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. Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/1 - 2/24 Special Events Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Community Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: This January and February you're invited to compete in the Winter Reading Challenge! Follow the prompts, get a bingo, and earn a prize. Submit your finished bingo sheets to a libra... Virtual Event 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. Jan-Feb 2025 Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/1 - 2/24 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Community Events Event Details: This January and February you're invited to compete in the Winter Reading Challenge! Follow the prompts, get a bingo, and earn a prize. Submit your finished bingo sheets to a librarian by February 24. For children, teens, and adults.
This event is in the "Children" group. Bilingual Storytime Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed Bilingual Storytime 2:30pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish.
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. Read with Henry the Rabbit Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 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. Feb 5 2025 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 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. Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's Wednesday, February 5, 2025 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. 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 ... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 5 2025 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. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+
This event is in the "Adults" group. Romance Book Club Saturday, February 8, 2025 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Online Registration Open 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 "Adults" group. Queer Book Club Saturday, February 8, 2025 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 of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adu... Registration Open Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat Queer Book Club 12:30pm - 1:30pm Off Site Registration Open 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 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Silent Book Club Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Rice Hall 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 10 2025 Mon Silent Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall 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, February 11, 2025 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm - 1:00pm Online 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 "Children" group. Bilingual Storytime Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Bilingual Storytime 2:30pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish.
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. Read with Henry the Rabbit Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 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. Feb 12 2025 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 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. The Any Book Club Thursday, February 13, 2025 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. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 13 2025 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Read with Coach the Therapy Dog Friday, February 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Event Details: Come visit the East Forest Park Library for a Pawsitive experience! Meet Coach, a seven year old Shetland Sheep dog who is a specially trained certified therapy dog. This... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Feb 14 2025 Fri Read with Coach the Therapy Dog 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come visit the East Forest Park Library for a Pawsitive experience! Meet Coach, a seven year old Shetland Sheep dog who is a specially trained certified therapy dog.
This event is in the "Children" group. Read with Duchess the Dog Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children Event Details: Come to a special experience for pre-readers and practiced readers of all ages. Our guests Warren and his certified therapy dog Duchess will share some fun stories with you. C... This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat Read with Duchess the Dog 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come to a special experience for pre-readers and practiced readers of all ages. Our guests Warren and his certified therapy dog Duchess 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.
Presidents' 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 Feb 17 2025 Mon Closing Presidents' Day All Day 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 "Children" group. Bilingual Storytime Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Bilingual Storytime 2:30pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club Thursday, February 20, 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. Feb 20 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 "Children" group. Bilingual Storytime Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed Bilingual Storytime 2:30pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish.
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. Read with Henry the Rabbit Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 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. Feb 26 2025 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 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. The Any Book Club Thursday, February 27, 2025 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. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 27 2025 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 "Adults" group. Contemporary Fiction Book Club Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a brand new book club at the Brightwood Branch Library! We will be discussing hidden gems from the contemporary fiction genre. Light refreshments will be provided!... Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 4 2025 Tue Contemporary Fiction Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us for a brand new book club at the Brightwood Branch Library! We will be discussing hidden gems from the contemporary fiction genre. Light refreshments will be provided! Please register, as space is limited.
This event is in the "Children" group. Bilingual Storytime Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Bilingual Storytime 2:30pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish.
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. Read with Henry the Rabbit Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 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. Mar 5 2025 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 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. Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's Wednesday, March 5, 2025 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. 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 ... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 5 2025 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. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+
This event is in the "Adults" group. Romance Book Club Saturday, March 8, 2025 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 8 2025 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Online Registration Open 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.
