Springfield artist Gloria Caballer-Arce displays her hand-crafted jewelry and other art pieces throughout the months of December and January. From highly finished glass and semi-precious stone earrings and necklaces, to decorative bowls and platters there's much to admire in this bold and colorful collection of wearable art and tableware. Level 1 near Lower the Lower Circulation Desk. All ages.
Donna’s art focuses on the human condition such as courage or hope, love, unity, and relationships. She is dedicated to world peace, and works to produce art that touches people’s lives. Technically, she works with acrylic and collage, but she feels her work is more about Buddhist spirituality involving such disciplines as listening and letting go. Her display this season includes original art of words with images. All ages.
Create a sculptural hand dish that's the perfect size for holding keys, jewelry or trinkets on your dresser. Call the East Forest Park Branch at (413) 263-6836, or email the Digital Services Librarian at DIrizarry-Fields@SpringfieldLibrary.org to register. All Ages.
This pop-up program gives those interested an opportunity to etch mixing spoons using a woodburning tool. Individuals should sign up for a designated time as there are a limited amount of spoons available. Individuals are welcome to bring in their own wooden cooking tools to decorate. Call the East Forest Park Branch at (413) 263-6836, or email the Digital Services Librarian at DIrizarry-Fields@SpringfieldLibrary.org to register. Teens and Adults ages 14+.
Enjoy a special family activity while honoring local veterans. Youth and their families are welcome to drop in at any location to make a Valentine card for residents of the Holyoke Soldiers Home. The library provides all the materials and will hand deliver your homemade creation in time for the holiday.
Stop by for a visit, and come for conversation, grab some books, work on a project or puzzle, or catch-up with a friend over coffee - or make a new friend. We'll also have scheduled weekly events to keep you entertained and informed. Project funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the Massachusetts Executive Office for Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living. 60+
Yoga can have many benefits including increased flexibility and focus, and building a sense of calm. This small-session workshop is designed for adults with special needs specifically, though the general public is welcomed to attend too. Led by Bonni-Lynne Sandler of HeartnSoul Yoga, Bonni-Lynne is a certified yoga instructor and MSEd. Space is limited, so please sign-up online or with a librarian. 18+
Join us for a toddler art group every Tuesday morning at the Forest Park Branch Library. Every week, we'll do a new simple craft to get your toddler thinking creatively and using their basic motor skills. It's time to get messy! Ages 2-5. Siblings welcome.
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
If you are looking for a welcoming place to be, look no further. Get inspired by using a wide array of art materials: write that masterpiece you've been pondering, play one of our many board games, and let's not forget all the inspiration that rests right on our shelves. Enjoy the company of others or grab a quiet space for some precious alone time.
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
The Commission On Disbaility is a group of citizens who come together and discuss issues that the local disabled community are facing by increading accessibility and awareness around the city.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Not everything is happily ever after’s in the kingdom of Märchen. A crime's been committed and Police Chief Jack O’Kent has put you on the case! Are you up to the task? Find the clues, crack the codes, and recover the Fairy Godmother’s magic wand before its put to evil use! Ages 13-18.
Do you want to have some fun after school with your friends and make some new ones? Join us in the community room where teens can play fun cooperative Wii U games like Super Smash Brothers, Just Dance, and Wii Sports. Snacks and soda will be provided to those who participate! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30 PM in the community room. Ages 11-18
Drop in every other Tuesday to taste test bizarre flavors of popular snacks and sometimes even snacks from around the world! Ages 10-17.
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild! Put your creation on display in our LEGO cabinent.
Learn how to play chess, or practice with a friend at the library. Volunteer staff are available to help with lessons and all chess pieces are provided. All ages, though children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. This program runs weekly on Tuesdays.
Meets the last Tuesday of every month | Suggested for teens age 13-19
Here's your chance to meet regularly to share ideas about improving library programming for your age group, plan events, give input for materials selection and other fun activities. Light refreshments will be served. This program is If interested, please fill in the online application here or contact the young adult reference librarian.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Workshop
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Elementary School Classroom Storytime visits in Community Room. (Gerena and Brightwood Schools)
Calling all parents with children birth to 5 years old. We invite you, along with your children, for a fun filled hour of stories, songs and gross motor play. No sign-up required, just drop in! In conjunction with Home City Families. Recommended for ages birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members may be willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the finished items are donated to charitable causes. Every Wednesday.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12. Every Wednesday, ages 12 months - 6 years
Come to the library and create something awesome! We'll provide all the supplies you need to make a different craft each week. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 - 4:30pm. Ages 5-11.
Tweens, join us for a workshop series on cell phone photography. Sessions will include how to take better photos, playing with bookface (Google it!), and games. Snacks provided! Ages 11-13
Do you have a toddler or preschooler? Then you may be interested in this program! It's never too early to start reading with your child and preparing them to succeed in school. Connect with fellow caregivers and educators by attending three FREE, fun, and interactive workships throughout the year. In addition to hands-on training, participants will receive free picture books and art materials that encourage talking, playing, and building early literacy skills at home!
