Upcoming Events

New members are always welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

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.

Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.

Paint an adorable smiling axolotl in Kawaii style with Pop up Art School. During the class you'll view pictures of axolotls and learn fun facts. 

Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

Add some green to your space before the end of summer! Join us in the Central Library Community Room and learn to make a mini terrarium for your desk, bookshelf, or dorm room.

Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.

We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.

Join us on Wednesday nights this summer to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.

Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+

A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along. 

Stop by the Crafter Hours drop-in to work on a project (or start a new one) with us! We'll have plenty of supplies to use and some past crafts for inspiration. Ages 16+ please, all levels of craftiness welcome.

Come to the teen room to celebrate everything Mario and Luigi! We'll play Mario Cart, Make Mario crafts, and have snacks. 

For teens 12-17.

Join us for a fun night of Cribbage!  Whether you are a novice or a seasoned player, come to our Cribbage Night for fun and refreshements!

Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.

Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! 

No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. 

Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.

Join us for a baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, older siblings welcome.   

We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. Just drop by and color your stress away. For tweens and teens. 

Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.