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Saturday May 25, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 9:30 AM  -  3:00 PM CPR Course Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linnea Rego   617.284.1216   
    1199 SEIU homecare training benefit. Not library sponsored. Principal speaker: the Red Cross.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
misc_none 11:00 AM  -  1:00 PM Springfield Wildcats Youth Football and Cheer - Sign Up! Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Crystal Mendoza   413.301.8381   
    Sign ups for football and cheer. Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Forest Park Community Room
 
lib_teddybear_reading 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Ages 3-8, with siblings welcome. No registration is required. Enjoy some great stories and make a craft. Do join us in the Children’s Program Room!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
Sunday May 26, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book_bunch1 Last Sunday Opening at Central Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Sunday, May 26, will be the last Sunday opening for the Central Library until the fall. The library will re-open on Sundays after Labor Day.

Locations & Hours    
    Location: Central Library
 
rec_knitting 2:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Stitching with Steven at Central Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Matthew Jaquith   413-263-6828, x221   mjaquith@springfieldlibrary.org
    Stop by the Central Library on Sundays to sharpen your crocheting or hand-looming skills. On the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from January through May, Steven will display his needlework in Wellman Hall and will be available for questions and answers on crocheting and looming. All skill levels are welcomed from beginners to advanced. Basic guidance with knitting is also offered.


Programs    
    Location: Central Library
Monday May 27, 2013 Go To Top
misc_usflag Memorial Day: All Libraries Closed Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    All Springfield City Library locations will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Locations & Hours    
    Location: All Library Locations
Tuesday May 28, 2013 Go To Top
office_meeting1 1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Conversation Circle at Brightwood Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Brightwood   413-263-6805   
    Adults learning to speak English are invited to join our friendly conversation circles, led by an experienced teacher.  The free Conversation Circles , for adults who speak any language, are a fun way to make new friends and practice speaking English.

To register, please call the Brightwood Branch Library at 413-263-6805 on Tuesdays (10am to 5pm), Thursdays (1pm to 8pm), or Fridays (9am to 1pm).

Brightwood    
    Location: Brightwood Community Room
 
lib_teddybear_reading 4:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Family Reads at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Forest Park   413-263-6843   
    Come join us for a reading adventure!  Families are invited to read a story or a chapter of a book. Then rate your book with star stickers, enjoy some games and snacks. Drop in, stay for part of the hour or the whole hour.


Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park
 
lib_bookpurple 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Urban Fiction Book Club Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Liberty   413-263-6849   nclune@springfieldlibrary.org
    Urban Fiction, also known as "street lit," exposes readers to the gritty realities of contemporary street life in urban America. Characters struggle with relationships, drugs, violence, sex, and crime. Well-known authors include Sistah Souljah, Wahida Clark, Tracy Brown, and Zane.

What do you think about this controversial genre? Does it reflect the world you live in? Come meet other Urban Fiction readers at the Liberty Branch for a lively discussion of your favorite authors, series, and titles.

NOTE: Adults 18 and up, please.  

Liberty    
    Location: Liberty
Wednesday May 29, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 10:00 AM  -  1:00 PM Soul Food Junkie Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Joyce Davis   413.789.4102   davisjoyce29@yahoo.com
    Stone Soul Community Breakfast and Film. Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
 
misc_none 1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM COWNT Coalition Presents: Lunchtime Lecture Series Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Brenda Evans   413.787.6756   bevans@springfieldcityhall.com
    Pioneer Valley AHEC/COWNT Coalition lunchtime training workshops. Not library sponsored.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
rec_knitting 1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Knit-Alongs at East Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Forest Park   413-263-6836   
    Beginning and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to share ideas and learn a new skill. Bring a knitting or crochet project you are currently working on. Complete beginner or clueless? Bring a ball of worsted weight yarn and a #4.5 or #5 crochet hook, or a pair of size 8 or 10 knitting needles and we will show you the basics. Projects for donating to area organizations will also be created. The Knit-alongs meet every Wednesday at 1 pm. For more information, contact Linda at the branch.



East Forest Park    
    Location: East Forest Park
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rec_paintpalette02 1:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Pictures and Words: paintings and poetry by Narelle Thomas Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Pine Point   413-263-6855   dmadsen@springfieldlibrary.org
    Springfield painter, photographer, and poet Narelle Thomas exhibits her work at the Pine Point Gallery this Spring from May 1-June 28, 2013. Drawing upon local urban settings, family, nature, and Christian iconography she vibrantly depicts scenes of pain, joy, and transformation. Come see her work, and be inspired by this youthful yet insightful new voice.

Pine Point    
    Location: Pine Point
 
misc_none 5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Springfield Parent Academy Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Jennifer Wands   413.787.7481   wandsj@sps.springfield.ma.us
    Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
lib_book3 6:00 PM  -  7:00 PM East Forest Park Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Grodofsky   413-263-6836   lgrodofsky@springfieldlibrary.org
    This month the East Forest Park Book Group will read and discuss Never Fall Down  by Patricia McCormick.
  
The East Forest Park Book Discussion Group meets every month from 6 - 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month. We select a new book to discuss every month. Come join us for a lively discussion and meet others who also enjoy reading. New members are always welcome.



    East Forest Park    
    Location: East Forest Park
 
lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM PJ Storytime at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PJ Storytime Wednesdays, 6:30p.m., May 1 - August 14.
Children of all ages and their families.  Drop in to the Central Library Children’s Room to listen to goodnight stories, sing songs and enjoy a tasty snack.  Be sure to bring along your favorite stuffed animal to hold while you listen to some great bedtime stories!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Thursday May 30, 2013 Go To Top
elect_computer1 1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Hi!Tech: Introduction to Publisher Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Reference Desk   413-263-6828, x213   mjaquith@springfieldlibrary.org
   

Learn the basics of home-based desktop publishing in this hands-on workshop. Familiarity with a mouse is
assumed.  Participants will be entered into May's Hi!Tech raffle. Led by Donna.

Computer Classes    
    Location: Central Library Computer Lab
   
 
rec_knitting 5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM Knit-n-More at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Forest Park   263-6843   
    Do you want to learn to knit or crochet, or need help with a yarn project you have started? Bring a pair of #8 or #9 needles and a ball of worsted weight yarn, or a #4.5 or #5 crochet hook and a ball of worsted weight yarn to the Forest Park Branch Library and our talented volunteer, Lynn, will help you. Teens, adults and families are encouraged to stop in and give it a try! You'll be able to check out new items at the Library as well as visit with others interested in the crafts of knitting and crocheting. It's great for beginning or advanced knitters. The "Knit-n-More" group meets Thursdays from 5 -6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Linda at the branch.

Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park
 
misc_none 5:00 PM  -  7:00 PM 4th Literacy Night Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Monica Larssen   413.787.7582   larssenm@sps.springfield.ma.us
     Event to promote literacy sponsored by the William N. DeBerry School.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
 
office_meeting1 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Conversation Circle at Brightwood Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Brightwood   413-263-6805   
    Adults learning to speak English are invited to join our friendly conversation circles, led by an experienced teacher.  The free Conversation Circles , for adults who speak any language, are a fun way to make new friends and practice speaking English.

To register, please call the Brightwood Branch Library at 413-263-6805 on Tuesdays (10am to 5pm), Thursdays (1pm to 8pm), or Fridays (9am to 1pm).

Brightwood    
    Location: Brightwood Community Room
Friday May 31, 2013 Go To Top
rec_knitting 10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Knit Lits at East Springfield Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6840   
    A group of avid knitters and crocheters, "The Knit Lits," meets every Friday from 10 - 11:30 am at the East Springfield Branch Library. New members are welcome and the current members are willing to teach knitting and crochet. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Coffee is provided and the members take turns bringing in a treat.

East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
 
rec_paintpalette02 10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Pictures and Words: paintings and poetry by Narelle Thomas Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Pine Point   413-263-6855   dmadsen@springfieldlibrary.org
    Springfield painter, photographer, and poet Narelle Thomas exhibits her work at the Pine Point Gallery this Spring from May 1-June 28, 2013. Drawing upon local urban settings, family, nature, and Christian iconography she vibrantly depicts scenes of pain, joy, and transformation. Come see her work, and be inspired by this youthful yet insightful new voice.

Pine Point    
    Location: Pine Point
 
office_meeting1 10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Conversation Circle at Brightwood Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Brightwood   413-263-6805   
    Adults learning to speak English are invited to join our friendly conversation circles, led by an experienced teacher.  The free Conversation Circles , for adults who speak any language, are a fun way to make new friends and practice speaking English.

To register, please call the Brightwood Branch Library at 413-263-6805 on Tuesdays (10am to 5pm), Thursdays (1pm to 8pm), or Fridays (9am to 1pm).

Brightwood    
    Location: Brightwood Community Room
Saturday June 1, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 11:30 AM  -  3:00 PM Community Enrichment/Alpha Kappa Alpha Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Rhonda Brace   413.627.6127   rmbhathor@aol.com
    Discussion of present and future programs. Sponssored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
    Location: Sixteen Acres Community Room
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ent_note 1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Rotunda Rhythms: Too Human Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Matthew Jaquith   413-263-6828, x221   mjaquith@springfieldlibrary.org
   

Tap your feet and sway to the beat of American songbook favorites, plus a sprinkling of Too Human originals. Jazz, Latin, rhythm & blues, and folk styles firmly ground the vocals, guitar, percussion, and upright bass of Too Human’s fresh and innovative songs. As one reviewer said, "Too Human put smiles on our faces."
 
Too Human hails from Springfield, Mass. and consists of  Ellen and Roger Bruno with guest artist Genevieve Rose on upright bass.

