This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 2 - 31 2025 Little Library Post Office All Day 8/2–8/31 Children, Tweens Central Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 2 - 31 2025 Little Library Post Office All Day 8/2–8/31 Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Civic Engagement Event Details: The children's room at Central Library is turning into a Little Library Post Office this August! Stop by to write and send your very own letter. We'll provide stationary, envelopes, stamps, and even blank postcards you can draw on.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 18 - 31 2025 Reading Dragons and Friends- Starter Pack All Day 8/18–8/31 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 Aug 18 - 31 2025 Reading Dragons and Friends- Starter Pack All Day 8/18–8/31 Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Community Events Event Details: Level up your reading this school year with a fun card game! You can pick up a starter pack of three dragon cards at Sixteen Acres Branch Library this August. The more you read, the more cool dragon cards you can earn!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Not Your Ordinary 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 Aug 21 2025 Thu Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club 1:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club. We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. If you want to be challeged join Meg in our Summer Drawing Challenge. 24 days, 24 Challenges.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Tweens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm–3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Open Studio Thursdays 2:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 Aug 21 2025 Thu Open Studio Thursdays 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, Technology Event Details: Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! Ages 12-18
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 22 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 Aug 22 2025 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, Summer Reading 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 Aug 22 2025 Fri LEGO Challenge 3:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 22 2025 Fri LEGO Challenge 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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 Aug 22 2025 Fri Calm Coloring 3:00pm–4:45pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Calm Coloring 3:00pm–4:45pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading 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 in the summers.
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 Aug 23 2025 Sat End of Summer Celebration 10:00am–1:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Off Site Offsite 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 Aug 23 2025 Sat End of Summer Celebration 10:00am–1:00pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Event Details: Let's celebrate a summer of reading and learning together in Springfield!
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 Aug 25 2025 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 Aug 25 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, 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Crafternoon for Kids 3:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Crafternoon for Kids 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us in the Children's Room on Mondays this July and August to create exciting crafts together!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Tweens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 Aug 26 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, 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 26 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, Adults, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 2:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Makerspace Collaboratory 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, Technology Event Details: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.SPECIAL PROJECT!
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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Chalk Festival 2:00pm–6:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Chalk Festival 2:00pm–6:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events Event Details: Come make some chalk art with us! We will be adorning the sidewalk around the library with art of all styles. This program hopes to bring out amateur and professional artists in the community to create together. All ages welcome!
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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm–3:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm–3:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Braiding for Beginners Bootcamp presented by StarStylze 3:00pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Braiding for Beginners Bootcamp presented by StarStylze 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us at the Forest Park Library for a Braiding Boot Camp! Perfect for teens, with parents encouraged to join! Learn braiding techniques and braid care.
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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together.
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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together.
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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm–4:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens East Springfield 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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Gaming Wednesday 4:00pm–5:30pm 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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Gaming Wednesday 4:00pm–5:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Family Game Night 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Tweens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Family Game Night 5:00pm–7:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us on Wednesday nights this summer to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.
