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Yoga for Teens with Christina

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind, stretch, and connect with this 60 min Teen Yoga Class! Starting off with lighthearted icebreakers to spark connection, then flow into gentle stretches set to inspiring music.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Advance Care Planning: It’s About the Conversation

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Forest Park Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Greater Springfield Senior Services will offer a free, one-hour presentation called Advance Care PlanningIt’s About the Conversation.  

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

Juneteenth

All Day
All Branches
Closing
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:

Closed for the holiday

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

Aromatherapy & DIY Moisturizer Workshop

11:30am–12:45pm
Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join NAHA certified aromatherapist Kim Larkin to learn about essential oils and some of the most beneficial skin hydrators such as desert Jojoba, Moroccan Argan, Shea butter, Rose Hip and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tea Talks

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome! 

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Stress Relief through Herbs for Teens

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Jade Alicandro of Milk & Honey Herbs for a fun and interactive workshop on herbal support for managing stress and anxiety for teens!

This event is in the "Teens" group

DIY Journaling

1:15pm–3:00pm
Teens
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025
Event Details:

Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
At Capacity
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. 

Join us for Chair Yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025
Event Details:

Come hear from a dynamic panel of speakers of color about their experiences living on the autism spectrum.  Let's raise awareness about autism and neurodivergence in communities of color.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

An introduction to Tai Chi for teens!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to the art of Tai Chi for teens! This is an ancient time-tested exercise program for health, mental awareness, meditation and self-defense. The class will be taught by Lenny Burlingame of Whip City Tai Chi.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

Independence Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
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:

Closed for the holiday

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tea Talks

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

DIY Journaling

3:15pm–4:45pm
Teens
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025
Event Details:

Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

11:30am–12:15pm
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. 

Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Intuitive Painting for Teens

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025
Event Details:

Looking to de-stress? Join us on Fridays in July for Intuitive Painting. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Teens" group

SuperFoods 101 - For Teens

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the powerhouses of nutrition, which include cacao! Fun, colorful presentation that highlights the powerful properties of popular Superfoods and how best to incorporate them into your life.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

11:30am–12:15pm
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. 

Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Intuitive Painting for Teens

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025
Event Details:

Looking to de-stress? Join us on Fridays in July for Intuitive Painting. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn the Basic Art of Meditation

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
East Springfield Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

DIY Journaling

1:15pm–3:00pm
Teens
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025
Event Details:

Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

11:30am–12:15pm
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. 

Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Intuitive Painting for Teens

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025
Event Details:

Looking to de-stress? Join us on Fridays in July for Intuitive Painting. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

11:30am–12:15pm
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. 

Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tea Talks

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome!