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Circle Time Fun

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! 

No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. 

Birth - 5 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

VIP (Very Important Pre-Readers) Detectives Club

2:00pm–2:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two.  We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives.  Ideal for ages 3-6 with all 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

VIP (Very Important Pre-readers) Detectives Club

2:00pm–2:45pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two.  We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives.  Ideal for ages 3-6 with all 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

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
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

Open Studio Thursdays

2:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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 "Children" group
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 

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.

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

Big Game Hour

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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 "All Ages" 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

Community Dance & Drum with the Community Music School of Springfield

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Freestyle Club

1:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
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

Home City Families Playgroup

1:30pm–2:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Rolling Video Games Game Van

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a Mobile Video Game adventure! Rolling Video Games' Mobile Game Van will be visiting the Indian Orchard Library. Explore a gaming extravaganza with the best games on the latest consoles! Recommended for kids 6 and up.  

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

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, 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 "All Ages" 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

Community Dance & Drum with the Community Music School of Springfield

4:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Sunshine Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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 this summer for an all ages, family storytime in the sunshine! Each week we'll meet in the Children's Room at 11:00 and head outside to the Museum Courtyard to read books, sing songs, and get silly.

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

Rolling Video Games Kids VR

12:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a Virtual Reality adventure! Explore a digital playground full of exciting challenges and multiplayer missions with VR Headsets provided by Rolling Video Games. Recommended for kids 10 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group

Sensory Playgroup

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us in a sensory friendly space to read together, make friends, and explore sensory activities.  This program is inclusive, but primarily created with children on the Autism Spectrum in mind. For ages 5 and up.

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

Silent Book Club Junior

1:00pm–1:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

1:30pm–2:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities.

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

Monday Funday

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! Recommended for children 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Code Builders 2.0

2:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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
This event is in the "Teens" group

DIY Mini Squishy

2:30pm–3:30pm
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:

Decorate a premade mini squishy or make a Minecraft inspired mini squishy with sponges and markers. Dress for a mess. Designed for older children, tweens, teens, and adults. 

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

Crafternoon for Kids

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
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

Snack Attack!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Looking to add something new to your after-school snack cookbook? Kids can learn how to make fun and interesting snacks at the Forest Park Library! Every other week in the summer. Ideal for children 10 and up.

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading and the Brain!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Learn how the brain works with researchers from Mount Holyoke College! Join Dr. Mara Breen and her team for a series of educational and interactive activities designed to engage children with neuroscience, perception, and reading.