This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Chess Club Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Rice Hall at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult c... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club.
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 2, 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 2 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. 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 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 3 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Drop-In Tech Help Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Technology Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our monthly Drop-In Tech Help sessi... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri Drop-In Tech Help 1:30pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Technology Event Details: Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our monthly Drop-In Tech Help session.
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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Tea Talks Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome! This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 4 2025 Sat Tea Talks 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Shake! Shake! Shake! Make Your Own Butter Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Using heavy cream, a jar full of marbles and a lot of shaking you can make your own butter and buttermilk to take home. For ages 9 and up, younger with supervision . 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 Shake! Shake! Shake! Make Your Own Butter 12:00pm - 2:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Using heavy cream, a jar full of marbles and a lot of shaking you can make your own butter and buttermilk to take home. For ages 9 and up, younger with supervision .
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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Craft Rewind Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Event Details: Was there a Sixteen Acres craft you missed? Or one you wish you could try again? Well now is your chance!You get to choose which craft you work on:1/04/25 Bookbinding - Create Your... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 4 2025 Sat Craft Rewind 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Was there a Sixteen Acres craft you missed? Or one you wish you could try again? Well now is your chance!
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 "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 6, 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 6 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Studio Tuesdays Tuesday, January 7, 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 7 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Crafternoon Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Every Tuesday we will place crafting materials and instructions out on tables in the center of the library for patrons to use. This program is designed for teens and tweens, but ad... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Crafternoon 3:00pm - 4:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Every Tuesday we will place crafting materials and instructions out on tables in the center of the library for patrons to use. This program is designed for teens and tweens, but adults and younger children are welcome as well.
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 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 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. Teen Writing Club Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens Event Details: Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writi... This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Teen Writing Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities!
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. Boomer's Book Club Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Community Events, Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 "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 7 2025 Tue Boomer's Book Club 3:45pm - 4:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Computer Basics: Part 1 Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills.This is part 1 of "Computer Basics," a 3-week series designed to teach everything you need to start exploring on your own.Overwhel... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Computer Basics: Part 1 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology Event Details: Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills.This is part 1 of "Computer Basics," a 3-week series designed to teach everything you need to start exploring on your own.
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 8, 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 8 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. 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 8, 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 8 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 "Teens" group. Teen Night Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Age Group: Teens Teen night EFP: Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. Event Details: Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+ This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Teen Night 5:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Typing Club Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Computer Lab at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology, Work & Careers Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Boost your typing and mouse skills at Springfield City Library! Join our monthly Typing Club and get comfortable with a mouse and keyboard, or improve your existing typing skills. ... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Typing Club 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology, Work & Careers Event Details: Boost your typing and mouse skills at Springfield City Library! Join our monthly Typing Club and get comfortable with a mouse and keyboard, or improve your existing typing skills.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Chess Club Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Rice Hall at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult c... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club.
