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Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gaming Wednesday

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.

We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.

We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Ukulele Club

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! Ages 12-18

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! Ages 12-18

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knot Just Knitters:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Music's in the Heart: Honoring Black Music All Summer Long

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Meet up at the East Springfield Branch to listen to music from Black artists this summer! Bring your favorite songs, albums, and soundtracks performed by Black musicians to listen to and share with the group. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Meet up at the East Springfield Branch to listen to music from Black artists this summer! Bring your favorite songs, albums, and soundtracks performed by Black musicians to listen to and share with the group. 

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.

Silent Book Club Junior

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.

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

Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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. 

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gaming Wednesday

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.

We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.

We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jam Sessions

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Looking for people to play music with? Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner-intermediate music club with your guitar, ukulele or other acoustic instrument and start jamming or learning your favorite songs!

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

Looking for people to play music with? Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner-intermediate music club with your guitar, ukulele or other acoustic instrument and start jamming or learning your favorite songs!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knot Just Knitters:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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.

Limited Space

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tea Talks

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome! 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Garden Club

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Outdoors
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Join us at East Springfield to learn more about Garden Club. Ask us questions about your plants; indoor and outdoor plant care, and learn some tips and tricks from us!

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors
Event Details:

Join us at East Springfield to learn more about Garden Club. Ask us questions about your plants; indoor and outdoor plant care, and learn some tips and tricks from us!

Labor 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
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knot Just Knitters:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knot Just Knitters:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knot Just Knitters:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods.