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Anime Afternoons

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

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

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Family Movie Night

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for a family-friendly movie night! On the first Wednesday of the month, we'll watch a movie together. 

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

Join us for a family-friendly movie night! On the first Wednesday of the month, we'll watch a movie together. 

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.

Two electric guitars and a white keytar

Celtic Music with Jeff Snow

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for a festive evening of music and story telling. Traditional and original Celtic songs performed by the talented multi-instrumentalist Jeff Snow will have you singing and clapping along.

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

Join us for a festive evening of music and story telling. Traditional and original Celtic songs performed by the talented multi-instrumentalist Jeff Snow will have you singing and clapping along.

Poster for the Minecraft movie. The cast stands posing heroically.

Family Movie Afternoon - A Minecraft Movie

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:45am - 2:45pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for a screening of A Minecraft Movie. 

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of A Minecraft Movie. 

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Family Movie Night

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for a family-friendly movie night! On the first Wednesday of the month, we'll watch a movie together. 

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

Join us for a family-friendly movie night! On the first Wednesday of the month, we'll watch a movie together. 

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.

Easter

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

The library is closed in honor of Easter Sunday.

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:

The library is closed in honor of Easter Sunday.

f1 movie poster, a car driving directly towards the viewer with images of the cast in the sky

Family Movie Afternoon - F1

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:45am - 2:45pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for a screening of F1

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of F1

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Indoor "Drive-In" Movie

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Spend the afternoon enjoying a movie in our community meeting room while surrounded by vintage drive-in themed snacks and decorations

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Spend the afternoon enjoying a movie in our community meeting room while surrounded by vintage drive-in themed snacks and decorations

Two electric guitars and a white keytar

Serenade For Spring

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready to swing! Isabel Marcheselli's Trio, The Marcheselli Trio, is bringing an unforgettable jazzy showcase to the stage.

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Get ready to swing! Isabel Marcheselli's Trio, The Marcheselli Trio, is bringing an unforgettable jazzy showcase to the stage.

Patriot's 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

The library is closed in honor of Patriots Day.

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:

The library is closed in honor of Patriots Day.

Sonic 3 poster, the cast is dramatically running towards the viewer.

Family Movie Afternoon - Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:45am - 2:45pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before.

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before.

A Lego storm trooper walking across the sand.

Star Wars Day

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 7:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Games, Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for a 2-part celebration! We will start the party with themed snacks, crafts, books and games. Then we will have a special viewing of our favorite Star Wars Movie. Visit us you will, celebrate you must.

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

Join us for a 2-part celebration! We will start the party with themed snacks, crafts, books and games. Then we will have a special viewing of our favorite Star Wars Movie. Visit us you will, celebrate you must.

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.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Indoor "Picnic" Movie

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Looking for something to do this Memorial Day Weekend? Bring your blankets and pillows to join us in the Community Meeting Room for a family friendly indoor "picnic" movie! Refreshments will be provided.

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Looking for something to do this Memorial Day Weekend? Bring your blankets and pillows to join us in the Community Meeting Room for a family friendly indoor "picnic" movie! Refreshments will be provided.

Memorial 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

The library is closed in honor of Memorial day.

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:

The library is closed in honor of Memorial day.

Several balloons that are lime green, turquoise, yellow, and orange

Spring Fling!

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Stop by Mason Square and meet up with your neighbors! Music, food, and fun for all ages, including arts and crafts for kids, a live musical performance by Marlborough Street Band, and tacos from El Charros food truck! Rain or shine.

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

Stop by Mason Square and meet up with your neighbors! Music, food, and fun for all ages, including arts and crafts for kids, a live musical performance by Marlborough Street Band, and tacos from El Charros food truck! Rain or shine.

Photograph of three women of color in traditional African dress.

Black History Ensemble of CMSS

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

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

Juneteenth

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

Independence Day (observed)

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

Independence 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

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

The library is closed in honor of Labor Day.

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:

The library is closed in honor of Labor Day.

Indigenous Peoples' 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

Veterans 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

Early closing for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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

Thanksgiving 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