This event is in the "Children" group. Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:15pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Children Event Details: Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166 This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting 3:30pm - 5:15pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166 Disclaimer(s) Non-Library Event This is a non-library-sponsored event.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Art Swap Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Event Details: You've never painted like this before! Teens will have 30 minutes to paint a canvas before they switch with a partner and finish the other person's painting in the next 30 minutes.... This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Art Swap 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: You've never painted like this before! Teens will have 30 minutes to paint a canvas before they switch with a partner and finish the other person's painting in the next 30 minutes. A creative challenge for artists of all levels!
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. Crafternoon for All Ages Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Craft generic: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Event Details: Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we... 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. Jan 15 2025 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 4:00pm - 6:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Perler Bead Fun! Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Join us as we make perler bead creations using patterns or design your own original piece! Perler beads are plastic fuse beads that you place on a grid and melt together. They are ... Registration This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Perler Bead Fun! 4:00pm - 6:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us as we make perler bead creations using patterns or design your own original piece! Perler beads are plastic fuse beads that you place on a grid and melt together. They are a fun way to explore your creativity! For ages 9 and up.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Spice Club Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Rice Hall at Central Library Program Type: Food & Cooking Age Group: Adults Event Details: Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club. Each month on the 3rd Wednesday, receive a spice sample from the Sout... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Spice Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Night Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Age Group: Teens Teen night EFP: Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. Event Details: Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+ This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Teen Night 5:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Event Details: A Spanish language learning group that functions to help develop/improve foreign language speaking/reading/writing and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange!¡Un grupo de apr... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm - 7:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: A Spanish language learning group that functions to help develop/improve foreign language speaking/reading/writing and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Bedtime Stories Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Bedtime Stories: Get cozy for this evening storytime. Event Details: Put on your PJs and bring your little ones for classic bedtime stories, soft music, and gentle movement before going home for bedtime. Children of all ages, and best friend stuffed... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Bedtime Stories 6:00pm - 6:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Get cozy for this evening storytime. Put on your PJs and bring your little ones for classic bedtime stories, soft music, and gentle movement before going home for bedtime. Children of all ages, and best friend stuffed animals, are 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 "Adults" group. Adult Trivia Night Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults Event Details: Come to the East Forest Park library for adult trivia night – the 3rd Wednesday of every month. We’ll have snacks, fun facts, and a great time! Ages 18+. Themes TBA! This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Adult Trivia Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Come to the East Forest Park library for adult trivia night – the 3rd Wednesday of every month. We’ll have snacks, fun facts, and a great time! Ages 18+. Themes TBA!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club Thursday, January 16, 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! Event Details: 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. ... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Circle Time Fun Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Event Details: Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth - 5 years, si... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Circle Time Fun 10:30am - 11:30am Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth - 5 years, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Tiny Tots Sensory Fun Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Tiny tots: Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess! Event Details: Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Tiny Tots Sensory Fun 10:30am - 11:15pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's 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! Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms Storytime Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Event Details: Join us for a baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, older siblings welcome. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Wiggle Worms Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for a baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Chess Club Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Rice Hall at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult c... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club.
This event is in the "Adults" group. STCC Information Table Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Rotunda at Central Library Program Type: Work & Careers Age Group: Adults Event Details: Stop by to learn about free job training and adult education classes offered by Springfield Technical Community College. Free classes include Basic Computer SkillsEnglish... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu STCC Information Table 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Adults Program Type: Work & Careers Event Details: Stop by to learn about free job training and adult education classes offered by Springfield Technical Community College. Free classes include
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. Sew Fun! Drop-In Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help yo... 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. Jan 16 2025 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. MLK Jr. Day Celebration Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Event Details: "I Have a Dream" A Mobile Cloud / Story Craft to honor MLK Jr. message of Peace and Justice. Materials provided. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu MLK Jr. Day Celebration 2:30pm - 4:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading Event Details: "I Have a Dream" A Mobile Cloud / Story Craft to honor MLK Jr. message of Peace and Justice. Materials provided.
This event is in the "Children" group. Meet Me at the Library! Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Children Event Details: It's an afterschool playdate at the library! Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun. Come with your friends or make some new ones weekly at our ne... This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Meet Me at the Library! 3:00pm - 4:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Events Event Details: It's an afterschool playdate at the library! Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun. 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 "All Ages" group. Hello Dolly! Make Your Own Paper Dolls Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Make your own paper dolls and learn how to cut a paper doll chain. While you're here, check out our new doll house for play during open hours this winter. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Hello Dolly! Make Your Own Paper Dolls 4:00pm - 5:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make your own paper dolls and learn how to cut a paper doll chain. While you're here, check out our new doll house for play during open hours this winter.
Sector F Meeting Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Purpose of Meeting: The primary purpose of the beat community meeting is to allow beat residents, other community stakeholders, and police to discuss chronic problems on the beat and to engage in prob... Mason Square Branch Jan 16 2025 Thu Sector F Meeting 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Purpose of Meeting The primary purpose of the beat community meeting is to allow beat residents, other community stakeholders, and police to discuss chronic problems on the beat and to engage in problem-solving.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Learn Needle Felting - Felted Gnome Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Learn how to needle felt wool with Pop up Art School. Use a barbed needle and wool roving to create a felted gnome. In this beginner’s class, you’ll learn how to sculpt basic shape... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Learn Needle Felting - Felted Gnome 6:00pm - 7:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Learn how to needle felt wool with Pop up Art School. Use a barbed needle and wool roving to create a felted gnome. In this beginner’s class, you’ll learn how to sculpt basic shapes and attach them together. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Friday, January 17, 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. Event Details: 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. Jan 17 2025 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch 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. Chair Yoga Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Chair Yoga: Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Event Details: Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a c... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Chair Yoga 11:30am - 12:15pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Event Details: Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! For ages 6 months - 6 years with accompanying adults, but older siblings w... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 11:30am - 12:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! For ages 6 months - 6 years with accompanying adults, 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.
