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Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group:

A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us!

Event Details:

Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online at noon on the second Tuesday of every month. Lib...

Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us!

Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online at noon on the second Tuesday of every month.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 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
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 "Adults" group.

Romance Book Club

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Romance Book Club:

Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club!

Event Details:

We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom. Register i...

Registration Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club!

We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Furry Tales - Reading with Duchess

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Read your favorite stories alongside Duchess, the Yorkshire Terrier! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own bo...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Read your favorite stories alongside Duchess, the Yorkshire Terrier! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection.

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.

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

What's Cooking Cookbook Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
What's Cooking:

Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. 

Event Details:

Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!

Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. 

Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

BYOB Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

BYOB - Bring Your Own Book!!There are no set titles - read whatever you want!! If you liked the book please let the club know so we can all try it!Didn't have time to do any pleasu...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

BYOB - Bring Your Own Book!!

There are no set titles - read whatever you want!! If you liked the book please let the club know so we can all try it!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Eager Readers Book Group

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Eager Readers Book Group:

Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome. 

Event Details:

The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction. The book club members jointly choose upcoming books. No regi...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome. 

The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction. The book club members jointly choose upcoming books. No registration required, just drop by.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Any Book Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 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.

Event Details:

The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed. ...

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. Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

After School Cafe

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come and browse from a sample of English and Spanish titles, fiction and nonfiction, waiting for you to check out and read.

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Come and browse from a sample of English and Spanish titles, fiction and nonfiction, waiting for you to check out and read.

Memorial Day

All Day
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

Closed for the holiday

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Comics Club

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you wait on the edge of your seat for the next Marvel movie? Do you need to know if Nezuko ever gets cured of being a demon? Then this is the club for you! Join us here at the C...

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Do you wait on the edge of your seat for the next Marvel movie? Do you need to know if Nezuko ever gets cured of being a demon? Then this is the club for you!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

BYOB Club

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

BYOB - Bring Your Own Book!!There are no set titles - read whatever you want!! If you liked the book please let the club know so we can all try it!Didn't have time to do any pleasu...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

BYOB - Bring Your Own Book!!

There are no set titles - read whatever you want!! If you liked the book please let the club know so we can all try it!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books & Brew

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Books & Brew:

Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion.

Event Details:

Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of e...

Offsite Event
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. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Silent Book Club

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rice Hall Mezzanine at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo readi...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rice Hall Mezzanine
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group:

A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us!

Event Details:

Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online at noon on the second Tuesday of every month. Lib...

Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us!

Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online at noon on the second Tuesday of every month.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Any Book Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 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.

Event Details:

The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed. ...

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. Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.

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.

Discover Your Summer Kickoff Party

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Discover your summer and celebrate the start of Summer Reading at the Forest Park Library.Drop in from 1-3pm to sign up and ask librarians any questions about Summer Reading and Be...

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Discover your summer and celebrate the start of Summer Reading at the Forest Park Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Romance Book Club

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Romance Book Club:

Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club!

Event Details:

We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom. Register i...

Registration Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club!

We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Read with Cadence the Dog

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Come to a special  experience for pre-readers  and practiced readers of all ages. Our guests Megan and her certified therapy dog Cadence will share  some fun stories...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Come to a special  experience for pre-readers  and practiced readers of all ages. Our guests Megan and her certified therapy dog Cadence will share  some fun stories with you.

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.

Queer Book Club

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one (or all!) of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to di...

Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one (or all!) of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Discover Your Summer

All Day 6/17 - 8/24
Special Events
Program Type:
Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Discover YOUR Summer at the Springfield City Library. Learn a skill. Be crafty. Find your passion. Attend free concerts and fun-filled events; or just read a good book! Win prizes ...

Virtual Event
Library Location: Special Events
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Discover YOUR Summer at the Springfield City Library. Learn a skill. Be crafty. Find your passion. Attend free concerts and fun-filled events; or just read a good book! Win prizes for participation.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Discover Your Summer Kickoff Party

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate the beginning of our Summer Reading Program with bubbles on the lawn, popsicles, a summer scavenger hunt and a summer craft. There will be activities for the entire famil...

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate the beginning of our Summer Reading Program with bubbles on the lawn, popsicles, a summer scavenger hunt and a summer craft. There will be activities for the entire family while you sign up for summer reading club.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

What's Cooking Cookbook Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
What's Cooking:

Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. 

Event Details:

Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!

Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. 

Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

BYOB Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

BYOB - Bring Your Own Book!!There are no set titles - read whatever you want!! If you liked the book please let the club know so we can all try it!Didn't have time to do any pleasu...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

BYOB - Bring Your Own Book!!

There are no set titles - read whatever you want!! If you liked the book please let the club know so we can all try it!