This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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... Play with the Big Blue Blocks during the month of March at Mason Square! This playgroup will feature giant foam building blocks to encourage extra special active, collaborative, and imaginative play. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group May 6 2026 Wed Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: 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. Play with the Big Blue Blocks during the month of March at Mason Square! This playgroup will feature giant foam building blocks to encourage extra special active, collaborative, and imaginative play. 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, May 6, 2026 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. 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Maker Time! Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults The Makerspace is open! View Details 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 May 6 2026 Wed Maker Time! 1:00pm–5:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Event Details: The Makerspace is open! 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 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Civic Engagement, Games Age Group: Teens, Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, 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 Mobile Farmers Market Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. View Details 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 May 6 2026 Wed Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm–3:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Event Details: The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group WOW Wednesday! Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Craft generic: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us every other Wednesday at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed WOW Wednesday! 3:00pm–4:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us every other Wednesday at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Make Your Own Soap for Teens Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:15pm - 6:15pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Age Group: Tweens, Teens Enjoy making your own, personalized bar of soap. Make one for you and one for the mom, grandma, or abuela in your life. We will discuss the benefits of essential oils and how to maintain healthy, glowing skin. For teens ages 12-18. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed Make Your Own Soap for Teens 3:15pm–6:15pm Indian Orchard Branch Upcoming Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy making your own, personalized bar of soap. Make one for you and one for the mom, grandma, or abuela in your life. We will discuss the benefits of essential oils and how to maintain healthy, glowing skin. For teens ages 12-18.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Crafternoon for T(w)eens Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Join us for some after-school crafting on the 1st Wednesday of the month! Some examples are soap making, painting, and glitter bottles! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed Crafternoon for T(w)eens 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for some after-school crafting on the 1st Wednesday of the month! Some examples are soap making, painting, and glitter bottles!
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Night Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Age Group: Teens 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+ View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 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 "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 Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Off Site Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Books & Brew: Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion. Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew, too! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's 5:30pm–6:30pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion. Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew, too!
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Board Game Night Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Adult Board Game Night 5:30pm–7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.
This event is in the "Adults" group Library Commission Meeting Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Civic Engagement Age Group: Adults Monthly Meeting of the Springfield City Library Commission View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Library Commission Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details: Monthly Meeting of the Springfield City Library Commission
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 "Adults" group The Any Book Club Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Any Book Club: Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads. The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am–12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads. The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not.
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 Maker Time! Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults The Makerspace is open! View Details 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 May 7 2026 Thu Maker Time! 10:00am–5:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Event Details: The Makerspace is open! 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, May 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Circle Time Fun: Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun. 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Circle Time Fun 10:30am–11:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun. 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 "Adults" group Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends Thursday, May 7, 2026 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. Join us for adaptable chair yoga! Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. The instructor is Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends 11:00am–12:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO 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 adaptable chair yoga! Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. The instructor is Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Adults" group Spice Club Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Civic Engagement, Food & Cooking Age Group: Adults Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Spice Club 11:00am–12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Chess Club Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens, Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room 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 Meet Me at the Library! Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children It's an afterschool playdate at the library! Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 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: Storytimes & Playgroups 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Card Making Workshop Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Get creative at this card making workshop just in time for Mother's Day! Using blank cards, markers, watercolors, stickers, and other supplies the library has to offer, participants will take home their very own homemade card! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 7 2026 Thu Card Making Workshop 3:15pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative at this card making workshop just in time for Mother's Day! Using blank cards, markers, watercolors, stickers, and other supplies the library has to offer, participants will take home their very own homemade card!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Popsicle Picture Frames Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Make and decorate a popsicle stick frame for a special picture. Recommended for ages 3+ View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Popsicle Picture Frames 3:30pm–4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make and decorate a popsicle stick frame for a special picture. Recommended for ages 3+ 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 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