Free Child Care and Food Provided. Workshops will be led in English. To Register call Home City Families at 413-787-6959 ext. 8
Mason Square Branch Library, Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00 pm, October 30, 2019, January 29, 2020, April 29, 2020
This is a non-library sponsored program.
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGO. Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Meeting for the people in the Tiny Homes commitee.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Join us in Teen Central every Wednesday night for games, crafts, and more! Bring a friend and play a board game, create something new using supplies from our Art Cart, or grab a book to read. No registration required. For teens ages 13-18.
It's soup night! The weather may be cold outside, but we will be warming up at the new East Forest Park Branch Library with homemade soups! Bring your recipe, and containers for samples you bring home of other people's creations. This program is for Adults and Teens who like to cook.
Let us know what type of soup you will make, and sign-up below, or at the Reference Desk, or contact the library at 413-263-6836.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth-5 years, siblings welcome.
Computers are changing and so are our uses of them. Take this 3-part, introductory series to strengthen your computer skills and gain confidence with using the Internet, organizing your files, editing documents, and more. Thursday afternoons, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Read/Write/Now's Computer Lab.
- January 16, part 1, reviews standard Windows features, introduces the web, and editing documents
- January 23, part 2, continues with the web, introduces file management, and more
- January 30, part 3, continutes with file management, explores search engines, and introduces the Invisible Web
Sign-up for all three and get the most out of what this program has to offer. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the items created will be donated to a local charity. This programs meets weekly on Thursday afternoons. 18+
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are, and listen to a variety of topics, from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Is your child interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Join us each week to learn about the STEM field while playing games, completing challenges, and making friends. Children will work together on projects and learn skills related to computer programming, map making, architecture, measuring, and much more! Ages 8-12, under 7 with adult supervision.
Join us for Family Puzzle Night! Come explore a variety of puzzles. We'll have jigsaw puzzles, tangrams, crosswords and make your own puzzles.
Free info session for landlords -
Come learn about MA State and Utility programs available to make properties energy efficient. Save money. Safe energy. Have happier tenants who stay longer.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Before You Say I Do
This is a class to explain to engaged couples what marriage is about and how you make it work.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Stop by the Brightwood Branch Library Friday mornings for coffee and conversation. We'll have the morning paper out, as well as crosswords, puzzles, and more. Bring along your knitting or crochet projects, or meet a friend for a hour of friendly socializing. Coffee and tea generously provided by the Friends of the Library. 18+
Elementary School Classroom Storytime visits in Community Room. (Gerena and Brightwood Schools)
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members are willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the finished items are donated to charitable causes. Coffee and tea will be provided compliments of the Friends of the Library. Meets every Friday | 18+
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members are willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the finished items are donated to charitable causes. Weekly on Fridays.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the items created will be donated to a local charity. This programs meets weekly on Friday afternoons. 18+
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
School getting you stressed? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club for Teens. We supply the crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages. Just drop by and color your stress away. In the teen room, 2-5 pm, Friday afternoons. Indian Orchard branch
How many candy hearts are in the jar? Check out an item and make your best guess! The person who comes closest wins all the candy hearts and another surprise!
Celebrate Valentine's Day by making a card for someone you love! Ages 5+
Tai Chi is a slow motion, low impact form of exercise suitable for people of any age. It is often referred to as “moving meditation” and has been practiced in the Far East for thousands of years. Enjoy its graceful flow, and experience the benefits it can bring to balance, coordination, focus, and calm. Class will be instructed by Certified Tai Chi Instructor Dr. Emanuel Brown. Meets on the 1st Saturday of every month | Ages 10 and up
NOTE: This program runs before the building opens - please knock loudly for entry.
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Meeting
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Will Punxsutawny Phil see his shadow on Groundhog Day? Come celebrate with groundhog stories, crafts and activities. For ages 5-10 and their families.
Read to Cadence - Megan Marshall, a volunteer from Bright Spot Reading Buddies, will bring her dog Cadence to the library to have children read to her. She will be at the library the first Saturday of each month from 11:30am-12:20pm. Kids ages 4-10 must sign up for a 10 minute slot to read to her friendly, furry companion. Bring a favorite picture book or a chapter book to read to Cadence. This program is designed to help kids gain confidence and reduce anxiety about reading.
Register for a slot by calling 413-263-6858 or signing up on line at this link: https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/read-to-cadence-the-dog-at-sixteen-acres/
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Come and enjoy a fun interactive story, an engaging activity and a free light lunch. Sponsored by Faith United Church.
Wellness event for community members
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Are you in need of a pick me up, or have a friend that could use cheering-up? Come to the Makerspace to create a tiny diorama with 3D, uplifting illustrations. The instant comfort box was created by Dutch illustrator Kim Wellings to console family and friends. Produce something that will bring a smile to someone's face! Ages 11 and up.
Sign-up with librarian Deanna so she has the necessary supplies at 413-263-6836 or email dirzarry-fields@springfieldlibrary.org.
