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Books & Brew at White Lion Brewing Company

Books & Brew at White Lion Brewing

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Groups & Reading

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a lively discussion with other book lovers and growth-minded individuals, and enjoy your favorite brew, too!

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Learn to Paint a Colorful Sky Painting

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint a pastel sunset with a star-filled sky oozing over top. Learn how to paint colorful clouds and a celestial sky.

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Black History Ensemble of CMSS

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Performances

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with the Black History Ensemble of the Community Music School of Springfield!

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Black History Ensemble of CMSS

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
East Springfield Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with the Black History Ensemble of the Community Music School of Springfield!

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Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
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.

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Black History Month Mini-Quilting Workshop

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate Black History Month with this mini-quilting workshop!

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Help Us Package Seeds for Our New Seed Libraries!

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors
Registration Required
Event Details:

In 2026, the Springfield City Library is adding a seed library to every branch! But we need your help - we need to repackage seeds from our vendor into individual portions. 

The T-birds mascot Boomer and player Drew Callin (#77) host a storytime for kids at the Sixteen Acres branch in 2023

Boomer's Book Club: Read with the Thunderbirds!

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

The Springfield Thunderbirds are going on tour at Springfield City Library! Join us for a special storytime and hockey-themed activities with T-birds players and our favorite mascot, Boomer. Great for families.

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First-time Home Buyer Information Session

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to get on the path to homeownership with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank and Araceli Rivera of Wayfinders!

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Sourdough Starter with Sourdough Brandon

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make, maintain, and store a sourdough starter with this free workshop. You'll even leave with some of Brandon's sourdough starter! Register here to reserve your place.

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Ukulele Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
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

Let's Play

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Bring a friend and explore a new game every month. All ages. 

Girls on the Run Volunteer Training

4:30pm–7:30pm
Brightwood Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

This is for our volunteer coach training. We would use all the tables and chairs. We would like to use the screen and projector (connected to our laptop) and would need the speakers to work with them. Thank you!

Crochet Workshop

5:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!

Home City Families First Friends Club

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Have a pre-walker under 12 months? Let Home City Families help you build your village! Bring your little one to the East Forest Park Branch for a casual hangout and to connect with other new parents and caregivers.

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.

Knot Just Knitters

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
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.

Maker Time!

10:00am–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is open! 

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.

La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us on the first Friday of the month at 11 am (after the Home City Families First Friends Playgroup) to discuss breastfeeding experiences and get support from other breastfeeding parents.

Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

11:30am–12:30pm
Babies & Toddlers
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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.

Limited Space

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

Knot Just Knitters

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square 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.

Lego Freestyle Club

1:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination.

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.

Home City Families Playgroup

1:30pm–2:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

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.

LEGO Challenge

3:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

It is time to get your brick on!

Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge.  

For master builders 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.

Calm Coloring

3:15pm–4:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the Forest Park Library to color in a calm environment. We've got a wide array of options from crayons to acrylic markers. Enjoy quiet music and snacks, talking is optional. Every other Friday afternoon. 

Meal in a Mug

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We'll supply the recipe, all the tools needed, and the ingredients. You put it all together to make a Meal in a Mug. Recipes will vary between sweet desserts and savory main dishes. For ages 12-18. 

Romance Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Online
Registration Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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.

Babywearing Basics: A Hands-On Workshop

11:15am–12:15pm
Babies & Toddlers, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Join Springfield Family Doula Services for a one-hour, interactive babywearing workshop designed to help parents and caregivers feel confident, safe, and supported. In this session, you will:

Seed Library Launch Party: Macrame Hanging Planters

12:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors
Event Details:

Come learn to make your own macrame hanging planter in preparation for the launch of Springfield City Library's seed library! 

Candle Making Workshop: A Creative & Relaxing Craft

12:00pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cozy crafting with friends from your community.

Unwind and get creative at our Candle Making Workshop! This hands-on class teaches you the art of crafting candles. You will learn how to blend popular fragrance oils to create your own unique scent profile.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

Acrylic Paint Pour

12:30pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at the Mason Square Branch and make a fluid art masterpiece!

Play Reading

12:30pm–2:30pm
Forest Park Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Play reading

DDHC Postcard Writing Event

12:30pm–3:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Writing postcards to swing states for upcoming Nov elections.

Open Sew

All Day
Adults
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. 

Home City Families Playgroup

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

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.