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Honoring Black History/Herstory

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Springfield Branch

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Community Events

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events
Event Details:

Please join us at the East Springfield Branch Library to discuss and honor notable Black individuals during Black History Month.

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Acrylic Paint Pour

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at the Mason Square Branch and make a fluid art masterpiece!

Books & Brew at White Lion Brewing Company

Books & Brew at White Lion Brewing

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Groups & Reading

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a lively discussion with other book lovers and growth-minded individuals, and enjoy your favorite brew, too!

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Learn to Paint a Colorful Sky Painting

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint a pastel sunset with a star-filled sky oozing over top. Learn how to paint colorful clouds and a celestial sky.

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Black History Ensemble of CMSS

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Performances

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with the Black History Ensemble of the Community Music School of Springfield!

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Black History Ensemble of CMSS

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
East Springfield Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with the Black History Ensemble of the Community Music School of Springfield!

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Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo.

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Black History Month Mini-Quilting Workshop

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate Black History Month with this mini-quilting workshop!

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Help Us Package Seeds for Our New Seed Libraries!

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors
Registration Required
Event Details:

In 2026, the Springfield City Library is adding a seed library to every branch! But we need your help - we need to repackage seeds from our vendor into individual portions. 

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