Springfield artisan Anita F. Brown displays her handcrafted necklaces and earrings in celebration of African-American History Month. Using upcycled seashells, fabric, and even bones her works appeal to crafters and environmentalist alike. On display on Level 1 near the Lower Circulation Desk during regular library hours. All ages.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the items created will be donated to a local charity. This programs meets weekly on Mondays. 18+
Attention Lego enthusiasts! Drop in for freestyle building, meeting new friends, and browsing the library's many Lego-themed books. This program is ideal for children ages 5-10, but all are welcome. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Drop in to the Community Room on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month to taste test the interesting flavors of popular snacks from around the world! 3-4PM. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Library. For ages 10-18.
Annual board meeting
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Stop by for a visit, and come for conversation, grab some books, work on a project or puzzle, or catch-up with a friend over coffee - or make a new friend. We'll also have scheduled weekly events to keep you entertained and informed. Project funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the Massachusetts Executive Office for Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living. 60+
Come experience the gentle art of yoga. Increase well-being, flexibility,and balance during this relaxing half-hour session. Chair yoga is perfect for those with limited mobility. First Tuesday of every month | For seniors ages 60+ and their caregivers.
This project funded by Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the MA Executive Office for Elder Affairs and the Federal Administration for Community Living.
Join us for a toddler art group every Tuesday morning at the Forest Park Branch Library. Every week, we'll do a new simple craft to get your toddler thinking creatively and using their basic motor skills. It's time to get messy! Ages 2-5. Siblings welcome.
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
If you are looking for a welcoming place to be, look no further. Get inspired by using a wide array of art materials: write that masterpiece you've been pondering, play one of our many board games, and let's not forget all the inspiration that rests right on our shelves. Enjoy the company of others or grab a quiet space for some precious alone time.
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Do you love to draw? So do we! Join us in Teen Central and practice your figure drawing, explore a new technique, or work on a personal project. Bring your own tools, or use some of ours! Drawing Club meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For ages 13-18.
Join us for Art Party, where we will make art with different surprise supplies each week. See what you can create! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All ages.
Drop in every other Tuesday to taste test bizarre flavors of popular snacks and sometimes even snacks from around the world! Ages 10-17.
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild! Put your creation on display in our LEGO cabinent.
Learn how to play chess, or practice with a friend at the library. Volunteer staff are available to help with lessons and all chess pieces are provided. All ages, though children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. This program runs weekly on Tuesdays.
Please join us for a showing of Disney's fun animated action and adventure, Phineas & Ferb, the Movie, Across the Second Dimension. IMBD site states: "Perry's worst fear comes true when Phineas and Ferb find out that he is in fact Secret Agent P, but that soon pales in comparison during a trip to the 2nd dimension where Perry finds out that Dr. Doofenshmirtz is truly evil and successful." Rated G. This program is intended for families, children and teens. Light refreshments will be served.
If you love discussing important issues concerning American history, we have good news for you. A United States history discussion group that focuses on American history books and documentaries meets monthly at the Sixteen Acres Branch Library. Members will be encouraged to share with the group any conversation-provoking history book that they are reading. We will also view critically acclaimed documentaries on a number of history topics. The books and documentaries are guaranteed to spark lively discussions. We will also have guest speakers at some meetings. Refreshments available compliments of the Friends of the Library. Meets on the first Tuesday of every month - Ages 18+.
Elementary School Classroom Storytime visits in Community Room. (Gerena and Brightwood Schools)
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Calling all parents with children birth to 5 years old. We invite you, along with your children, for a fun filled hour of stories, songs and gross motor play. No sign-up required, just drop in! In conjunction with Home City Families. Recommended for ages birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) and share your recent reads at this lively book group. Gain exposure to new authors, titles, and genres. We're always open to new members - join us! Meets on the first Wednesday of each month | 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members may be willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the finished items are donated to charitable causes. Every Wednesday.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12. Every Wednesday, ages 12 months - 6 years
Come to the library and create something awesome! We'll provide all the supplies you need to make a different craft each week. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 - 4:30pm. Ages 5-11.
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month in the Indian Orchard Children's Room and make something crafty! All ages.
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGO. Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Coffee with a Cop is a nationally known program bringing local law enforcement officers to meet and mingle with those they protect and serve. Your questions or concerns about local policing matters are welcomed! A slice or two of pizza, coffee, and juice come with compliments of the Friends of the Library. 18+
General Monthly Meeting
Join us in Teen Central every Wednesday night for games, crafts, and more! Bring a friend and play a board game, create something new using supplies from our Art Cart, or grab a book to read. No registration required. For teens ages 13-18.
Bass Pond Club will meet to discuss the club's yearly budget.
This is a non-library sponsored event
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth-5 years, siblings welcome.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the items created will be donated to a local charity. This programs meets weekly on Thursday afternoons. 18+
Drop by the community room and join and play table tennis or air hockey! All equipment is provided. Popcorn and drinks will be served thanks to the Friends of the Library. Meets monthly 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Ages 11-18.
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are, and listen to a variety of topics, from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Meeting of Troop 65166
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Is your child interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Join us each week to learn about the STEM field while playing games, completing challenges, and making friends. Children will work together on projects and learn skills related to computer programming, map making, architecture, measuring, and much more! Ages 8-12, under 7 with adult supervision.