 

Rotunda Concerts    
    Location: Central Library Rotunda
 
lib_teddybear_reading 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Ages 3-8, with siblings welcome. No registration is required. Enjoy some great stories and make a craft. Do join us in the Children’s Program Room!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
 
misc_none 2:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Don't Be Bullied by the Bully Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Aleana Laster   413.273.2675   aleanalaster@yahoo.com
    Betty Laws Fights Back. Public discussion on the effects of bullying. Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Monday June 3, 2013 Go To Top
rec_paintpalette02 1:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Pictures and Words: paintings and poetry by Narelle Thomas Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Pine Point   413-263-6855   dmadsen@springfieldlibrary.org
    Springfield painter, photographer, and poet Narelle Thomas exhibits her work at the Pine Point Gallery this Spring from May 1-June 28, 2013. Drawing upon local urban settings, family, nature, and Christian iconography she vibrantly depicts scenes of pain, joy, and transformation. Come see her work, and be inspired by this youthful yet insightful new voice.

Pine Point    
    Location: Pine Point
 
misc_none 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Western Massachusetts Casino Health Impact Assessment Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Frank Robinson   413.794.7739   frank.robinson@baystatehealth.org
    Partners for a Healthier Community event. Principal speaker: Frank Robinson.  http://www.partnersforahealthiercommunity.org    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
rec_legoguy 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Lego & Learning Lounge at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Lego and Learning Lounge!
6:30 pm, Mondays, June 3-August 19
Hang out in the Central Library Children’s  Room for fun and educational activities, Including crafts, stories, board games, Lego building and more- you choose what you like!  For youth 12 and under; children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Tuesday June 4, 2013 Go To Top
office_meeting1 1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Conversation Circle at Brightwood Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Brightwood   413-263-6805   
    Adults learning to speak English are invited to join our friendly conversation circles, led by an experienced teacher.  The free Conversation Circles , for adults who speak any language, are a fun way to make new friends and practice speaking English.

To register, please call the Brightwood Branch Library at 413-263-6805 on Tuesdays (10am to 5pm), Thursdays (1pm to 8pm), or Fridays (9am to 1pm).

Brightwood    
    Location: Brightwood Community Room
Wednesday June 5, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 10:00 AM  -  1:30 PM Movie Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Denise Stewart   413.739.4737   dstewart@springfieldnhs.org
    Springfield Neighborhood Housing Services Project. Not a library sponsored event. Principal speaker: Charles Rucks, Executive Director, SNHS. 
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
 
lib_book3 12:00 PM  -  1:30 PM East Springfield Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6840   
    The East Springfield Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at the East Springfield Branch Library, 21 Osborne Terrace. In this informal roundtable, members talk about what they're reading and share recommendations in any genre. Join us and widen your book-reading horizons! For more information, contact the branch.



East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
 
misc_none 1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM COWNT Coalition Presents: Lunchtime Lecture Series Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Brenda Evans   413.787.6756   bevans@springfieldcityhall.com
    Pioneer Valley AHEC/COWNT Coalition lunchtime training workshops. Not library sponsored.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
rec_knitting 1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Knit-Alongs at East Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Forest Park   413-263-6836   
    Beginning and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to share ideas and learn a new skill. Bring a knitting or crochet project you are currently working on. Complete beginner or clueless? Bring a ball of worsted weight yarn and a #4.5 or #5 crochet hook, or a pair of size 8 or 10 knitting needles and we will show you the basics. Projects for donating to area organizations will also be created. The Knit-alongs meet every Wednesday at 1 pm. For more information, contact Linda at the branch.



East Forest Park    
    Location: East Forest Park
 
rec_paintpalette02 1:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Pictures and Words: paintings and poetry by Narelle Thomas Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Pine Point   413-263-6855   dmadsen@springfieldlibrary.org
    Springfield painter, photographer, and poet Narelle Thomas exhibits her work at the Pine Point Gallery this Spring from May 1-June 28, 2013. Drawing upon local urban settings, family, nature, and Christian iconography she vibrantly depicts scenes of pain, joy, and transformation. Come see her work, and be inspired by this youthful yet insightful new voice.

Pine Point    
    Location: Pine Point
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misc_none 1:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Monthly District Meeting of the SPS Librarians Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: DAnuta S. Lysy   413.568.7639   lysyd@sps.springfield.ma.us
    Meeting of the Springfield Public Schools Librarians. Facilitator: Danuta S. Lysy, SPS Director of ELA and Libraries, Colleen O'Connor.
Not a Springfield City Library sponsored event.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
 
rec_Scrabble 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Scrabble Club @ East Springfield Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6840   nclune@springfieldlibrary.org
   

Are you hooked on SCRABBLE or Words with Friends? Do you play online but wish you could play face-to-face? Join other word lovers for a stimulating game at the East Springfield Branch Library. You don't have to be an expert to play! All ages and skill levels are welcome. 

East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
 
misc_crown 5:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Disney Princess Afternoon at East Springfield Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6836   shodge-wetherbe@springfieldlibrary.org
     All Disney princesses (and princes too) are invited. Hear stories about your favorite princesses, create a crown. Decorate a royal cookie, and get ready to slay a terrible library dragon! Come dressed as your favorite Disney princess…or create your own royal look.


East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
        There are 30 spaces available.
 
office_meeting1 5:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Library Commissioners Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Carol   263-6828 x290   
    Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Commissioners.

Current Agenda    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
ent_microphone2 6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM Journey Taken: an evening of poetry with Narelle Thomas and friends Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Pine Point   413-263-6855   dmadsen@springfieldlibrary.org
    At 6 p.m. on June 5 Springfield City Library will provide you with a special opportunity to hear Narelle Thomas, an emerging visual and performing artist and poet from Springfield MA. Listeners will take a journey with Narelle and a few of her friends in an evening of poetry at the Pine Point Branch Library. Against a backdrop of Narelle's paintings, words of pain and themes of joy and transformation will come to life. Drawing upon local urban settings, family, nature, and Christian iconography Narelle's vibrant visual art is featured as the cover of Bullying: Replies, Rebuttals, Confessions, and Catharsis, edited by Magdalena Gómez and María Luisa Arroyo (2012). Her poetry and artwork appear in the chapbook, When Silence Speaks (2012). Narelle's visual art will be on display through June 28 at the Pine Point Branch Library.

Also reading on June 5 will be fellow writers Kibbs Fortilus, Pamelar Johnson, and Rell Peaceseeker.

Pine Point    
    Location: Pine Point
 
lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM PJ Storytime at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PJ Storytime Wednesdays, 6:30p.m., May 1 - August 14.
Children of all ages and their families.  Drop in to the Central Library Children’s Room to listen to goodnight stories, sing songs and enjoy a tasty snack.  Be sure to bring along your favorite stuffed animal to hold while you listen to some great bedtime stories!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Thursday June 6, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 3:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Cancer Prevention Study- 3 Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Helen R. Caulton-Harris, Director   413.787.6456   hcaulton@springfieldcityhall.com
    Springfield Department of Health and Human Services and the American Cancer Society sponsored program. Principal speaker: American Cancer Society.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
 
rec_knitting 5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM Knit-n-More at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Forest Park   263-6843   
    Do you want to learn to knit or crochet, or need help with a yarn project you have started? Bring a pair of #8 or #9 needles and a ball of worsted weight yarn, or a #4.5 or #5 crochet hook and a ball of worsted weight yarn to the Forest Park Branch Library and our talented volunteer, Lynn, will help you. Teens, adults and families are encouraged to stop in and give it a try! You'll be able to check out new items at the Library as well as visit with others interested in the crafts of knitting and crocheting. It's great for beginning or advanced knitters. The "Knit-n-More" group meets Thursdays from 5 -6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Linda at the branch.

Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park
 
office_meeting1 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Conversation Circle at Brightwood Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Brightwood   413-263-6805   
    Adults learning to speak English are invited to join our friendly conversation circles, led by an experienced teacher.  The free Conversation Circles , for adults who speak any language, are a fun way to make new friends and practice speaking English.

To register, please call the Brightwood Branch Library at 413-263-6805 on Tuesdays (10am to 5pm), Thursdays (1pm to 8pm), or Fridays (9am to 1pm).

Brightwood    
    Location: Brightwood Community Room
Friday June 7, 2013 Go To Top
rec_knitting 10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Knit Lits at East Springfield Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6840   
    A group of avid knitters and crocheters, "The Knit Lits," meets every Friday from 10 - 11:30 am at the East Springfield Branch Library. New members are welcome and the current members are willing to teach knitting and crochet. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Coffee is provided and the members take turns bringing in a treat.

East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
 
rec_paintpalette02 10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Pictures and Words: paintings and poetry by Narelle Thomas Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Pine Point   413-263-6855   dmadsen@springfieldlibrary.org
    Springfield painter, photographer, and poet Narelle Thomas exhibits her work at the Pine Point Gallery this Spring from May 1-June 28, 2013. Drawing upon local urban settings, family, nature, and Christian iconography she vibrantly depicts scenes of pain, joy, and transformation. Come see her work, and be inspired by this youthful yet insightful new voice.

Pine Point    
    Location: Pine Point
 
office_meeting1 10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Conversation Circle at Brightwood Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Brightwood   413-263-6805   
    Adults learning to speak English are invited to join our friendly conversation circles, led by an experienced teacher.  The free Conversation Circles , for adults who speak any language, are a fun way to make new friends and practice speaking English.

To register, please call the Brightwood Branch Library at 413-263-6805 on Tuesdays (10am to 5pm), Thursdays (1pm to 8pm), or Fridays (9am to 1pm).

