This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Esmeralda Santiago Book Discussion Group 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Brightwood Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Esmeralda Santiago Book Discussion Group 5:30pm - 7:30pm Brightwood Branch Registration Open Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement Registration Required Seats Remaining: 27 Event Details: Let’s continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by gathering to discuss books written by award-winning author Esmeralda Santiago including When I Was Puerto Rican, Almost a Woman, and her latest Las Madres Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Choose Your Own Adventure Read Aloud Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Children, Tweens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Choose Your Own Adventure Read Aloud Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Technology Event Details: Join Ms. Meg as we go on an adventure of a lifetime. What path will we choose? Where will we go? Will we make the right choice to stay alive? We'll read together a Choose Your Own Adventure and decide as a group our fate. We will have science projects that accompany the book. As we meet over the year you can fill up your CYOA passport.
Nov 27 2024 Wed Thanksgiving Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm All Branches Closing Nov 27 2024 Wed Closing Thanksgiving 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.
Nov 28 2024 Thu Thanksgiving Day All Day All Branches Closing Nov 28 2024 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
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. Dec 4 2024 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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. Dec 4 2024 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 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. Dec 4 2024 Wed Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's 6:00pm - 7:00pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion. Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am - 11:30am Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am - 11:30am 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. Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Silent Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2024 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 Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm - 1:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: A traditional 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. Dec 10 2024 Tue Books & Brew at White Lion 5:00pm - 6:30pm Adults Off Site Registration Open Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Books & Brew at White Lion 5:00pm - 6:30pm Off Site Registration Open Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Cure your mid-week blues and pump yourself up with this lively book discussion!
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. Dec 11 2024 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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. Dec 11 2024 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 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. Dec 13 2024 Fri Read with Coach the Therapy Dog 3:30pm - 4:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens 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. Dec 13 2024 Fri Read with Coach the Therapy Dog 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come visit the East Forest Park Library for a Pawsitive experience! Meet Coach, a seven year old Shetland Sheep dog who is a specially trained certified therapy dog.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Online Registration Open Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Online Registration Open Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Queer Book Club 12:30pm - 1:30pm Adults Off Site Registration Open Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2024 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 Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue What's Cooking Cookbook Club 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue What's Cooking Cookbook Club 10:00am - 11:00am Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Food & Cooking Event Details: Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Eager Readers Book Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Eager Readers Book Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome. The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction. The book club members jointly choose upcoming books. No registration required, just drop by.
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. Dec 18 2024 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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. Dec 18 2024 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 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. Dec 19 2024 Thu Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am - 11:30am Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am - 11:30am 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. Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.
Dec 24 2024 Tue Christmas Eve All Day All Branches Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue 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 2024 Wed Christmas Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 25 2024 Wed 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
This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 26 - 31 2024 New Year's Eve in a Bag All Day 12/26 - 12/31 Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 26 - 31 2024 New Year's Eve in a Bag All Day 12/26 - 12/31 Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join the New Year's Eve activities countdown and get a bag of goodies.
Jan 1 2025 Wed New Year's Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed 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
