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Tacky Craft Club

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all imperfectionists! Join Tacky Craft Club, where we come together to create things (good or bad) and make friends. 

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

Calling all imperfectionists! Join Tacky Craft Club, where we come together to create things (good or bad) and make friends. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Queer Book Club

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+.

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Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Silent Book Club Junior: Cultural Heritage

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us to share monthly thematic readings celebrating the Hispanic and Native American Cultural Heritage.

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join us to share monthly thematic readings celebrating the Hispanic and Native American Cultural Heritage.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Silent Book Club Junior

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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!

Eager Readers Book Group

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome.  The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures,...

Sixteen Acres Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome.  The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction.

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

Crafternoon for All Ages

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults,

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Silent Book Club Junior

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each month, 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: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
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 month, 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 "Adults" group

Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club:

Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! 

Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+

Offsite Event
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! 

Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+

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, November 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

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.

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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Silent Book Club Junior: Cultural Heritage

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us to share monthly thematic readings celebrating the Hispanic and Native American Cultural Heritage.

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join us to share monthly thematic readings celebrating the Hispanic and Native American Cultural Heritage.

This event is in the "Children" group

Read with a Ranger

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Children

Read with Jenn, a National Park Ranger. We will read aloud a book and do an activity that focuses on the parks and natural world in Springfield.

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Read with Jenn, a National Park Ranger. We will read aloud a book and do an activity that focuses on the parks and natural world in Springfield.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Silent Book Club Junior

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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

Crafternoon for All Ages

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults,

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

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, November 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

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.

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 "Children" group

Silent Book Club Junior

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Children

Join us to share weekly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join us to share weekly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Brightwood Book Club

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Stop by the Brightwood Branch for our monthly book club! We'll be exploring novels chosen by librarian Emily, but we're always open to suggestions! Adults 18+.

December: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by the Brightwood Branch for our monthly book club! We'll be exploring novels chosen by librarian Emily, but we're always open to suggestions! Adults 18+.

December: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

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

Crafternoon for All Ages

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults,

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Books & Brew:

Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion.

Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew, too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+

Offsite Event
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion.

Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew, too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Any Book Club

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Any Book Club:

Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads.

The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads.

The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Snowy House Luminaria Craft

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Create a cozy winter scene that glows with warmth and creativity! In this mixed-media art lesson you'll craft a charming snowy landscape featuring a glowing paper house nestled among woolly trees.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a cozy winter scene that glows with warmth and creativity! In this mixed-media art lesson you'll craft a charming snowy landscape featuring a glowing paper house nestled among woolly trees.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

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, December 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

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.

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.

Fellowship Book Group

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Book Group

Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Book Group

This event is in the "Adults" group

We Love a Good Book Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Any Book Club:

Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads.

Bring a book you have read to discuss with the group monthly. Did you find the book appealing or appalling? Coffee, tea, and refreshments will be provided.

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

Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads.

Bring a book you have read to discuss with the group monthly. Did you find the book appealing or appalling? Coffee, tea, and refreshments will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group

Silent Book Club Junior

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Children

Join us to share monthly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join us to share monthly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.