This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Black History Month Mini-Quilting Workshop Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events Age Group: Teens, Adults Come celebrate Black History Month with this mini-quilting workshop! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Black History Month Mini-Quilting Workshop 5:00pm–7:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events Event Details: Come celebrate Black History Month with this mini-quilting workshop!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Family Paint Workshop Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Children, Tweens Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to make an easy, step-by-step, fun painting. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-13 with their parents or guardians. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Family Paint Workshop 5:30pm–6:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to make an easy, step-by-step, fun painting. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-13 with their parents or guardians.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Family Paint Workshop Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Children, Tweens View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Family Paint Workshop 3:00pm–4:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops 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 Help Us Package Seeds for Our New Seed Libraries! Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors Age Group: Adults In 2026, the Springfield City Library is adding a seed library to every branch! But we need your help - we need to repackage seeds from our vendor into individual portions. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Help Us Package Seeds for Our New Seed Libraries! 10:00am–1:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors Registration Required Event Details: In 2026, the Springfield City Library is adding a seed library to every branch! But we need your help - we need to repackage seeds from our vendor into individual portions. 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 Crochet Workshop Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Crochet Workshop 12:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Writing Club Monday, February 23, 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 Feb 23 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 Microwave Meals Wednesday, February 25, 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 Feb 25 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!
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, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Practice your Spanish in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 25 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 in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, February 26, 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 Feb 26 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 Braiding for Beginners Bootcamp Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Join us at the Mason Square Branch Library for a two-part hair braiding series by professional stylist Astariea Diaz. In this series patrons will learn hair care routines, braiding techniques, and more! 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 Feb 26 2026 Thu Braiding for Beginners Bootcamp 5:30pm–7:30pm Mason Square Branch Registration Open Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the Mason Square Branch Library for a two-part hair braiding series by professional stylist Astariea Diaz. In this series patrons will learn hair care routines, braiding techniques, and more!
This event is in the "Adults" group Writers' Workshop Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults This writing workshop will help creative writers looking to build community and improve their writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 28 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: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: This writing workshop will help creative writers looking to build community and improve their writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles. 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 "Adults" group First-time Home Buyer Information Session Monday, March 2, 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 Mar 2 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 "Adults" group Funding Information Network - Office Hours Thursday, March 5, 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 Mar 5 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, March 5, 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 Mar 5 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet Workshop Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Crochet Workshop 5:30pm–7:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Babywearing Basics: A Hands-On Workshop Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Adults Join Springfield Family Doula Services for a one-hour, interactive babywearing workshop designed to help parents and caregivers feel confident, safe, and supported. In this session, you will: View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Babywearing Basics: A Hands-On Workshop 11:15am–12:15pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join Springfield Family Doula Services for a one-hour, interactive babywearing workshop designed to help parents and caregivers feel confident, safe, and supported. In this session, you will:
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Microwave Meals Wednesday, March 11, 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 Mar 11 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!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, March 12, 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 Mar 12 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 Learn to Knit Saturday, March 14, 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 Mar 14 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, March 19, 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 Mar 19 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet Workshop Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Crochet Workshop 12:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Microwave Meals Wednesday, March 25, 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 Mar 25 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!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, March 26, 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 Mar 26 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 "Adults" group Writers' Workshop Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults This writing workshop will help creative writers looking to build community and improve their writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 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: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: This writing workshop will help creative writers looking to build community and improve their writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles. 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.
