This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Fantasy Map Workshop Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Come explore fantasy map making! Whether you're leveling up your tabletop RPG game, illustrating a story you have in your head, or just want to pass the afternoon with a craft, this fantasy map making workshop is for you. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 21 2025 Sat Fantasy Map Workshop 1:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Come explore fantasy map making! Whether you're leveling up your tabletop RPG game, illustrating a story you have in your head, or just want to pass the afternoon with a craft, this fantasy map making workshop is for you.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Paint and Sip Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens Join us for a refreshing afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a soft drink you created from our juice bar! Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!Open to teens 12-19. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 21 2025 Sat Teen Paint and Sip 1:00pm–2:30pm East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a refreshing afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a soft drink you created from our juice bar! Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!Open to teens 12-19. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Central Library Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us for an afternoon of outdoor fun to kick off Summer Reading! We'll have games, crafts, bubbles, and an ice cream bar. Children, teens, and adults welcome! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 21 2025 Sat Central Library Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of outdoor fun to kick off Summer Reading! We'll have games, crafts, bubbles, and an ice cream bar. Children, teens, and adults welcome!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Minute to Win It Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens, Adults Complete each task within 60 seconds. Winner gets a big Payday*.*money not guaranteed View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 21 2025 Sat Minute to Win It 1:00pm–3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Complete each task within 60 seconds. Winner gets a big Payday*.*money not guaranteed
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen RPG Club Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens Do you love creating stories? Do you imagine yourself the hero in your favorite stories? Do you like games where you tackle a problem as a group? Then table top RPG may be for you! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 21 2025 Sat Teen RPG Club 1:00pm–4:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Do you love creating stories? Do you imagine yourself the hero in your favorite stories? Do you like games where you tackle a problem as a group? Then table top RPG may be for you! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Brightwood Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Stop by the Brightwood Branch on the first day of Summer Reading for an all day celebration! We'll have activities for all ages, light refreshments, games, and of course, lots of books! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Brightwood Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! 1:00pm–5:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Stop by the Brightwood Branch on the first day of Summer Reading for an all day celebration! We'll have activities for all ages, light refreshments, games, and of course, lots of books!
This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Sixteen Acres Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 7:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Jump into a summer of games, puzzles and tons of awesome summer reading. Stop by our kickoff for snacks, lawn games, sidewalk chalk and more! Check out our fun play activities created with recycled puzzle pieces plus our many family board games. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Sixteen Acres Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! 1:00pm–7:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Jump into a summer of games, puzzles and tons of awesome summer reading. Stop by our kickoff for snacks, lawn games, sidewalk chalk and more! Check out our fun play activities created with recycled puzzle pieces plus our many family board games. 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 Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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! 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 Jun 24 2025 Tue 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Afternoons Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Join us every Tuesday afternoon to watch some anime! We will have candies, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Anime Afternoons 2:30pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Games Event Details: Join us every Tuesday afternoon to watch some anime! We will have candies, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Stress Relief through Herbs for Teens Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Tweens, Teens Join Jade Alicandro of Milk & Honey Herbs for a fun and interactive workshop on herbal support for managing stress and anxiety for teens! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Stress Relief through Herbs for Teens 3:00pm–4:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Registration Required Event Details: Join Jade Alicandro of Milk & Honey Herbs for a fun and interactive workshop on herbal support for managing stress and anxiety for teens!
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, June 24, 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 Jun 24 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 "Teens" group Teen Tuesday Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Teens Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Teen Tuesday 3:30pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.
This event is in the "Teens" group Switch Gaming Club Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens Come on into the Brightwood Branch every month to get your game on with our Nintendo Switch! We will be playing a variety of Switch games including but not limited to: Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros & more! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Switch Gaming Club 5:00pm–7:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Come on into the Brightwood Branch every month to get your game on with our Nintendo Switch! We will be playing a variety of Switch games including but not limited to: Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros & more!
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 Forest Park Birding Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Off Site Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Join us at three different locations around Forest Park for light nature walks and birding. Bill Randolph, Naturalist, will lead us in exploring three different park locations: Camp Star Angelina, The Duck Pond, and the Aquatic Gardens. View Details Offsite 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 Jun 24 2025 Tue Forest Park Birding 5:30pm–7:00pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors Event Details: Join us at three different locations around Forest Park for light nature walks and birding. Bill Randolph, Naturalist, will lead us in exploring three different park locations: Camp Star Angelina, The Duck Pond, and the Aquatic Gardens.
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 Arcade on Wheels Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Express at Pine Point Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Level-up your summer gaming experience at Springfield City Library with the largest mobile arcade in New England: Arcade on the Go! Enjoy arcade games in a climate-controlled environment without going further than your local library. 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 Jun 25 2025 Wed Arcade on Wheels 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Express at Pine Point Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Level-up your summer gaming experience at Springfield City Library with the largest mobile arcade in New England: Arcade on the Go! Enjoy arcade games in a climate-controlled environment without going further than your local library.
This event is in the "Teens" group DIY Journaling Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:15pm - 3:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 25 2025 Wed DIY Journaling 1:15pm–3:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025 Event Details: Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health.
This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Mason Square Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults It's our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Join us as we, "Level Up at Mason Square Library"! Food and fun from 2:00-4:00 PM. The Summer Reading Challenge is for all ages, so sign up and WIN! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Mason Square Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! 2:00pm–4:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Event Details: It's our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Join us as we, "Level Up at Mason Square Library"! Food and fun from 2:00-4:00 PM. The Summer Reading Challenge is for all ages, so sign up and WIN!
This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Indian Orchard Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with the Indian Orchard Branch Library! We'll have activities for all ages, snacks, games, and of course, lots of books! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Indian Orchard Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! 2:00pm–6:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Event Details: Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with the Indian Orchard Branch Library! We'll have activities for all ages, snacks, games, and of course, lots of books!
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, June 25, 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 Jun 25 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, June 25, 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 Jun 25 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Smash Brothers Tournament Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Show off your skills and battle to be the ultimate Smash Brothers champion of Forest Park! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Smash Brothers Tournament 3:15pm–4:45pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Show off your skills and battle to be the ultimate Smash Brothers champion of Forest Park!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mini Sparkle Slime Lab Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens This adventurous mini slime devours all things that sparkle and shine. Level up your slime at our upgrade station to make it smooth or fluffy. Due to small parts, this activity is for ages 5+. DO NOT EAT. Handwashing suggested after use. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Mini Sparkle Slime Lab 3:30pm–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: This adventurous mini slime devours all things that sparkle and shine. Level up your slime at our upgrade station to make it smooth or fluffy. Due to small parts, this activity is for ages 5+. DO NOT EAT. Handwashing suggested after use. 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Gaming Wednesday Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Gaming Wednesday 4:00pm–5:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.
This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group East Forest Park Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us in kicking off and leveling up your summer reading experience with awesome activities for all ages!Face Painting 4:30-6:30Video Game DJ BeatsLawn games, ice pops, summer reading sign-ups, and more! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 25 2025 Wed East Forest Park Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! 4:30pm–7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us in kicking off and leveling up your summer reading experience with awesome activities for all ages!Face Painting 4:30-6:30Video Game DJ BeatsLawn games, ice pops, summer reading sign-ups, and more!