Brightwood    
    Location: Brightwood Community Room
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misc_none 3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Mason Square Branch Library Ambassadors advisory committee meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Meet with your neighbors to learn more about the Mason Square Branch Library. New members are welcome at this meeting on the first Friday of every month.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
Saturday June 8, 2013 Go To Top
ent_microphone1 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Poetry Reading at Central Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Matthew Jaquith   413-263-6828, x221   mjaquith@springfieldlibrary.org
   

Join your friends and neighbors as they share their inspired poetry. Local poets will share their work in this family-friendly, bilingual event (Spanish & English). Copies of the poets' books and audio materials will be available for sale at the reading. Pre-registration is required for all poets who would like to read. The emcee will accept as many entries as she can accommodate in two hours. Please pre-register by calling (413) 263-6828, x 213 or sign up online. Limit of two poems per reader. Hosted by Maria Luisa Arroyo.
 

Poetry Page    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
       
 
lib_teddybear_reading 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Ages 3-8, with siblings welcome. No registration is required. Enjoy some great stories and make a craft. Do join us in the Children’s Program Room!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
Monday June 10, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Early Literacy Coalition meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    The Early Literacy Coalition focuses on community-based family literacy programs and projects that promote reading readiness among children 0-5 living in Springfield families. For more information, contact Jean Canosa Albano at 413-263-6828, ext. 291, or Cynthia Caporaso at 413-739-3319.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
rec_paintpalette02 1:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Pictures and Words: paintings and poetry by Narelle Thomas Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Pine Point   413-263-6855   dmadsen@springfieldlibrary.org
    Springfield painter, photographer, and poet Narelle Thomas exhibits her work at the Pine Point Gallery this Spring from May 1-June 28, 2013. Drawing upon local urban settings, family, nature, and Christian iconography she vibrantly depicts scenes of pain, joy, and transformation. Come see her work, and be inspired by this youthful yet insightful new voice.

Pine Point    
    Location: Pine Point
 
rec_legoguy 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Lego & Learning Lounge at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Lego and Learning Lounge!
6:30 pm, Mondays, June 3-August 19
Hang out in the Central Library Children’s  Room for fun and educational activities, Including crafts, stories, board games, Lego building and more- you choose what you like!  For youth 12 and under; children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Tuesday June 11, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM Noon Hour Book Discussion Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Chris   263-6828 x442   
    The Noon Book Group meets at the Springfield City Library, 220 State Street in the lower level Community Room on the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome. Ask for a copy of the book at the Second Level (Rotunda) Circulation Desk. Copies of each book are kept at the desk during the month prior to the selection discussion.

This month's selection is Room: a Novel by Emma Donoghue (fiction) 2010.

Noon Hour Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
rec_yoga.GIF 1:00 PM  -  1:45 PM Fun Fitness at Forest Park - Gentle Yoga Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Grodofsky   413-263-6843   lgrodofsky@springfieldlibrary.org
    A gentle yoga class, where you’ll need no experience except the ability to stretch and the willingness to relax. Please bring a yoga or exercise mat and/or a thick towel for floor work. Led by qualified private yoga instructor Lyudmyla Lewis. (Meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month.) 

Call the branch or sign up online to register.

Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park Community Room
        There are 15 spaces available.
 
office_meeting1 1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Conversation Circle at Brightwood Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Brightwood   413-263-6805   
    Adults learning to speak English are invited to join our friendly conversation circles, led by an experienced teacher.  The free Conversation Circles , for adults who speak any language, are a fun way to make new friends and practice speaking English.

To register, please call the Brightwood Branch Library at 413-263-6805 on Tuesdays (10am to 5pm), Thursdays (1pm to 8pm), or Fridays (9am to 1pm).

Brightwood    
    Location: Brightwood Community Room
 
misc_none 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Campus Neighbors of Springfield Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Colleen Moynihan   413.782.6839   moynihancolleen@yahoo.com
    Monthly meeting.  Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Sixteen Acres Community Room
Wednesday June 12, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Wednesday Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Keefe   413-263-6828, x294   akeefe@springfieldlibrary.org
    Share your recent reads at this lively and long-running book group, and gain exposure to new authors and titles. We're always open to new members - join us!

Wednesday Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
misc_none 1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM COWNT Coalition Presents: Lunchtime Lecture Series Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Brenda Evans   413.787.6756   bevans@springfieldcityhall.com
    Pioneer Valley AHEC/COWNT Coalition lunchtime training workshops. Not library sponsored.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
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rec_knitting 1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Knit-Alongs at East Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Forest Park   413-263-6836   
    Beginning and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to share ideas and learn a new skill. Bring a knitting or crochet project you are currently working on. Complete beginner or clueless? Bring a ball of worsted weight yarn and a #4.5 or #5 crochet hook, or a pair of size 8 or 10 knitting needles and we will show you the basics. Projects for donating to area organizations will also be created. The Knit-alongs meet every Wednesday at 1 pm. For more information, contact Linda at the branch.



East Forest Park    
    Location: East Forest Park
 
misc_new_white 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Community Office Hours: Senator James Welch Community Liaison Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Vanessa Ford   413.737.7756   vanessa.ford@ma.senate.gov
    Stop in to the Indian Orchard Branch and chat with Senator James Welch or one of his staff members about issues on your mind. Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Indian Orchard
 
rec_paintpalette02 1:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Pictures and Words: paintings and poetry by Narelle Thomas Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Pine Point   413-263-6855   dmadsen@springfieldlibrary.org
    Springfield painter, photographer, and poet Narelle Thomas exhibits her work at the Pine Point Gallery this Spring from May 1-June 28, 2013. Drawing upon local urban settings, family, nature, and Christian iconography she vibrantly depicts scenes of pain, joy, and transformation. Come see her work, and be inspired by this youthful yet insightful new voice.

Pine Point    
    Location: Pine Point
 
nat_flower01 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Secret Garden Club (for kids) Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Tricia LaBroad   413-263-6840   tlabroad@springfieldlibrary.org
    You don't need to live on a farm to grow vegetables or flowers! Join Tricia's Secret Garden Club, and learn how to start potatoes and other plants, make a sunflower house and a runner-bean teepee, and take care of new seedlings. Craft some outdoor decorations to bring home to your own garden.
    Location: East Springfield
 
lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM PJ Storytime at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PJ Storytime Wednesdays, 6:30p.m., May 1 - August 14.
Children of all ages and their families.  Drop in to the Central Library Children’s Room to listen to goodnight stories, sing songs and enjoy a tasty snack.  Be sure to bring along your favorite stuffed animal to hold while you listen to some great bedtime stories!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Thursday June 13, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 9:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Parent Facilitators Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Enid Rodriguez   413.787.7908   rodriguezen@sps.springfield.ma.us
    Springfield Public Schools Family Education Department meetings.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
misc_none 11:00 AM  -  2:00 PM Springfield Parent Academy City Wide Team Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Nancy Soto-Rodriguez   413.788.7908   soto-rodriguezn@sps.springfield.ma.us
    Springfield Public Schools Family Education Department sponsored event.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
 
misc_none 12:30 PM  -  3:00 PM QRIS Cohort Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Cindy Hutcheson   413.736.3900, x105   chutcheson@preschoolenrichmentteam.org
    Early Childhood Programs training. Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
misc_none 3:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Cancer Prevention Study- 3 Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Helen R. Caulton-Harris, Director   413.787.6456   hcaulton@springfieldcityhall.com
    Springfield Department of Health and Human Services and the American Cancer Society sponsored program. Principal speaker: American Cancer Society.
    Location: Brightwood Community Room
 
rec_games 4:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Yu-gi-oh at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Maeleah   413-263-6843   
    Teens and young adults are invited to come learn about Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic. Meets the second and third Thursday of the month.



Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park Community Room
 
rec_knitting 5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM Knit-n-More at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Forest Park   263-6843   
    Do you want to learn to knit or crochet, or need help with a yarn project you have started? Bring a pair of #8 or #9 needles and a ball of worsted weight yarn, or a #4.5 or #5 crochet hook and a ball of worsted weight yarn to the Forest Park Branch Library and our talented volunteer, Lynn, will help you. Teens, adults and families are encouraged to stop in and give it a try! You'll be able to check out new items at the Library as well as visit with others interested in the crafts of knitting and crocheting. It's great for beginning or advanced knitters. The "Knit-n-More" group meets Thursdays from 5 -6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Linda at the branch.

Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park
 
misc_none 5:00 PM  -  7:30 PM Community Check-Up Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Wanda Givens   413.788.6143, x112   wgivens@mshtf.org
    Mason Square Health Task Force quarterly meeting. Not a Library sponsored program.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
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office_meeting1 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Conversation Circle at Brightwood Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Brightwood   413-263-6805   
    Adults learning to speak English are invited to join our friendly conversation circles, led by an experienced teacher.  The free Conversation Circles , for adults who speak any language, are a fun way to make new friends and practice speaking English.

To register, please call the Brightwood Branch Library at 413-263-6805 on Tuesdays (10am to 5pm), Thursdays (1pm to 8pm), or Fridays (9am to 1pm).

Brightwood    
    Location: Brightwood Community Room
Friday June 14, 2013 Go To Top
rec_knitting 10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Knit Lits at East Springfield Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6840   
    A group of avid knitters and crocheters, "The Knit Lits," meets every Friday from 10 - 11:30 am at the East Springfield Branch Library. New members are welcome and the current members are willing to teach knitting and crochet. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Coffee is provided and the members take turns bringing in a treat.

