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. Dec 1 - 30 2023 Mitten Tree All Day 12/1 - 12/30 Special Events 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. Dec 1 - 30 2023 Mitten Tree All Day 12/1 - 12/30 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events Event Details: Donations of new mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves may be added to the mitten tree in any library location. Donated items will be distributed throughout Springfield in January. Thank you!...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Chainmail Club 11:30am - 2:30pm Forest Park Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Chainmail Club 11:30am - 2:30pm Forest Park Branch At Capacity Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Want to learn how to make chainmail jewelry? Join us on the first Saturday every month and make a chainmail bracelet! Try one class or sign up for them all! All supplies provided, registration required. Some example pieces are the Japanese Lace pattern and the Full Persian. Adults 18+.... Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat What is Active Listening? 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat What is Active Listening? 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Work & Careers Event Details: Learn this valuable communication skill. This free hour-long workshop will be led by certified active listening instructor Stacy Pringle. Perfect for workers, managers, and job-seekers....
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Tabletop RPG Club 1:00pm - 3:30pm Central Library Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Tabletop RPG Club 1:00pm - 3:30pm Central Library Waitlist Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing long campaigns of Dungeons & Dragons and other games that interest the members. These sessions are for experienced players who are able to commit to attending for several weeks of gaming. To see if you enjoy TRPGs, try a beginner... Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required.
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. Dec 4 2023 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm - 4:30pm 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. Dec 4 2023 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.Several of our resources use vide...
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Job Corps Information Table 3:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Job Corps Information Table 3:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Work & Careers Event Details: Come learn about career programs that help people obtain high school diplomas, job training, and employment. Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment....
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon My Own Creation Mondays 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon My Own Creation Mondays 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: The EFP Makerspace is open! Discover what you can create. Bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be available: Cricut cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, recording studio, and more!For teens and adults of all experience levels....
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue SAIL Fitness Class for Older Adults 10:30am - 11:30am East Forest Park Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue SAIL Fitness Class for Older Adults 10:30am - 11:30am East Forest Park Branch At Capacity Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Stay Active and Independent For Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance, and fitness class designed for older adults. The program includes a period of continuous movement designed to get your heart rate up, followed by a series of balance, strengthening and flexibility exercises intended to improve your mobility and independence. For adults 18+. Class limited to 15....
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Job Corps Information Table 12:00pm - 3:00pm Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Job Corps Information Table 12:00pm - 3:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Work & Careers Event Details: Come learn about career programs that help people obtain high school diplomas, job training, and employment. Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment....
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts. Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask the Law Librari...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Café Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome....
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Knot Just Knitters 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Knot Just Knitters 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Wellman Hall Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always 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. Dec 5 2023 Tue Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm 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. Dec 5 2023 Tue 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Explore the E-Library 6:00pm - 7:30pm Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Explore the E-Library 6:00pm - 7:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Do you know about all the digital tools the library has to offer? This program is an opportunity to learn more. Come and discover the E-Library of Springfield! Learn how to access and use Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy and Freegal! Bring your preferred device for help to access these services!...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 6 2023 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 6 2023 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome....
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. Dec 6 2023 Wed Winter Craft-a-long 2:00pm - 4:00pm Brightwood 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 6 2023 Wed Winter Craft-a-long 2:00pm - 4:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Need something to do during those long winters nights? Want a quick and easy way to put a smile on anyone's face? Pop into the Brightwood Branch every Wednesday where there will be a new and exciting craft that you can either take home or make right ...
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. Dec 6 2023 Wed Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm 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. Dec 6 2023 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. Dec 6 2023 Wed Wednesday Crafternoons for All Ages 4:00pm - 6:00pm 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. Dec 6 2023 Wed Wednesday Crafternoons for All Ages 4:00pm - 6:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring. Every Wednesday from 4-6, If you can't make ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 6 2023 Wed Books & Brew Discussion Group 6:00pm - 7:30pm Off Site This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 6 2023 Wed Books & Brew Discussion Group 6:00pm - 7:30pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion. Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 6 2023 Wed Wine Cork Sled Decorations 6:30pm - 8:00pm Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 6 2023 Wed Wine Cork Sled Decorations 6:30pm - 8:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Cozy crafting with friends from your community. Join us for an evening of making wine cork sleds and enjoying warm beverages....
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 7 2023 Thu SAIL Fitness Class for Older Adults 10:30am - 11:30am East Forest Park Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 7 2023 Thu SAIL Fitness Class for Older Adults 10:30am - 11:30am East Forest Park Branch At Capacity Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Stay Active and Independent For Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance, and fitness class designed for older adults. The program includes a period of continuous movement designed to get your heart rate up, followed by a series of balance, strengthening and flexibility exercises intended to improve your mobility and independence. For adults 18+. Class limited to 15....
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 7 2023 Thu Homeschool Café 1:30pm - 3:00pm 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 7 2023 Thu Homeschool Café 1:30pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Get together with homeschool families to socialize and exchange tips. Are you a homeschooling family (or are you interested in homeschooling as an option?) Join us every other Thursday from 1:30-3pm for our Homeschool Cafe! We will provide coffee, snacks, and a comfortable space for homeschoolers to come together, soci... 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 7 2023 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 5:00pm 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. Dec 7 2023 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 5:00pm 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!Sessions are open to participants of all ages and skill ...
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. Dec 7 2023 Thu Gnome for the Holidays 4:00pm - 5:00pm Mason Square Branch Registration Open Registration 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. Dec 7 2023 Thu Gnome for the Holidays 4:00pm - 5:00pm Mason Square Branch Registration Open Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Cozy crafting with friends from your community. Join us at the Mason Square Library for a festive holiday crafting session where you'll learn to create adorable gnome decorations using our sewing machine!...
