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Home City Families: Playgroup

Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup:

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with o...

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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.

 

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.

Animals default image: An owl looking directly at the viewer.

Birds of Prey Demonstration

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Event Details:

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

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.

Photograph of three women of color in traditional African dress.

Black History Ensemble of CMSS

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Celebrate Black History Month with the Black History Ensemble of the Community Music School of Springfield!

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with the Black History Ensemble of the Community Music School of Springfield!

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Circle Time Fun

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Circle Time Fun:

Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun.

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.

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun.

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.

Animals default image: An owl looking directly at the viewer.

Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo.

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo.

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.

Animals default image: An owl looking directly at the viewer.

Birds of Prey Demonstration

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Event Details:

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

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.

Animals default image: An owl looking directly at the viewer.

Birds of Prey Demonstration

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Express at Pine Point
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Event Details:

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

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.

Home City Families: Playgroup

Home City Families Playgroup

Friday, February 20, 2026 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...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

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.

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.

Animals default image: An owl looking directly at the viewer.

Birds of Prey Demonstration

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances
Event Details:

Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 

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.

Home City Families: Playgroup

Home City Families Playgroup

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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...

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

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.

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.

Home City Families: Playgroup

Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup:

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with o...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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.

 

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.

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Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Budding Bookworms:

Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals!

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

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals!

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

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.

Home City Families: Playgroup

Home City Families Playgroup

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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...

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

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.

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.

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Stompers Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for a silly and fun storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies and toddlers, older siblings welcome.   

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for a silly and fun storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies and toddlers, 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.

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Big Kid Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us every Tuesday for Big Kid Storytime to enjoy stories and songs that are well suited for kids ages 4-6, with their grown ups!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday for Big Kid Storytime to enjoy stories and songs that are well suited for kids ages 4-6, with their grown ups!

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.

Home City Families: Playgroup

Home City Families Playgroup

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

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.

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.

Home City Families: Playgroup

Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup:

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with o...

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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.

 

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.

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Circle Time Fun

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Circle Time Fun:

Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun.

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.

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun.

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.

Home City Families: Playgroup

Home City Families Playgroup

Friday, February 27, 2026 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...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

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.

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.

A close-up shot of Henry, a very fluffy tan rabbit. He's standing in front of his cage.

Read with Henry the Rabbit

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 

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.

Photo of the Dr. Seuss museum featuring the cat in the hat.

Cat in the Hat Craft Day

All Day
Special Events
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Celebrate Dr Seuss’s Birthday with a Cat in the Hat themed craft at your local library branch during open hours! Recommended for youth of all ages.

 

Virtual Event
Library Location: Special Events
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Dr Seuss’s Birthday with a Cat in the Hat themed craft at your local library branch during open hours! Recommended for youth of all ages.

 

Home City Families: Playgroup

Home City Families Playgroup

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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...

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

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.

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.

Home City Families: Playgroup

Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup:

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with o...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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.

 

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.

Photo of the Dr. Seuss museum featuring the cat in the hat.

Seussian Storytime

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Express at Pine Point
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Join us to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday!

We’ll read some of our favorite Dr. Seuss stories, do a Seuss craft, and have a light snack.

Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday!

We’ll read some of our favorite Dr. Seuss stories, do a Seuss craft, and have a light snack.

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.