East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
 
rec_paintpalette02 10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Pictures and Words: paintings and poetry by Narelle Thomas Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Pine Point   413-263-6855   dmadsen@springfieldlibrary.org
    Springfield painter, photographer, and poet Narelle Thomas exhibits her work at the Pine Point Gallery this Spring from May 1-June 28, 2013. Drawing upon local urban settings, family, nature, and Christian iconography she vibrantly depicts scenes of pain, joy, and transformation. Come see her work, and be inspired by this youthful yet insightful new voice.

Pine Point    
    Location: Pine Point
 
office_meeting1 10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Conversation Circle at Brightwood Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Brightwood   413-263-6805   
    Adults learning to speak English are invited to join our friendly conversation circles, led by an experienced teacher.  The free Conversation Circles , for adults who speak any language, are a fun way to make new friends and practice speaking English.

To register, please call the Brightwood Branch Library at 413-263-6805 on Tuesdays (10am to 5pm), Thursdays (1pm to 8pm), or Fridays (9am to 1pm).

Brightwood    
    Location: Brightwood Community Room
Saturday June 15, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 9:30 AM  -  1:30 PM Fundamentals of Care Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linnea Rego   617.284.1216   linnea.rego@1199funds.org
    1199 SEIU homecare training benefit. Not library sponsored.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
lib_teddybear_reading 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Ages 3-8, with siblings welcome. No registration is required. Enjoy some great stories and make a craft. Do join us in the Children’s Program Room!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
Monday June 17, 2013 Go To Top
nat_summertime Summer Reading Club Begins! Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Stop by your local branch to sign up. Stop by for weekly activities! Dig into Reading with us!

Locations & Hours    
    Location: All Library Locations
 
rec_paintpalette02 1:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Pictures and Words: paintings and poetry by Narelle Thomas Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Pine Point   413-263-6855   dmadsen@springfieldlibrary.org
    Springfield painter, photographer, and poet Narelle Thomas exhibits her work at the Pine Point Gallery this Spring from May 1-June 28, 2013. Drawing upon local urban settings, family, nature, and Christian iconography she vibrantly depicts scenes of pain, joy, and transformation. Come see her work, and be inspired by this youthful yet insightful new voice.

Pine Point    
    Location: Pine Point
 
misc_none 5:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Student Fair Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Alex Vega   413.747.0973   
    Mulberry Learning Co-op Community Schooling children's program.  Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
rec_legoguy 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Lego & Learning Lounge at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Lego and Learning Lounge!
6:30 pm, Mondays, June 3-August 19
Hang out in the Central Library Children’s  Room for fun and educational activities, Including crafts, stories, board games, Lego building and more- you choose what you like!  For youth 12 and under; children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Tuesday June 18, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at Central Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., through August 13.
For ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Join us in the Central Library Community Room for stories, songs, and a craft! Preregistration is required if you'll be bringing more than four children.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
office_meeting1 1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Conversation Circle at Brightwood Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Brightwood   413-263-6805   
    Adults learning to speak English are invited to join our friendly conversation circles, led by an experienced teacher.  The free Conversation Circles , for adults who speak any language, are a fun way to make new friends and practice speaking English.

To register, please call the Brightwood Branch Library at 413-263-6805 on Tuesdays (10am to 5pm), Thursdays (1pm to 8pm), or Fridays (9am to 1pm).

Brightwood    
    Location: Brightwood Community Room
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lib_book3 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Novel Ideas Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Anne Cesan   413.782.7702   
    An informal gathering of bibliophiles interested in sharing a love of books, favorite authors, and info on book-related news and events. Tonight's selection is Saving Cinnamon by Christine Sullivan. Not a library sponsored program.
    Location: Sixteen Acres Community Room
Wednesday June 19, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM COWNT Coalition Presents: Lunchtime Lecture Series Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Brenda Evans   413.787.6756   bevans@springfieldcityhall.com
    Pioneer Valley AHEC/COWNT Coalition lunchtime training workshops. Not library sponsored.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
rec_knitting 1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Knit-Alongs at East Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Forest Park   413-263-6836   
    Beginning and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to share ideas and learn a new skill. Bring a knitting or crochet project you are currently working on. Complete beginner or clueless? Bring a ball of worsted weight yarn and a #4.5 or #5 crochet hook, or a pair of size 8 or 10 knitting needles and we will show you the basics. Projects for donating to area organizations will also be created. The Knit-alongs meet every Wednesday at 1 pm. For more information, contact Linda at the branch.



East Forest Park    
    Location: East Forest Park
 
rec_paintpalette02 1:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Pictures and Words: paintings and poetry by Narelle Thomas Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Pine Point   413-263-6855   dmadsen@springfieldlibrary.org
    Springfield painter, photographer, and poet Narelle Thomas exhibits her work at the Pine Point Gallery this Spring from May 1-June 28, 2013. Drawing upon local urban settings, family, nature, and Christian iconography she vibrantly depicts scenes of pain, joy, and transformation. Come see her work, and be inspired by this youthful yet insightful new voice.

Pine Point    
    Location: Pine Point
 
lib_book3 3:45 PM  -  4:45 PM American Girls Club at East Springfield Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6840   tlabroad@springfieldlibrary.org
    Every month fans of the American Girls books and dolls get together to discuss the books and learn about historical events featured in the books by playing games, making crafts, having a snack, and seeing other library materials related to the era portrayed in the book. Girls aged 6 to 14 are welcome to join the Club; meetings begin at 3:45 p.m.

Copies of the books will be available to check out. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required!


East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
 
misc_none 6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM Learning Ambassador Program Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Cindy Hutcheson   413.736.3900, x105   chutcheson@preschoolenrichmentteam.org
    Early childhood training sponsored by the Preschool Enrichment Team. Speaker is Marcella Simpson.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM PJ Storytime at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PJ Storytime Wednesdays, 6:30p.m., May 1 - August 14.
Children of all ages and their families.  Drop in to the Central Library Children’s Room to listen to goodnight stories, sing songs and enjoy a tasty snack.  Be sure to bring along your favorite stuffed animal to hold while you listen to some great bedtime stories!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Thursday June 20, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM First Steps! Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    First Steps!  June 20 - August 15.
Especially for children birth-36 months with a parent or caregiver.  Join us in the Central Library Children’s Room for stories and songs and playtime!  This is a great opportunity to help your baby or young toddler acquire those critical language and social skills.   

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
 
rec_Scrabble 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Scrabble Club @ Liberty Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Liberty   413-263-6849   nclune@springfieldlibrary.org
   

Are you hooked on SCRABBLE or Words with Friends? Do you play online but wish you could play face-to-face? Join other word lovers for a stimulating game at the Liberty Branch Library. You don't have to be an expert to play! All ages and skill levels are welcome. 

Liberty    
    Location: Liberty
 
rec_games 4:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Yu-gi-oh at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Maeleah   413-263-6843   
    Teens and young adults are invited to come learn about Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic. Meets the second and third Thursday of the month.



Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park Community Room
 
rec_knitting 5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM Knit-n-More at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Forest Park   263-6843   
    Do you want to learn to knit or crochet, or need help with a yarn project you have started? Bring a pair of #8 or #9 needles and a ball of worsted weight yarn, or a #4.5 or #5 crochet hook and a ball of worsted weight yarn to the Forest Park Branch Library and our talented volunteer, Lynn, will help you. Teens, adults and families are encouraged to stop in and give it a try! You'll be able to check out new items at the Library as well as visit with others interested in the crafts of knitting and crocheting. It's great for beginning or advanced knitters. The "Knit-n-More" group meets Thursdays from 5 -6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Linda at the branch.

Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park
 
misc_none 5:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Community Police Beat Management Team Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Kathleen Brown   (413) 787-6359   kbrown@springfieldpolice.net
    Springfield Police Sector F Community Beat Team meeting. Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
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office_meeting1 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Conversation Circle at Brightwood Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Brightwood   413-263-6805   
    Adults learning to speak English are invited to join our friendly conversation circles, led by an experienced teacher.  The free Conversation Circles , for adults who speak any language, are a fun way to make new friends and practice speaking English.

To register, please call the Brightwood Branch Library at 413-263-6805 on Tuesdays (10am to 5pm), Thursdays (1pm to 8pm), or Fridays (9am to 1pm).

Brightwood    
    Location: Brightwood Community Room
Friday June 21, 2013 Go To Top
rec_knitting 10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Knit Lits at East Springfield Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6840   
    A group of avid knitters and crocheters, "The Knit Lits," meets every Friday from 10 - 11:30 am at the East Springfield Branch Library. New members are welcome and the current members are willing to teach knitting and crochet. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Coffee is provided and the members take turns bringing in a treat.

East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
 
rec_paintpalette02 10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Pictures and Words: paintings and poetry by Narelle Thomas Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Pine Point   413-263-6855   dmadsen@springfieldlibrary.org
    Springfield painter, photographer, and poet Narelle Thomas exhibits her work at the Pine Point Gallery this Spring from May 1-June 28, 2013. Drawing upon local urban settings, family, nature, and Christian iconography she vibrantly depicts scenes of pain, joy, and transformation. Come see her work, and be inspired by this youthful yet insightful new voice.

Pine Point    
    Location: Pine Point
 
office_meeting1 10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Conversation Circle at Brightwood Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Brightwood   413-263-6805   
    Adults learning to speak English are invited to join our friendly conversation circles, led by an experienced teacher.  The free Conversation Circles , for adults who speak any language, are a fun way to make new friends and practice speaking English.

To register, please call the Brightwood Branch Library at 413-263-6805 on Tuesdays (10am to 5pm), Thursdays (1pm to 8pm), or Fridays (9am to 1pm).

