This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. May 23 2024 Thu After School Cafe 3:30pm - 5:00pm Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. May 23 2024 Thu After School Cafe 3:30pm - 5:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come and browse from a sample of English and Spanish titles, fiction and nonfiction, waiting for you to check out and read.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 23 2024 Thu Spring Fling 4:00pm - 7:00pm Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 23 2024 Thu Spring Fling 4:00pm - 7:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Performances Event Details: Stop by Mason Square and meet up with your neighbors! Music, food and fun for all ages, including arts and crafts for kids, and a bubble party in the Reading Garden! Rain or shine. All ages.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 24 2024 Fri Home City Families: Full Body Baby Massage 10:00am - 11:15am East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 24 2024 Fri Home City Families: Full Body Baby Massage 10:00am - 11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Charlen Benoit, Heart and Healing Touch, presenting this class designed for babies 1 to 6 months (pre-crawlers only) Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2024 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2024 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Technology Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Join us every Friday for Open Sew at the Mason Square Library! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 24 2024 Fri Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 24 2024 Fri Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 24 2024 Fri Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 24 2024 Fri Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Come join us Friday afternoons for board games, puzzles, legos, and crafts! It's time to start the weekend with some games! We will have a Nintendo Switch running for up to 4 players, board games, cards, and legos available. Light refreshments provided. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 welcome!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 24 2024 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 24 2024 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games. On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 25 2024 Sat Special Needs Caregiver Resource Group 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Cancelled This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 25 2024 Sat Cancelled Special Needs Caregiver Resource Group 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Join us at the library with other caregivers to share information about community resources and events for children and teens with special needs. Sensory toys will be available for kids to explore. Refreshments will be provided. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 25 2024 Sat Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: The Series 11:00am - 2:30pm Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. May 25 2024 Sat Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: The Series 11:00am - 2:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We're going back in time to learn all about the classic tabletop game Dungeons and Dragons. From creating characters to learning about the Dungeon Master, this series will inspire you to play, play and play! For ages 12-18.
May 25 2024 Sat Financial Wellness Workshop 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library May 25 2024 Sat Financial Wellness Workshop 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting This event is a workshop offered to Families First Alumni centered around financial wellness and empowerment.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 25 2024 Sat Jedi Boot Camp 2:00pm - 4:30pm Central Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. May 25 2024 Sat Jedi Boot Camp 2:00pm - 4:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: May the 4th be with you! All aspiring Jedi may join us for Star Wars Themed crafts, and activities in the teen room. We may even have some special guests! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required.
May 27 2024 Mon Memorial Day All Day All Branches Closing May 27 2024 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Description: Closed for the holiday
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 28 2024 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 28 2024 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals! Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 28 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 28 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 28 2024 Tue Wee Ones: Storytime and Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 28 2024 Tue Wee Ones: Storytime and Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Wee Ones is a special storytime developed for toddlers that encourages interaction through stories, music and play. Come have fun while building early literacy and social skills. For children and their caregivers. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 28 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 28 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Parents and their children are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Café Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Knot Just Knitters 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Knot Just Knitters 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Wellman Hall Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 28 2024 Tue Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 28 2024 Tue Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. May 28 2024 Tue Lego Questers of Indian Orchard 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. May 28 2024 Tue Lego Questers of Indian Orchard 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Are you up to the LEGO Challenge? Join other LEGO Questers in building our Challenge of the month, or build your own. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm. Indian Orchard branch. For ages 5 and up.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 28 2024 Tue Candy Sushi 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. May 28 2024 Tue Candy Sushi 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Sushi is delicious. Candy is delicious. So putting them both together means even more delicious! Come and make candy Sushi and enjoy some anime as you work!