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. Dec 1 - 14 2023 Guess the Number of Candy Canes All Day 12/1 - 12/14 Forest Park Branch 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. Dec 1 - 14 2023 Guess the Number of Candy Canes All Day 12/1 - 12/14 Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Do you think you have the best guess? Stop by the Forest Park Library and see if you can figure out how many candy canes the librarians have! The person who has the closest estimation will receive one entry pass for Bright Nights. Guessing open ...
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. Dec 1 - 14 2023 Guess the Number of Candy Canes All Day 12/1 - 12/14 Brightwood Branch 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. Dec 1 - 14 2023 Guess the Number of Candy Canes All Day 12/1 - 12/14 Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Do you think you have the best guess? Stop by the Forest Park Library and see if you can figure out how many candy canes the librarians have! The person who has the closest estimation will receive one entry pass for Bright Nights. Guessing open ...
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. Dec 1 - 14 2023 Guess the Number of Candy Canes All Day 12/1 - 12/14 East Forest Park Branch 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. Dec 1 - 14 2023 Guess the Number of Candy Canes All Day 12/1 - 12/14 East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Do you think you have the best guess? Stop by the East Forest Park Library and see if you can figure out how many candy canes and peppermint candies are in the container. The person who has the closest estimation will receive one entry pass for...
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. Dec 1 - 30 2023 Mitten Tree All Day 12/1 - 12/30 Special Events 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. Dec 1 - 30 2023 Mitten Tree All Day 12/1 - 12/30 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events Event Details: Donations of new mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves may be added to the mitten tree in any library location. Donated items will be distributed throughout Springfield in January. Thank you!...
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 4 - 9 2023 Write A Letter Day All Day 12/4 - 12/9 Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 4 - 9 2023 Write A Letter Day All Day 12/4 - 12/9 Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the library to grab a craft kit to make at home! December 7 is Letter Writing Day. Drop in all week and find supplies to write and mail your own letter or postcard!Ages 4-17 | Envelops and stamps provided ... 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. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 4 - 23 2023 Elf on the Shelf All Day 12/4 - 12/23 East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 4 - 23 2023 Elf on the Shelf All Day 12/4 - 12/23 East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Can you find it? Test your investigation skills! Come explore the East Forest Park Library Children's room and look for all five Elves hidden on our shelves. Many of our Elves could be found looking for a good book to read. Once you find an Elf write the name of the book that Elf is reading. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 8 2023 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 8 2023 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome....
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 8 2023 Fri Tune In Together with Miss Renee 10:30am - 11:15am East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 8 2023 Fri Tune In Together with Miss Renee 10:30am - 11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Get moving and singing at this musical story time. Join Miss Renee for this interactive, early childhood music program designed with developmentally appropriate music where we sing, move and play instruments to foster growth, support social emotional skills, and celebrate creating music together! Des... 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. Dec 8 2023 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 8 2023 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome....
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 8 2023 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 8 2023 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Technology Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Join us every Friday for Open Sew at the Mason Square Library! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Whether you're looking t...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 8 2023 Fri Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 8 2023 Fri Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, 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. Dec 8 2023 Fri Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 8 2023 Fri Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Come join us Friday afternoons for board games, puzzles, legos, and crafts! It's time to start the weekend with some games! We will have a Nintendo Switch running for up to 4 players, board games, cards, and legos available. Light refreshments provided. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 welcome! Bring a friend or make one while you...
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 8 2023 Fri Gaming Fridays 3:00pm - 4:30pm Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 8 2023 Fri Gaming Fridays 3:00pm - 4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: End of the week blues got you down? Join us for a game. Visit the Forest Park branch on Fridays after school for some gaming fun in the teen area! We'll have a variety of board and card games along with our Nintendo Switch! For t(w)eens, ages 11-18. From 3-4:30pm. ...
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. Dec 8 2023 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch 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. Dec 8 2023 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games. On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm....
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2023 Sat Learn to Draw 11:00am - 12:30pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2023 Sat Learn to Draw 11:00am - 12:30pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: Learn how to draw in this three-session workshop that covers the tools of the trade and how to work with shape and volume. Have you always wanted to draw pictures with pencils, but weren't sure where to start? Join us for one or more sessions to learn basic skills with lines, curves, and tools. No art experience required. Session 1: ToolsLearn about and practice usi... Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
Dec 9 2023 Sat Write-Up Springfield 12:30pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Dec 9 2023 Sat Write-Up Springfield 12:30pm - 2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Purpose of Meeting Creative writers of all types are invited to Write-Up Springfield's monthly meeting of networking, writing exercise, and sharing. Led by Kateri M. Walsh and Don Fisher, these hands-on workshops are a chance to hone your skill and hear from other west...
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2023 Sat Teen & Adult DIY Decorative Candles 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2023 Sat Teen & Adult DIY Decorative Candles 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Create colorful and decorative candles give as gifts or keep for yourself! Add any image you want to the candle by tracing with marker and melting it in.This craft involves the use of a hairdryer. While some hairdryers will be available, everyone is ...
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2023 Sat The Pace of Healing: A Book Talk 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2023 Sat The Pace of Healing: A Book Talk 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Performances Event Details: Join us for a book talk with a local author. Local author Author Maria Irene Kenison will talk about her book "The Pace of Healing." The local author states in her moving book of poetry that "Love, grief, and healing are universally understood. The author will explore "One human's journey...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2023 Sat Tabletop RPG Club 1:00pm - 3:30pm Central Library Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2023 Sat Tabletop RPG Club 1:00pm - 3:30pm Central Library Waitlist Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing long campaigns of Dungeons & Dragons and other games that interest the members. These sessions are for experienced players who are able to commit to attending for several weeks of gaming. To see if you enjoy TRPGs, try a beginner... Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 9 2023 Sat Tea Tree Gift Craft 2:30pm - 3:30pm Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 9 2023 Sat Tea Tree Gift Craft 2:30pm - 3:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Make a decorative tea bag tree for the tea loving person in your life. A perfect gift for any occasion!This craft uses hot glue, so it is recommended for teens 15 and older. ...
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. Dec 10 2023 Sun Annual Holiday Sing-Along with Suzuki Strings 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library 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. Dec 10 2023 Sun Annual Holiday Sing-Along with Suzuki Strings 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Sing along to your favorite holiday songs with the students of STEP. STEP trains talented local youth in the Suzuki method, and they’re coming to the Central Library this season to celebrate the holidays. From snappy dreidel songs, to Christmas favorites in both Spanish and English there's something for everyone to en...
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. Dec 11 - 16 2023 Candy Cane Reindeer All Day 12/11 - 12/16 East Forest Park Branch 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. Dec 11 - 16 2023 Candy Cane Reindeer All Day 12/11 - 12/16 East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the library to grab a craft kit to make at home! Tis the season for this fun, easy seasonal craft. Makes a cute decoration, gift or party favor. Join us, all ages welcomed!...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 11 2023 Mon Home City Families: Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 11 2023 Mon Home City Families: Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, 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. 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. Dec 11 2023 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch 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. Dec 11 2023 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Technology Event Details: Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.Several of our resources use vide...
