This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Seed Library Launch Party: Macrame Hanging Planters 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 Mar 7 2026 Sat Seed Library Launch Party: Macrame Hanging Planters 12:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors Event Details: Come learn to make your own macrame hanging planter in preparation for the launch of Springfield City Library's seed library!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Help Us Package More Seeds for Our New Seed Libraries! 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Help Us Package More Seeds for Our New Seed Libraries! 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, 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 received another large donation of seeds and need to repackage them from our vendor packets 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 Mar 18 2026 Wed Seed Library Launch Party: Master Gardener 6:00pm–7:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch Registration Open Registration Required 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 Mar 18 2026 Wed Seed Library Launch Party: Master Gardener 6:00pm–7:00pm East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Come by to celebrate the launch of our new seed library!
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
Nov 25 2026 Wed Early closing for Thanksgiving 5:00pm–8:00pm All Branches Closing Nov 25 2026 Wed Closing Early closing for Thanksgiving 5:00pm–8:00pm 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 26 2026 Thu Thanksgiving Day All Day All Branches Closing Nov 26 2026 Thu Closing Thanksgiving 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
Jun 19 2027 Sat Juneteenth All Day All Branches Closing Jun 19 2027 Sat 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 4 2027 Sun Independence Day All Day All Branches Closing Jul 4 2027 Sun 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
