Event List

Home City Families Playgroup

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 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...

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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, August 19, 2025 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 toddler storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards toddlers, older siblings welcome.

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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 toddler storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards 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.

Home City Families Playgroup

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 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...

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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.

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National Potato Day!

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Community Events, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Come join us in celebrating all things potato!

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Upcoming

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Room: EFP Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come join us in celebrating all things potato!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 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...

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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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Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch

Room: IO Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.

Tiny Tots Playgroup

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Room: Children's Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but 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.

Circle Time Fun

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Sixteen Acres Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

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.

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Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup!

No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program.

Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Wiggle Worms Storytime

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Children's Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

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

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Join us for a baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, 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.

Home City Families Playgroup

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Home City Families Playgroup:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children t...

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Room: Children's Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

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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End of Summer Celebration

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Community Events, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Let's celebrate a summer of reading and learning together in Springfield!

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Offsite Event

Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Let's celebrate a summer of reading and learning together in Springfield!

Sunshine Storytime

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Children's Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join us Saturday mornings this summer for an all ages, family storytime in the sunshine! Each week we'll meet in the Children's Room at 11:00 and head outside to the Museum Courtyard to read books, sing songs, and get silly.

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Join us Saturday mornings this summer for an all ages, family storytime in the sunshine! Each week we'll meet in the Children's Room at 11:00 and head outside to the Museum Courtyard to read books, sing songs, and get silly.

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

Monday, August 25, 2025 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...

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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 Gross Motor Playgroup

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities.

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Room: EFP Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Budding Bookworms:

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

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

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Room: Children's Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

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

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

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 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...

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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.

Stompers Storytime

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 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 toddler storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards toddlers, older siblings welcome.

View Details

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 toddler storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards 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.

Home City Families Playgroup

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 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...

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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 Gross Motor Play Group

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 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...

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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.

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

Read with Henry the Rabbit

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 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.

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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.

Tiny Tots Playgroup

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Room: Children's Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but 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.

Circle Time Fun

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Sixteen Acres Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

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.

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Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup!

No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program.

Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Wiggle Worms Storytime

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Children's Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

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

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Join us for a baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, 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.

Summer Concert Series: FlavaEvolution

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Community Events

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us at the Mason Square branch for our last concert of the summer with FlavaEvolution! FlavaEvolution is a truly unique jazz quartet.

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Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: MS Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Community Events

Event Details:

Join us at the Mason Square branch for our last concert of the summer with FlavaEvolution! FlavaEvolution is a truly unique jazz quartet.

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