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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul
21
2025
Mon
Crafternoon for Kids
All Day
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us on Mondays in the Children's Room to create exciting summer crafts together. For families.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
07/22/2025 @ 1:00pm–07/25/2025 @ 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
DIY Realm in a Box
07/22/2025 @ 1:00pm–07/25/2025 @ 4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Use our boxes and supplies to create your own realm in a box diorama. Use books about real and imaginary places to inspire you. Create a forest, mini dungeon, dragon-filled sky, or another place of your choice.
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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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
22
2025
Tue
Toddler Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
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.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
24
2025
Thu
Circle Time Fun
10:30am–11:30am
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Off Site
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
25
2025
Fri
Story City: Mason Square Fire Station
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 Mason Square Fire STATION 8 to read stories with a firefighter.
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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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
22
2025
Tue
Big Kid Storytime
11:30am–12:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children
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.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
26
2025
Sat
Sunshine Storytime
11:00am–11:45am
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us Saturday mornings this summer for an all ages, family storytime in the sunshine! Each week we'll meet in the Children's Room at 11:00 and head outside to the Museum Courtyard to read books, sing songs, and get silly.
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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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
21
2025
Mon
Silent Book Club Junior
1:00pm–1:45pm
Brightwood Branch
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Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens
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
Jul
21
2025
Mon
Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield
1:00pm–2:00pm
Forest Park Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
FP 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!
Disclaimer(s)
Limited Space
Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
21
2025
Mon
Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup
1:30pm–2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities.
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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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul
22
2025
Tue
Silent Book Club Junior
1:00pm–1:45pm
Forest Park Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each month, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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
Jul
25
2025
Fri
Lego Freestyle Club
1:00pm–4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community 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
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
25
2025
Fri
Home City Families Playgroup
1:30pm–2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
Central Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul
21
2025
Mon
Monday Funday
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! Recommended for children ages 6 and up. This week we'll make wind chimes!
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jul
21
2025
Mon
Code Builders 2.0
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
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
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
21
2025
Mon
Reading and the Brain!
2:30pm–3:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Learn how the brain works with researchers from Mount Holyoke College! Join Dr. Mara Breen and her team for a series of educational and interactive activities designed to engage children with neuroscience, perception, and reading.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
22
2025
Tue
Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield
2:00pm–3:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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!
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.
Limited Space
Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul
22
2025
Tue
Silent Book Club Junior
2:00pm–3:00pm
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jul
22
2025
Tue
Sew Fun! Drop-In
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
22
2025
Tue
Messy Art
2:30pm–3:00pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us on Tuesdays this July for some messy, sensory art for toddlers and preschoolers. This program is designed with children 3-6 years old in mind, younger children are welcome but may require more help.
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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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
Central Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Silent Book Club Junior
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield
2:00pm–3:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!
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.
Limited Space
Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Technology
Event Details:
From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn.
Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme. SPECIAL PROJECT!
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
24
2025
Thu
VIP (Very Important Pre-Readers) Detectives Club
2:00pm–2:45pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two. We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives. Ideal for ages 3-6 with all children 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
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
24
2025
Thu
VIP (Very Important Pre-readers) Detectives Club
2:00pm–2:45pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two. We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives. Ideal for ages 3-6 with all children 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
Children,
Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul
24
2025
Thu
Silent Book Club Junior
2:00pm–3:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jul
24
2025
Thu
Open Studio Thursdays
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Technology
Event Details:
Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
25
2025
Fri
Rolling Video Games VR
2:00pm–4:00pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
FP Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Join us for a Virtual Reality adventure! Explore a digital playground full of exciting challenges and multiplayer missions with VR Headsets provided by Rolling Video Games. Limited to kids 8 and up, due to equipment restrictions.
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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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul
21
2025
Mon
Crafternoon for Kids
3:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get crafty! Let's make something together.
Join us in the Children's Room on Mondays this July and August to create exciting crafts together!
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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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Mason Square 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jul
22
2025
Tue
Switch It Up!
3:30pm–4:30pm
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!
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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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Mobile Farmers Market
3:00pm–3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
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
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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
Jul
23
2025
Wed
DIY Magical Dragon Egg
3:00pm–4:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Room:
IO Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Are dragons real? Maybe. Make your own magical Dragon Egg to hatch your own dragon. For ages 9-18
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Indian Orchard Branch
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Jul
23
2025
Wed
Crafternoon for All Ages
3:00pm–5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Get crafty! Let's make something together.
This event is in the "Children" group
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Forest Park Branch
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Water Gun Tie-Dye
3:30pm–4:30pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Have you ever tie-dyed a t-shirt? Have you ever tie-dyed a shirt with a water gun? Come to the Forest Park library and make the most creative shirt you can imagine! We will provide shirts, but you may bring your own. White t-shirts only.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
24
2025
Thu
Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield
3:30pm–4:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Room:
IO Community Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!
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.
Limited Space
Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
25
2025
Fri
Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra
3:00pm–4:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone!
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
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Children,
Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul
25
2025
Fri
LEGO Challenge
3:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
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 aged 5-11!
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Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Off Site
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Jul
22
2025
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Off Site
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Gardening & Outdoors
Event Details:
Join us at three different locations around Forest Park for light nature walks and birding. Bill Randolph, Naturalist, will lead us in exploring three different park locations: Camp Star Angelina, The Duck Pond, and the Aquatic Gardens.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Family Game Night
5:00pm–7:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Join us on Wednesday nights this summer to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Mason Square 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jul
24
2025
Thu
Summer Concert Series: Good Trouble
5:00pm–7:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
MS Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Join us for an evening with a special performance by Good Trouble in the Discovery Garden.
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
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
24
2025
Thu
Make Your Own Chess/Checkers Set
5:30pm–7:30pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Classes & Workshops,
Games,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Come level up your summer by making your very own Chess and/or checkers set! Upcycle household materials such as bottle caps, corks, and fabric into a classic game.
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This event is in the "Children" group
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
All Ages
Central Library
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Family Board Game Night
6:00pm–7:30pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
All Ages
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Every Wednesday night in July, check out Family Game Night in Central Library’s community room! Join our Big Game or pick your own game to play. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for 6+ but all ages are welcome.
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