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Photograph of school age children playing as a group with a music instructor.

Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Children

Library Location: Brightwood Branch

Room: BW Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

Two children playing horned instruments

Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Children

Library Location: Forest Park Branch

Room: FP Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone!

Photograph of a Springfield Fire Department station.

Story City: White Street Fire Station

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield. This week, join us at White St Fire STATION 3 to read stories with a firefighter.

Photograph of Springfield Department of Public Works dump truck and front loader.

Story City: Central High School with Department of Public Works

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield.

Story City: Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield. This week, join us at Thomas J.

Photograph of Bomba instructors from the Community Music School of Springfield

Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

An aerial photograph of Riverfront Park including the Springfield Riverfront Police Station.

Story City: Riverfront Park with SPD

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield. This week, join us at Riverfront Park to read stories with a police officer.

Two children playing horned instruments

Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rotunda at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Children

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Rotunda

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone!

A photography of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site by NPS Photo.

Story City: Springfield Armory

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield.

small water color painting of beach scene, with pencils and watercolor paints nearby on the table

Watercolor Beach Painting

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Paint a beautiful beach scene in this beginner's watercolor class. To sharpen your muscle memory and build your confidence you will paint a trio of mini beach vistas.

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Time	Sun (3/02)	Mon (3/03)	Tue (3/04)	Wed (3/05)	Thu (3/06)	Fri (3/07)	Sat (3/08)
10 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Romance Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Adults Online Registration Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required 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 optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
11 am
12 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Queer Book Club 12:30pm–1:30pm Adults Off Site At Capacity Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required 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 optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
1 pm
2 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual Storytime 2:30pm–3:30pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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+
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Contemporary Fiction Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Brightwood Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a brand new book club at the Brightwood Branch Library! We will be discussing hidden gems from the contemporary fiction genre. Light refreshments will be provided! Please register, as space is limited.