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, January 27, 2025 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... 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. Jan 27 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Hand Puppet Making Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:15pm - 5:30pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Join the fun at the East Forest Park Library and create your own special hand puppet! What kind of puppet will you make: an animal, superhero or your favorite book character? What ... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Hand Puppet Making 3:15pm - 5:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join the fun at the East Forest Park Library and create your own special hand puppet! What kind of puppet will you make: an animal, superhero or your favorite book character? What will you name your puppet?
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Crafty Mondays Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Event Details: Join us on Mondays in the Children's Room to create exciting winter crafts together. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Crafty Mondays 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us on Mondays in the Children's Room to create exciting winter crafts together.
This event is in the "Children" group. Listen and Draw Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Join us for our Listen and Draw program for kids who love to draw and create. Listen to an audiobook to inspire your imagination. Draw a picture or make a craft. No art experience ... This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Listen and Draw 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for our Listen and Draw program for kids who love to draw and create. Listen to an audiobook to inspire your imagination. Draw a picture or make a craft. No art experience required. 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. Messy Art Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Event Details: Join us on Mondays this winter for some messy, sensory art for toddlers. This program is designed with children 3-5 years old in mind, younger children are welcome but may require ... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Messy Art 4:00pm - 4:30pm 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 Mondays this winter for some messy, sensory art for toddlers. This program is designed with children 3-5 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Budding Bookworms Storytime Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am 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! This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am East Forest Park Branch 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. Home City Families Playgroup Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers 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... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups 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. 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, January 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers 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... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups 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. 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, January 28, 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 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... 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. Jan 28 2025 Tue Open Studio Tuesdays 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 "Children" group. Little Adventures Storytime Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Event Details: Join us for stories and songs every Tuesday afternoon! All children and their grown-ups are welcome, but preschool aged littles will find this storytime especially enjoyable! This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Little Adventures Storytime 2:30pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for stories and songs every Tuesday afternoon! All children and their grown-ups are welcome, but preschool aged littles will find this storytime especially enjoyable! 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 "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. Boomer's Book Club Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Community Events, Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Event Details: Join Springfield Thunderbirds hockey player Drew Callin as he shares some of his favorite books with you. He’ll be joined by a teammate. We will have a scavenger hunt or other acti... 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. Jan 28 2025 Tue Boomer's Book Club 3:45pm - 4:45pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join Springfield Thunderbirds hockey player Drew Callin as he shares some of his favorite books with you. He’ll be joined by a teammate. We will have a scavenger hunt or other activity as well. Great for families.
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. That's a Puzzle! Celebrate World Puzzle Day All Day IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: What is 24 hours long, all about solving problems, and is one of the best unofficial holidays of the year? Puzzle Day, of course. We will have all sorts of puzzles for all ages- ji... 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. Jan 29 2025 Wed That's a Puzzle! Celebrate World Puzzle Day All Day Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: What is 24 hours long, all about solving problems, and is one of the best unofficial holidays of the year? Puzzle Day, of course. We will have all sorts of puzzles for all ages- jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, suduko, and rubiks cubes.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group Wednesday, January 29, 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... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jan 29 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In Wednesday, January 29, 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. Event Details: Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Chinese New Year "Year of the Snake" Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Event Details: Join us to celebrate the Chinese New Year "Year of the Snake" with stories and activities. Make a Light Lantern and try some tasty rice balls and Chinese cookies. ... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Chinese New Year "Year of the Snake" 2:30pm - 4:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us to celebrate the Chinese New Year "Year of the Snake" with stories and activities. Make a Light Lantern and try some tasty rice balls and Chinese cookies.
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. Read with Henry the Rabbit Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens 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. 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. Jan 29 2025 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:15pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Children Event Details: Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166 This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting 3:30pm - 5:15pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166 Disclaimer(s) Non-Library Event This is a non-library-sponsored 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. Crafternoon for All Ages Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Craft generic: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Event Details: Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we... 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. Jan 29 2025 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 4:00pm - 6:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Circle Time Fun Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children 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, si... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 30 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. Tiny Tots Sensory Fun Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Tiny tots: Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess! Event Details: Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Tiny Tots Sensory Fun 10:30am - 11:15pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess! Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities 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 "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 Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 yo... 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. Jan 30 2025 Thu 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 "Children" group. Meet Me at the Library! Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Children Event Details: It's an afterschool playdate at the library! Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun. Come with your friends or make some new ones weekly at our ne... This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Meet Me at the Library! 3:00pm - 4:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Events Event Details: It's an afterschool playdate at the library! Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun. 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. Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe Friday, January 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Event Details: Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! For ages 6 months - 6 years with accompanying adults, but older siblings w... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 31 2025 Fri Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 11:30am - 12:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! For ages 6 months - 6 years 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Lego Freestyle Club Friday, January 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens 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 b... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 31 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.
