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Featured Events

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

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Storytimes & Playgroups

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Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Room: Children's Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

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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

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Classes & Workshops

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Adults

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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!

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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

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Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking

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Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch

Room: IO Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking

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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

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Storytimes & Playgroups

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Babies & Toddlers

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Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

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Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

Acrylic Paint Pour

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

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

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Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: MS Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

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

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Help Us Package Seeds for Our New Seed Libraries!

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

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

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Teens, Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

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

Registration Required

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

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

Saturday, March 7, 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!

Boomer's Book Club: Read with the Thunderbirds!

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Sixteen Acres Branch

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Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

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Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

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Books & Brew at White Lion Brewing

Wednesday, March 11, 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

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

Photograph of Community Drum and Dance instructors from the Community Music School of Springfield

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

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

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Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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All Day	Closing Presidents' Day All Day All Branches 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 will be closed in honor of Presidents' day.
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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! This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers 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. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups 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. 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 Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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. 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 Circle Time Fun 10:30am–11:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun. 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Stompers Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Babies & Toddlers Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for a silly and fun storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies and toddlers, older 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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1 pm		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm–2:30pm Babies & Toddlers Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups 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. 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Birds of Prey Demonstration 1:00pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Library Express at Pine Point 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances Event Details: Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 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 Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm–2:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups 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. 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Birds of Prey Demonstration 1:00pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances Event Details: Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 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.
2 pm			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 Birds of Prey Demonstration 2:00pm–3:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Sixteen Acres 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances Event Details: Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. 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.
3 pm		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 Birds of Prey Demonstration 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 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, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Pet Rocks 3:00pm–4:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Central Library 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come to the library and get your very own pet rock! We will have plenty of decorations and accessories so you can customize the perfect pet for you! All Ages Welcome		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 Birds of Prey Demonstration 3:00pm–4:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults East 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Performances Event Details: Fly over to the library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. Meet a live owl, hawk, vulture and other fascinating flying friends! 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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6 pm			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 Black History Ensemble of CMSS 6:45pm–7:45pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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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