This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, June 11, 2026 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! All ages View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch 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! All ages
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group DIY Play Store Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:30pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Make your own play grocery store kit with a tote bag, DIY play money, and a DIY coloring page. Take your kit home to continue the fun. Designed for ages 8-9 with all children 3+ welcome to participate (small parts). View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 13 2026 Sat DIY Play Store 11:00am–2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Make your own play grocery store kit with a tote bag, DIY play money, and a DIY coloring page. Take your kit home to continue the fun. Designed for ages 8-9 with all children 3+ welcome to participate (small parts).
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 Indian Orchard Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Monday, June 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Kick off Summer Reading in style at the Indian Orchard Branch. Enjoy bubbles on the lawn, lawn games, crafts for all ages, a scavenger hunt, and more. Drop in for refreshments and a free book when you sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge. View Details 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 Jun 15 2026 Mon Indian Orchard Summer Reading Kick-Off Party 2:00pm–4:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Kick off Summer Reading in style at the Indian Orchard Branch. Enjoy bubbles on the lawn, lawn games, crafts for all ages, a scavenger hunt, and more. Drop in for refreshments and a free book when you sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge.
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 Chair Yoga Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Jun 15 2026 Mon Chair Yoga 4:00pm–4:45pm Mason Square Branch Registration Open Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation. Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sound Bath Series with Jonencia Wood Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Age Group: Teens, Adults Come and plant seeds of peace inside yourself! A sound bath is a meditative experience where participants are immersed in soothing sound vibrations to promote relaxation and reduce stress. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 15 2026 Mon Sound Bath Series with Jonencia Wood 5:00pm–6:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Event Details: Come and plant seeds of peace inside yourself! A sound bath is a meditative experience where participants are immersed in soothing sound vibrations to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
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 Sixteen Acres Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Drop in for refreshments, fun for all ages and a free book when you register for summer reading. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts and cool surprises for kids plus board games and a special craft for teens and adults. View Details 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 Jun 16 2026 Tue Sixteen Acres Summer Reading Kick-Off Party 2:30pm–5:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Drop in for refreshments, fun for all ages and a free book when you register for summer reading. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts and cool surprises for kids plus board games and a special craft for teens and adults. 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 Switch It Up! Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer! View Details 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 Jun 16 2026 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Books in the Park Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Come get some reading done in the comfort of a hammock! Books in the Park is open to any interested tween, teen, or adult. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Books in the Park 10:00am–12:00pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Come get some reading done in the comfort of a hammock! Books in the Park is open to any interested tween, teen, or adult.
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 Brightwood Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us for an afternoon of fun activities: stories, crafts, games, prizes and refreshments. Look for your own labeled Children, Youth and Adult table of surprises. View Details 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 Jun 17 2026 Wed Brightwood Summer Reading Kick-Off Party 1:00pm–4:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of fun activities: stories, crafts, games, prizes and refreshments. Look for your own labeled Children, Youth and Adult table of surprises.
This event is in the "Teens" group Make your own flowerpots Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Teens Come to our teen room where you will decorate a flowerpot to take home. When the pot is ready, you'll also plant a small succulent plant to take home in your one-of-a-kind pot. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Make your own flowerpots 3:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Come to our teen room where you will decorate a flowerpot to take home. When the pot is ready, you'll also plant a small succulent plant to take home in your one-of-a-kind pot.
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 East Forest Park Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Kick off Summer Reading at the East Forest Park Branch! Drop in for refreshments, fun for all ages, and a free book when you sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge! View Details 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 Jun 17 2026 Wed East Forest Park Summer Reading Kick-Off Party 4:00pm–6:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Kick off Summer Reading at the East Forest Park Branch! Drop in for refreshments, fun for all ages, and a free book when you sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge!
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 East Springfield Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Drop in for refreshments, fun for all ages, and a free book when you sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts, and cool surprises for kids, plus board games and a special craft for teens and adults. View Details 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 Jun 17 2026 Wed East Springfield Summer Reading Kick-Off Party 4:00pm–6:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Drop in for refreshments, fun for all ages, and a free book when you sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts, and cool surprises for kids, plus board games and a special craft for teens and adults. 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 Play-Doh Creations Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but older siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Play-Doh Creations 10:30am–11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Event Details: Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, June 18, 2026 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! All ages View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch 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! All ages
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 Forest Park Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Forest Park Branch Program Type: Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Kick off Summer Reading at the Forest Park Branch! Sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge, pick out a free book, and enjoy snacks, fun activities, games for children, teens, and adults! View Details 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Forest Park Summer Reading Kick-Off Party 4:00pm–6:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Kick off Summer Reading at the Forest Park Branch! Sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge, pick out a free book, and enjoy snacks, fun activities, games for children, teens, and adults!
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 Mason Square Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us to kick off Summer Reading with a party! We will have activities for kids, teens, and adults! View Details 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Mason Square Summer Reading Kick-Off Party 4:00pm–6:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Join us to kick off Summer Reading with a party! We will have activities for kids, teens, and adults!
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 Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth All Day 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 "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 Downtown Springfield Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Rotunda at Central Library Program Type: Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us for refreshments and fun for all ages at our Summer Reading Kick-off party for the downtown Springfield neighborhood! We'll celebrate throughout our beautiful building and on the Museums Quad. View Details 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 Jun 20 2026 Sat Downtown Springfield Summer Reading Kick-Off Party 11:00am–1:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for refreshments and fun for all ages at our Summer Reading Kick-off party for the downtown Springfield neighborhood! We'll celebrate throughout our beautiful building and on the Museums Quad.
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 Monday Funday Monday, June 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! View Details 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 Jun 22 2026 Mon Monday Funday 2:30pm–3:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
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 Chair Yoga Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Jun 22 2026 Mon Chair Yoga 4:00pm–4:45pm Mason Square Branch Registration Open Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation. Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 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 Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Create fun sidewalk chalk art while enjoying a popsicle every Tuesday this summer! In case of rain, program will be canceled for the day. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles 2:30pm–3:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Create fun sidewalk chalk art while enjoying a popsicle every Tuesday this summer! In case of rain, program will be canceled for the day.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chalk the Walk Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Help us decorate the sidewalk in front of the Forest Park Library with a chalk mural! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Chalk the Walk 3:15pm–4:45pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Help us decorate the sidewalk in front of the Forest Park Library with a chalk mural!
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 Switch It Up! Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer! View Details 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 Jun 23 2026 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group One More Chapter Storytime Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jun 24 2026 Wed One More Chapter Storytime 3:30pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis.
