Children's Programs
Weekly Events
Preschool Storytime ● Every Wednesday at 10am ● Ages 3-6
Fun stories, songs, a craft, and other early literacy activities.
Lapsit Storytime ● Every Wednesday at 10am ● Ages birth-3
Simple stories, fingerplays and songs for infants and toddlers accompanied by an adult.
Storytime in the Market ● Every Friday, June 18 to August 27, 3 pm ● All ages welcome
Stories, songs and treats at the Springfield Farmer’s Market, between 5th & 6th and Main St.
Saturday Stories with Pattiebuff ● Saturday, September 4, 1pm ● “Slugs, Salamanders and Slimy Sillies!” ● All ages welcome. Come for stories, songs and a craft. Preschoolers should come with an adult. Held in the Children’s Window Corner
Steel Drum Band ● Saturday, September 11, 2 pm ● All ages welcome.
The Steel Magnolias are an all-acoustic steel drum band. The group plays beautiful island music as well as popular favorites on authentic steel drums from Trinidad. This program is part of the Springfield Library Foundation Author & Music series. Held in the City Hall Lobby.
Grandparents Day Celebration with Storyteller Mark Lewis! ● Saturday, September 11, 3-5pm ● All ages welcome.
Children are invited to bring the special older people in their lives to celebrate Grandparents Day, September 12. Storyteller Mark Lewis will tell lively stories, followed by crafts, refreshments, and a photo opportunity for all. The event is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Oregon Chapter, with generous contributions from Teresa’s Place and the Free Photo Project of Eugene. Held in the Library Meeting Room.
Preschool Fun with Art ● Monday, September 13, 10:30-11 am ● Ages 3-6.
Preschoolers will enjoy a fun craft time, presented by our children’s librarians. Children should be accompanied by a caregiver and come dressed for messy projects. Held in the Library Meeting Room.
Fiesta Latina ● Saturday, September 18 ● www.FiestaLatinaOregon.com
Viva la Fiesta! Stop by the Library’s table, 1-5 pm, at Island Park for Lane County's annual Latin American cultural celebration with great food, art, Latin music and dancing. All ages welcome.
Evening Jammie Storytime ● Tuesday, September 21, 7 pm ● All ages welcome.
Come in your pajamas for a special evening storytime. Held in the Children’s Story Corner.
Story time in Spanish! ● Saturday, September 25, 1 pm ● All ages welcome. Stories, songs and treats with our Latino Liaison Emily. Held in the Children’s Story Corner. All families welcome.
