Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Photograph of school age children playing as a group with a music instructor.

Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Children

Library Location: Brightwood Branch

Room: BW Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

Photograph of a Springfield Fire Department truck with black striping.

Story City: Mason Square Fire Station

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield. This week, join us at Mason Square Fire STATION 8 to read stories with a firefighter.

Two children playing horned instruments

Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Brightwood Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Children

Library Location: Brightwood Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone!

Authors and Writing: Typewriter with pink and green background

Writers' Workshop

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

Event Details:

This writing workshop will help creative writers looking to build community and improve their writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles.

Photograph of school age children playing as a group with a music instructor.

Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Children

Library Location: Brightwood Branch

Room: BW Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

Two children playing horned instruments

Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Children

Library Location: Forest Park Branch

Room: FP Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone!

Photograph of a Springfield Fire Department station.

Story City: White Street Fire Station

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield. This week, join us at White St Fire STATION 3 to read stories with a firefighter.

Story City: Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield. This week, join us at Thomas J.

Photograph of Bomba instructors from the Community Music School of Springfield

Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

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!

An aerial photograph of Riverfront Park including the Springfield Riverfront Police Station.

Story City: Riverfront Park with SPD

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield. This week, join us at Riverfront Park to read stories with a police officer.

Silent Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm

Teens, Adults

Central Library

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Groups & Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

Silent Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm

Teens, Adults

Central Library

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Rice Hall

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Groups & Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

Silent Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm

Teens, Adults

Central Library

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Rice Hall

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Groups & Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

Silent Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm

Teens, Adults

Central Library

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Rice Hall

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Groups & Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.