Event List

We’ll provide all the supplies for you to create your own jewelry pieces, unique to your artistic vision. Make your own game-inspired charm bracelet or choose your own design. You’ll take home all of your creations! While supplies last.

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 children 10 and up.

Held every Tuesday morning. Geared toward toddlers ages 3 and under with their grown-ups!

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!

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 

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.

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!

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.

 Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!

Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone!

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.

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 

Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.

SPECIAL PROJECT!

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. 

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

Join us in the Mason Square Community Room, where we will have four tables set up with nets for tabletop tennis fun. Ages 5-18.

Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield. This week, join us at White St Fire STATION 3 to read stories with a firefighter.