This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 1 - 31 2024 Winter Wishes All Day 12/1 - 12/31 All Ages Special Events Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 1 - 31 2024 Winter Wishes All Day 12/1 - 12/31 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join in on a tradition practiced around the world! Write or draw your wish for the new year and hang it on our Wishing Tree for good luck. Available at all library locations during open hours this December.
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 2 - 31 2024 Mitten Tree All Day 12/2 - 12/31 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Special Events 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. Dec 2 - 31 2024 Mitten Tree All Day 12/2 - 12/31 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and add your donations of new mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves to the Mitten Tree at every library location. Donated items will be distributed throughout Springfield in January.
Dec 23 2024 Mon SNAP Navigator/Program Assistant 1:00pm - 3:30pm Forest Park Branch Dec 23 2024 Mon SNAP Navigator/Program Assistant 1:00pm - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Purpose of Meeting Assist with SNAP Application
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.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.
Dec 24 2024 Tue Christmas Eve All Day All Branches Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Christmas Eve 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
Dec 25 2024 Wed Christmas Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 25 2024 Wed Closing Christmas 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. Dec 26 - 31 2024 New Year's Eve in a Bag All Day 12/26 - 12/31 Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 26 - 31 2024 New Year's Eve in a Bag All Day 12/26 - 12/31 Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join the New Year's Eve activities countdown and get a bag of goodies.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Wiggle Worms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers Central Library Cancelled This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Cancelled Wiggle Worms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us each week for a quiet and sensory friendly storytime for babies and toddlers who are not yet walking. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Tiny Tots Sensory Fun 10:30am - 11:15am Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Tiny Tots Sensory Fun 10:30am - 11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess! Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Job Corps Information Table 1:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Job Corps Information Table 1:00pm - 4:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Work & Careers Event Details: Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults 25 years and older who have a disability to gain employment.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club.
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 26 2024 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages East Forest Park Branch Cancelled 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 26 2024 Thu Cancelled Sew Fun! Drop-In 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Freestyle Lego Club 3:30pm - 4:45pm Children, Tweens, Teens 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 26 2024 Thu Freestyle Lego Club 3:30pm - 4:45pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Domino Makers Club! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens 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 26 2024 Thu Domino Makers Club! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us to build and create with Dominoes! This program is open to kids in grades 2nd-8th and will teach kids some basic domino-building skills, as well as give them an opportunity to build on their own! Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 27 2024 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 27 2024 Fri Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 11:30am - 12:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 11:30am - 12:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! For ages 6 months - 6 years with accompanying adults, but older 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 "Adults" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 27 2024 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 27 2024 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 27 2024 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!
This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Countdown to 2025! 1:00pm - 4:30pm Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Countdown to 2025! 1:00pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Not staying up until midnight? Little ones can still enjoy the razzle-dazzle of New Year's Eve!Make a sparkly crown and wishing wand, plus special 2025 "eyeglasses." 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 27 2024 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm - 4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 27 2024 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, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. 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. Dec 27 2024 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Dec 27 2024 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 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat Super Saturday Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Babies & Toddlers, Children Central Library Cancelled This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat Cancelled Super Saturday Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us Saturday mornings for an all ages, family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do a fun activity. 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 "Teens" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat Join the Quest; Dungeons and Dragons for Teens 11:00am - 2:30pm Teens Indian Orchard Branch Cancelled This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat Cancelled Join the Quest; Dungeons and Dragons for Teens 11:00am - 2:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Learn the basic rules of D&D while embarking on a fun and dramatic adventure. If you are curious about D & D this is your chance to explore this table top adventure game. We will have premade characters, so you can jump right in. This will inspire you to Join the Quest! For ages 12-18, younger with experience. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
