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Come and enjoy live music with us on the second Sunday of each month.
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.
Enjoy a huge selection of building challenges to tackle, featuring a wide range of materials!
Come explore science with the Library's STEAM Kits, featuring a different kit each month.
Calling all crafters! Bring your current knit, crochet or stitching project for a relaxed sit and stitch. Work alongside fellow makers as you finish a project or start something new.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations.
Unleash your creativity in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM, stop by our Community Pond exhibit to see our professional divers plunge into our two-story freshwater aquarium and care for the fish and wildlife in the exhibit. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
Unleash your creativity in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM, stop by our Community Pond exhibit to see our professional divers plunge into our two-story freshwater aquarium and care for the fish and wildlife in the exhibit. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
Develop creative, problem-solving skills through exciting STEAM activities and challenges. Registration required.
Show off your skills and join us in the Teen Room for board games, video games or role-playing games with friends.
Explore the age-old question: will it waffle? Join us as we try a variety of foods pressed in a waffle maker, then taste-test each creation to see what works.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.
Play is one of your child’s best teachers. We’ll provide a variety of play stations designed to foster imagination, spark creativity and promote social-emotional development.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.
Stop by for an open studio, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations.
Explore a new nature-related topic each month with the Backyard Pantry, discovering new ways to connect with the world around us. Thank you to the Arvest Foundation for being our financial partner.
Practice your reading skills with Evie, our friend from Alliance of Therapy Pets.
Bring your teddy bear and get cozy at a teddy bear picnic with songs, stories and activities celebrating National American Teddy Bear Day.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Craft and relax during a marathon of The Hunger Games films.
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
Dig into the history of the Ozarks one story at a time. Each month, investigate a new topic and uncover the people, places and events that shaped our region.
Develop creative, problem-solving skills through exciting STEAM activities and challenges.
Decorate a journal using repurposed and secondhand materials in this introduction to junk journaling. Materials will be provided.
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations. Registration required; call 417-837-5011.
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations.
Young artists will explore a variety of materials, techniques and styles in a fun, open-ended environment. Materials will be provided.
Join us for playful activities and take-home ideas to get your little one ready for school.
Enjoy exploring a different art medium each month, from watercolor painting and collage to bubble wrap printing. Materials will be provided.
Each month, explore a featured Maker Space tool or process and learn how it works. Participants must have a guardian-signed waiver to attend.
Calling all art lovers! Come to the Station on the third Monday of the month to practice your art, try a new technique and meet fellow artists. No prior skill is required. Materials will be provided.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Create a collage of your favorite family recipes to display in your home, a perfect way to prepare for the fall season. Materials will be provided.
Who were Lewis and Clark, and why does their journey still matter today? In this program, we’ll explore the famous expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and the important job they were given: to explore and document the western lands of the United States.
Join us as we explore the history and cultural origins of Thanksgiving, examining primary sources, Indigenous perspectives, and how food, land, and community shaped early encounters. Through hands‑on activities, students will investigate ecological relationships between heirloom crops to traditional land‑stewardship practices and compare them with modern conservation methods.
Dive into the thrilling world of nature’s most powerful defenders in Venomous Ventures! Students will explore snakes, spiders, insects, and other venomous creatures to discover how these animals use their stings, bites, and toxins to survive and thrive! Through exciting activities and safe, up-close learning, kids will uncover the science behind venom and why these creatures play vital roles in their ecosystems. Join us for a daring day of discoveries where danger meets curiosity in the best way!
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM, stop by our Community Pond exhibit to see our professional divers plunge into our two-story freshwater aquarium and care for the fish and wildlife in the exhibit. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
Unleash your creativity in the Teen Room, and we'll showcase your masterpiece on our walls for everyone to admire. Materials will be provided.
Decorate cards with a twist in the Jeannette L. Musgrave Teen Department, lighting up your designs with a simple copper tape circuit and battery. Materials will be provided.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Discover tools and techniques for viewing the night sky with help from local experts.
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations.
Explore books from the Mark Twain Reader Award each month through fun, book-themed activities and discussion. Materials will be provided.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Stop by for an open studio, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.
Fill your brain with knowledge this Know-Vember through educational activities focused on math, science and critical thinking skills.
Play is a powerful tool for early learning. Explore imagination, creativity and connection through a variety of playful experiences.
Dive into the thrilling world of nature’s most powerful defenders in Venomous Ventures! Students will explore snakes, spiders, insects, and other venomous creatures to discover how these animals use their stings, bites, and toxins to survive and thrive! Through exciting activities and safe, up-close learning, kids will uncover the science behind venom and why these creatures play vital roles in their ecosystems. Join us for a daring day of discoveries where danger meets curiosity in the best way!
Join us as we explore the history and cultural origins of Thanksgiving, examining primary sources, Indigenous perspectives, and how food, land, and community shaped early encounters. Through hands‑on activities, students will investigate ecological relationships between heirloom crops to traditional land‑stewardship practices and compare them with modern conservation methods.
Who were Lewis and Clark, and why does their journey still matter today? In this program, we’ll explore the famous expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and the important job they were given: to explore and document the western lands of the United States.
Learn how to play a new game and enjoy some friendly competition in the Teen Room.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Celebrate family, friends and, of course, turkeys at this special Thanksgiving storytime featuring "10 Fat Turkeys" by Tony Johnston. In the Children's Department.
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 PM, stop by our Community Pond exhibit to see our professional divers plunge into our two-story freshwater aquarium and care for the fish and wildlife in the exhibit. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1:00 PM, stop by our Out to Sea exhibit to watch our team feed the sharks at Wonders of Wildlife. This experience is complimentary to all Wonders of Wildlife guests. No reservations are required.
Learn how to play a new game and enjoy some friendly competition in the Teen Room.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Turn your handprint into a one-of-a-kind wooden turkey for your fall decorations.
Introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.
Settle in for a movie afternoon in the Teen Room. Snacks will be provided.
If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts, hangouts and more.
Unwind with calming, hands-on activities in a welcoming environment for teens and caregivers.
Stop by for an open studio, ideal for tours, quick projects and experienced makers.
Springfield is the birthplace of Route 66 and the home of Bass Pro Shops, whose Wonders of Wildlife museum and aquarium is the city's biggest draw. The Dickerson Park Zoo, the Discovery Center and Fantastic Caverns' drive-through cave are the other family fixtures. Springfield-Greene County Library District serves the city and county.
Holiday events for kids in Springfield, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
48 children’s events are on in Springfield in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Springfield-Greene County Library (12 branches, 553 upcoming programmes), plus Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium. Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
The same calendars serve Ash Grove, Fair Grove, Republic, Strafford and Willard, so searching any of those names finds the same events.
29 places to collect. Tap “I'm here” when you're at one and the stamp goes in your book; collect 5 and print the certificate.
Stamps live on your phone. Open your passport to see them all, print the certificate, or save them to your email.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Springfield’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.
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