Youth Services Calendar of Events

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.

Banned Books Week ● Celebrate Your Freedom to Read ● September 25-October 2 ● All ages
Pick up a free button and banned books list.  A Read-Out of favorite banned books will take place Saturday, Oct. 2, 2-4 pm in the library.

Raising Happy Readers Club ● Tuesday, September 28, 10:30 –11:15am ● Children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups.
Discover new ways to raise happy readers with our early literacy librarian, Pattiebuff Bear. Families will receive a free book for participating.  Pre-registration is required at Children’s Desk.

Teen Space ● Wednesday, September 29, 4:30-5:30 pm ● See the teen calendar of events for details.

Annual Teen Short Story Contest.  Click Here For more information

Children’s Bookmark Contest ● September 30 – October 30 ● Grades KG-8
Pick up an entry form on or after September 30. Entries due October 30.  Drawings should be about books, reading, libraries or the 2010 theme, “A World of Reading”. Winners’ bookmarks will be professionally printed and winners will be congratulated at a City Council meeting.

Saturday Stories with Pattiebuff ● Saturday, October 2, 1 pm ● Garden Harvest and Stone Soup ● All ages welcome. Yummy and good for you stories, songs, and a craft.  Held in the Children’s Window Corner.

Calavera Workshop● Friday, October 8, 2-4pm, and Wednesday, October 13, 4:30-6pm ● For Teens
Teens ages 12-18 are invited to create a Dia de los Muertos calavera (skull).More information

Preschool Fun with Art ● Monday, October 11, 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.

Evening Jammie Storytime ● Tuesday, October 19, 7 pm ● All ages welcome.
Come in your pajamas for a special evening storytime.  Held in the Children’s Story Corner.

Teen Memoir Writing Workshop● Friday, October 22 from 2-3:30pm ● More information

Little Monsters’ Bash! ● Monday, October 25, 7pm ● Preschoolers to age 6       
Come in costume for bewitching stories guaranteed not to scare…too much.  Held in the Library Meeting Room.

Teen Space ● Wednesday, October 27, 4:30-5:30 pm ● More information

City Hall Trick-or-Treat ● Friday, October 29, 3-5pm ● Stop by the library and other city departments for treats!

Teen Short Story Writing Contest ● $50 grand prize! ● The DEADLINE is Friday, October 29 at 5pm. ● More information

Storytime in Spanish! ● Saturday, October 30, 1 pm ● Ages 0-6
Stories, songs and fun with our Latino Liaison Emily.  Held in the Children’s Story Corner.

Children’s Bookmark Contest ● The DEADLINE is Saturday, October 30, 5pm ● Grades KG-8

All programs are free ● Springfield Public Library
225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477
 (541) 726-3766
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