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Discover New Recipes

All Day 6/1 - 8/31
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Is it time to explore some new recipes? Do you have a favorite recipe that you want to share with others? Come to the East Forest Park library to share your favorite recipe or pick up a new one!

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Is it time to explore some new recipes? Do you have a favorite recipe that you want to share with others? Come to the East Forest Park library to share your favorite recipe or pick up a new one!

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

Discover Pride and Joy Sun Catchers

All Day 6/3 - 6/5
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Celebrate Pride Month by dropping into the Teen Room to create a Pride and Joy Rainbow Sun Catcher! Love is Love is Love. For ages 9-18. While supplies last.

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month by dropping into the Teen Room to create a Pride and Joy Rainbow Sun Catcher! Love is Love is Love. For ages 9-18. While supplies last.

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

Discover the Makerspace

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The EFP Makerspace is open on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month!

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The EFP Makerspace is open on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month!

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

Discover Your Saturday

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for Saturday morning cartoons at the library! We will have a cereal bar set up and plenty of comfy chairs.

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Join us for Saturday morning cartoons at the library! We will have a cereal bar set up and plenty of comfy chairs.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Discover a Local Author: Larry Spotted Crow Mann

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Children, Adults, All Ages
Book talk with local author:

Join us for a book talk with a local author. 

Join us for this exciting event with a local author!

Cancelled
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join us for a book talk with a local author. 

Join us for this exciting event with a local author!

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

Discover the Music Makers - Specifix

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Performances, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for an evening of music and discussion with some of Springfield's emerging artists!

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances, Technology
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of music and discussion with some of Springfield's emerging artists!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Discover Tiny Tots Sensory Fun!

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess!

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Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess!

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

Discover Your Summer Kickoff Party

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Join us to celebrate Summer Reading with a Kickoff party. There will be games, crafts, raffles, and refreshments.

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Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate Summer Reading with a Kickoff party. There will be games, crafts, raffles, and refreshments.

This event is in the "Children" group

Discover Adventure: Booked into Summer Craft-a-long

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Bored this summer without your friends? Don't have any plans? Do you want to escape into another world?

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Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bored this summer without your friends? Don't have any plans? Do you want to escape into another world?

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

Discover the Musical Petting Zoo

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

The Musical Petting Zoo is a fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a drum.

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

The Musical Petting Zoo is a fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a drum.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Discover Springfield Birding!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us at parks around Springfield to discover local birds and our city's beautiful places to view them.

Offsite Event
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Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Join us at parks around Springfield to discover local birds and our city's beautiful places to view them.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Discover Diamond Art - Make Celestial Bookmarks

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the popular pastime of diamond art! Join us for an evening of creating beautiful bookmarks that match the night sky. Adults 18+.

At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the popular pastime of diamond art! Join us for an evening of creating beautiful bookmarks that match the night sky. Adults 18+.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

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

Discover Your Summer Kickoff Party

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Discover your summer and celebrate the start of Summer Reading at the Forest Park Library.

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Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Discover your summer and celebrate the start of Summer Reading at the Forest Park Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Queer Book Club

Saturday, June 15, 2024 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 (or all!) of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+.

At Capacity
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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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 (or all!) of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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

Discover Your Summer

All Day 6/17 - 8/24
Special Events
Program Type:
Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Discover YOUR Summer at the Springfield City Library. Learn a skill. Be crafty. Find your passion. Attend free concerts and fun-filled events; or just read a good book! Win prizes for participation.

Virtual Event
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Library Location: Special Events
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Discover YOUR Summer at the Springfield City Library. Learn a skill. Be crafty. Find your passion. Attend free concerts and fun-filled events; or just read a good book! Win prizes for participation.

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

Discover Henna

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us as we welcome Carolyn from Magic Tree Henna who will be giving out free henna tattoos during our Summer Reading Kickoff Event. Come enjoy this amazing art form from a truly skilled artist.

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Carolyn from Magic Tree Henna who will be giving out free henna tattoos during our Summer Reading Kickoff Event. Come enjoy this amazing art form from a truly skilled artist.

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

Discover Your Summer Kickoff Party

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Celebrate the beginning of our Summer Reading Program with bubbles on the lawn, popsicles, a summer scavenger hunt and a summer craft. There will be activities for the entire family while you sign up for summer reading club.

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Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate the beginning of our Summer Reading Program with bubbles on the lawn, popsicles, a summer scavenger hunt and a summer craft. There will be activities for the entire family while you sign up for summer reading club.

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

Discover Read-Aloud Fun

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Reading aloud to young children is not only an important foundation for learning and development - it is also so much fun!  Join us on the first two days of Discover Your Summer for the funniest, silliest storytimes ever.

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Reading aloud to young children is not only an important foundation for learning and development - it is also so much fun!  Join us on the first two days of Discover Your Summer for the funniest, silliest storytimes ever.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Discover African Drumming and Movement Class

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Music general:

Visit the library for a musical performance!

African dance and drumming bring people together in joy! In this class series, we will practice West African dance and drumming from Guinea and Mali, while having fun and playing together as a group.

At Capacity
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit the library for a musical performance!

African dance and drumming bring people together in joy! In this class series, we will practice West African dance and drumming from Guinea and Mali, while having fun and playing together as a group.

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

Discover the Makerspace

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The EFP Makerspace is open on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month!

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The EFP Makerspace is open on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month!

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

Discover Read-Aloud Fun

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Reading aloud to young children is not only an important foundation for learning and development - it is also so much fun!  Join us on the first two days of Discover Your Summer for the funniest, silliest storytimes ever.

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Reading aloud to young children is not only an important foundation for learning and development - it is also so much fun!  Join us on the first two days of Discover Your Summer for the funniest, silliest storytimes ever.

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

Discover Your Kitchen for Kids!

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Come learn how to make fun meals, drinks, and snacks. For kids ages 6-11. 

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Come learn how to make fun meals, drinks, and snacks. For kids ages 6-11. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Discover the Ocean and Swim with Rainbow Fish

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Inspired by The Rainbow Fish book series, swim on into the Brightwood Branch to create your very own underwater friend!

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Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Inspired by The Rainbow Fish book series, swim on into the Brightwood Branch to create your very own underwater friend!

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

Discover Role-Playing Games

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Do you want to explore new worlds, but aren’t sure where to start? Stop by the East Forest Park library on June 22nd for Role-Playing Game Day!

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you want to explore new worlds, but aren’t sure where to start? Stop by the East Forest Park library on June 22nd for Role-Playing Game Day!