This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Café Room at East Forest Park 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 28 2025 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Café Room 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 "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. Open Studio Tuesdays Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be availab... 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 28 2025 Tue Open Studio Tuesdays 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, Technology Event Details: Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.
This event is in the "Children" group. Little Adventures Storytime Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Event Details: Join us for stories and songs every Tuesday afternoon! All children and their grown-ups are welcome, but preschool aged littles will find this storytime especially enjoyable! This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Little Adventures Storytime 2:30pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for stories and songs every Tuesday afternoon! All children and their grown-ups are welcome, but preschool aged littles will find this storytime especially enjoyable! 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. Crafternoon Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Every Tuesday we will place crafting materials and instructions out on tables in the center of the library for patrons to use. This program is designed for teens and tweens, but ad... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Crafternoon 3:00pm - 4:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Every Tuesday we will place crafting materials and instructions out on tables in the center of the library for patrons to use. This program is designed for teens and tweens, but adults and younger children are welcome as well.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Game Day! Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Stop by the Mason Square Branch Library on Tuesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch! For ages 10-16. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Game Day! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Stop by the Mason Square Branch Library on Tuesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch! For ages 10-16.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Writing Club Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens 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 writi... This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Teen Writing Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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!
This event is in the "All Ages" 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. Boomer's Book Club Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Community Events, Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Event Details: Join Springfield Thunderbirds hockey player Drew Callin as he shares some of his favorite books with you. He’ll be joined by a teammate. We will have a scavenger hunt or other acti... This event is in the "All Ages" 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. Jan 28 2025 Tue Boomer's Book Club 3:45pm - 4:45pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join Springfield Thunderbirds hockey player Drew Callin as he shares some of his favorite books with you. He’ll be joined by a teammate. We will have a scavenger hunt or other activity as well. Great for families.
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. That's a Puzzle! Celebrate World Puzzle Day All Day IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: What is 24 hours long, all about solving problems, and is one of the best unofficial holidays of the year? Puzzle Day, of course. We will have all sorts of puzzles for all ages- ji... 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 29 2025 Wed That's a Puzzle! Celebrate World Puzzle Day All Day Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: What is 24 hours long, all about solving problems, and is one of the best unofficial holidays of the year? Puzzle Day, of course. We will have all sorts of puzzles for all ages- jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, suduko, and rubiks cubes.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup: Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with o... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group 10:30am - 11:30am Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres 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 always 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 29 2025 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room 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 always 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. Tarot Card Study Group Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join our twice-monthly tarot study group. Learn how to gain a deeper understanding of the cards and practice reading for yourself and others in a supportive environment. Ages... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Tarot Card Study Group 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games Event Details: Join our twice-monthly tarot study group. Learn how to gain a deeper understanding of the cards and practice reading for yourself and others in a supportive environment. Ages 18+.
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. Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Event Details: Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme. 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 29 2025 Wed Makerspace Collaboratory 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, Technology Event Details: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Chinese New Year "Year of the Snake" Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Event Details: Join us to celebrate the Chinese New Year "Year of the Snake" with stories and activities. Make a Light Lantern and try some tasty rice balls and Chinese cookies. ... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Chinese New Year "Year of the Snake" 2:30pm - 4:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us to celebrate the Chinese New Year "Year of the Snake" with stories and activities. Make a Light Lantern and try some tasty rice balls and Chinese cookies.
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. Read with Henry the Rabbit Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of 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. Jan 29 2025 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 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. Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting Wednesday, January 29, 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 29 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 "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 29, 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 29 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 "Teens" group. Teen Night Wednesday, January 29, 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 29 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 29, 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 29 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 "Adults" group. 413 Gourmet Club Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking Age Group: Adults 413 Gourmet: A cooking class meets book club series for those who love to cook at home. Cook together – hands-on and in-person! Event Details: In this cooking class series, folks who love to cook at home can come together to create a shared meal. Each month a different cookbook, theme, or chef will be selected as the focu... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed 413 Gourmet Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: A cooking class meets book club series for those who love to cook at home. Cook together – hands-on and in-person! In this cooking class series, folks who love to cook at home can come together to create a shared meal. Each month a different cookbook, theme, or chef will be selected as the focus. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Circle Time Fun Thursday, January 30, 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 30 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 30, 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 30 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 30, 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 30 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 30, 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 30 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 "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 30, 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 30 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!
