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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
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Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Special Events
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
Jan-Feb
2025
Winter Reading Challenge
All Day
1/1–2/24
Special Events
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Library Location:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading,
Community Events
Event Details:
This January and February you're invited to compete in the Winter Reading Challenge! Follow the prompts, get a bingo, and earn a prize. Submit your finished bingo sheets to a librarian by February 24. For children, teens, and adults.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Learn the Basic Art of Meditation
10:30am–11:30am
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
17
2025
Fri
Knot Just Knitters
10:00am–11:30am
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
17
2025
Fri
Chair Yoga
11:30am–12:15pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance.
Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
A monthly 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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
18
2025
Sat
Tea Talks
12:00pm–1:00pm
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Food & Cooking,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
18
2025
Sat
Gift Swap
12:00pm–2:00pm
Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
FP Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Are you having trouble finding purpose for a gift you received this past holiday season? Bring it to the Forest Park Library! We will be hosting a swap for re-purposing gifts that you may not have a use for!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Knot Just Knitters
1:00pm–2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
New members are always welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
17
2025
Fri
Knot Just Knitters
1:00pm–2:30pm
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
17
2025
Fri
Drop-In Tech Help
1:30pm–2:45pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our monthly Drop-In Tech Help session.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
18
2025
Sat
Craft Rewind
1:00pm–3:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Was there a Sixteen Acres craft you missed? Or one you wish you could try again? Well now is your chance!
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
18
2025
Sat
Garden Club
1:30pm–2:30pm
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Food & Cooking,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join us at East Springfield to learn more about Garden Club. Ask us questions about your plants; indoor and outdoor plant care, and learn some tips and tricks from us!
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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
Cancelled
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East 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
Jan
13
2025
Mon
Cancelled
Code Builders 2.0
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!
This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Cancelled
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Cancelled
Golden Age Trivia
2:00pm–3:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Come to the East Forest Park library for a golden trivia afternoon – the 2nd Tuesday of every month. We’ll have snacks, fun facts, and a great time! Recommended age 55+. Themes TBA.
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
Cancelled
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East 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
Jan
14
2025
Tue
Cancelled
Open Studio Tuesdays
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Tarot Card Study Group
2:00pm–3:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops,
Games
Event Details:
Join our twice-monthly tarot study group. Learn how to gain a deeper understanding of the cards and practice reading for yourself and others in a supportive environment. Ages 18+.
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
Cancelled
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East 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
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn.
Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Adult Chess Club
2:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Rice Hall
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
16
2025
Thu
STCC Information Table
2:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Rotunda
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Work & Careers
Event Details:
Stop by to learn about free job training and adult education classes offered by Springfield Technical Community College. Free classes include
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
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East 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
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Sew Fun! Drop-In
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!
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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
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield 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
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Mobile Farmers Market
3:00pm–3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods.
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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
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
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Boomer's Book Club
3:45pm–4:45pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join Springfield Thunderbirds hockey player Drew Callin as he shares some of his favorite books with you. He’ll be joined by a teammate. We will have a scavenger hunt or other activity as well. Great for families.
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.
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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
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Indian Orchard 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
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Crafternoon for All Ages
4:00pm–6:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get crafty! Let's make something together.
Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me
5:30pm–7:00pm
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
A Spanish language learning group that functions to help develop/improve foreign language speaking/reading/writing and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
13
2025
Mon
Silent Book Club
6:00pm–7:30pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Rice Hall
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
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 optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
15
2025
Wed
Adult Trivia Night
6:30pm–7:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Come to the East Forest Park library for adult trivia night – the 3rd Wednesday of every month. We’ll have snacks, fun facts, and a great time! Ages 18+. January's theme will be Sci-Fi TV!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
16
2025
Thu
Learn Needle Felting - Felted Gnome
6:00pm–7:30pm
Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
FP Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Learn how to needle felt wool with Pop up Art School. Use a barbed needle and wool roving to create a felted gnome. In this beginner’s class, you’ll learn how to sculpt basic shapes and attach them together.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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