This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 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 May 9 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat Moisturizer Workshop 12:00pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults East Forest Park Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat Moisturizer Workshop 12:00pm–2:00pm East Forest Park Branch Upcoming Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Curious about how your favorite moisturizers are made? Interesting in making your own? Come join us for a moisturizers workshop, hosted by Kristie Valenze! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Teens" group May 11 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group May 11 2026 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Autism Information Session with Dr. Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Adults Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Autism Information Session with Dr. Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton 5:00pm–6:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton, Ph.D, a proudly Autistic writer, consultant, speaker, editor, artist, and mom, who will speak on Autism.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Make a Meal Demo with Chef Tom 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Make a Meal Demo with Chef Tom 6:00pm–7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Join Chef Tom for a program on preparing a single full meal. This includes one main dish, and two sides. For ages 16 and up. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Cross Stitch 10:30am–11:30am Adults Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Cross Stitch 10:30am–11:30am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Learn to cross stitch! Already know how? Drop in anyway for new patterns or to stitch with pals.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Central Library Building Tour 6:00pm–7:15pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Central Library Building Tour 6:00pm–7:15pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Don't miss out on this evening tour of the Springfield Central Library building at 220 State Street! 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 May 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 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 May 14 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 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 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 Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops 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
