Springfield City Library events!

Hi all,

We have quite a few programs happening in all our branch libraries now through the end of October (and more to come in November and December!). 
Here is a link to the colorful brochure listing ALL October programs at the Springfield City Library: 
http://www.springfieldlibrary.org/October%20SCL.pdf

Brightwood Branch: Tuesday Oct. 8 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Central Library: Wednesday Oct. 9  3:30-5:00
Make Cool Altered Notebooks & Picture Frames!
Teens and tweens -- drop in and make a one of a kind picture frame to decorate your locker,
or create a cool altered notebook! We’ll supply the frame and embellishments, you supply the
creativity and the picture! Do get here early as quantities will be limited.

Forest Park Branch: Thursday Oct. 10  4:30 PM - 7:30 PM (and ongoing)
Yu-gi-oh -- Meets the second and third Thursday of the month. 
Teens and young adults are invited to come learn about Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic. Meets the second and third Thursday of the month. Special Programming Note: The Group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in October.

East Springfield and Sixteen Acres Branches: Tuesday Oct. 15 - Thurs. Oct. 31
Fall Harvest Time Peeps for All Ages!
Create a harvest or Halloween themed diorama using marshmallow Peeps, a shoe box and any art supplies, recycled 
or repurposed materials you have on hand. Let your imagination lead you! Sign up starting
October 15. Submit your creation by October 30. Judging on October 31, with a variety of prizes awarded.

Forest Park, Central, Brightwood Branches: Tuesday Oct. 15, 3:30 - 5:00
Sixteen Acres Branch: Tuesday Oct. 14, 4:00 - 5:30 
Mason Square Branch: Thursday Oct. 17, 3:30-5:00
East Springfield and East Forest Park Branches: Friday Oct. 18, 3:30-5:00
Teen Read Week: Unknown Treats!
Make yummy (but HEALTHY) treats for your after school munchies! Discover snacks from other cultures as well as fruits and veggies that are new to you.

Indian Orchard Branch: Wednesday Oct. 15, 4:00-5:00
Teen Read Week: Seek the Unknown with Psychic Kathi Munson
Meet a local psychic and medium and hear about her experiences. Explore the world of spirits, spirit animals, the
Tarot, and angels and find out if you might have a gift of psychic insight yourself.

East Springfield Branch: Wednesday Oct. 15, 4:00-5:30
Central Library: Monday Oct. 21 4:00-5:30
Teen Read Week: Character Cosplay
Teens, help us celebrate Teen Read Week by dressing as your favorite character from a book!
All genres welcome: manga, sci-fi, fantasy, historical, or any other. This event is for teens ages 12-18 so costumes must be appropriate for all ages. 
Come see all the other characters represented and discuss your favorite books! Prizes for best costumes, other activities, and snacks.

East Forest Park Branch: Wednesday Oct. 16, 4:30-5:30
Brightwood Branch: Thursday Oct. 17, 4:00-5:00
Teen Read Week: Upcycled Journal Making Workshop
Create a one of a kind journal using upcycled materials such as discarded book sleeves and cardboard cereal boxes. 
Discover different types of journals as well as different ways you can use a journal. Led by local art teacher, Christie Hester-Moore.
Recommended for 5th-8th graders. Please preregister by calling (413) 263-6836 or signing up online. Space is limited.


Happy fall, and see you at the library!