This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Brightwood Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Brightwood Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Brightwood Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Brightwood Branch Registration Open Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the Brightwood Branch for our monthly book club! We'll be exploring novels chosen by librarian Emily, but we're always open to suggestions! Adults 18+.December: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's 5:30pm–6:30pm 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 on the First Wednesday of each month. Adults 21+ welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am–12:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am–12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads. The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Adults Online Registration Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Online Registration Open Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom. 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 Jan 10 2026 Sat Queer Book Club 12:30pm–1:30pm Adults Off Site Registration Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Queer Book Club 12:30pm–1:30pm Off Site Registration Open Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: A monthly meet-up for adults (18+) to explore queer stories across all genres. Choose one or more of our 4 curated book picks each month, then join us at Monsoon's café for coffee or lunch, and lively discussion in a welcoming, inclusive space. 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 Jan 10 2026 Sat Freeze Dance Storytime 1:00pm–2:00pm Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Freeze Dance Storytime 1:00pm–2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us for a fun winter story time. Chill out with a winter craft, listen to a fun winter tale, and warm up with a fun freeze dance. 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 Jan 12 2026 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us to share monthly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the Silent Book Club, where we gather to read and talk about books. Bring your own book for an hour of independent reading (with snacks!). After reading, we chat about our books and share recommendations. For Adults and Teens 16+. 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm–1:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: A monthly book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us! Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online at noon on the second Tuesday of every month.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Adults Off Site Registration Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Off Site Registration Open Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! Love to read? If so, come meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club! We read mostly historical fiction but at times delve into non-fiction, contemporary fiction, and mysteries. 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Local History Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Local History Club 11:00am–12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement Event Details: Are you interested in Springfield's history? This group is for those who are familiar with its history along with those who are looking to learn about it. Discussions will be about the people, events, and buildings of Springfield.
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 Jan 16 2026 Fri Read with Henry the Rabbit 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Jan 16 2026 Fri Read with Henry the Rabbit 4:00pm–5:00pm 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.
Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King, Jr. Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am–12:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am–12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads. The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us to share monthly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the Silent Book Club, where we gather to read and talk about books. Bring your own book for an hour of independent reading (with snacks!). After reading, we chat about our books and share recommendations. For Adults and Teens 16+. 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri Read with Henry the Rabbit 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri Read with Henry the Rabbit 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 "Children" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us to share monthly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Brightwood Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Brightwood Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Brightwood Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Brightwood Branch Registration Open Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the Brightwood Branch for our monthly book club! We'll be exploring novels chosen by librarian Emily, but we're always open to suggestions! Adults 18+.December: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's 5:30pm–6:30pm 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 on the First Wednesday of each month. Adults 21+ welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Adults Online Registration Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Online Registration Open Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom. 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 "Teens" group Feb 9 - 14 2026 Blind Date With A Book All Day 2/9–2/14 Teens Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 9 - 14 2026 Blind Date With A Book All Day 2/9–2/14 Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Looking for a new book to read? Overwhelmed with too many pretty covers and titles calling to you? Try a Blind Date With a Book!
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon We Love a Good Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 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.