Brightwood    
    Location: Brightwood Community Room
Saturday June 22, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Ages 3-8, with siblings welcome. No registration is required. Enjoy some great stories and make a craft. Do join us in the Children’s Program Room!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
Monday June 24, 2013 Go To Top
rec_paintpalette02 1:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Pictures and Words: paintings and poetry by Narelle Thomas Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Pine Point   413-263-6855   dmadsen@springfieldlibrary.org
    Springfield painter, photographer, and poet Narelle Thomas exhibits her work at the Pine Point Gallery this Spring from May 1-June 28, 2013. Drawing upon local urban settings, family, nature, and Christian iconography she vibrantly depicts scenes of pain, joy, and transformation. Come see her work, and be inspired by this youthful yet insightful new voice.

Pine Point    
    Location: Pine Point
 
rec_legoguy 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Lego & Learning Lounge at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Lego and Learning Lounge!
6:30 pm, Mondays, June 3-August 19
Hang out in the Central Library Children’s  Room for fun and educational activities, Including crafts, stories, board games, Lego building and more- you choose what you like!  For youth 12 and under; children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Tuesday June 25, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at Central Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., through August 13.
For ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Join us in the Central Library Community Room for stories, songs, and a craft! Preregistration is required if you'll be bringing more than four children.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Wednesday June 26, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Wednesday Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Keefe   413-263-6828, x294   akeefe@springfieldlibrary.org
    Share your recent reads at this lively and long-running book group, and gain exposure to new authors and titles. We're always open to new members - join us!

Wednesday Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
rec_knitting 1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Knit-Alongs at East Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Forest Park   413-263-6836   
    Beginning and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to share ideas and learn a new skill. Bring a knitting or crochet project you are currently working on. Complete beginner or clueless? Bring a ball of worsted weight yarn and a #4.5 or #5 crochet hook, or a pair of size 8 or 10 knitting needles and we will show you the basics. Projects for donating to area organizations will also be created. The Knit-alongs meet every Wednesday at 1 pm. For more information, contact Linda at the branch.



East Forest Park    
    Location: East Forest Park
 
rec_paintpalette02 1:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Pictures and Words: paintings and poetry by Narelle Thomas Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Pine Point   413-263-6855   dmadsen@springfieldlibrary.org
    Springfield painter, photographer, and poet Narelle Thomas exhibits her work at the Pine Point Gallery this Spring from May 1-June 28, 2013. Drawing upon local urban settings, family, nature, and Christian iconography she vibrantly depicts scenes of pain, joy, and transformation. Come see her work, and be inspired by this youthful yet insightful new voice.

Pine Point    
    Location: Pine Point
 
nat_flower01 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Secret Garden Club (for kids) Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Tricia LaBroad     tlabroad@springfieldlibrary.org
    You don't need to live on a farm to grow vegetables or flowers! Join Tricia's Secret Garden Club, and learn how to start potatoes and other plants, make a sunflower houseand a runner-bean teepee, and take care of new seedlings. Craft some outdoor decorations to bring home to your own garden.
    Location: East Springfield
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misc_none 5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Springfield Parent Academy Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Jennifer Wands   413.787.7481   wandsj@sps.springfield.ma.us
    Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
lib_book3 6:00 PM  -  7:00 PM East Forest Park Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Grodofsky   413-263-6836   lgrodofsky@springfieldlibrary.org
    This month the East Forest Park Book Group will read and discuss 
  
The East Forest Park Book Discussion Group meets every month from 6 - 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month. We select a new book to discuss every month. Come join us for a lively discussion and meet others who also enjoy reading. New members are always welcome.



    East Forest Park    
    Location: East Forest Park
 
misc_none 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM QRIS Training Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Marcela M. Simpson   413.336.3255   
    Preschool Enrichment Team training for Hispanic Family Child Care educators.
    Location: Central Library Computer Lab
 
lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM PJ Storytime at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PJ Storytime Wednesdays, 6:30p.m., May 1 - August 14.
Children of all ages and their families.  Drop in to the Central Library Children’s Room to listen to goodnight stories, sing songs and enjoy a tasty snack.  Be sure to bring along your favorite stuffed animal to hold while you listen to some great bedtime stories!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Thursday June 27, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM First Steps! Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    First Steps!  June 20 - August 15.
Especially for children birth-36 months with a parent or caregiver.  Join us in the Central Library Children’s Room for stories and songs and playtime!  This is a great opportunity to help your baby or young toddler acquire those critical language and social skills.   

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
 
rec_knitting 5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM Knit-n-More at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Forest Park   263-6843   
    Do you want to learn to knit or crochet, or need help with a yarn project you have started? Bring a pair of #8 or #9 needles and a ball of worsted weight yarn, or a #4.5 or #5 crochet hook and a ball of worsted weight yarn to the Forest Park Branch Library and our talented volunteer, Lynn, will help you. Teens, adults and families are encouraged to stop in and give it a try! You'll be able to check out new items at the Library as well as visit with others interested in the crafts of knitting and crocheting. It's great for beginning or advanced knitters. The "Knit-n-More" group meets Thursdays from 5 -6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Linda at the branch.

Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park
 
misc_none 6:00 PM  -  7:45 PM Insurance Basics Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: William Fiore   413.787.7485   fiorew@sps.springfield.ma.us
    Springfield Parent Academy class. Principal speaker: Heather Arnold, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. http://www.springfieldparentacademy.com/    
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
Friday June 28, 2013 Go To Top
rec_knitting 10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Knit Lits at East Springfield Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6840   
    A group of avid knitters and crocheters, "The Knit Lits," meets every Friday from 10 - 11:30 am at the East Springfield Branch Library. New members are welcome and the current members are willing to teach knitting and crochet. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Coffee is provided and the members take turns bringing in a treat.

East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
 
rec_paintpalette02 10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Pictures and Words: paintings and poetry by Narelle Thomas Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Pine Point   413-263-6855   dmadsen@springfieldlibrary.org
    Springfield painter, photographer, and poet Narelle Thomas exhibits her work at the Pine Point Gallery this Spring from May 1-June 28, 2013. Drawing upon local urban settings, family, nature, and Christian iconography she vibrantly depicts scenes of pain, joy, and transformation. Come see her work, and be inspired by this youthful yet insightful new voice.

Pine Point    
    Location: Pine Point
Saturday June 29, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 1:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Town Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Jennifer Kreingold   202.360.1001   
    LaRouche PAC. Not a library sponsored program. 
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
lib_teddybear_reading 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Ages 3-8, with siblings welcome. No registration is required. Enjoy some great stories and make a craft. Do join us in the Children’s Program Room!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
Monday July 1, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM REACH Pre-Health Summer Academic Enrichment Program Orientation Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Justin Chellman   413.787.6757   jchellman@springfieldcityhall.com
    Pioneer Valley AHEC program. Not a library sponsored program.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
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rec_legoguy 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Lego & Learning Lounge at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Lego and Learning Lounge!
6:30 pm, Mondays, June 3-August 19
Hang out in the Central Library Children’s  Room for fun and educational activities, Including crafts, stories, board games, Lego building and more- you choose what you like!  For youth 12 and under; children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Tuesday July 2, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at Central Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., through August 13.
For ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Join us in the Central Library Community Room for stories, songs, and a craft! Preregistration is required if you'll be bringing more than four children.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
misc_none 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM REACH Pre-Health Summer Academic Enrichment Program Orientation Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Justin Chellman   413.787.6757   jchellman@springfieldcityhall.com
    Pioneer Valley AHEC program. Not a library sponsored program.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Wednesday July 3, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 12:00 PM  -  1:30 PM East Springfield Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6840   
    The East Springfield Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at the East Springfield Branch Library, 21 Osborne Terrace. In this informal roundtable, members talk about what they're reading and share recommendations in any genre. Join us and widen your book-reading horizons! For more information, contact the branch.



East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
 
rec_Scrabble 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Scrabble Club @ East Springfield Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6840   nclune@springfieldlibrary.org
   

Are you hooked on SCRABBLE or Words with Friends? Do you play online but wish you could play face-to-face? Join other word lovers for a stimulating game at the East Springfield Branch Library. You don't have to be an expert to play! All ages and skill levels are welcome. 

East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
 
office_meeting1 5:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Library Commissioners Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Carol   263-6828 x290   
    Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Commissioners.

Current Agenda    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM PJ Storytime at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PJ Storytime Wednesdays, 6:30p.m., May 1 - August 14.
Children of all ages and their families.  Drop in to the Central Library Children’s Room to listen to goodnight stories, sing songs and enjoy a tasty snack.  Be sure to bring along your favorite stuffed animal to hold while you listen to some great bedtime stories!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Thursday July 4, 2013 Go To Top
misc_usflag Independence Day: All Libraries Closed Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    All Springfield City Library locations will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

Locations & Hours    
    Location: All Library Locations
Friday July 5, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Mason Square Branch Library Ambassadors advisory committee meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Meet with your neighbors to learn more about the Mason Square Branch Library. New members are welcome at this meeting on the first Friday of every month.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
Saturday July 6, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Ages 3-8, with siblings welcome. No registration is required. Enjoy some great stories and make a craft. Do join us in the Children’s Program Room!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
Monday July 8, 2013 Go To Top
rec_legoguy 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Lego & Learning Lounge at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Lego and Learning Lounge!
6:30 pm, Mondays, June 3-August 19
Hang out in the Central Library Children’s  Room for fun and educational activities, Including crafts, stories, board games, Lego building and more- you choose what you like!  For youth 12 and under; children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Tuesday July 9, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at Central Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., through August 13.
For ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Join us in the Central Library Community Room for stories, songs, and a craft! Preregistration is required if you'll be bringing more than four children.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
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lib_book3 12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM Noon Hour Book Discussion Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Chris   263-6828 x442   
    The Noon Book Group meets at the Springfield City Library, 220 State Street in the lower level Community Room on the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome. Ask for a copy of the book at the Second Level (Rotunda) Circulation Desk. Copies of each book are kept at the desk during the month prior to the selection discussion.

