The Springfield City Library offers free adult classes, workshops, and programs across all of our library locations. Please sign up for our email newsletter, check out our event calendar, or visit your local branch library page for a list of all of our upcoming programs.
Adult Programs
- Special Events & Miscellaneous Classes
- Readings, Writing, Arts, & Crafts
- Music & Films
- Games
- Computer Classes
- Cooking, Health, & Fitness
- Book Groups
- Online Programs
Special Events & Miscellaneous Classes

Discover Your Summer: Read and Win Prizes!
Join the Summer Reading Club 2022 for kids, teens, and adults at Springfield City Library! | All Ages

Let’s Talk Money! Financial Literacy Series
Attend our workshops to help instill positive personal finance habits, while follow-up sessions include working with an expert one-on-one to boost your financial skills. | East Forest Park | Adults

Watercolor Birch Trees Workshop – Sept 7 & 17
Take a break from the last of the summer heat in our wintry watercolor workshop! | East Forest Park | Teens & Adults

Say Their Names: Finding African American Ancestors
Learn about the new resources and tools that can help Black people piece together the lives of their ancestors and reclaim their stories. | Central Library | Adults

Introduction to Sewing – September & October
We will cover the basic functions and techniques common to all sewing machines, as well as how to read a pattern. | East Forest Park | Adults

Chair Yoga – Fall Classes
Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. | Indian Orchard & Mason Square | Adults

You’re Invited! Coffee Hour For Seniors
Seniors are invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. | East Springfield & Indian Orchard | Senior Adults

Seed Library at Mason Square
Free seed library with organic non-GMO seeds for the Springfield community. Request some today from our Mason Square Branch!
Readings, Writing, Arts, & Crafts

Canvas Café: Summer Edition – Aug 20
Join us for a morning of fun and friendship as we complete a step-by-step summer-themed painting using unusual techniques and tools. | Mason Square | Adults

Watercolor Birch Trees Workshop – Sept 7 & 17
Take a break from the last of the summer heat in our wintry watercolor workshop! | East Forest Park | Teens & Adults

Introduction to Sewing – September & October
We will cover the basic functions and techniques common to all sewing machines, as well as how to read a pattern. | East Forest Park | Adults

A Call to Arms: A Virtual Author Event with Haven Williams – Sept 10 & Oct 8
Local author presents a discussion on how slavery, racism, and occupational power intersect. | East Forest Park | Teens & Adults

Houseplant Hangout
Make DIY pots, repot plants together, learn cool plant hacks, and meet others in the area with this hobby! | Forest Park | All Ages

Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In
There will be a variety of projects and experiments to get you and your family started exploring and creating! | East Forest Park | All Ages

Soothing Adult Coloring
Need a chance to unwind, color beautiful designs, and leave your stress behind? Join us every month for coloring for adults. | Central Library & East Springfield | Adults

Knot Just Knitters
Grab some needles and yarn, then come join us! Newcomers always welcome. | Adults

Write-Up Springfield!
Calling all creative writers! Join a group to workshop your writing. | Forest Park | Adults
Music & Films
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GAMES

Discover Dungeons & Dragons
Curious about D&D but don’t know how to get started? Meet us for a beginner-friendly adventure every month! | Central | Adults
Computer Classes

Computer Literacy Skills
Take part in weekly beginner or intermediate classes to learn how to use a computer. | Mason Square | Adults

Free Computer Classes for Beginners
Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills | Central | Adults

Introduction to Microsoft Word & Excel
Free Microsoft Office computer classes covering both Microsoft Word and Excel | Central | Adults
Cooking, Health, & Fitness

Lunch Bunch Cooking Classes
Join us for cooking classes for tweens and for parents to learn to make easy healthy lunches! | Sixteen Acres | Children and Adults

413 Gourmet Club
A cooking class meets book club series for those who love to cook at home. Cook together – hands-on and in-person! | Sixteen Acres | Adults

Cooking for Beginners
Learn to cook easy meals with our Cooking for Beginners course – separate classes for Teens and Adults! | Sixteen Acres

What’s Cooking Cookbook Club – Online
Do you enjoy cooking, or would you like to improve your cooking skills? | Online | Adults
Book Groups

Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club
Come join us for a fascinating book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! | Adults

Eager Readers Book Club
The book group for reading enthusiasts reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction. | Sixteen Acres | Adults

413 Gourmet Club
A cooking class meets book club series for those who love to cook at home. Cook together – hands-on and in-person! | Sixteen Acres | Adults

Romance Book Club – Online
Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! | Online | Adults

Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group – Online
A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us! | Online | Adults

What’s Cooking Cookbook Club – Online
Do you enjoy cooking, or would you like to improve your cooking skills? | Online | Adults
Online Programs and Events

Romance Book Club – Online
Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! | Online | Adults

Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group – Online
A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us! | Online | Adults

What’s Cooking Cookbook Club – Online
Do you enjoy cooking, or would you like to improve your cooking skills? | Online | Adults