This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm–2:45pm Children, Tweens Central Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm–2:45pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program 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 13 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 13 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.
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 13 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 13 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 "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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 13 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 Aug 13 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: A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 Aug 13 2025 Wed Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 6:00pm–7:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances Event Details: Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 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 Aug 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 14 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 14 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 14 2025 Thu Big Game Hour 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 Aug 14 2025 Thu Big Game Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Level-Up in a Big Way! Enjoy a day of big game fun at the Mason Square Library. All ages welcome.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 14 2025 Thu DIY Journaling: Dos-à-Dos Binding 4:00pm–5:30pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 14 2025 Thu DIY Journaling: Dos-à-Dos Binding 4:00pm–5:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025, Summer Reading Event Details: Learn how to bind your own journal using the Dos-à-Dos Binding. Please be present for entire program. We will learn the stitch and then have time to free write or create additional journals. All supplies provided. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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 14 2025 Thu Forest Park Birding 5:30pm–7:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Off Site Offsite Event 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 14 2025 Thu Forest Park Birding 5:30pm–7:00pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors Event Details: Join us at three different locations around Forest Park for light nature walks and birding. Bill Randolph, Naturalist, will lead us in exploring three different park locations: Camp Star Angelina, The Duck Pond, and the Aquatic Gardens.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Their Butt Does What?! 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens 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 Aug 15 2025 Fri Their Butt Does What?! 10:30am–11:30am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Performances Event Details: Join us for an evening of science and silliness with Susie Maguire and The Poop Museum! Learn all about animals with the most incredible butts in the world. Who has an attack butt? Who has a deflatable butt? Who has a chemical lab butt?
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 15 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 15 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 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Gaming Friday 1:00pm–4:45pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Gaming Friday 1:00pm–4:45pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Nothing to do before the weekend? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash battle. We'll be gaming every other Friday this Summer! Recommended for ages 12 - 18.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 3:00pm–4:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens 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 Aug 15 2025 Fri Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 3:00pm–4:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances Event Details: Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 15 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 15 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Stone Pendant Workshop 1:00pm–2:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Stone Pendant Workshop 1:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Come make your very own stone pendant! Bring your favorite stone (or find one along the way), and learn how to wrap it in wire to make some chic jewelry.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Teen Paint and Sip 1:00pm–2:30pm Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Teen Paint and Sip 1:00pm–2:30pm East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a refreshing afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a soft drink you created from our juice bar! Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!Open to teens 12-19. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Crafternoon for Kids All Day Children, Tweens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Crafternoon for Kids All Day Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us every other Monday in the Children's Room to create exciting summer crafts together. For families.
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 Special Events Virtual Event 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 Special Events Library Location: Special Events 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 your local library branch this August. The more you read, the more cool dragon cards you can earn! Ask a librarian for more info.