Sisters On A Mission is a group of women that come together to discuss and identify problems that we have on a normal basis. We are a sisterhood, we build up, encourage, and equip you to acknowledge who you are and what your role is in your family, the community, and in the world today.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion and a brew (or glass of wine) at Nathan Bill's Bar and Restaurant (110 Island Pond Road, Springfield). Copies of the discussion book will be available at the East Forest Park Branch Library prior to the meeting. No sign up needed, but please contact the Branch with any questions. Ages 21+.
The book for our Thursday, February 6 discussion is Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi.
**Note that this week's meeting is on Thursday (not Wednesday as usual).**
Before You Say I Do
This is a class to explain to engaged couples what marriage is about and how you make it work.
This is a non-library sponsored event
Stop by the Brightwood Branch Library Friday mornings for coffee and conversation. We'll have the morning paper out, as well as crosswords, puzzles, and more. Bring along your knitting or crochet projects, or meet a friend for a hour of friendly socializing. Coffee and tea generously provided by the Friends of the Library. 18+
Elementary School Classroom Storytime visits in Community Room. (Gerena and Brightwood Schools)
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members are willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the finished items are donated to charitable causes. Coffee and tea will be provided compliments of the Friends of the Library. Meets every Friday | 18+
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members are willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the finished items are donated to charitable causes. Weekly on Fridays.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the items created will be donated to a local charity. This programs meets weekly on Friday afternoons. 18+
It is National Black HIV Awareness Day and we invite the community to understand the prevention techniques and to overall educate them on HIV. There will be free oral swab testing provided.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
School getting you stressed? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club for Teens. We supply the crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages. Just drop by and color your stress away. In the teen room, 2-5 pm, Friday afternoons. Indian Orchard branch
Join in on a morning of fun while completing a painting from start to finish, but still finish-up by lunch! Supplies will be provided. Limited to 12 participants, so please preregister. Morning refreshments compliments of the Friends of the Library. Adults.
Having good word processing skills is fundamental for success at the computer. Come to this two-hour, hands-on workshop for an introduction to the most popular word processing program, Microsoft Word, and sharpen your skills with standard formatting and editing tools. Skill with a keyboard and mouse is needed for success in this workshop. Light refreshments, compliments of the Friends of the Library, will be provided. 18+
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Meeting and Educational Workshop
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Wellness event for community members
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Community/university research project that studies Bhutanese refugees. Research team members from Boston College will meet with the Bhutanese youth. The youth will give feedback to the researchers to improve the intervention.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Creative writers of all types are invited to join Write-Up Springfield at their monthly meeting of networking, writing exercise, and sharing. Writers share their creative work for feedback and constructive comments from other group members in this interactive, adult-only workshop. Newcomers welcomed, though please preregister at 413-263-6828, x221 or mjaquith@springfieldlibrary.org so we can properly plan. For ages 18 and up.
Funding comes from the Friends of the Library and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The group meets on the second Saturday of each month.
Springfield author Delores Yergeau introduces her new book Pink Sneakers, a charming romance of second chances, self-discovery, and the power of art to bring people together. The author, active in the East Springfield Branch Library’s book group, will make copies of Pink Sneakers available for sale and signing at the public reception following her talk. Funding provided by Friends of the Library. Ages 18+
(Snow date: Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 1:15-2:15 p.m.)
Happy Valentine's Day! Your secret Valentine has been locked in a mysterious box. Work with others to unlock the box and discover the identity of your secret Valentine. For ages 12-18.
This is an after hours event, so please arrive promptly at 4:00 pm. Doors will close at 4:15 pm and will not reopen.
Preregister online or at the branch. Pizza and snacks will be served. **FEBRUARY 15 is the SNOW DATE**
Love scavenger hunts? The library has a different scavenger hunt every month! Pick up a clue sheet at the desk. When you find all the clues, you can pick a prize from our treasure box! During open hours.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the items created will be donated to a local charity. This programs meets weekly on Mondays. 18+
Attention Lego enthusiasts! Drop in for freestyle building, meeting new friends, and browsing the library's many Lego-themed books. This program is ideal for children ages 5-10, but all are welcome. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us at the Library Express at Pine Point for an afternoon of games including Ticket to Ride, Bunco, Scattergories, Dominoes, cards and more. Meet your neighbors, sharpen your mind, and have a great time! This is a recurring program on the second and fourth Monday of the month, January 13 - June 8 (no program May 25). Ages 18+
Come to Teen Central for Maker Monday! No registration required. Second Monday every month. For ages 13-18.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
This powerful documentary is a wake-up call that cuts through myths and misconceptions to deliver the message that global warming is a real and present danger. It presents former Vice President Al Gore's persuasive argument that we must act now to save the earth. Winner of Best Documentary Feature at the Academy Awards. Free refreshments compliments of the Friends of the Library. Rated PG. 16+
Stop by for a visit, and come for conversation, grab some books, work on a project or puzzle, or catch-up with a friend over coffee - or make a new friend. We'll also have scheduled weekly events to keep you entertained and informed. Project funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the Massachusetts Executive Office for Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living. 60+
Chair Yoga is a unique yoga style that adapts yoga positions and poses through creative use of a chair. The chair replaces the yoga mat, and becomes an extension of the body. The student is able to warm up the body safely, and perform yoga poses with more support and stability. Poses are done seated on the chair, or the chair is used for support during standing poses such as bends, extensions, and stretches. Suitable for all ages, fitness levels, and physical conditions, this class is instructed by Certified Yoga Instructor Nicole Ferraro.
