This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 16 2026 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 Apr 16 2026 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! All ages
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am–11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am–11:30am East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield 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 Apr 17 2026 Fri Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 11:30am–12:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 11:30am–12:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals!¡Ven a escuchar tus nuevos cuentos favoritos en inglés y español, seguidos por juego libre con tus nuevas/os amigas/os! 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Poetic-Activity-Utilizing-Self-Expression: P.A.U.S.E. 12:30pm–2:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Poetic-Activity-Utilizing-Self-Expression: P.A.U.S.E. 12:30pm–2:30pm East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Get together to plan and work on your next writing project! Find your poem in 90 minutes. Ever feel an emotion you wish you could capture? Poetry is that act of capturing. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
Apr 20 2026 Mon Patriot's Day All Day All Branches Closing Apr 20 2026 Mon Closing Patriot's Day All Day Branches: Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Description: The library is closed in honor of Patriots Day.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Learn the Basic Art of Meditation 10:30am–11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Learn the Basic Art of Meditation 10:30am–11:30am East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo 2:00pm–3:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo 2:00pm–3:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo. 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 Apr 22 2026 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 Apr 22 2026 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 "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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Seed Library Launch Party: Earth Day Planters 3:00pm–4:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Seed Library Launch Party: Earth Day Planters 3:00pm–4:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate Earth Day by decorating your own small planter and planting a seed! 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Celebrate National Library Week with Lilly 6:00pm–7:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Celebrate National Library Week with Lilly 6:00pm–7:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Community Events, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: National Library Week is April 19-25, 2026. This year's theme, “Find Your Joy,” is an invitation for people of all backgrounds to explore and discover what sparks joy in them at the library.
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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops 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 "Adults" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am–11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Cancelled Knot Just Knitters 10:00am–11:30am East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield 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 Apr 24 2026 Fri 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 Apr 24 2026 Fri 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 "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 Apr 24 2026 Fri Kindness Rocks 4:00pm–5:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Kindness Rocks 4:00pm–5:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Paint your own rock with a message of kindness to decorate the library or your neighborhood! All supplies provided. All ages.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Learn Tai Chi 11:30am–12:30pm Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Learn Tai Chi 11:30am–12:30pm East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join experienced Tai Chi practitioner and instructor Emanuel Brown for a beginner-friendly class series for teens 16+ and adults of all ages. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Teen Paint & 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 Apr 25 2026 Sat Teen Paint & Sip 1:00pm–2:30pm East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a cozy afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a warm hot cocoa or tea. 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 optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Learn the Basic Art of Meditation 10:30am–11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Learn the Basic Art of Meditation 10:30am–11:30am East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
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 Apr 29 2026 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 Apr 29 2026 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 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 Apr 29 2026 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 and help others practice their English in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! We will spend half the time practicing Spanish and the other half practicing English, with a break in between.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 30 2026 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 Apr 30 2026 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! All ages
This event is in the "Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am–11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am–11:30am East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 2 2026 Sat Free Comic Book Day 2026 All Day 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 May 2 2026 Sat Free Comic Book Day 2026 All Day Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Stop by any Springfield City Library location on Saturday, May 2, 2026 to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. We'll have a selection of FREE COMICS for children and teens, plus comic-themed crafts and prizes!
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 May 4 - 9 2026 Mother's Day Cards All Day 5/4–5/9 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens 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 May 4 - 9 2026 Mother's Day Cards All Day 5/4–5/9 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make a Mother's Day card for your loved one. All supplies provided. During open hours at your local Springfield Library Branch. 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 "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon We Love a Good Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon We Love a Good Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads. Bring a book you have read to discuss with the group monthly. Did you find the book appealing or appalling? Coffee, tea, and refreshments will be provided.
