This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Create fun sidewalk chalk art while enjoying a popsicle every Tuesday this summer! In case of rain, program will be canceled for the day. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 4 2026 Tue Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles 2:30pm–3:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Create fun sidewalk chalk art while enjoying a popsicle every Tuesday this summer! In case of rain, program will be canceled for the day.
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 Switch It Up! Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer! 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 Aug 4 2026 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Books in the Park Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Come get some reading done in the comfort of a hammock! Books in the Park is open to any interested tween, teen, or adult. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2026 Wed Books in the Park 10:00am–12:00pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Come get some reading done in the comfort of a hammock! Books in the Park is open to any interested tween, teen, or adult.
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 BINGO Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us for BINGO at the Mason Square Library. Enjoy a few games, have a snack, win a prize and spend time with other friends from the community. All are welcome! 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 Aug 5 2026 Wed BINGO 1:00pm–2:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for BINGO at the Mason Square Library. Enjoy a few games, have a snack, win a prize and spend time with other friends from the community. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group One More Chapter Storytime Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 5 2026 Wed One More Chapter Storytime 3:30pm–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, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Play-Doh Creations Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but older siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 6 2026 Thu Play-Doh Creations 10:30am–11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Event Details: Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, 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 "Children" group Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 6 2026 Thu Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra 2:00pm–3:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone! 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 Magic Tree Henna Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Join us as we welcome Carolyn from Magic Tree Henna who will be doing free henna tattoos for teens! 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 Aug 6 2026 Thu Magic Tree Henna 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Join us as we welcome Carolyn from Magic Tree Henna who will be doing free henna tattoos for teens!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, August 6, 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 Aug 6 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Read with a Ranger Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Meet new friends and listen to stories about plants, animals and nature with Ranger Susan! Followed by a simple craft. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 7 2026 Fri Read with a Ranger 11:30am–12:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Event Details: Meet new friends and listen to stories about plants, animals and nature with Ranger Susan! Followed by a simple craft. 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 Monday Funday Monday, August 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! 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 Aug 10 2026 Mon Monday Funday 2:30pm–3:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga Monday, August 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 10 2026 Mon Chair Yoga 4:00pm–4:45pm Mason Square Branch Registration Open Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Create fun sidewalk chalk art while enjoying a popsicle every Tuesday this summer! In case of rain, program will be canceled for the day. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 11 2026 Tue Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles 2:30pm–3:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Create fun sidewalk chalk art while enjoying a popsicle every Tuesday this summer! In case of rain, program will be canceled for the day.
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 Switch It Up! Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer! 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 Aug 11 2026 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Magic Tree Henna Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens Join us as we welcome Carolyn from Magic Tree Henna who will be doing free henna tattoos for teens! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 12 2026 Wed Magic Tree Henna 12:30pm–2:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us as we welcome Carolyn from Magic Tree Henna who will be doing free henna tattoos for teens! 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 One More Chapter Storytime Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 12 2026 Wed One More Chapter Storytime 3:30pm–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, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Play-Doh Creations Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but older siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Aug 13 2026 Thu Play-Doh Creations 10:30am–11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Event Details: Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, August 13, 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 Aug 13 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 Back to School Decoupage Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Come get ready for school with this fun & easy craft! Participants will each recieve a spiral notebook to decopage & decorate however they'd like! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 15 2026 Sat Back to School Decoupage 12:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Come get ready for school with this fun & easy craft! Participants will each recieve a spiral notebook to decopage & decorate however they'd like!
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 Chair Yoga Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 17 2026 Mon Chair Yoga 4:00pm–4:45pm Mason Square Branch Registration Open Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation. 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 Sound Bath Series with Jonencia Wood Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Age Group: Teens, Adults Come and plant seeds of peace inside yourself! A sound bath is a meditative experience where participants are immersed in soothing sound vibrations to promote relaxation and reduce stress. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 17 2026 Mon Sound Bath Series with Jonencia Wood 5:00pm–6:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Event Details: Come and plant seeds of peace inside yourself! A sound bath is a meditative experience where participants are immersed in soothing sound vibrations to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Create fun sidewalk chalk art while enjoying a popsicle every Tuesday this summer! In case of rain, program will be canceled for the day. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 18 2026 Tue Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles 2:30pm–3:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Create fun sidewalk chalk art while enjoying a popsicle every Tuesday this summer! In case of rain, program will be canceled for the day.
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 Switch It Up! Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer! 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 Aug 18 2026 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Books in the Park Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Come get some reading done in the comfort of a hammock! Books in the Park is open to any interested tween, teen, or adult. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 19 2026 Wed Books in the Park 10:00am–12:00pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Come get some reading done in the comfort of a hammock! Books in the Park is open to any interested tween, teen, or adult.
