This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Super Smash Bros. Tournament! Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Come test your skills in the ultimate game! Challenge your friends to a battle across the Nintendo multiverse. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Super Smash Bros. Tournament! 5:30pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Come test your skills in the ultimate game! Challenge your friends to a battle across the Nintendo multiverse.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Crafter Hours Drop-In Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Stop by the Crafter Hours drop-in to work on a project (or start a new one) with us! We'll have plenty of supplies to use and some past crafts for inspiration. Ages 16+ please, all... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Crafter Hours Drop-In 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the Crafter Hours drop-in to work on a project (or start a new one) with us! We'll have plenty of supplies to use and some past crafts for inspiration. Ages 16+ please, all levels of craftiness welcome.
Center for New Americans English class Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Computer Lab at Central Library Purpose of Meeting: Teaching English as a Second Language class Central Library Apr 16 2025 Wed Center for New Americans English class 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Purpose of Meeting Teaching English as a Second Language class
This event is in the "Adults" group. Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club Thursday, April 17, 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. Apr 17 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. Tiny Tots Playgroup Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Event Details: Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Tiny Tots Playgroup 10:30am - 11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Circle Time Fun Thursday, April 17, 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. Apr 17 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. Wiggle Worms Storytime Thursday, April 17, 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. Apr 17 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 "Adults" group. Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard 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 Chair Yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Where regular classes may be more limiting, Chair Yoga allows older people and those wi... At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends 11:00am - 12:00pm Indian Orchard Branch At Capacity Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Join us for Chair Yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club: Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club. Event Details: We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. Just drop by and color your stress away. For tweens and teens. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club 1:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club. We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. Just drop by and color your stress away. For tweens and teens.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Chess Club Thursday, April 17, 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. Apr 17 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, April 17, 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. Apr 17 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, April 17, 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. Apr 17 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. Meet Me at the Library! Thursday, April 17, 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. Apr 17 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. Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Community Events Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Fly over to the Central Library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. This program will focus ... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Fly over to the Central Library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jam Sessions Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Event Details: Looking for people to play music with? Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner-intermediate music club with your guitar, ukulele or other acoustic instrument ... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Jam Sessions 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Looking for people to play music with? Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner-intermediate music club with your guitar, ukulele or other acoustic instrument and start jamming or learning your favorite songs!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Spring Egg Hunt Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Teens Event Details: It's spring, and that means it's egg hunting time! Join us in the teen room, work together to find all our spring eggs and find all the surprises we have hidden for you! For teens ... This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Spring Egg Hunt 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: It's spring, and that means it's egg hunting time! Join us in the teen room, work together to find all our spring eggs and find all the surprises we have hidden for you! For teens 12-19.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Read with Coach the Therapy Dog Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Event Details: Visit us to read a book to Coach, a Shetland Sheep dog and trained, certified therapy dog. This program encourages children to practice their reading by offering a non-ju... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Read with Coach the Therapy Dog 3:45pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Visit us to read a book to Coach, a Shetland Sheep dog and trained, certified therapy dog.
Sector F Meeting Thursday, April 17, 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 Apr 17 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Join the Quest! D&D Club Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! Do you have what it takes to be a hero? Join us for a new adventure each week! Travel... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Join the Quest! D&D Club 5:30pm - 7:45pm Brightwood Branch Registration Open Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! 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, April 18, 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. Apr 18 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, April 18, 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. Apr 18 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, April 18, 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. Apr 18 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Friday, April 18, 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. 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. Apr 18 2025 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch 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, April 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!Join us every Friday for Open Sew at the Mason Square Library! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafter... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch 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!
