hour Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Level-Up in a Big Way! Enjoy a day of big game fun at the Mason Square Library. All ages welcome. 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 Jul 10 2025 Thu Big Game Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Level-Up in a Big Way! Enjoy a day of big game fun at the Mason Square Library. All ages welcome.
This event is in the "All Ages" 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 Community Dance & Drum with the Community Music School of Springfield Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" 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 Jul 11 2025 Fri Community Dance & Drum with the Community Music School of Springfield 1:00pm–2:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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.
