New Year's 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 Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing New Year's 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Lego Freestyle Club Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm 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 3 2025 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch 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 "Teens" group. Microwave Meals Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking Age Group: Teens Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients! This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri Microwave Meals 3:15pm - 4:15pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Studio Art Classes Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Join us Friday afternoons in the Makerspace to create your own masterpiece. Each workshop will cover a different skill and material, including: pottery, figure sculpture, wire scul... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri Teen Studio Art Classes 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join us Friday afternoons in the Makerspace to create your own masterpiece. Each workshop will cover a different skill and material, including: pottery, figure sculpture, wire sculpture, painting, and more. All materials provided. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Money Talks: An Introduction to Financial Literacy Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Work & Careers Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 4 2025 Sat Money Talks: An Introduction to Financial Literacy 11:00am - 12:30pm East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Work & Careers Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Video Game DJs Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances, Technology Age Group: Teens Event Details: Does your internal soundtrack sound like an old NES or Genesis game?Join us as we explore the world of 8-and 16-bit music production! We’ll be learning how to use classic Game Boy ... This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 4 2025 Sat Video Game DJs 1:00pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances, Technology Event Details: Does your internal soundtrack sound like an old NES or Genesis game?
This event is in the "Teens" group. Make a Tie-Dye Shirt Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Event Details: Design your own beautiful Tye-Dye shirt with materials we'll provide in the teen room! For teens 12-19, first come while supplies last. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 4 2025 Sat Make a Tie-Dye Shirt 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Design your own beautiful Tye-Dye shirt with materials we'll provide in the teen room! For teens 12-19, first come while supplies last.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Game Day! Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Stop by the Mason Square Branch Library on Tuesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch! For ages 10-16. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Game Day! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Stop by the Mason Square Branch Library on Tuesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch! For ages 10-16.
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 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm 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 10 2025 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Studio Art Classes Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Join us Friday afternoons in the Makerspace to create your own masterpiece. Each workshop will cover a different skill and material, including: pottery, figure sculpture, wire scul... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 10 2025 Fri Teen Studio Art Classes 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join us Friday afternoons in the Makerspace to create your own masterpiece. Each workshop will cover a different skill and material, including: pottery, figure sculpture, wire sculpture, painting, and more. All materials provided. 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. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. National Rubber Ducky Day All Day Special Events Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: It's National Rubber Ducky Day! Find our hidden big ducks to win a prize and make a custom ducky friend to bring home. Drop by any location during open hours. Virtual Event 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 13 2025 Mon National Rubber Ducky Day All Day Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: It's National Rubber Ducky Day! Find our hidden big ducks to win a prize and make a custom ducky friend to bring home. Drop by any location during open hours.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Winter Wonderland Painted Trees Monday, January 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Brighten up those dreary days and dive into a whimsical winter wonderland by painting and decorating your own beautiful evergreen tree. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Winter Wonderland Painted Trees 2:00pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Brighten up those dreary days and dive into a whimsical winter wonderland by painting and decorating your own beautiful evergreen tree.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Game Day! Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Stop by the Mason Square Branch Library on Tuesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch! For ages 10-16. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Game Day! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Stop by the Mason Square Branch Library on Tuesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch! For ages 10-16.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Art Swap Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Event Details: You've never painted like this before! Teens will have 30 minutes to paint a canvas before they switch with a partner and finish the other person's painting in the next 30 minutes.... This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Art Swap 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: You've never painted like this before! Teens will have 30 minutes to paint a canvas before they switch with a partner and finish the other person's painting in the next 30 minutes. A creative challenge for artists of all levels!
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Perler Bead Fun! Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Join us as we make perler bead creations using patterns or design your own original piece! Perler beads are plastic fuse beads that you place on a grid and melt together. They are ... Registration This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Perler Bead Fun! 4:00pm - 6:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us as we make perler bead creations using patterns or design your own original piece! Perler beads are plastic fuse beads that you place on a grid and melt together. They are a fun way to explore your creativity! For ages 9 and up.
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 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm 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 17 2025 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch 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 "Teens" group. Microwave Meals Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking Age Group: Teens Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients! This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Microwave Meals 3:15pm - 4:15pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Studio Art Classes Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Join us Friday afternoons in the Makerspace to create your own masterpiece. Each workshop will cover a different skill and material, including: pottery, figure sculpture, wire scul... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Teen Studio Art Classes 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join us Friday afternoons in the Makerspace to create your own masterpiece. Each workshop will cover a different skill and material, including: pottery, figure sculpture, wire sculpture, painting, and more. All materials provided. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Game Day Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Are you looking for a place to play D&D with your friends? Want a place to play Magic the Gathering? Are you looking for other players to join their games? Come to the Central ... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Open Game Day 10:00am - 4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Are you looking for a place to play D&D with your friends? Want a place to play Magic the Gathering? Are you looking for other players to join their games? Come to the Central Branch once a month for our open gaming day.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen RPG Club Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens 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!... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 18 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 Seats Remaining: 8 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Paint and Sip Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Join us for a cozy afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy hot chocolate or tea! Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!Open to teen... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Teen Paint and Sip 1:30pm - 3:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a cozy afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy hot chocolate or tea! 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Game Day! Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Stop by the Mason Square Branch Library on Tuesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch! For ages 10-16. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Game Day! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Stop by the Mason Square Branch Library on Tuesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch! For ages 10-16.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Springfield's Big Lego Day Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Special Events Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Celebrate International LEGO Day at the Library. Enjoy snacks, prizes, and, of course, LEGO-building fun! Recommended for grades K-12. All skill levels are welcome.Brightwood: 4:30... Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Springfield's Big Lego Day 3:00pm - 6:00pm Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Celebrate International LEGO Day at the Library. Enjoy snacks, prizes, and, of course, LEGO-building fun! Recommended for grades K-12. All skill levels are welcome.
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 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm 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 24 2025 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch 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.
