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 Dec-Jan 2025 Mitten Tree All Day 12/1–1/17 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Dec-Jan 2025 Mitten Tree All Day 12/1–1/17 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and drop off NEW or GENTLY USED/CLEAN, warm winter coats, hats, gloves, and mittens for adults and children, as well as NEW
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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue 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 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Knot Just Knitters 3:00pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Knot Just Knitters 3:00pm–4:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Boomer's Book Club: Read with the Thunderbirds! 3:30pm–4:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Boomer's Book Club: Read with the Thunderbirds! 3:30pm–4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: The Springfield Thunderbirds are going on tour at Springfield City Library! Join us for a special storytime and hockey-themed activities with T-birds players and our favorite mascot, Boomer. Great for families.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 9 2025 Tue LEGO to the Library! 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 9 2025 Tue LEGO to the Library! 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Maker Time! 1:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed Maker Time! 1:00pm–5:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Event Details: The Makerspace is open! 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm–3:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm–3:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Event Details: The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods.
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 Dec 10 2025 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Microwave Meals 3:15pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Microwave Meals 3:15pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Practice your Spanish in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along.
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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Maker Time! 10:00am–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Maker Time! 10:00am–5:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Event Details: The Makerspace is open! 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 11 2025 Thu Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club 1:00pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club 1:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you want your creativity sparked through drawing and art? Are you up for a Challenge of the Month? Who’s ready for fun art challenges?
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Light Up the Night with Solstice Fairy Lights 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Light Up the Night with Solstice Fairy Lights 4:00pm–5:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Light Up the Night with a Solstice Fairy Light. Using fairy lights, a mason jar, tissue paper and Mod Podge we'll make a sparkly night light. For ages 6 and up.
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 Dec 12 2025 Fri Maker Time! 10:00am–2:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Dec 12 2025 Fri Maker Time! 10:00am–2:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Event Details: The Makerspace is open! 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 12 2025 Fri Air Dry Clay Ornaments 11:00am–1:00pm Tweens, Teens Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Air Dry Clay Ornaments 11:00am–1:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come into the Brightwood Branch to make wintery ornaments out of air dry clay! Create snowflakes, icicles or woodland animals that is sure to bring some sparkle to your home this winter!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 12 2025 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 12 2025 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 12 2025 Fri LEGO Challenge 3:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Dec 12 2025 Fri LEGO Challenge 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 of all ages! 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 12 2025 Fri Fun Art Fridays 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 12 2025 Fri Fun Art Fridays 3:30pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Kids ages 8+ will use ceramics and mixed media to create holiday/winter inspired art to use as gifts or keepsakes. 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 12 2025 Fri Calm Coloring 3:30pm–4:45pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Calm Coloring 3:30pm–4:45pm 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat Tween RPG Club 1:30pm–4:00pm Tweens Central Library This event is in the "Tweens" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Tween RPG Club 1:30pm–4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for epic adventures, intriguing puzzles, and general hilarity in Tween RPG Club! Each month, we'll try out a different table top roleplaying game - building worlds, telling stories, and making friends along the way! Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 13 2025 Sat The Art of Debate With Emma Hassan 2:00pm–3:30pm Tweens, Teens Central Library Cancelled This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Cancelled The Art of Debate With Emma Hassan 2:00pm–3:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Debate is a skill few people master, but it’s an important thing to know how to do. It’s also fun! Join us for this three-part series lead by local student Emma Hassan to learn the art of debate, and get plenty of practice honing your skills!
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 Dec 15 - 20 2025 Card Making All Day 12/15–12/20 Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Mason Square 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 Dec 15 - 20 2025 Card Making All Day 12/15–12/20 Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by Mason Square to make a card for someone special. All ages.
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 Dec 15 2025 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Dec 15 2025 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 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.