This month's selection is Wild: from Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed (nonfiction) 2012. Noon Hour Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Wednesday July 10, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Wednesday Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Keefe   413-263-6828, x294   akeefe@springfieldlibrary.org
    Share your recent reads at this lively and long-running book group, and gain exposure to new authors and titles. We're always open to new members - join us!

Wednesday Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
misc_none 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM HOLD Pop-Up Kindgergarten Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
nat_flower01 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Secret Garden Club (for kids) Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Tricia LaBroad     tlabroad@springfieldlibrary.org
    You don't need to live on a farm to grow vegetables or flowers! You can grow all sorts of plants right here in Springfield. Join Tricia's Secret Garden Club, and you'll learn all about how to create a beautiful garden. Make a sunflower house and a runner-bean teepee. Then craft some outdoor decorations to bring home to your own garden.
    Location: East Springfield
 
misc_none 6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM NAPW Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Latoya Bosworth   413.218.0418   mykyds.org@brendaschild.com
    Women's professional network info meeting. Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM PJ Storytime at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PJ Storytime Wednesdays, 6:30p.m., May 1 - August 14.
Children of all ages and their families.  Drop in to the Central Library Children’s Room to listen to goodnight stories, sing songs and enjoy a tasty snack.  Be sure to bring along your favorite stuffed animal to hold while you listen to some great bedtime stories!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Thursday July 11, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM First Steps! Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    First Steps!  June 20 - August 15.
Especially for children birth-36 months with a parent or caregiver.  Join us in the Central Library Children’s Room for stories and songs and playtime!  This is a great opportunity to help your baby or young toddler acquire those critical language and social skills.   

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
 
rec_games 4:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Yu-gi-oh at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Maeleah   413-263-6843   
    Teens and young adults are invited to come learn about Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic. Meets the second and third Thursday of the month.



Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park Community Room
Saturday July 13, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Ages 3-8, with siblings welcome. No registration is required. Enjoy some great stories and make a craft. Do join us in the Children’s Program Room!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
Monday July 15, 2013 Go To Top
rec_legoguy 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Lego & Learning Lounge at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Lego and Learning Lounge!
6:30 pm, Mondays, June 3-August 19
Hang out in the Central Library Children’s  Room for fun and educational activities, Including crafts, stories, board games, Lego building and more- you choose what you like!  For youth 12 and under; children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Tuesday July 16, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at Central Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., through August 13.
For ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Join us in the Central Library Community Room for stories, songs, and a craft! Preregistration is required if you'll be bringing more than four children.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Wednesday July 17, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM PJ Storytime at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PJ Storytime Wednesdays, 6:30p.m., May 1 - August 14.
Children of all ages and their families.  Drop in to the Central Library Children’s Room to listen to goodnight stories, sing songs and enjoy a tasty snack.  Be sure to bring along your favorite stuffed animal to hold while you listen to some great bedtime stories!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
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Thursday July 18, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM First Steps! Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    First Steps!  June 20 - August 15.
Especially for children birth-36 months with a parent or caregiver.  Join us in the Central Library Children’s Room for stories and songs and playtime!  This is a great opportunity to help your baby or young toddler acquire those critical language and social skills.   

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
 
rec_Scrabble 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Scrabble Club @ Liberty Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Liberty   413-263-6849   nclune@springfieldlibrary.org
   

Are you hooked on SCRABBLE or Words with Friends? Do you play online but wish you could play face-to-face? Join other word lovers for a stimulating game at the  Liberty Branch Library. You don't have to be an expert to play! All ages and skill levels are welcome. 

Liberty    
    Location: Liberty
 
rec_games 4:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Yu-gi-oh at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Maeleah   413-263-6843   
    Teens and young adults are invited to come learn about Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic. Meets the second and third Thursday of the month.



Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park Community Room
 
misc_none 5:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Community Police Beat Management Team Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Kathleen Brown   (413) 787-6359   kbrown@springfieldpolice.net
    Springfield Police Sector F Community Beat Team meeting. Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
Saturday July 20, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Ages 3-8, with siblings welcome. No registration is required. Enjoy some great stories and make a craft. Do join us in the Children’s Program Room!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
Monday July 22, 2013 Go To Top
rec_legoguy 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Lego & Learning Lounge at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Lego and Learning Lounge!
6:30 pm, Mondays, June 3-August 19
Hang out in the Central Library Children’s  Room for fun and educational activities, Including crafts, stories, board games, Lego building and more- you choose what you like!  For youth 12 and under; children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Tuesday July 23, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at Central Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., through August 13.
For ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Join us in the Central Library Community Room for stories, songs, and a craft! Preregistration is required if you'll be bringing more than four children.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Wednesday July 24, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Wednesday Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Keefe   413-263-6828, x294   akeefe@springfieldlibrary.org
    Share your recent reads at this lively and long-running book group, and gain exposure to new authors and titles. We're always open to new members - join us!

Wednesday Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
nat_flower01 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Secret Garden Club (for kids) Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Tricia LaBroad     tlabroad@springfieldlibrary.org
    You don't need to live on a farm to grow vegetables or flowers! Join Tricia's Secret Garden Club, and learn how to start potatoes and other plants, make a sunflower houseand a runner-bean teepee, and take care of new seedlings. Craft some outdoor decorations to bring home to your own garden.
    Location: East Springfield
 
lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM PJ Storytime at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PJ Storytime Wednesdays, 6:30p.m., May 1 - August 14.
Children of all ages and their families.  Drop in to the Central Library Children’s Room to listen to goodnight stories, sing songs and enjoy a tasty snack.  Be sure to bring along your favorite stuffed animal to hold while you listen to some great bedtime stories!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Thursday July 25, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM First Steps! Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    First Steps!  June 20 - August 15.
Especially for children birth-36 months with a parent or caregiver.  Join us in the Central Library Children’s Room for stories and songs and playtime!  This is a great opportunity to help your baby or young toddler acquire those critical language and social skills.   

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
Saturday July 27, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Ages 3-8, with siblings welcome. No registration is required. Enjoy some great stories and make a craft. Do join us in the Children’s Program Room!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
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Monday July 29, 2013 Go To Top
rec_legoguy 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Lego & Learning Lounge at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Lego and Learning Lounge!
6:30 pm, Mondays, June 3-August 19
Hang out in the Central Library Children’s  Room for fun and educational activities, Including crafts, stories, board games, Lego building and more- you choose what you like!  For youth 12 and under; children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Tuesday July 30, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at Central Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., through August 13.
For ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Join us in the Central Library Community Room for stories, songs, and a craft! Preregistration is required if you'll be bringing more than four children.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Wednesday July 31, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Springfield Parent Academy Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Jennifer Wands   413.787.7481   wandsj@sps.springfield.ma.us
    Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
lib_book3 6:00 PM  -  7:00 PM East Forest Park Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Grodofsky   413-263-6836   lgrodofsky@springfieldlibrary.org
    This month the East Forest Park Book Group will read and discuss 
  
The East Forest Park Book Discussion Group meets every month from 6 - 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month. We select a new book to discuss every month. Come join us for a lively discussion and meet others who also enjoy reading. New members are always welcome.



    East Forest Park    
    Location: East Forest Park
 
lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM PJ Storytime at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PJ Storytime Wednesdays, 6:30p.m., May 1 - August 14.
Children of all ages and their families.  Drop in to the Central Library Children’s Room to listen to goodnight stories, sing songs and enjoy a tasty snack.  Be sure to bring along your favorite stuffed animal to hold while you listen to some great bedtime stories!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Thursday August 1, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM First Steps! Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    First Steps!  June 20 - August 15.
Especially for children birth-36 months with a parent or caregiver.  Join us in the Central Library Children’s Room for stories and songs and playtime!  This is a great opportunity to help your baby or young toddler acquire those critical language and social skills.   

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
Friday August 2, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Mason Square Branch Library Ambassadors advisory committee meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Meet with your neighbors to learn more about the Mason Square Branch Library. New members are welcome at this meeting on the first Friday of every month.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
Saturday August 3, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 9:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Awaken Your Potential and Discover Truth Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: David K. Ewen   413.342.0418   forestacad@gmail.com
    Free workshop seminar sponsored by Forest Academy.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
lib_teddybear_reading 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Ages 3-8, with siblings welcome. No registration is required. Enjoy some great stories and make a craft. Do join us in the Children’s Program Room!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
Monday August 5, 2013 Go To Top
rec_legoguy 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Lego & Learning Lounge at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Lego and Learning Lounge!
6:30 pm, Mondays, June 3-August 19
Hang out in the Central Library Children’s  Room for fun and educational activities, Including crafts, stories, board games, Lego building and more- you choose what you like!  For youth 12 and under; children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Tuesday August 6, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at Central Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., through August 13.
For ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Join us in the Central Library Community Room for stories, songs, and a craft! Preregistration is required if you'll be bringing more than four children.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Wednesday August 7, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 12:00 PM  -  1:30 PM East Springfield Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6840   
    The East Springfield Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at the East Springfield Branch Library, 21 Osborne Terrace. In this informal roundtable, members talk about what they're reading and share recommendations in any genre. Join us and widen your book-reading horizons! For more information, contact the branch.



