This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Super Saturday Storytime Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Event Details: Join us Saturday mornings for an all ages, family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do a fun activity. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 24 2025 Sat Super Saturday Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us Saturday mornings for an all ages, family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do a fun activity. 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.
Memorial Day All Day Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Closed for the holiday Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Description: Closed for the holiday
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Budding Bookworms Storytime Tuesday, May 27, 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. May 27 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 "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, May 27, 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. May 27 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. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Welcome Spring with A Dried Flower Windchime Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Using dried flowers and mason jar rings create lovely seasonal sun catcher windchimes. They are as pretty as they are musical. For ages 9-18. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 27 2025 Tue Welcome Spring with A Dried Flower Windchime 3:00pm - 4:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Using dried flowers and mason jar rings create lovely seasonal sun catcher windchimes. They are as pretty as they are musical. For ages 9-18.
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, May 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 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. May 28 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Pre-K Hooray Storytime Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Event Details: Come and listen to your favorite stories. For 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. May 28 2025 Wed Pre-K Hooray Storytime 2:30pm - 3:15pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come and listen to your favorite stories. For children Pre-K and under with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group. Bilingual Storytime Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish. This event is in the "Children" group. May 28 2025 Wed Bilingual Storytime 2:30pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish.
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, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 vegetable... 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. May 28 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. Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting Wednesday, May 28, 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. May 28 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, May 28, 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. May 28 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Crafternoons for Kids Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Craft generic: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Event Details: For 6 weeks, the Central Library will be doing a crafts for kids Wednesday evenings.Every week will feature a new and exciting project to work on and take home!April 23 - ... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 28 2025 Wed Crafternoons for Kids 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. For 6 weeks, the Central Library will be doing a crafts for kids Wednesday evenings.Every week will feature a new and exciting project to work on and take home!April 23 - Constellation Embroidery Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Circle Time Fun Thursday, May 29, 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. May 29 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 "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, May 29, 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. May 29 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, May 29, 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. May 29 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, May 30, 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. May 30 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, May 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm Children's 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. May 30 2025 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Home City Families Playgroup Friday, May 30, 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... Event Details: No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 30 2025 Fri Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Switch Gaming On Fridays Friday, May 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens 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. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. May 30 2025 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens 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. Super Saturday Storytime Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Event Details: Join us Saturday mornings for an all ages, family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do a fun activity. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 31 2025 Sat Super Saturday Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us Saturday mornings for an all ages, family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do a fun activity. 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. Sensory Playgroup Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Event Details: Join us in a sensory friendly space to read together, make friends, and explore sensory activities. This program is inclusive, but primarily created with children on the Auti... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. May 31 2025 Sat Sensory Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join us in a sensory friendly space to read together, make friends, and explore sensory activities. This program is inclusive, but primarily created with children on the Autism Spectrum in mind. For ages 5 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. Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Celebrate Pride! All Day 6/2 - 6/7 Special Events Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Event Details: Drop in during open hours to make a rainbow wreath for your front door, plus a colorful flag to bring to the 4th annual Springfield Pride Parade. Youth of all ages and their ... Virtual Event This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 2 - 7 2025 Celebrate Pride! All Day 6/2 - 6/7 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in during open hours to make a rainbow wreath for your front door, plus a colorful flag to bring to the 4th annual Springfield Pride Parade. Youth of all ages and their families are welcome. While supplies last. 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 Gross Motor Playgroup Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children 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. This is a great opportunity to ... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch 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.
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 2, 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. Jun 2 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.
