All Day |
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
Sep-Mar
2025
Reading Dragons and Friends
All Day
9/2–3/30
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading,
Games
Event Details:
Level up your reading this school year with a fun card game at Sixteen Acres Branch Library! The more you read, the more cool dragon cards you can earn! Print or ask a librarian for a reading tracker to get started.
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
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep
22
2025
Mon
Crafternoon for Kids
All Day
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting autumn crafts together. For families. During open hours.
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Branches:
Central Library,
Brightwood Branch,
East Forest Park Branch,
East Springfield Branch,
Forest Park Branch,
Indian Orchard Branch,
Library Express at Pine Point,
Mason Square Branch,
Sixteen Acres Branch,
Off Site,
Online,
Special Events
Description:
The library is closed this morning for a staff appreciation event.
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep
22
2025
Mon
Celebrate Library Card Month with Spot the Dog
10:30am–11:30am
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Community Events,
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Spot the Dog will be visiting the Springfield City Library in September during National Library Card Month.
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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
Sep
23
2025
Tue
Toddler Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
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:
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
Sep
25
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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11 am |
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep
23
2025
Tue
Big Kid Storytime
11:30am–12:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
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
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Celebrate Library Card Month with Spot the Dog
11:00am–12:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Community Events,
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Spot the Dog will be visiting the Springfield City Library in September during National Library Card Month.
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12 pm |
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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
Sep
23
2025
Tue
Celebrate Library Card Month with Spot the Dog
12:00pm–1:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Community Events,
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Spot the Dog will be visiting the Springfield City Library in September during National Library Card Month.
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1 pm |
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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
Sep
22
2025
Mon
Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup
1:30pm–2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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
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
Sep
26
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
Sep
26
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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2 pm |
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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
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
Sep
22
2025
Mon
Code Builders 2.0
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep
22
2025
Mon
Celebrate Library Card Month with Spot the Dog
2:30pm–3:30pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Community Events,
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Spot the Dog will be visiting the Springfield City Library in September during National Library Card Month.
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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
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
Sep
23
2025
Tue
Sew Fun! Drop-In
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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 "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
Sep
23
2025
Tue
Celebrate Library Card Month with Spot the Dog
2:30pm–3:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Community Events,
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Spot the Dog will be visiting the Springfield City Library in September during National Library Card Month.
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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
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
Sep
24
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
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & 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.
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
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
2:30pm–3:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! ¡Ven a escuchar tus nuevos cuentos favoritos en inglés y español, seguidos por juego libre con tus nuevas/os amigas/os!
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
Sep
26
2025
Fri
Celebrate Library Card Month with Spot the Dog
2:30pm–3:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Community Events,
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Spot the Dog will be visiting the Springfield City Library in September during National Library Card Month.
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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
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep
22
2025
Mon
Silent Book Club Junior: Cultural Heritage
3:30pm–4:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Join us to share monthly thematic readings celebrating the Hispanic and Native American Cultural Heritage.
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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
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep
23
2025
Tue
LEGO to the Library!
3:30pm–4:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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
Children
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep
23
2025
Tue
Read with a Ranger
3:30pm–4:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Read with Jenn, a National Park Ranger. We will read aloud a book and do an activity that focuses on the parks and natural world in Springfield.
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
Sep
23
2025
Tue
Silent Book Club Junior
3:30pm–4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
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
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
Sep
23
2025
Tue
Switch It Up!
3:30pm–4:30pm
Mason Square Branch
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!
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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
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
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Mobile Farmers Market
3:00pm–3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
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
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
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
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Crafternoon for All Ages
3:00pm–5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Celebrate Library Card Month with Spot the Dog
3:30pm–4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Community Events,
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Spot the Dog will be visiting the Springfield City Library in September during National Library Card Month.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Sep
25
2025
Thu
Meet Me at the Library!
3:00pm–4:45pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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.
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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
Sep
26
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,
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 aged 5-11!
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4 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
Sep
24
2025
Wed
Yoga for Kids!
4:00pm–4:45pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join Christina for Yoga for Kids on Wednesdays this September! Learn new movements and make new friends. Mats provided. Great for Pre-K to 4th graders! Adults accompanying children are welcome to participate!
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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
Sep
25
2025
Thu
Art Explorers: Clay
4:00pm–4:45pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Thursdays this September, get messy and make some art! Artists will explore different materials and styles, learn some art history, and most importantly get their hands dirty and have fun!
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
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
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
Sep
25
2025
Thu
Fall Fest
4:00pm–7:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Celebrate the season with us at Fall Fest!
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5 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
Sep
24
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 to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and we will periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.
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