East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
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rec_Scrabble 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Scrabble Club @ East Springfield Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6840   nclune@springfieldlibrary.org
   

Are you hooked on SCRABBLE or Words with Friends? Do you play online but wish you could play face-to-face? Join other word lovers for a stimulating game at the  East Springfield Branch Library. You don't have to be an expert to play! All ages and skill levels are welcome. 

East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
 
nat_flower01 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Secret Garden Club (for kids) Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Tricia LaBroad     tlabroad@springfieldlibrary.org
    You don't need to live on a farm to grow vegetables or flowers! Join Tricia's Secret Garden Club, and learn how to start potatoes and other plants, make a sunflower houseand a runner-bean teepee, and take care of new seedlings. Craft some outdoor decorations to bring home to your own garden.
    Location: East Springfield
 
office_meeting1 5:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Library Commissioners Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Carol   263-6828 x290   
    Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Commissioners.

Current Agenda    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM PJ Storytime at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PJ Storytime Wednesdays, 6:30p.m., May 1 - August 14.
Children of all ages and their families.  Drop in to the Central Library Children’s Room to listen to goodnight stories, sing songs and enjoy a tasty snack.  Be sure to bring along your favorite stuffed animal to hold while you listen to some great bedtime stories!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Thursday August 8, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM First Steps! Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    First Steps!  June 20 - August 15.
Especially for children birth-36 months with a parent or caregiver.  Join us in the Central Library Children’s Room for stories and songs and playtime!  This is a great opportunity to help your baby or young toddler acquire those critical language and social skills.   

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
 
rec_games 4:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Yu-gi-oh at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Maeleah   413-263-6843   
    Teens and young adults are invited to come learn about Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic. Meets the second and third Thursday of the month.



Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park Community Room
Saturday August 10, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Ages 3-8, with siblings welcome. No registration is required. Enjoy some great stories and make a craft. Do join us in the Children’s Program Room!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
Monday August 12, 2013 Go To Top
rec_legoguy 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Lego & Learning Lounge at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Lego and Learning Lounge!
6:30 pm, Mondays, June 3-August 19
Hang out in the Central Library Children’s  Room for fun and educational activities, Including crafts, stories, board games, Lego building and more- you choose what you like!  For youth 12 and under; children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Tuesday August 13, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at Central Library Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., through August 13.
For ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Join us in the Central Library Community Room for stories, songs, and a craft! Preregistration is required if you'll be bringing more than four children.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
lib_book3 12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM Noon Hour Book Discussion Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Chris   263-6828 x442   
    The Noon Book Group meets at the Springfield City Library, 220 State Street in the lower level Community Room on the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome. Ask for a copy of the book at the Second Level (Rotunda) Circulation Desk. Copies of each book are kept at the desk during the month prior to the selection discussion.

This month's selection is The Light Between Oceans: a Novel by M.L. Stedman (fiction) 2012.

Noon Hour Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Wednesday August 14, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Wednesday Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Keefe   413-263-6828, x294   akeefe@springfieldlibrary.org
    Share your recent reads at this lively and long-running book group, and gain exposure to new authors and titles. We're always open to new members - join us!

Wednesday Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
lib_teddybear_reading 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM PJ Storytime at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    PJ Storytime Wednesdays, 6:30p.m., May 1 - August 14.
Children of all ages and their families.  Drop in to the Central Library Children’s Room to listen to goodnight stories, sing songs and enjoy a tasty snack.  Be sure to bring along your favorite stuffed animal to hold while you listen to some great bedtime stories!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
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Thursday August 15, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM First Steps! Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    First Steps!  June 20 - August 15.
Especially for children birth-36 months with a parent or caregiver.  Join us in the Central Library Children’s Room for stories and songs and playtime!  This is a great opportunity to help your baby or young toddler acquire those critical language and social skills.   

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
 
rec_Scrabble 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Scrabble Club @ Liberty Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Liberty   413-263-6849   nclune@springfieldlibrary.org
   

Are you hooked on SCRABBLE or Words with Friends? Do you play online but wish you could play face-to-face? Join other word lovers for a stimulating game at the  Liberty Branch Library. You don't have to be an expert to play! All ages and skill levels are welcome. 

Liberty    
    Location: Liberty
 
rec_games 4:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Yu-gi-oh at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Maeleah   413-263-6843   
    Teens and young adults are invited to come learn about Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic. Meets the second and third Thursday of the month.



Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park Community Room
 
misc_none 5:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Community Police Beat Management Team Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Kathleen Brown   (413) 787-6359   kbrown@springfieldpolice.net
    Springfield Police Sector F Community Beat Team meeting. Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
Saturday August 17, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Ages 3-8, with siblings welcome. No registration is required. Enjoy some great stories and make a craft. Do join us in the Children’s Program Room!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
Monday August 19, 2013 Go To Top
rec_legoguy 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Lego & Learning Lounge at the Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Lego and Learning Lounge!
6:30 pm, Mondays, June 3-August 19
Hang out in the Central Library Children’s  Room for fun and educational activities, Including crafts, stories, board games, Lego building and more- you choose what you like!  For youth 12 and under; children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Room
Wednesday August 21, 2013 Go To Top
nat_flower01 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Secret Garden Club (for kids) Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Tricia LaBroad     tlabroad@springfieldlibrary.org
    You don't need to live on a farm to grow vegetables or flowers! Join Tricia's Secret Garden Club, and learn how to start potatoes and other plants, make a sunflower houseand a runner-bean teepee, and take care of new seedlings. Craft some outdoor decorations to bring home to your own garden.
    Location: East Springfield
Saturday August 24, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Ages 3-8, with siblings welcome. No registration is required. Enjoy some great stories and make a craft. Do join us in the Children’s Program Room!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
Wednesday August 28, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Wednesday Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Keefe   413-263-6828, x294   akeefe@springfieldlibrary.org
    Share your recent reads at this lively and long-running book group, and gain exposure to new authors and titles. We're always open to new members - join us!

Wednesday Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
misc_none 5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Springfield Parent Academy Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Jennifer Wands   413.787.7481   wandsj@sps.springfield.ma.us
    Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
lib_book3 6:00 PM  -  7:00 PM East Forest Park Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Grodofsky   413-263-6836   lgrodofsky@springfieldlibrary.org
    This month the East Forest Park Book Group will read and discuss 
  
The East Forest Park Book Discussion Group meets every month from 6 - 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month. We select a new book to discuss every month. Come join us for a lively discussion and meet others who also enjoy reading. New members are always welcome.



    East Forest Park    
    Location: East Forest Park
Saturday August 31, 2013 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytime at Children's Room Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Room   413-263-6828 x201   
    Ages 3-8, with siblings welcome. No registration is required. Enjoy some great stories and make a craft. Do join us in the Children’s Program Room!

Children's Programs    
    Location: Central Library Children's Program Room
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Monday September 2, 2013 Go To Top
misc_usflag Labor Day: All Libraries Closed Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    All Springfield City Library locations will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Locations & Hours    
    Location: All Library Locations
Wednesday September 4, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 12:00 PM  -  1:30 PM East Springfield Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6840   
    The East Springfield Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at the East Springfield Branch Library, 21 Osborne Terrace. In this informal roundtable, members talk about what they're reading and share recommendations in any genre. Join us and widen your book-reading horizons! For more information, contact the branch.



East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
 
office_meeting1 5:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Library Commissioners Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Carol   263-6828 x290   
    Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Commissioners.

Current Agenda    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Tuesday September 10, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM Noon Hour Book Discussion Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Chris   263-6828 x442   
    The Noon Book Group meets at the Springfield City Library, 220 State Street in the lower level Community Room on the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome. Ask for a copy of the book at the Second Level (Rotunda) Circulation Desk. Copies of each book are kept at the desk during the month prior to the selection discussion.

This month's selection is The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe (nonfiction) 2012.

Noon Hour Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Wednesday September 11, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Wednesday Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Keefe   413-263-6828, x294   akeefe@springfieldlibrary.org
    Share your recent reads at this lively and long-running book group, and gain exposure to new authors and titles. We're always open to new members - join us!

Wednesday Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Thursday September 12, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Provider Recruitment for Home/Community-Based Waivers Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Kim Wamback   774.455.5176   kimberly.wamback@umassmed.edu
    UMass Medical School HCBS Provider recruitment presentation. Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
 
rec_games 4:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Yu-gi-oh at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Maeleah   413-263-6843   
    Teens and young adults are invited to come learn about Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic. Meets the second and third Thursday of the month.



Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park Community Room
 
misc_none 5:00 PM  -  7:30 PM Community Check-Up Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Wanda Givens   413.788.6143, x112   wgivens@mshtf.org
    Mason Square Health Task Force quarterly meeting. Not a Library sponsored program.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
Thursday September 19, 2013 Go To Top
rec_games 4:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Yu-gi-oh at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Maeleah   413-263-6843   
    Teens and young adults are invited to come learn about Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic. Meets the second and third Thursday of the month.



Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park Community Room
 
misc_none 5:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Community Police Beat Management Team Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Kathleen Brown   (413) 787-6359   kbrown@springfieldpolice.net
    Springfield Police Sector F Community Beat Team meeting. Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
Wednesday September 25, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Wednesday Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Keefe   413-263-6828, x294   akeefe@springfieldlibrary.org
    Share your recent reads at this lively and long-running book group, and gain exposure to new authors and titles. We're always open to new members - join us!

