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Mitten Tree

All Day 12/1 - 1/17
Special Events

Program Type:

Community Events

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: Special Events
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and drop off NEW or GENTLY USED/CLEAN, warm winter coats, hats, gloves, and mittens for adults and children, as well as NEW

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First-time Home Buyer Information Session

Monday, January 5, 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!

Comic book panels with speech bubbles and explosions (drawing)

Fandom Trivia: Um Actually Edition

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Area at Central Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teens
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all pop culture fans! Enjoy some snacks and prove your fandom prowess in this trivia night styled after the game show "Um, Actually." For teens and young adults 12-21.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Anime Afternoons

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Community Events, Performances

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

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Smart Snacking: Healthy Eating Without Breaking the Bank

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Food & Cooking

Age Group:

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

Meet with Sammie Runshaw, RD, CPT to learn about budget friendly, healthy snacks that will boost nutrition, and not take excessive time to prepare.

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National Rubber Ducky Day

All Day 1/13
Special Events

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Location: Special Events
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's National Rubber Ducky day! Find our hidden big ducks to win a prize and make a custom ducky friend to bring home! All day during open hours!

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A Perky Pairing: Coffee and Fine Chocolates with Kim Larkin

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch

Program Type:

Food & Cooking

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

This presentation covers everything you need to know about java. Learn about the history of both coffee and chocolate, preparation techniques, and pioneers of both industries while enjoying delicious samples! 

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Learn Needle Felting: Felted Sloth

Thursday, January 15, 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:

Hang out with an adorable friend! Make everyone's favorite slow-moving forest dweller. Learn how to sculpt a sloth using a barbed needle and loose wool fibers.

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New Year Vision Boards

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Ring in your New Year through creating your own vision board! During this program, you can use mixed-media to create a physical representation of your goals for 2026.

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!

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
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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Family Paint Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to make an easy, step-by-step, fun painting. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-13 with their parents or guardians.

Altered Books: Cut, Color, Paste!

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Altered books are great for journaling, scrapbooking and artistic expression.

Black History Month Mini-Quilting Workshop

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events
Event Details:

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

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.

Chair Yoga

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

Join us for adaptable chair yoga! Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. This series will also include chair yoga modifications using wall and mat positions.

Reading Dragons Tournament

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Games
Event Details:

Play with other children in a fun card game similar to Rock, Paper, Scissors. All participants will receive a special Tournament dragon card.

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

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.

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.

Family Paint Workshop

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops

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.

Mug Brownies

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

A mini baking class for kids 5 and up! Learn to make a brownie in the microwave and enjoy this cozy treat with yummy toppings.

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. 

Help Us Package Seeds for Our New Seed Libraries!

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

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

Honoring Black History/Herstory

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events
Event Details:

Please join us at the East Springfield Branch Library to discuss and honor notable Black individuals during Black History Month.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

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

Saturday Morning Cartoons

11:30am–1:00pm
Children, Tweens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us for cereal and Saturday morning cartoons!

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.

Crochet Workshop

12:00pm–2:00pm
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!

Soap Making

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

Visit the Mason Square Branch and create your very own glycerin-based soap! We will have dried flowers, soap dyes, mica powders and fragrance oils to customize it for your liking. For teens and adults 14+

Crafternoon for Kids

All Day
Children, Tweens, Teens
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting winter crafts together.  For families. During open hours. 

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.

Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

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

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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.

Code Builders 2.0

2:00pm–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: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!

This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.

Silent Book Club Junior

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
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.