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Hot Chocolate in a Jar

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at the Brightwood Branch where we will be making our own hot chocolate in a jar mix that can be a gift for the holiday season or as a special treat on a cold winters day.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

LEGO Challenge

3:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

It is time to get your brick on!

Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge.  

For master builders aged 5-11!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Calm Coloring

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the Forest Park Library to color in a calm environment. We've got a wide array of options from crayons to acrylic markers. Enjoy quiet music and snacks, talking is optional. Every other Friday afternoon. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chibicon 2025

All Day
Tweens, Teens
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Springfield City Library's celebration of Anime and Comics culture is back and better than ever! 

Stay tuned for more information!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Acrylic Paint Pour

12:00pm–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make a fluid art masterpiece at the Mason Square Branch! 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Moisturizer Workshop

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about how your favorite moisturizers are made? Interesting in making your own? Come join us for a moisturizers workshop, hosted by Kristie Valenze! 

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Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Car Derby

12:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Games, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Start Your Engines! ...or better yet Stack Your Bricks! Celebrate STEM by building your very own Lego Derby Car and race it against your peers to compete for the grand prize. Materials provided.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Decorate a Journal

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate your own spectacular journal with paper, markers, stamps, and more to tell your story. Draw inspiration from Dork Diaries or Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Let your imagination run wild.  Then bring your journal home and get writing.

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

Chibicon 2025

All Day
Tweens, Teens
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Springfield City Library's celebration of Anime and Comics culture is back and better than ever! 

Stay tuned for more information!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Crafternoon for Kids

All Day
Children, Tweens
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting autumn crafts together.  For families. During open hours. 

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

Code Builders 2.0

2:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & 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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Embroidery for Teens

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come enjoy the art of embroidery every Monday afternoon in November. All skill levels welcome- from beginner to advanced. All materials provided. While supplies last. Ages 10+

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Silent Book Club Junior: Cultural Heritage

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join us to share monthly thematic readings celebrating the Hispanic and Native American Cultural Heritage.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Writing Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.

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

Chess Knights - All Ages

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Family friendly chess club is now open to all ages.  Kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment and Adults can start as beginners or be matched up with other players on their level.

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

Resin Jewelry with J'aime DuBois

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join J'Aime DuBois of Ember's Resin Art and Jewelry as she teaches patrons the process of making resin jewelry. Each participant will design and create two pieces of jewelry to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

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

the Music Makers - Astrowavez

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Performances
Event Details:

An evening of music and conversation with local emerging artists!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Dominoes Club

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

This club is for dominoes players of all levels - beginners are welcome! Come meet new people and socialize over a game.

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

Sew Fun! Drop-In

2:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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

LEGO to the Library!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

LEGO to the Library!  Do you enjoy building with Legos? Join us at the library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30-4:30 for LEGO club and build to your heart's content. This is a drop-in program for kids of all ages. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pizza Mania

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for pizza mania, a fun event with a dessert "pizza" bar and a special pizza-themed craft. Dress for a mess. Designed for ages 9-10, with all teens, tweens, and children 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

Silent Book Club Junior

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Switch It Up!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Tuesday

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.