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Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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 vegetable...

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.

Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:15pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

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Non-Library Event

This is a non-library-sponsored event.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn about the Gender Affirming Identification Project

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

HYBRID: In-person AND online!The Gender Affirming Identification Project (GAIP) is a pro bono legal program that assists people 18+ seeking gender affirming changes to their state ...

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events
Event Details:

HYBRID: In-person AND online!

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.

Spring Fling

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by Mason Square and meet up with your neighbors! Music, food and fun for all ages, including arts and crafts for kids! Rain or shine. All ages.

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Stop by Mason Square and meet up with your neighbors! Music, food and fun for all ages, including arts and crafts for kids! Rain or shine. All ages.

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.

Special Needs Caregiver Resource Group

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at the library with other caregivers to share information about community resources and events for children and teens with special needs. Sensory toys will be available for...

Cancelled
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Join us at the library with other caregivers to share information about community resources and events for children and teens with special needs. Sensory toys will be available for kids to explore. Refreshments will be provided.

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.

Memorial Day

All Day
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

Closed for the holiday

Closing
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:

Closed for the holiday

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.

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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 vegetable...

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.

Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:15pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

Disclaimer(s)

Non-Library Event

This is a non-library-sponsored event.

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.

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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 vegetable...

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.

Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:15pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

Disclaimer(s)

Non-Library Event

This is a non-library-sponsored event.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Any Movie Discussion Club

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Any Movie Club:

Come talk about your favorite movies, and discover the next great thing to watch.

Event Details:

Anime Day. Discuss movies and show off your movie trivia knowledge. Teens and Adults 13+.

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Come talk about your favorite movies, and discover the next great thing to watch.

Anime Day. Discuss movies and show off your movie trivia knowledge. Teens and Adults 13+.

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.

Discover Your Saturday

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for Saturday morning cartoons at the library! We will have a cereal bar set up and plenty of comfy chairs.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Join us for Saturday morning cartoons at the library! We will have a cereal bar set up and plenty of comfy chairs.

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.

Mobile Farmers Market

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop every other Monday. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres 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 every other Monday. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

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.

Discover Your Summer Kickoff Party

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate Summer Reading with a Kickoff party. There will be games, crafts, raffles, and refreshments.

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate Summer Reading with a Kickoff party. There will be games, crafts, raffles, and refreshments.

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.

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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 vegetable...

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.

Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:15pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

Disclaimer(s)

Non-Library Event

This is a non-library-sponsored event.

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Come celebrate the beginning of summer and our annual summer reading program! There will be refreshments, kids' crafts and activities, music, and a special guest salsa dance lesson...

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Come celebrate the beginning of summer and our annual summer reading program! There will be refreshments, kids' crafts and activities, music, and a special guest salsa dance lesson taught by Roshay's Latin Dance Classes!  

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.

Discover Springfield Birding!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at parks around Springfield to discover local birds and our city's beautiful places to view them. Based on the Great Springfield Birding Trail, this program will meet once ...

Offsite Event
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Join us at parks around Springfield to discover local birds and our city's beautiful places to view them.

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.

Discover Your Summer Kickoff Party

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Discover your summer and celebrate the start of Summer Reading at the Forest Park Library.Drop in from 1-3pm to sign up and ask librarians any questions about Summer Reading and Be...

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Discover your summer and celebrate the start of Summer Reading at the Forest Park 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Discover Your Summer

All Day 6/17 - 8/24
Special Events
Program Type:
Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Discover YOUR Summer at the Springfield City Library. Learn a skill. Be crafty. Find your passion. Attend free concerts and fun-filled events; or just read a good book! Win prizes ...

Virtual Event
Library Location: Special Events
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Discover YOUR Summer at the Springfield City Library. Learn a skill. Be crafty. Find your passion. Attend free concerts and fun-filled events; or just read a good book! Win prizes for participation.

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party!  All ages are invited for a FREE fun filled event for the whole family!Event times:          12:00-1:00 ...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party!  All ages are invited for a FREE fun filled event for the whole family!

Event times:

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Discover Henna

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Carolyn from Magic Tree Henna who will be giving out free henna tattoos during our Summer Reading Kickoff Event. Come enjoy this amazing art form from a truly...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Carolyn from Magic Tree Henna who will be giving out free henna tattoos during our Summer Reading Kickoff Event. Come enjoy this amazing art form from a truly skilled artist.

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.

Discover Your Summer Kickoff Party

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate the beginning of our Summer Reading Program with bubbles on the lawn, popsicles, a summer scavenger hunt and a summer craft. There will be activities for the entire famil...

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate the beginning of our Summer Reading Program with bubbles on the lawn, popsicles, a summer scavenger hunt and a summer craft. There will be activities for the entire family while you sign up for summer reading club.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Discover African Drumming and Movement Class

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Music general:

Visit the library for a musical performance!

Event Details:

African dance and drumming bring people together in joy! In this class series, we will practice West African dance and drumming from Guinea and Mali, while having fun and playing t...

Registration
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Visit the library for a musical performance!

African dance and drumming bring people together in joy! In this class series, we will practice West African dance and drumming from Guinea and Mali, while having fun and playing together as a group.