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Knot Just Knitters

Friday, June 20, 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.

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.

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group

Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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.

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mason Square 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.

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.

Library Location: Mason Square 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

Open Sew

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!

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, June 20, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Home City Families Playgroup

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Home City Families Playgroup:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children t...

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 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 "Teens" group

Soul Speaker Alchemy Box

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

​Join us for an afternoon of mindful creatvity with a focus on mental health. This program is presented by Kim Larkin of KlassicKreations.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

​Join us for an afternoon of mindful creatvity with a focus on mental health. This program is presented by Kim Larkin of KlassicKreations.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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

LEGO Challenge

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

It is time to get your brick on!

Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge.  

For master builders aged 5-11!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

It is time to get your brick on!

Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge.  

For master builders aged 5-11!

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

Sunshine Storytime

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join us Saturday mornings this summer for an all ages, family storytime in the sunshine! Each week we'll meet in the Children's Room at 11:00 and head outside to the Museum Courtyard to read books, sing songs, and get silly.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us Saturday mornings this summer for an all ages, family storytime in the sunshine! Each week we'll meet in the Children's Room at 11:00 and head outside to the Museum Courtyard to read books, sing songs, and get silly.

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.

Springfield Writer's Wordshop

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Writing workshop/excercise, followed by sharing any self-made written works. Also discussion of material, strategies and local events related to writing and sharing.

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

Writing workshop/excercise, followed by sharing any self-made written works. Also discussion of material, strategies and local events related to writing and sharing.

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

Aromatherapy & DIY Moisturizer Workshop

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:45pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join NAHA certified aromatherapist Kim Larkin to learn about essential oils and some of the most beneficial skin hydrators such as desert Jojoba, Moroccan Argan, Shea butter, Rose Hip and more!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join NAHA certified aromatherapist Kim Larkin to learn about essential oils and some of the most beneficial skin hydrators such as desert Jojoba, Moroccan Argan, Shea butter, Rose Hip and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tea Talks

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome! 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome! 

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

Fantasy Map Workshop

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Come explore fantasy map making! Whether you're leveling up your tabletop RPG game, illustrating a story you have in your head, or just want to pass the afternoon with a craft, this fantasy map making workshop is for you.

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come explore fantasy map making! Whether you're leveling up your tabletop RPG game, illustrating a story you have in your head, or just want to pass the afternoon with a craft, this fantasy map making workshop is for you.

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

Read with Duchess the Dog

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Come to a special experience for pre-readers and practiced readers of all ages. Our guests Warren and his certified therapy dog Duchess will share some fun stories with you.

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Come to a special experience for pre-readers and practiced readers of all ages. Our guests Warren and his certified therapy dog Duchess will share some fun stories with you.

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

Teen Paint and Sip

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for a refreshing afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a soft drink you created from our juice bar! Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!

Open to teens 12-19.  

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a refreshing afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a soft drink you created from our juice bar! Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!

Open to teens 12-19.  

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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

Central Library Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for an afternoon of outdoor fun to kick off Summer Reading! We'll have games, crafts, bubbles, and an ice cream bar. Children, teens, and adults welcome! 

Library Location: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of outdoor fun to kick off Summer Reading! We'll have games, crafts, bubbles, and an ice cream bar. Children, teens, and adults welcome! 

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

Minute to Win It

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Complete each task within 60 seconds. Winner gets a big Payday*.

*money not guaranteed

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

Complete each task within 60 seconds. Winner gets a big Payday*.

*money not guaranteed

Ward 6 Democratic Committee meeting

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Join the Ward 6 Democrats for their Regular Meeting. Hear about our plans for public education ahead of this year's election. We also plan to invite speakers and discuss outreach. ...

Forest Park Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Join the Ward 6 Democrats for their Regular Meeting. Hear about our plans for public education ahead of this year's election. We also plan to invite speakers and discuss outreach.

Join us!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen RPG Club

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Do you love creating stories? Do you imagine yourself the hero in your favorite stories? Do you like games where you tackle a problem as a group? Then table top RPG may be for you!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love creating stories? Do you imagine yourself the hero in your favorite stories? Do you like games where you tackle a problem as a group? Then table top RPG may be for you!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

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

Garden Club

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Outdoors
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Join us at East Springfield to learn more about Garden Club. Ask us questions about your plants; indoor and outdoor plant care, and learn some tips and tricks from us!

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors
Event Details:

Join us at East Springfield to learn more about Garden Club. Ask us questions about your plants; indoor and outdoor plant care, and learn some tips and tricks from us!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Board Games

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Stop by the community room to cool off, have a snack, and play a game. We have UNO, Sushi Go, checkers, and more. If you're brave, challenge a librarian to a game of Scrabble.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by the community room to cool off, have a snack, and play a game. We have UNO, Sushi Go, checkers, and more. If you're brave, challenge a librarian to a game of Scrabble.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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

Crafternoon for Kids

All Day
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us on Mondays in the Children's Room to create exciting summer crafts together. For families. 

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on Mondays in the Children's Room to create exciting summer crafts together. For families. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Home City Families Playgroup

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Home City Families Playgroup:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children t...

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 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.

SNAP Navigator/Program Assistant

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Assist Customer with SNAP benefits application and questions.

Forest Park Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Assist Customer with SNAP benefits application and questions.