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SPRINGFIELD CITY LIBRARY WHAT'S NEW AT THE LIBRARY? - JUNE 2022 |
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The library will be closed on the following day- plan ahead for books, movies, and music to enjoy! June 20, 2022 (Monday) - Juneteenth (Observed) - Closed |
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Summer reading club is almost here but if you can't wait for all the details, click here to get an inside peek at what we have in store! |
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Saturday, June 4 - Saturday, June 18 | Open Hours | All Ages Drop by to make a card for dear ol' Dad. Supplies and templates will be provided so that you can craft a card that will put a smile on the face of Dad, Pop, Grandpa and Uncle Joe. Show someone how special they are with a personalized card made by you! All supplies provided. |
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East Springfield Branch
June 1-30 | Open Hours | Ages 5-10 During the month of June, the East Springfield Branch Library will be growing and raising our very own Painted Lady Butterflies. Every time you visit the library you can watch the larvae grow and change into beautiful butterflies. When the time is right, we will release the butterflies in our garden with your help. |
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Central Library Wednesday, June 29 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Children & Teens Head to the children's room at Central Library to make the weirdest and worst art you've ever seen! Geared for ages 5+. |
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Central LibraryTuesday, June 7 | 2:00-3:30 PM | Ages 13-19 | Register Enjoy an afternoon of refreshment and create a masterpiece. We'll have all the supplies you need to create a painting. We'll also supply a selection of beverages so you can mix a refreshing juice or soda drink to sip as you paint. |
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Brightwood Branch Friday, June 10 | 2:30-3:30 PM | Ages 10-16 | Register Celebrate Pride Month and the pride you feel by tie-dying pillow cases a rainbow of colors! Stop by the Brightwood Branch Library to tie-dye a pillow case to take home. Pre-registration is required as supplies are limited. |
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Mason Square Branch
Wednesday, June 15 | 3:00-4:30 PM | All Ages Join us in the Mason Square Reading Garden for outdoor games, crafts and activities to celebrate Juneteenth! Sign up for this year’s Discover Your Summer Reading Program. |
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Brightwood Branch Thursday, June 16 | 6:30-7:30 PM | Adults & Families Come join us at the library for an evening of guitar music with Edwin Velez, "El Ultimo Bohemio" in celebration of Father's Day. Refreshments will be provided. |
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Central Library - Rice Hall Mezzanine
Saturdays: June 11, July 9, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 12 | 9:30-11:30 AM | Ages 18+ Curious about Dungeons & Dragons but don't know how to get started? Meet us on the mezzanine in Rice Hall for a beginner-friendly adventure every month. No equipment, commitment, or experience is required. If you only stop by a couple times or want to play every month, the real treasure will be the friends we make along the way! |
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Author Leslea Newman on LGBTQ+ Family Life in America Sixteen Acres Branch Saturday, June 25 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Please join us during LGBTQ Pride Month, to hear from the author of one of the most controversial books ever published, Heather Has Two Mommies. The author will also discuss the rights of gay and lesbian families and delve into the history of the marriage equality movement. Teens welcome. |
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Stay tuned for what's up next for The Springfield City Library! |
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