Wednesday Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
misc_none 5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Springfield Parent Academy Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Jennifer Wands   413.787.7481   wandsj@sps.springfield.ma.us
    Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
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lib_book3 6:00 PM  -  7:00 PM East Forest Park Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Grodofsky   413-263-6836   lgrodofsky@springfieldlibrary.org
    This month the East Forest Park Book Group will read and discuss 
  
The East Forest Park Book Discussion Group meets every month from 6 - 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month. We select a new book to discuss every month. Come join us for a lively discussion and meet others who also enjoy reading. New members are always welcome.



    East Forest Park    
    Location: East Forest Park
Wednesday October 2, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 12:00 PM  -  1:30 PM East Springfield Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6840   
    The East Springfield Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at the East Springfield Branch Library, 21 Osborne Terrace. In this informal roundtable, members talk about what they're reading and share recommendations in any genre. Join us and widen your book-reading horizons! For more information, contact the branch.



East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
 
office_meeting1 5:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Library Commissioners Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Carol   263-6828 x290   
    Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Commissioners.

Current Agenda    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Friday October 4, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 5:00 PM  -  7:00 PM mural event Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Location: Central Library
Tuesday October 8, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM Noon Hour Book Discussion Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Chris   263-6828 x442   
    The Noon Book Group meets at the Springfield City Library, 220 State Street in the lower level Community Room on the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome. Ask for a copy of the book at the Second Level (Rotunda) Circulation Desk. Copies of each book are kept at the desk during the month prior to the selection discussion.

This month's selection is The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers (fiction) 2012.

Noon Hour Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Wednesday October 9, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Wednesday Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Keefe   413-263-6828, x294   akeefe@springfieldlibrary.org
    Share your recent reads at this lively and long-running book group, and gain exposure to new authors and titles. We're always open to new members - join us!

Wednesday Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Thursday October 10, 2013 Go To Top
rec_games 4:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Yu-gi-oh at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Maeleah   413-263-6843   
    Teens and young adults are invited to come learn about Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic. Meets the second and third Thursday of the month.



Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park Community Room
Monday October 14, 2013 Go To Top
trans_mayflower Columbus Day: All Libraries Closed Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    All Springfield City Library locations will be closed in observance of Columbus Day.

Locations & Hours    
    Location: All Library Locations
Thursday October 17, 2013 Go To Top
rec_games 4:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Yu-gi-oh at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Maeleah   413-263-6843   
    Teens and young adults are invited to come learn about Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic. Meets the second and third Thursday of the month.



Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park Community Room
 
misc_none 5:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Community Police Beat Management Team Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Kathleen Brown   (413) 787-6359   kbrown@springfieldpolice.net
    Springfield Police Sector F Community Beat Team meeting. Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
Sunday October 20, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Rotunda Rhythms: Children's Chorus of Springfield Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Matthew Jaquith   413-263-6828, x221   mjaquith@springfieldlibrary.org
    liaison Vera Baker, Manger CCS
    Location: Central Library Rotunda
Wednesday October 23, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Wednesday Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Keefe   413-263-6828, x294   akeefe@springfieldlibrary.org
    Share your recent reads at this lively and long-running book group, and gain exposure to new authors and titles. We're always open to new members - join us!

Wednesday Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
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Wednesday October 30, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Springfield Parent Academy Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Jennifer Wands   413.787.7481   wandsj@sps.springfield.ma.us
    Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
lib_book3 6:00 PM  -  7:00 PM East Forest Park Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Linda Grodofsky   413-263-6836   lgrodofsky@springfieldlibrary.org
    This month the East Forest Park Book Group will read and discuss 
  
The East Forest Park Book Discussion Group meets every month from 6 - 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month. We select a new book to discuss every month. Come join us for a lively discussion and meet others who also enjoy reading. New members are always welcome.



    East Forest Park    
    Location: East Forest Park
Wednesday November 6, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 12:00 PM  -  1:30 PM East Springfield Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6840   
    The East Springfield Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at the East Springfield Branch Library, 21 Osborne Terrace. In this informal roundtable, members talk about what they're reading and share recommendations in any genre. Join us and widen your book-reading horizons! For more information, contact the branch.



East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
 
office_meeting1 5:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Library Commissioners Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Carol   263-6828 x290   
    Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Commissioners.

Current Agenda    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Monday November 11, 2013 Go To Top
misc_usflag Veterans Day: All Libraries Closed Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    All Springfield City Library locations will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Locations & Hours    
    Location: All Library Locations
Tuesday November 12, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM Noon Hour Book Discussion Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Chris   263-6828 x442   
    The Noon Book Group meets at the Springfield City Library, 220 State Street in the lower level Community Room on the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome. Ask for a copy of the book at the Second Level (Rotunda) Circulation Desk. Copies of each book are kept at the desk during the month prior to the selection discussion.

This month's selection is Defending Jacob: a Novel by William Landay (fiction) 2012.

Noon Hour Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Wednesday November 13, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Wednesday Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Keefe   413-263-6828, x294   akeefe@springfieldlibrary.org
    Share your recent reads at this lively and long-running book group, and gain exposure to new authors and titles. We're always open to new members - join us!

Wednesday Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Thursday November 14, 2013 Go To Top
rec_games 4:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Yu-gi-oh at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Maeleah   413-263-6843   
    Teens and young adults are invited to come learn about Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic. Meets the second and third Thursday of the month.



Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park Community Room
Wednesday November 20, 2013 Go To Top
misc_none 5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Springfield Parent Academy Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Jennifer Wands   413.787.7481   wandsj@sps.springfield.ma.us
    Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Thursday November 21, 2013 Go To Top
rec_games 4:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Yu-gi-oh at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Maeleah   413-263-6843   
    Teens and young adults are invited to come learn about Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic. Meets the second and third Thursday of the month.



Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park Community Room
 
misc_none 5:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Community Police Beat Management Team Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Kathleen Brown   (413) 787-6359   kbrown@springfieldpolice.net
    Springfield Police Sector F Community Beat Team meeting. Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
Wednesday November 27, 2013 Go To Top
holiday_turkey Thanksgiving Day Eve: All Libraries Close at 5 pm Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    All Springfield City Library locations will be close at 5 pm on Thanksgiving Day Eve.

Locations & Hours    
    Location: All Library Locations
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Thursday November 28, 2013 Go To Top
holiday_turkey Thanksgiving Day: All Libraries Closed Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    All Springfield City Library locations will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

Locations & Hours    
    Location: All Library Locations
Wednesday December 4, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Wednesday Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Keefe   413-263-6828, x294   akeefe@springfieldlibrary.org
    Share your recent reads at this lively and long-running book group, and gain exposure to new authors and titles. We're always open to new members - join us!

Wednesday Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
lib_book3 12:00 PM  -  1:30 PM East Springfield Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: East Springfield   413-263-6840   
    The East Springfield Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at the East Springfield Branch Library, 21 Osborne Terrace. In this informal roundtable, members talk about what they're reading and share recommendations in any genre. Join us and widen your book-reading horizons! For more information, contact the branch.



East Springfield    
    Location: East Springfield
 
office_meeting1 5:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Library Commissioners Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Carol   263-6828 x290   
    Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Commissioners.

Current Agenda    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Tuesday December 10, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM Noon Hour Book Discussion Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Chris   263-6828 x442   
    The Noon Book Group meets at the Springfield City Library, 220 State Street in the lower level Community Room on the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome. Ask for a copy of the book at the Second Level (Rotunda) Circulation Desk. Copies of each book are kept at the desk during the month prior to the selection discussion.

This month's selection is The Rent Collector by Camron Wright (fiction) 2012.

Noon Hour Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Thursday December 12, 2013 Go To Top
rec_games 4:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Yu-gi-oh at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Maeleah   413-263-6843   
    Teens and young adults are invited to come learn about Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic. Meets the second and third Thursday of the month.



Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park Community Room
 
misc_none 5:00 PM  -  7:30 PM Community Check-Up Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Wanda Givens   413.788.6143, x112   wgivens@mshtf.org
    Mason Square Health Task Force quarterly meeting. Not a Library sponsored program.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
Wednesday December 18, 2013 Go To Top
lib_book3 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Wednesday Book Group Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Ann Keefe   413-263-6828, x294   akeefe@springfieldlibrary.org
    Share your recent reads at this lively and long-running book group, and gain exposure to new authors and titles. We're always open to new members - join us!

Wednesday Book Group    
    Location: Central Library Community Room
 
misc_none 5:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Springfield Parent Academy Meeting Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Jennifer Wands   413.787.7481   wandsj@sps.springfield.ma.us
    Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Central Library Community Room
Thursday December 19, 2013 Go To Top
rec_games 4:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Yu-gi-oh at Forest Park Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Maeleah   413-263-6843   
    Teens and young adults are invited to come learn about Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic. Meets the second and third Thursday of the month.



Forest Park    
    Location: Forest Park Community Room
 
misc_none 5:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Community Police Beat Management Team Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Kathleen Brown   (413) 787-6359   kbrown@springfieldpolice.net
    Springfield Police Sector F Community Beat Team meeting. Not a library sponsored event.
    Location: Mason Square Community Room
Tuesday December 24, 2013 Go To Top
holiday_xmastree Christmas Day Eve: All Libraries Closed Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    All Springfield City Library locations will be closed on Christmas Day Eve.

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    Location: All Library Locations
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Wednesday December 25, 2013 Go To Top
holiday_xmastree Christmas Day: All Libraries Closed Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    All Springfield City Library locations will be closed in observance of Christmas Day.

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    Location: All Library Locations
Tuesday December 31, 2013 Go To Top
misc_party1 New Year's Eve: All Libraries Closed at 5 pm Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    All Springfield City Library locations will be closed at 5 pm on New Year's Eve.

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