Meets on the second Tuesday of every month | Ages 18 and up
NOTE: This program runs before the building opens - please knock loudly for entry.
Join us for a toddler art group every Tuesday morning at the Forest Park Branch Library. Every week, we'll do a new simple craft to get your toddler thinking creatively and using their basic motor skills. It's time to get messy! Ages 2-5. Siblings welcome.
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Explore great books, join in on a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. The group selects a new book every month, copies of which are available at the second floor Welcome Desk. New members are always welcome. Meets on the second Tuesday of every month | Adults
This month's selection is The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers (2018) nonfiction.
Homeschool familes with children aged 8-12 are welcome to join us for this 7-week bilingual exploration of geometry. Sessions will include Angles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Symmetry, Fractals, and more!
Familias que educacan en el hogar con niños de 8 a 12 años pueden unirse a nosotros para esta exploración bilingüe de geometría por 7 semanas. ¡Las sesiones incluirán ángulos, cuadriláteros, polígonos, simetría, fractales y más!
Organizational meeting for newly established adhoc committee of the City Council for Workforce issues.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
If you are looking for a welcoming place to be, look no further. Get inspired by using a wide array of art materials: write that masterpiece you've been pondering, play one of our many board games, and let's not forget all the inspiration that rests right on our shelves. Enjoy the company of others or grab a quiet space for some precious alone time.
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Do you want to have some fun after school with your friends and make some new ones? Join us in the community room where teens can play fun cooperative Wii U games like Super Smash Brothers, Just Dance, and Wii Sports. Snacks and soda will be provided to those who participate! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30 PM in the community room. Ages 11-18
Join us for Art Party, where we will make art with different surprise supplies each week. See what you can create! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All ages.
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild! Put your creation on display in our LEGO cabinent.
Learn how to play chess, or practice with a friend at the library. Volunteer staff are available to help with lessons and all chess pieces are provided. All ages, though children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. This program runs weekly on Tuesdays.
Learn the basics of hand sewing and design! If this is your first class, you will make a felt bookmark. Register for upcoming classes and learn to make your own drawstring bag or lavender eye pillow. Another class will be offered on March 17th 2020. All classes will be held from 4-6. Please note that registration is required for each session and can be done either online or by calling 413-263-6858.
Community Preservation Act workshop for the upcoming funding cycle.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Come learn about what it takes to be a licensed foster parent for the Department of Children and Families.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Elementary School Classroom Storytime visits in Community Room. (Gerena and Brightwood Schools)
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) and share your recent reads at this lively and long-running book group, and gain exposure to new authors, titles, and genres. We're always open to new members - join us! Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month | 18+
Calling all parents with children birth to 5 years old. We invite you, along with your children, for a fun filled hour of stories, songs and gross motor play. No sign-up required, just drop in! In conjunction with Home City Families. Recommended for ages birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members may be willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the finished items are donated to charitable causes. Every Wednesday.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12. Every Wednesday, ages 12 months - 6 years
Springfield Public School's monthly library meeting.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Learn the basics of hand sewing and design! If this is your first class, you will make your own felt bookmark. Register for upcoming classes to make your own drawstring bag or lavender eye pillow. Other classes will be offered on Wednesday March 18, 2020. Please note that registration is required for each class and can be done by signing up online or contacting us at 413-263-6858.
Come to the library and create something awesome! We'll provide all the supplies you need to make a different craft each week. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 - 4:30pm. Ages 5-11.
Stop by and make a fun craft! 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Ages 5-12.
Do you wait on the edge of your seat for the next Marvel movie? Do you think Mikasa Akkaman from AOT is the coolest character in anime? Then this is the club for you! Join us here at East Springfield as we share our favorites in anime, manga, and American comics. The club will meet every month on the second Wednesday from 4:30-5:30. Members will help shape how the club progresses, and what events we hold every month! Come and geek out with us! For Teens and Tweens 11+
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGO. Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Workshop
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Join us in Teen Central every Wednesday night for games, crafts, and more! Bring a friend and play a board game, create something new using supplies from our Art Cart, or grab a book to read. No registration required. For teens ages 13-18.
If you want to draw, paint, or collaborate, come work on your project or start something new with fellow enthusiasts. Choose from individual prompts or a group activity to get your creativity going. Snacks will be provided. For ages 10-18, every second Wednesday.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for Family Craft Night. All ages are welcome as we do a variety of crafts. Come have fun and let us clean up the mess.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth-5 years, siblings welcome.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the items created will be donated to a local charity. This programs meets weekly on Thursday afternoons. 18+
Reviewing the process of applying for homeownership with Greater Springfield Habitat. Open to the public.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
We will be relaxing, socializing, and making creative projects to take your mind off your everyday worries. Each month features a different arts and crafts project. All supplies come compliments of the Friends of the Library. This group meets on the second Thursday of each month unless noted otherwise. 18+
February project: Last minute Valentine's Day cards
Let's boycott Valentine's Day! Join us in the Central Library Community Room as we make Anti-Valentine's Day cards, sing Anti-Valentine's Day songs, eat Anti-Valentine's Day snacks, and more! For ages 11-18.
