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SPRINGFIELD CITY LIBRARY WHAT'S NEW AT THE LIBRARY? - SEPTEMBER 2022 |
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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. Central Library - Children's Room
Thursday, September 27 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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DIY FALL HATS 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. |
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Mindful Reading with Cadence the DogCalling 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.
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TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY 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! |
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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. |
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Join us for an afternoon of relaxing cookie decorating. All supplies are provided to make your cookies perfect, and delicious! We'll photograph your creations for social media! Ages 12-19 welcome! |
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DESIGN YOUR OWN SHARPIE MUG Get creative and design your own coffee mug using multicolored Sharpies! Everything will be provided while supplies last. Ages 12-18. |
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DESIGN YOUR OWN TOTE BAGCarry your books in style when you show off your artistic talents with a tote bag you create yourself! All supplies will be provided. Space is limited, so pre-registration is encouraged. Teens 12-19 are welcome to join us for this program!
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Wednesday, September 21 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Adults Join us for a stroll along the Riverwalk in Springfield to learn more about the plants and animals that live in the Connecticut River Watershed. Jennifer Lapis, Park Ranger for U.S. Fish & Wildlife, will lead the walk starting at Riverfront Park. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes. A few pair of binoculars will be on hand for the walk, but participants are encouraged to bring their own if they have them. While this event is primarily for adults, all ages are welcome! |
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Make the swap to low-waste! Stop spending money on single-use items and join us to learn low cost and low effort ways to create less waste. |
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Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our monthly Drop-In Tech Help session. Whether you want to learn how to attach files to emails, borrow audiobooks on your phone, or see what that update message is about- we are here to help! Registration is not required, but time may be limited in order to assist all attendees. |
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Stay tuned for what's up next for the Springfield City Library! |
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