This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Poetic-Activity-Utilizing-Self-Expression: P.A.U.S.E 12:30pm–2:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Poetic-Activity-Utilizing-Self-Expression: P.A.U.S.E 12:30pm–2:30pm East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Find your poem in 90 minutes. Ever feel an emotion you wish you could capture? Poetry is that act of capturing. 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 May 18 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group May 18 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.
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 May 20 2026 Wed Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 May 20 2026 Wed Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 4:30pm–5:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Practice your Spanish and help others practice their English in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! We will spend half the time practicing Spanish and the other half practicing English, with a break in between.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 21 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 21 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm 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
This event is in the "Children" group May 21 2026 Thu Yoga for Kids 5:30pm–6:30pm Children Mason Square Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 21 2026 Thu Yoga for Kids 5:30pm–6:30pm Mason Square Branch Registration Open Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Unwind, stretch, and connect with this yoga class for kids taught by local yoga instructor, Christina Lam. No experience needed—just bring your breath and be yourself! Registration is optional but encouraged. 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 23 2026 Sat Jewelry Making Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 23 2026 Sat Jewelry Making Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings 12:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Design and create your own bracelet and pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create unique pieces of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewelry making and learn the basic skills!
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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 27 2026 Wed Microwave Meals 3:15pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 27 2026 Wed Microwave Meals 3:15pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Practice your Spanish and help others practice their English in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! We will spend half the time practicing Spanish and the other half practicing English, with a break in between.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 27 2026 Wed Graffiti Art Workshop 5:30pm–7:00pm Tweens, Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 27 2026 Wed Graffiti Art Workshop 5:30pm–7:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Learn the techniques and basics of graffiti art and various art mediums while discussing its history and use.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 28 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 28 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm 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
This event is in the "Adults" group May 30 2026 Sat Writers' Workshop 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 30 2026 Sat Writers' Workshop 1:00pm–2:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Are you a creative writer? Come build community and improve your writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles. Participants will focus on particular skills based off the prompts for that month. Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 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 1 2026 Mon First-time Home Buyer Information Session 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 1 2026 Mon First-time Home Buyer Information Session 5:30pm–6:30pm Central Library Registration Open 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! 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 4 2026 Thu Funding Information Network - Office Hours 10:00am–11:00am Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Funding Information Network - Office Hours 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Meet with our Digital Services Librarian to learn about grants for 501(c)3 nonprofits. Get acquainted with the Foundation Directory Online, and learn where to get useful resources for the entire grant seeking process.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm 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
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Crochet Workshop 5:30pm–7:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Crochet Workshop 5:30pm–7:30pm 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!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 10 2026 Wed Microwave Meals 3:15pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 10 2026 Wed Microwave Meals 3:15pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm 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
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Learn to Knit 11:30am–2:00pm Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Learn to Knit 11:30am–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of knitting and build your skills with guided lessons. No experience needed! Every month we will review casting on, counting stitches, garter stitch, and stockinette stitch for new patrons and beginners. 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm 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
Jun 19 2026 Fri Juneteenth All Day All Branches Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth 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: Closed for the holiday
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Crochet Workshop 12:00pm–2:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Crochet Workshop 12:00pm–2:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 24 2026 Wed Microwave Meals 3:15pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 24 2026 Wed Microwave Meals 3:15pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