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are, and listen to a variety of topics, from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Bring the whole family for a fun evening of BINGO, where everyone's a winner! All ages family fun.
Meeting of Troop 65166
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Is your child interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Join us each week to learn about the STEM field while playing games, completing challenges, and making friends. Children will work together on projects and learn skills related to computer programming, map making, architecture, measuring, and much more! Ages 8-12, under 7 with adult supervision.
Gardening The Community Winter Workshop Series
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Stop by the Brightwood Branch Library Friday mornings for coffee and conversation. We'll have the morning paper out, as well as crosswords, puzzles, and more. Bring along your knitting or crochet projects, or meet a friend for a hour of friendly socializing. Coffee and tea generously provided by the Friends of the Library. 18+
Elementary School Classroom Storytime visits in Community Room. (Gerena and Brightwood Schools)
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members are willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the finished items are donated to charitable causes. Coffee and tea will be provided compliments of the Friends of the Library. Meets every Friday | 18+
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members are willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the finished items are donated to charitable causes. Weekly on Fridays.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the items created will be donated to a local charity. This programs meets weekly on Friday afternoons. 18+
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
School getting you stressed? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club for Teens. We supply the crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages. Just drop by and color your stress away. In the teen room, 2-5 pm, Friday afternoons. Indian Orchard branch
Join us for an afternoon of BINGO, snacks, and fun, where everyone has the chance to win free prizes! 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 3:00 - 4:00 PM in the Community Room. Snacks and prizes provided by the Friends of the Library.
Celebrate Valentine's Day by making a card for someone you love! Ages 5+
Celebrate Valentine's Day by making a card for someone you love! Ages 5+
Families are invited to come and decorate cupcakes in celebration of Valentine's Day. We'll supply the frosting, candies, sprinkles and more.
Microsoft PowerPoint is everywhere. PowerPoint is used at home and at work for organizing slides and photos, and helping people give great presentations. In this hands-on workshop, we'll make multipaged, basic PowerPoint files complete with edited images and enhanced with stylish templates giving you the skill needed for success with PowerPoint. This class is for adults with keyboard and mouse skills. Light refreshments, compliments of the Friends of the Library, will be provided. 18+
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Springfield Community-based Doula Initiative informational meeting for the public. Public invited to learn what Doulas are and how to acquire their services for childbirth, pregnancy and post-partum.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Wellness event for community members
This is a non-library sponsored event.
This is a set of three TED Talks on climate change including Greening The Ghetto led by Marjora Carter, Why I Must Speak Out on Climate Change, Jim Hanson, How Empowering Women and Girls Can Help Stop Global Warming led by Katharine Wilkinson,
and The Disarming Case to Act Right Now on Climate Change led by Greta Thunberg. Refreshments compliments of the Friends of the Library. 16+
All Springfield City Library locations will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day.
The Children's Room has transformed into Candy Land. Become a life size game piece and move cautiously and cleverly along the rainbow path, through the Peppermint Forest and around the Molasses Swamp. Find the candy castle and collect a candy prize!
Families are invited to participate all week long.
Stop by for a visit, and come for conversation, grab some books, work on a project or puzzle, or catch-up with a friend over coffee - or make a new friend. We'll also have scheduled weekly events to keep you entertained and informed. Project funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the Massachusetts Executive Office for Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living. 60+
Join us for a toddler art group every Tuesday morning at the Forest Park Branch Library. Every week, we'll do a new simple craft to get your toddler thinking creatively and using their basic motor skills. It's time to get messy! Ages 2-5. Siblings welcome.
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Homeschool familes with children aged 8-12 are welcome to join us for this 7-week bilingual exploration of geometry. Sessions will include Angles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Symmetry, Fractals, and more!
Familias que educacan en el hogar con niños de 8 a 12 años pueden unirse a nosotros para esta exploración bilingüe de geometría por 7 semanas. ¡Las sesiones incluirán ángulos, cuadriláteros, polígonos, simetría, fractales y más!
If you are looking for a welcoming place to be, look no further. Get inspired by using a wide array of art materials: write that masterpiece you've been pondering, play one of our many board games, and let's not forget all the inspiration that rests right on our shelves. Enjoy the company of others or grab a quiet space for some precious alone time.
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Are you bored during winter break? Join your friends and learn how to make your very own slime! You will have the option to customize the slime with glitter and food coloring. While supplies last! | Ages 10-18
Do you love to draw? So do we! Join us in Teen Central and practice your figure drawing, explore a new technique, or work on a personal project. Bring your own tools, or use some of ours! Drawing Club meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For ages 13-18.
What is the best hot chocolate you've ever tasted? Join us as we try several different mixes, milk options, and marshmallow toppings to find the best. YOU get to be the judge! This program is for children, teens, and families.
