Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King, Jr. Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Feb 16 2026 Mon Presidents' Day All Day All Branches Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Presidents' 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 will be closed in honor of Presidents' day.
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 This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Birds of Prey Demonstration 2:00pm–3:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Sixteen Acres 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Birds of Prey Demonstration 2:00pm–3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances Event Details: Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 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.
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 This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Birds of Prey Demonstration 3:00pm–4:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults East Forest Park 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Birds of Prey Demonstration 3:00pm–4:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances Event Details: Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 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.
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 This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Birds of Prey Demonstration 1:00pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Library Express at Pine Point 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Birds of Prey Demonstration 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Express at Pine Point Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances Event Details: Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Help Us Package Seeds for Our New Seed Libraries! 10:00am–1:00pm Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Help Us Package Seeds for Our New Seed Libraries! 10:00am–1:00pm Central Library Registration Open 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.
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 This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Birds of Prey Demonstration 1:00pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Birds of Prey Demonstration 1:00pm–2:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances Event Details: Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 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.
Apr 5 2026 Sun Easter All Day All Branches Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Easter 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 Easter Sunday.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Tiny Terrariums 10:00am–12:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Tiny Terrariums 10:00am–12:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors Registration Required Event Details: Add some green to your space! Join us in the Central Library Community Room and learn to make a mini terrarium for your desk, bookshelf, or dorm room. Supplies will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
Apr 20 2026 Mon Patriot's Day All Day All Branches Closing Apr 20 2026 Mon Closing Patriot's 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 Patriots Day.
This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Create a Fairy Garden 3:30pm–4:45pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Create a Fairy Garden 3:30pm–4:45pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors Event Details: Come to the teen room and create a fairy garden in a flowerpot. What's a fairy garden? A fairy garden is a miniature garden that features small plants and tiny accessories to create a magical scene.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 2 2026 Sat Floral Design Workshop 12:00pm–1:30pm Teens, Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 2 2026 Sat Floral Design Workshop 12:00pm–1:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch and learn from master floral designer Jenna Elliot on how to create beautiful flower arrangements on your own, just in time for Mother's Day! For teens and adults age 14+
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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 30 2026 Sat Plant Swap 12:00pm–2:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 30 2026 Sat Plant Swap 12:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors Event Details: Bring a plant, take a plant!
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
Jul 3 2026 Fri Independence Day (observed) All Day All Branches Closing Jul 3 2026 Fri Closing Independence Day (observed) 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
Jul 4 2026 Sat Independence Day All Day All Branches Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Independence 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: Closed for the holiday
Sep 7 2026 Mon Labor Day All Day All Branches Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Labor 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 Labor Day.
Oct 12 2026 Mon Indigenous Peoples' Day All Day All Branches Closing Oct 12 2026 Mon Closing Indigenous Peoples' 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: Closed for the holiday
Nov 11 2026 Wed Veterans Day All Day All Branches Closing Nov 11 2026 Wed Closing Veterans 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: Closed for the holiday
Dec 24 2026 Thu Christmas Eve All Day All Branches Closing Dec 24 2026 Thu Closing Christmas Eve 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
Dec 25 2026 Fri Christmas Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 25 2026 Fri Closing Christmas 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: Closed for the holiday
Dec 31 2026 Thu New Year's Eve 5:00pm–11:45pm All Branches Closing Dec 31 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Eve 5:00pm–11:45pm 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: All libraries close at 5 pm for the holiday.
Jan 1 2027 Fri New Year's Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 1 2027 Fri Closing New Year's 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: Closed for the holiday
