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 Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 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 World of Maps - Homeschool Program Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Library Express at Pine Point Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Children, Tweens Map reading is an important skill to cultivate, even in the age of GPS. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Apr 24 2026 Fri World of Maps - Homeschool Program 10:00am–11:00am Library Express at Pine Point Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Map reading is an important skill to cultivate, even in the age of GPS. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo. 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 Apr 24 2026 Fri Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo 1:00pm–2:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Print Workshop Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Have some fun making your own DIY screen print! Participants will use a syrofoam try and a pencil to make their own printing block! Then we'll use the printing block with paint and a bryer to make as many prints as you'd like! 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 Apr 24 2026 Fri Print Workshop 1:00pm–3:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Have some fun making your own DIY screen print! Participants will use a syrofoam try and a pencil to make their own printing block! Then we'll use the printing block with paint and a bryer to make as many prints as you'd like! 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo. 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 Apr 25 2026 Sat Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo 11:00am–12:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo. 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 Jewelry Making Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Design and create your own bracelet and pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create unique pieces of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewelry making and learn the basic skills! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Jewelry Making Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings 12:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Design and create your own bracelet and pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create unique pieces of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewelry making and learn the basic skills!
This event is in the "Adults" group Writers' Workshop Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Are you a creative writer? Come build community and improve your writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles. Participants will focus on particular skills based off the prompts for that month. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Writers' Workshop 1:00pm–2:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Are you a creative writer? Come build community and improve your writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles. Participants will focus on particular skills based off the prompts for that month. 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 Teen Writing Club Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Practice your Spanish and help others practice their English in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! We will spend half the time practicing Spanish and the other half practicing English, with a break in between. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Practice your Spanish and help others practice their English in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! We will spend half the time practicing Spanish and the other half practicing English, with a break in between.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, April 30, 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 Apr 30 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Floral Design Workshop Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors Age Group: Teens, Adults Visit the Mason Square Branch and learn from master floral designer Jenna Elliot on how to create beautiful flower arrangements on your own, just in time for Mother's Day! For teens and adults age 14+ View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 2 2026 Sat Floral Design Workshop 12:00pm–1:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch and learn from master floral designer Jenna Elliot on how to create beautiful flower arrangements on your own, just in time for Mother's Day! For teens and adults age 14+
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group How to Patch & Mend Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens, Adults Whether you've never sewn before or consider yourself an expert, come learn to mend your own clothing! This workshop will allow participants to bring in clothing they'd like to fix and give them the tools, materials, and instruction on how to. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 2 2026 Sat How to Patch & Mend 12:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Whether you've never sewn before or consider yourself an expert, come learn to mend your own clothing! This workshop will allow participants to bring in clothing they'd like to fix and give them the tools, materials, and instruction on how to.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Writing Club Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 4 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group First-time Home Buyer Information Session Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Learn how to get on the path to homeownership with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank and Araceli Rivera of Wayfinders! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon First-time Home Buyer Information Session 5:30pm–6:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to get on the path to homeownership with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank and Araceli Rivera of Wayfinders! Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Practice your Spanish and help others practice their English in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! We will spend half the time practicing Spanish and the other half practicing English, with a break in between. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Practice your Spanish and help others practice their English in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! We will spend half the time practicing Spanish and the other half practicing English, with a break in between.
This event is in the "Adults" group Funding Information Network - Office Hours Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Computer Lab at Central Library Program Type: Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Meet with our Digital Services Librarian to learn about grants for 501(c)3 nonprofits. Get acquainted with the Foundation Directory Online, and learn where to get useful resources for the entire grant seeking process. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Funding Information Network - Office Hours 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Meet with our Digital Services Librarian to learn about grants for 501(c)3 nonprofits. Get acquainted with the Foundation Directory Online, and learn where to get useful resources for the entire grant seeking process.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, May 7, 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 May 7 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 Yoga for Kids Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Age Group: Children Unwind, stretch, and connect with this yoga class for kids taught by local yoga instructor, Christina Lam. No experience needed—just bring your breath and be yourself! Registration is optional but encouraged. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Yoga for Kids 5:30pm–6:30pm Mason Square Branch Registration Open Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Unwind, stretch, and connect with this yoga class for kids taught by local yoga instructor, Christina Lam. No experience needed—just bring your breath and be yourself! Registration is optional but encouraged. Disclaimer(s) 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 Learn to Knit Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens, Adults Learn the basics of knitting and build your skills with guided lessons. No experience needed! Every month we will review casting on, counting stitches, garter stitch, and stockinette stitch for new patrons and beginners. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat Learn to Knit 11:30am–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of knitting and build your skills with guided lessons. No experience needed! Every month we will review casting on, counting stitches, garter stitch, and stockinette stitch for new patrons and beginners. Disclaimer(s) 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 Moisturizer Workshop Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens, Adults Curious about how your favorite moisturizers are made? Interesting in making your own? Come join us for a moisturizers workshop, hosted by Kristie Valenze! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat Moisturizer Workshop 12:00pm–2:00pm East Forest Park Branch Upcoming Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Curious about how your favorite moisturizers are made? Interesting in making your own? Come join us for a moisturizers workshop, hosted by Kristie Valenze! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Writing Club Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 11 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Autism Information Session with Dr. Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens, Adults Join Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton, Ph.D, a proudly Autistic writer, consultant, speaker, editor, artist, and mom, who will speak on Autism. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Autism Information Session with Dr. Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton 5:00pm–6:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton, Ph.D, a proudly Autistic writer, consultant, speaker, editor, artist, and mom, who will speak on Autism.
This event is in the "Adults" group Cross Stitch Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Learn to cross stitch! Already know how? Drop in anyway for new patterns or to stitch with pals. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Cross Stitch 10:30am–11:30am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Learn to cross stitch! Already know how? Drop in anyway for new patterns or to stitch with pals.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Microwave Meals Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Age Group: Tweens, Teens Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 13 2026 Wed Microwave Meals 3:15pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
