Week Calendar

Featured Events

Books & Brew at White Lion Brewing Company

Books & Brew at White Lion Brewing

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Groups & Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Groups & Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join a lively discussion with other book lovers and growth-minded individuals, and enjoy your favorite brew, too!

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Community Dance & Drum with the Community Music School of Springfield

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Express at Pine Point

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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Adaptive Music Pop Up Class For Disabled and Neurodivergent Children and Their Caregivers

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Children's Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Children

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

Photograph of Bomba instructors from the Community Music School of Springfield

Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

East Springfield Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Library Location: East Springfield Branch

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

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

Photograph of young children interacting with a large drum.

Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

East Springfield Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Library Location: East Springfield Branch

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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First-time Home Buyer Information Session

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

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Books & Brew at White Lion Brewing Company

Books & Brew at White Lion Brewing

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Groups & Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Groups & Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join a lively discussion with other book lovers and growth-minded individuals, and enjoy your favorite brew, too!

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Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch

Room: SA Community Room

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

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo.

Photograph of children with diverse abilities experiencing musical instruments.

Adaptive Music Pop Up Class For Disabled and Neurodivergent Children and Their Caregivers

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Children's Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Children

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Library Location: Forest Park Branch

Room: FP Community Room

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

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo.

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Time	Sun (3/22)	Mon (3/23)	Tue (3/24)	Wed (3/25)	Thu (3/26)	Fri (3/27)	Sat (3/28)
11 am			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dominoes Club 11:00am–1:00pm Teens, Adults Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: This club is for dominoes players of all levels - beginners are welcome! Come meet new people and socialize over a game.				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Magic: The Gathering Day 11:30am–2:30pm Teens, Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Come explore all things Magic: The Gathering with us! We'll have spaces to play and to learn the game, along with snacks and booster packs to take home! Ages 15+ please.
12 pm
1 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group Teen RPG Group 1:00pm–4:30pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Do you love creating stories? Do you imagine yourself as the hero in your favorite stories? Do you enjoy games that require you to tackle a problem as a group? Then, tabletop RPG may be for you!
2 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group LEGO to the Library! LEGO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: LEGO to the Library! Do you enjoy building with Legos? Join us at the library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30-4:30 for LEGO club and build to your heart's content. This is a drop-in program for kids of all ages. 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Gaming Friday 3:15pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Nothing to do before the weekend? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash battle. We'll be gaming every other Friday this year! Recommended for ages 12 - 18.
4 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 Chess Knights - All Ages 4:30pm–5:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Central Library 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: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Drop in Chess program for Kids, Teens and Adults. Come learn and sharpen your skills in a supportive environment. Everyone is welcome to join and start as beginners or be matched up with other players on their level.
5 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Night 5:00pm–7:30pm Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+