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Mitten Tree

All Day 12/1 - 1/17

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Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and drop off NEW or GENTLY USED/CLEAN, warm winter coats, hats, gloves, and mittens for adults and children, as well as NEW

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First-time Home Buyer Information Session

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

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Classes & Workshops

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Adults

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

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Learn how to get on the path to homeownership with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank and Araceli Rivera of Wayfinders!

Comic book panels with speech bubbles and explosions (drawing)

Fandom Trivia: Um Actually Edition

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Area at Central Library

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Games

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Teens

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Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Teens

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Calling all pop culture fans! Enjoy some snacks and prove your fandom prowess in this trivia night styled after the game show "Um, Actually." For teens and young adults 12-21.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Anime Afternoons

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch

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Community Events, Performances

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Tweens, Teens

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Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

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Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

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Smart Snacking: Healthy Eating Without Breaking the Bank

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

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Food & Cooking

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Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Food & Cooking

Registration Required

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Meet with Sammie Runshaw, RD, CPT to learn about budget friendly, healthy snacks that will boost nutrition, and not take excessive time to prepare.

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National Rubber Ducky Day

All Day 1/13

Special Events

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Arts & Crafts

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Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

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Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

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It's National Rubber Ducky day! Find our hidden big ducks to win a prize and make a custom ducky friend to bring home! All day during open hours!

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A Perky Pairing: Coffee and Fine Chocolates with Kim Larkin

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch

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Food & Cooking

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Adults

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Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch

Room: SA Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Food & Cooking

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This presentation covers everything you need to know about java. Learn about the history of both coffee and chocolate, preparation techniques, and pioneers of both industries while enjoying delicious samples!

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Learn Needle Felting: Felted Sloth

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

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Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Forest Park Branch

Room: FP Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Hang out with an adorable friend! Make everyone's favorite slow-moving forest dweller. Learn how to sculpt a sloth using a barbed needle and loose wool fibers.

New Year Vision Boards

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

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Arts & Crafts

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Adults

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Ring in your New Year through creating your own vision board! During this program, you can use mixed-media to create a physical representation of your goals for 2026.

The T-birds mascot Boomer and player Drew Callin (#77) host a storytime for kids at the Sixteen Acres branch in 2023

Boomer's Book Club: Read with the Thunderbirds!

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch

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Storytimes & Playgroups

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Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

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Room: Mason Square Branch

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

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The Springfield Thunderbirds are going on tour at Springfield City Library! Join us for a special storytime and hockey-themed activities with T-birds players and our favorite mascot, Boomer. Great for families.

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10 am	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. 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 Community Coffee Hour 10:15am–3:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Event Details: Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors! This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals! Held every Tuesday morning. Geared toward toddlers ages 3 and under with their grown-ups! 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 Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. 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 Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. 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 Circle Time Fun 10:30am–11:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun. Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome. 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 Home City Families First Friends Club 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Have a pre-walker under 12 months? Let Home City Families help you build your village! Bring your little one to the East Forest Park Branch for a casual hangout and to connect with other new parents and caregivers. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Maker Time! 10:00am–2:00pm 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 Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Event Details: The Makerspace is open! 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Stompers Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Babies & Toddlers Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for a silly and fun storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies and toddlers, older siblings welcome. 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 Big Kid Storytime 11:30am–12:00pm Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us every Tuesday for Big Kid Storytime to enjoy stories and songs that are well suited for kids ages 4-6, with their grown ups! 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 "Adults" group Babywearing Basics: A Hands-On Workshop 11:15am–12:15pm Babies & Toddlers, Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join Springfield Family Doula Services for a one-hour, interactive babywearing workshop designed to help parents and caregivers feel confident, safe, and supported. In this session, you will:
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1 pm	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 1:30pm–2:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. 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 Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm–2:30pm Babies & Toddlers Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Maker Time! 1:00pm–5:00pm 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 Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Event Details: The Makerspace is open! 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. 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 Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm–2:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. 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.
2 pm	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 Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm–4:30pm 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 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.	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 Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm–4:30pm 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 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!
3 pm	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Boomer's Book Club: Read with the Thunderbirds! 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 Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: The Springfield Thunderbirds are going on tour at Springfield City Library! Join us for a special storytime and hockey-themed activities with T-birds players and our favorite mascot, Boomer. Great for families. This event is in the "Children" group Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us to share monthly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!	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 Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm–3:30pm 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 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Meet Me at the Library! 3:00pm–4:45pm Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: It's an afterschool playdate at the library! Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group LEGO Challenge 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Event Details: It is time to get your brick on! Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge. For master builders 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.

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