Spring Break Activities at the Library
Families staying close to home during Spring Break will find plenty of activities for kids and teens at the Library. In addition, our regular schedule of Racing to Read Storytimes for younger kids will continue through Spring Break. Find a complete schedule of storytimes at thelibrary.org/kids/racingtoread/storytimes.cfm. Access a complete listing of library events at thelibrary.org/programs.
Friday, March 13
- Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Friday the 13th Film Frenzy
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for ages 13-18. Test your video skills during our teen film contest. Stop by anytime on Friday, March 13, to pick up your secret packet containing all the details for your short film submission. Films will be shown to the public during our showcase event on Sunday, March 22, with prizes awarded to the top entries. Call 883-1974. - Library Station - Teen Night
6-8 p.m. for grades 6-12 in the Frisco Room. If it's Friday night, there's something going on at the Station just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts and special events. Materials will be provided. Another Teen Night is planned for March 20 featuring "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie," rated PG. Call 865-1340.
Saturday, March 14
- Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - This or That Movie Mornings
10 a.m.-noon for all ages in the community room. Spend Saturday morning with us as we vote for and watch one of two movies and make a movie-inspired craft. Materials will be provided. Jammies welcome! "Lady and the Tramp," rated G, 1955 or "101 Dalmatians," rated G, 1961 Call 883-1974. - Library Center - Pi Day
11 a.m. for age 4-grade 3 in the Story Hour Room. Celebrate National Pi Day with math stories and activities. Call 882-0714.
Monday, March 16-20
- Library Station - STEAM Train
2-4 p.m. for grades 1-6 in the Story Hour Room. All aboard the STEAM Train for an afternoon of scientific exploration and educational play! Visit each day this week and enjoy a different STEAM activity every afternoon. STEAM Train takes place from 2-4 p.m. every day this week, March 16-20, at the Library Station. Call 865-1340. - Fair Grove Branch Library - Family Film Night
4-6:30 p.m. for all ages. Shake off the Monday blues with a special feature and popcorn for the whole family! "The Addams Family," rated PG, 2019 Call 759-2637.
Tuesday, March 17
- Strafford Branch Library - Impromptu Inventor-noons
3:30 p.m. for grades K-6. Explore science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in a unique way each week as a new, open-ended challenge is provided. Call 736-9233. - Library Center - Teen Tuesday
6:30 p.m. for grades 6-12 in the teen area. If it's Tuesday night, there's something going on just for teens. Stop in weekly for games, crafts and special events. This week’s theme is Back to the ‘80s. Wear '80s gear and make it a blast from the past with '80s-themed crafts and activities. Materials will be provided. Call 882-0714.
Wednesday, March 18
- Fair Grove Branch Library - Colors of the Rainbow
3:30-5 p.m. for grades K-4. Spring showers bring colorful surprises! Celebrate rainbows with activities and crafts. Materials will be provided. Call 759-2637.
Thursday, March 19
- Republic Branch Library - Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Adventure!
1-4 p.m. for grades 6-12 in the community room. Ever wanted to try D&D, but didn't have a place to learn? Have experience, but just want to play an extra game? Join our single-session adventure in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, where we'll brave dungeons and battle monsters! Bring your own level 1 character, choose from pregenerated characters or learn to make your own at the start of the session. Dice will be provided. Call 732-7284. - Library Center - Live Action Pacman
2-4 p.m. for grades K-6 in the Story Hour Room. Pretend to be Pac-Man and avoid the ghosts in our live action version of this classic arcade game. Call 882-0714.
Saturday, March 21
- Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - March Magic with Matilda
10 a.m.-1 p.m. for all ages in the community room. Celebrate your favorite bookworm with the Springfield Little Theatre! Read a story with Miss Honey and then see the Roald Dahl classic come to life with a special sneak-peek performance with the cast of the upcoming "Matilda the Musical," followed by a showing of the 1996 movie "Matilda," rated PG. Call 883-1974. - Strafford Branch Library - Unbe-leaf-able!
Noon-2 p.m. for grades 6-12. Do you like plants but can't keep them alive? Worry no longer! "Plant" some cactus rocks and paint clay leaves during this crafting afternoon. No water or dirt necessary. Materials will be provided. Call 736-9233. - Library Center - "Stranger Things" Escape Room (two age levels)
2 p.m. for grades 4-8 in the Story Hour Room; 3:30 p.m. for grades 9-12. Something strange is happening in Hawkins, Indiana. Help Sheriff Hopper and the Hawkins Middle School AV Club find their missing friend Will Byers, whose disappearance is more than a little bizarre. Participants will work together in this challenging escape room inspired by the hit TV show "Stranger Things." Registration starts March 13; Call 616-0526.
Sunday, March 22
- Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library - Friday the 13th Film Frenzy Showcase
2 p.m. for all ages in the community room. Watch the entries for our Friday the 13th Film Frenzy video contest for teens and cheer for the winners. Prizes will be awarded for the top films. Snacks will be provided. Call 883-1974.
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