Join us for Art Party, where we will make art with different surprise supplies each week. See what you can create! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All ages.
Drop in every other Tuesday to taste test bizarre flavors of popular snacks and sometimes even snacks from around the world! Ages 10-17.
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild! Put your creation on display in our LEGO cabinent.
Learn how to play chess, or practice with a friend at the library. Volunteer staff are available to help with lessons and all chess pieces are provided. All ages, though children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. This program runs weekly on Tuesdays.
Calling all cooks! Discuss and share your favorite recipes in the Sixteen Acres Branch Library's new cooking club. Led by Springfield native Christina Raschi, the group will enjoy a new dish each month prepared by a different group member. Bakers and cooks of all levels and all types are always welcomed. Now You're Cooking meets on the third Tuesday of each month. 18+
Monthly book club meeting.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Elementary School Classroom Storytime visits in Community Room. (Gerena and Brightwood Schools)
Put on your reading glasses and enjoy a friendly discussion about short stories and feature articles while enjoying a morning social over breakfast with fellow book lovers. A free round of coffee or tea compliments of the Friends of the Library for everyone who attends. Bookish Breakfast meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Cafe Christo (513 Belmont Ave. Springfield). 18+
February's reading will be the short story "Wide Spot" written by Thomas McGuane. The story may be found in the September 2019 issue of The New Yorker and copies of the story wlll be available at the Forest Park Branch Library during regular library hours.
Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. Members may bring in prepared dishes to share so the group can sample great tastes and enjoy something new. Third Wednesday of each month in the Central Library’s Community Room. 18+
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Calling all parents with children birth to 5 years old. We invite you, along with your children, for a fun filled hour of stories, songs and gross motor play. No sign-up required, just drop in! In conjunction with Home City Families. Recommended for ages birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members may be willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the finished items are donated to charitable causes. Every Wednesday.
Did you miss one of our Crafternoons? Here is your chance to make a stained glass butterfly or bird, or paint with stickers, or create with Model Magic. Drop by the Community Room and make some art. For tweens and teens ages 10-18. From 1-3 pm. For more information please call 413.263.6846.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12. Every Wednesday, ages 12 months - 6 years
Minute to Win It is back! Join your friends from the community and try to complete a variety of challenges using common household items in a minute. Recommended for ages 7-12. 2:00-4:00pm.
Can you escape the room? Work together with a group to follow the clues and solve the puzzles! Ages 8 - 14.
Come to the library and create something awesome! We'll provide all the supplies you need to make a different craft each week. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 - 4:30pm. Ages 5-11.
Zoo on the Go is an exciting, hands-on program that is an interactive, fun and educational way for children and adults to learn about a wide variety of mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians etc. Knowledgeable Zoo staff will lead you through a presentation of each Zoo animal's background, diet, habitats, and more! All ages.
Based on the American Girl Books! Make a craft and enjoy a snack based on the time period of the girl chosen each month! Ages 6-14. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGO. Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Everyone Welcome to come learn what it takes to be a licensed Foster parent for the Department of Children and Families.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Workshop
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Join us in Teen Central every Wednesday night for games, crafts, and more! Bring a friend and play a board game, create something new using supplies from our Art Cart, or grab a book to read. No registration required. For teens ages 13-18.
Calling all manga fans! Come read and discuss some of the best manga out there, explore your favorite characters, and maybe even create fan-fiction stories of your own. We'll meet every third Wednesday with snacks, advice, and fun. For ages 10-18.
Award-winning feature documentary about humanity's wisest responses to climate change, species extinction, resource depletion, income inequality and the connection between these issues. A film connecting the dots: A look at the financial and economical paradigm underlying our planetary problems, while offering various solutions to reverse the path of global decline. Refreshments are compliments of the Friends of the Library. Movie is unrated. 16+
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth-5 years, siblings welcome.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the items created will be donated to a local charity. This programs meets weekly on Thursday afternoons. 18+
How are candy bars made? Where does chocolate come from? Why does it taste so good? To lean this and more, join us for an hour of fact-licious fun as play a gameshow all about chocolate, ChocoFacts! For ages 6-12.
Want to improve your job skills or change careers? Stop by the Job Training Information Table from 2-4 pm to find out about free job training offered in the Springfield/Holyoke area. The information table will be staffed by workforce development specialists from Holyoke Community College. 16+
Drop by the community room and join and play table tennis or air hockey! All equipment is provided. Popcorn and drinks will be served thanks to the Friends of the Library. Meets monthly 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Ages 11-18.
A group of Springfield high school youth worked on a 16 week-long project learning about healthy and unhealthy risk-taking, problem gambling and the behaviors that contribute to the youth's interest in gambling. This project is a public display and presentation of a series of photos in an exhibit taken and captioned by the youth to tell a story to our community about the effects of gambling culture on youth and the risks associated.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
The State Commissioners meeting will be held from 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm. Public hearing is 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The MCSW is a state-established body charged with reviewing the status of women in Massachusetts and offering recommendations regarding policy that would improve access to opportunities and equality. https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-on-the-status-of-women
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are, and listen to a variety of topics, from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Meeting of Troop 65166
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Is your child interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Join us each week to learn about the STEM field while playing games, completing challenges, and making friends. Children will work together on projects and learn skills related to computer programming, map making, architecture, measuring, and much more! Ages 8-12, under 7 with adult supervision.
