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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Elephant & Piggie Visit The Library!

Let's Talk About Money! A Financial Literacy Series for Adults

Activities for Kids and Families

Events for Teens

Events for Adults

FREE Computer Literacy Courses

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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Callie says, "You're never too young to get a library card!" 

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Make sure to visit your local branch to get your very own card, or sign-up online. Gaining access to books, music, movies and so much more has never been easier- just ask our newest and littlest patron!

Elephant & Piggie Visit The Library!

September is National Library Card Month! Start the new school year right with the only card you'll ever need- a Springfield City Library card! Stop by the library to find out how easy it is for you to get library card- and join us for a visit and story from two of our favorite book buddies, Elephant and Piggie! For elementary-aged kids and younger siblings.

Forest Park Branch
Friday, September 16 | 1:30-2:30 PM

Indian Orchard Branch
Monday, September 19 | 10:30-11:30 AM

Mason Square Branch
Wednesday, September 21 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Central Library - Children's Room
Thursday, September 27 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

East Springfield Branch
Wednesday, September 28 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM

East Forest Park Branch
Wednesday, September 28 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Sixteen Acres Branch
Thursday, September 29 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Let's Talk About Money! A Financial Literacy Series for Adults

We are excited to host an interactive series about personal finance! The workshops help instill positive personal finance habits, while follow-up sessions include working with an expert one-on-one to boost your financial skills. Just getting started? No problem! Our workshops are for all experience levels. 

Topic-Specific Drop-In Sessions

East Forest Park Branch
First Wednesday of the Month | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Adults

- September 7th: All About Budgets
- October 5th: Benefits & Financial Terms
- November 2nd: Financial Planning

INDIVIDUAL FOLLOW-UP SESSIONS

East Forest Park Branch
Third Wednesday of the Month: September 21, October 19, & November 16
6:00-7:30 PM | Adults 

Activities for Kids and Families

Below are some featured activities and events, but we offer more! See the calendar on our website for everything we offer.

Diy Fall Hats

Brightwood Branch
September 12 - 16 | 2:00-3:00 PM | Children & Teens

Fall like leaves into the Brightwood Branch where you can use many different materials in order to create a beautiful hat perfect for the fall! We will also have refreshments to get you into the fall mood.

Mindful Reading with Cadence the Dog

Sixteen Acres Branch
Saturdays: September 17, October 1, 29| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Calling all kids! Come to a mindfulness experience for emerging and practiced readers of all ages. The librarian will share a few relaxing stories with you and our special guests Megan and her certified therapy dog Cadence. After we read as a group, children are welcome to take a turn meeting Cadence and reading with her- she loves to hear stories of all kinds. Books will be available for read aloud or bring your own favorites. We'll meet outside but move indoors to the Children's Room in case of rain or extreme heat. Children 7 and under must be accompanied and consistently supervised by an adult.

Registration is strongly encouraged with drop-ins welcome as space allows.

Talk Like A Pirate Day

Central Library
Monday, September 19 | Open Hours | Children

Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with crafts, games, and other nautical nonsense. Stop by the Central Children's Room any time on Monday 9/19 to create treasure maps, write messages in bottles, decorate treasure chests, and of course, talk like pirates!

Flying High Dogs

East Forest Park Branch
Wednesday, September 21 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | All Ages

Join us on the lawn outside of the East Forest Park Branch Library for an amazing show from some of the most athletic Border Collies on the planet. They'll perform with Mike Piazza, multiple world finalist and world record holder in K-9 Frisbee and the current #1 Professional K-9 Frisbee performer in the world! Bring your own blanket or lawn chair.

Click Here to view the Springfield City Library Newsletter - September 2022