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Black History Ensemble of CMSS

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Performances

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Room: EFP Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Performances

Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with the Black History Ensemble of the Community Music School of Springfield!

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Black History Ensemble of CMSS

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm

East Springfield Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Library Location: East Springfield Branch

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

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Performances

Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with the Black History Ensemble of the Community Music School of Springfield!

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Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: MS 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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Black History Month Mini-Quilting Workshop

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Forest Park Branch

Room: FP Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come celebrate Black History Month with this mini-quilting workshop!

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Help Us Package Seeds for Our New Seed Libraries!

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors

Registration Required

Event Details:

In 2026, the Springfield City Library is adding a seed library to every branch! But we need your help - we need to repackage seeds from our vendor into individual portions.

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!

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

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.

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First-time Home Buyer Information Session

Monday, March 2, 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!

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Sourdough Starter with Sourdough Brandon

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch

Room: IO Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how to make, maintain, and store a sourdough starter with this free workshop. You'll even leave with some of Brandon's sourdough starter! Register here to reserve your place.

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

Friday, March 6, 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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Acrylic Paint Pour

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: MS Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us at the Mason Square Branch and make a fluid art masterpiece!

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Time	Sun (5/17)	Mon (5/18)	Tue (5/19)	Wed (5/20)	Thu (5/21)	Fri (5/22)	Sat (5/23)
10 am			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!
11 am		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Tiny Food Party for Tiny People 11:00am–4:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Tiny pancakes, tiny pizza, tiny cheesecakes, tiny ice cream sundaes, tiny juice, tiny spaghetti, and TINY PEOPLE. We will offer tiny servings of a variety of food. Choose one, choose all. Enjoy a snack! For ages 1-10. 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.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 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 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.
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Spice Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.