This event is in the "Adults" group Advance Care Planning: It’s About the Conversation Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Greater Springfield Senior Services will offer a free, one-hour presentation called Advance Care Planning: It’s About the Conversation. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Advance Care Planning: It’s About the Conversation 2:00pm–3:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Greater Springfield Senior Services will offer a free, one-hour presentation called Advance Care Planning: It’s About the Conversation. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
Juneteenth 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 Jun 19 2025 Thu Closing Juneteenth 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aromatherapy & DIY Moisturizer Workshop Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:45pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens, Adults Join NAHA certified aromatherapist Kim Larkin to learn about essential oils and some of the most beneficial skin hydrators such as desert Jojoba, Moroccan Argan, Shea butter, Rose Hip and more! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 21 2025 Sat Aromatherapy & DIY Moisturizer Workshop 11:30am–12:45pm East Springfield Branch Waitlist Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join NAHA certified aromatherapist Kim Larkin to learn about essential oils and some of the most beneficial skin hydrators such as desert Jojoba, Moroccan Argan, Shea butter, Rose Hip and more! Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group Tea Talks Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 21 2025 Sat Tea Talks 12:00pm–1:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Stress Relief through Herbs for Teens Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Tweens, Teens Join Jade Alicandro of Milk & Honey Herbs for a fun and interactive workshop on herbal support for managing stress and anxiety for teens! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Stress Relief through Herbs for Teens 3:00pm–4:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Registration Required Event Details: Join Jade Alicandro of Milk & Honey Herbs for a fun and interactive workshop on herbal support for managing stress and anxiety for teens!
This event is in the "Teens" group DIY Journaling Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:15pm - 3:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 25 2025 Wed DIY Journaling 1:15pm–3:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025 Event Details: Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health.
This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends Thursday, June 26, 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. Join us for Chair Yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. At Capacity View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 26 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 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Autism Is, Autism Isn't: Addressing Misconceptions of Autism in Teenagers and Adults of Color Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens, Adults Come hear from a dynamic panel of speakers of color about their experiences living on the autism spectrum. Let's raise awareness about autism and neurodivergence in communities of color. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Autism Is, Autism Isn't: Addressing Misconceptions of Autism in Teenagers and Adults of Color 1:00pm–2:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Event Details: Come hear from a dynamic panel of speakers of color about their experiences living on the autism spectrum. Let's raise awareness about autism and neurodivergence in communities of color. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group An introduction to Tai Chi for teens! Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Tweens, Teens Join us for an introduction to the art of Tai Chi for teens! This is an ancient time-tested exercise program for health, mental awareness, meditation and self-defense. The class will be taught by Lenny Burlingame of Whip City Tai Chi. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 2 2025 Wed An introduction to Tai Chi for teens! 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an introduction to the art of Tai Chi for teens! This is an ancient time-tested exercise program for health, mental awareness, meditation and self-defense. The class will be taught by Lenny Burlingame of Whip City Tai Chi. Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
Independence 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 Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence 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 "Adults" group Tea Talks Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Tea Talks 12:00pm–1:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome!
This event is in the "Teens" group DIY Journaling Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 9 2025 Wed DIY Journaling 3:15pm–4:45pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025 Event Details: Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health.
This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga Friday, July 11, 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. 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 11 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 "Teens" group Intuitive Painting for Teens Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens Looking to de-stress? Join us on Fridays in July for Intuitive Painting. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 11 2025 Fri Intuitive Painting for Teens 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Event Details: Looking to de-stress? Join us on Fridays in July for Intuitive Painting. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Teens" group SuperFoods 101 - For Teens Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens Celebrate the powerhouses of nutrition, which include cacao! Fun, colorful presentation that highlights the powerful properties of popular Superfoods and how best to incorporate them into your life. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 12 2025 Sat SuperFoods 101 - For Teens 3:30pm–4:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Upcoming Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the powerhouses of nutrition, which include cacao! Fun, colorful presentation that highlights the powerful properties of popular Superfoods and how best to incorporate them into your life.
This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga Friday, July 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. 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 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 "Teens" group Intuitive Painting for Teens Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens Looking to de-stress? Join us on Fridays in July for Intuitive Painting. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Intuitive Painting for Teens 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Event Details: Looking to de-stress? Join us on Fridays in July for Intuitive Painting. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group Learn the Basic Art of Meditation Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Learn the Basic Art of Meditation 10:30am–11:30am East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.
This event is in the "Teens" group DIY Journaling Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:15pm - 3:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 23 2025 Wed DIY Journaling 1:15pm–3:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025 Event Details: Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health.
This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga Friday, July 25, 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. 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 25 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 "Teens" group Intuitive Painting for Teens Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens Looking to de-stress? Join us on Fridays in July for Intuitive Painting. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Intuitive Painting for Teens 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Event Details: Looking to de-stress? Join us on Fridays in July for Intuitive Painting. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga Friday, August 1, 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. 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 1 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 "Adults" group Tea Talks Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Tea Talks 12:00pm–1:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group Learn the Basic Art of Meditation Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Learn the Basic Art of Meditation 10:30am–11:30am East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.
