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Books & Brew at White Lion Brewing

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

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Book Groups & Reading

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Adults

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Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

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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

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Classes & Workshops

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Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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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

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Storytimes & Playgroups

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Children

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Registration Required

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Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

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

East Springfield Branch

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Classes & Workshops

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Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

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Library Location: East Springfield Branch

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

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Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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

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

East Springfield Branch

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Storytimes & Playgroups

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Babies & Toddlers

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Library Location: East Springfield Branch

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

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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

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Classes & Workshops

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Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

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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

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

Off Site

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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

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Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch

Room: SA Community Room

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

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

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

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!

Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

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

FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

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Classes & Workshops

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Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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Library Location: Forest Park Branch

Room: FP Community Room

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

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

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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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All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group Open Sew All Day Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
10 am				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–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 "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters 10:00am–11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group 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. 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.
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12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Café 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 welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group 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. 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club 1:00pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you want your creativity sparked through drawing and art? Are you up for a Challenge of the Month? Who’s ready for fun art challenges?	This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: 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. 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Paint & Sip 1:00pm–2:30pm Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a refreshing afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a choice of juice or soda. Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special! Open to teens 12-19. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
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 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!			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Paper Quilling 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Visit the Mason Square branch every other Friday for some paper-quilling! We will have paper-quilling supplies for everyone to make their own creations! For teens and adults 14+
3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Beading 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of beading! Make bracelets, necklaces, key chains, or whatever you want to create! Ideal for ages 6-11.	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters 3:00pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group WOW Wednesday! 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us every other Wednesday at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18. 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 Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm 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 Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Pipe Cleaner Crafts 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: We will be creating animals, critters and other things from pipe cleaners. For school aged children. This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Springtime Suncatchers 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Is there not enough color in your house? Are you wishing for something to brighten up your dreary springtime day? Come into the Brightwood Branch to paint a suncatcher!		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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Create aN Aromatherapy sachet 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.
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+
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Candle Decorating 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Create ambiance for your summer table by decorating tapered candles.

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