This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am–12:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 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 Apr 27 2026 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Apr 27 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 May 2 2026 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Adults Online Registration Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 2 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 May 4 2026 Mon We Love a Good Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 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.
This event is in the "Children" group May 4 2026 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group May 4 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 May 5 2026 Tue Brightwood Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Brightwood Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 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 May 7 2026 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am–12:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 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 May 9 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 May 9 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 May 11 2026 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group May 11 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 May 11 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 May 11 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 May 12 2026 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 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 May 13 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 May 13 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 "Children" group May 18 2026 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group May 18 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 May 21 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 May 21 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 May 21 2026 Thu Local History Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 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.
May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day All Day All Branches Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial 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 Memorial day.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 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 May 27 2026 Wed Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room 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 May 28 2026 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am–12:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 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 Jun 2 2026 Tue Brightwood Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Brightwood Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 2 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 Jun 8 2026 Mon We Love a Good Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 8 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 8 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 Jun 8 2026 Mon Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room 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 Jun 9 2026 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 9 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 Jun 10 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 Jun 10 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 Jun 11 2026 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am–12:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 11 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.