The MA Commission on the Status of Women is responsible for studying, reviewing, and reporting on the status of women and girls in the Commonwealth, and is charged with advising executive and legislative bodies on the effect of proposed legislation on women. Regional public hearings allow the commission to collect testimony and opinions on women and girl's issues and concerns. We want to know about the issues that affect you, your children, your family, and your community. Community leaders and local residents are invited to testify. Oral and written testimony will be accepted. Open to the public.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Do you like to read, but don't like being told what to read? Need to earn reading time towards paying back your fines? Enjoy hearing about what other people are reading? At Silent Book Club, you bring your own book! Read whatever book you want quietly with the company of others. Each meeting you can give a brief description of your book to the group, so we can all get new recommendations! You can even earn reading time to pay back your fines.Third Thursday of the month. Ages 11-17.
Bring the whole family for a fun afternoon of BINGO and win some sweet candy prizes! Children and families 3:30-4:30 PM
Stop by the Brightwood Branch Library Friday mornings for coffee and conversation. We'll have the morning paper out, as well as crosswords, puzzles, and more. Bring along your knitting or crochet projects, or meet a friend for a hour of friendly socializing. Coffee and tea generously provided by the Friends of the Library. 18+
Elementary School Classroom Storytime visits in Community Room. (Gerena and Brightwood Schools)
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members are willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the finished items are donated to charitable causes. Coffee and tea will be provided compliments of the Friends of the Library. Meets every Friday | 18+
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Join us in the East Forest Park Branch Library's Children's Room for games, trivia, a story, and fun with First Lady of the Commonwealth, Lauren Baker and Blades, the mascot for the Boston Bruins! Wear your pajamas if you want. Free! All are welcome.
This event kicks off the 13th annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive Every year, Massachusetts libraries team up with the Boston Bruins hockey team and collect pajamas during February and March. The drive benefits the Department of Children and Families Wonderfund and Cradles to Crayons. All pajamas donated to the drive will be given to children and teens living in foster care, and local donations benefit local children. For more information about the Pajama Drive, contact Rachel Masse at the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, at 1-800-952-7403 ext. 218 or rachel.masse@state.ma.us.
For information about the Pajama Party event, contact Jean Canosa Albano, Assistant Director at Springfield City Library, at 413-263-6828, ext. 291.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome and current members are willing to teach their skills. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the finished items are donated to charitable causes. Weekly on Fridays.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the items created will be donated to a local charity. This programs meets weekly on Friday afternoons. 18+
Come join us & have fun making and enjoying a super hero drink but this time for the villains. Experience the taste and see if you feel like a super hero or villain. All drinks made with kid friendly products. Cookies will also be served. Ages 7-16.
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
School getting you stressed? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club for Teens. We supply the crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages. Just drop by and color your stress away. In the teen room, 2-5 pm, Friday afternoons. Indian Orchard branch
Create simple yet attractive flyers and brochures with Microsoft Publisher, a convenient desktop publishing software package. We'll look at some of Publisher's basic editing tools to get your successfully started on making effective handouts. A review of Publisher's powerful templates will round out the program and your skill set. Skill with a keyboard is needed for success in this hands-on workshop. Light refreshments compliments of the Friends of the Library. 18+
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Volunteers, board members and people who are interested in our International Women's Day Celebration are welcome to join us for this informational meeting.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Explore the ancient Japanese art of origami with an experienced teacher. We typically teach beginner through intermediate although all levels of experience are welcome. Origami paper is provided. Come fold paper with us! This workshop is intended for ages 8- adults. Younger children may participate assisted by a parent. Origami usually meets the third Saturday of the month from noon to 2 p.m. Occasionally Saturdays may differ, so please call 413-263-6858 to confirm dates.
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Learn in Motion is bringing movement-based activities to the library! Join Coach Chris for active games that promote teamwork, listening, and most of all fun!
Wayne, Ed, and Zack will light-up the room with their light-jazz covers of popular songs and originals. Good for the whole family, this energized concert will be a great way to enjoy the standards with new and fun interpretations. You, Me, Us is Zack Danziger on guitar; Ed Orgill on saxophone, clarinet, and flute; and Wayne Roberts on bass.
Arrive early to get the best seat, and stay for entire program to earn a chance win one of the two free raffles. Funding provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. All ages.
Leap Year only happens every four years. Drop on by and create a snapshot of your life now and then seal it away for the future you of next Leap Year! Supplies provided to create your own time capsule. Ages 5-18.
Leap Year only happens every four years. Drop on by and create a snapshot of your life now and then seal it away for the future you of next Leap Year! Supplies provided to create your own time capsule. Ages 5-18.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the items created will be donated to a local charity. This programs meets weekly on Mondays. 18+
Attention Lego enthusiasts! Drop in for freestyle building, meeting new friends, and browsing the library's many Lego-themed books. This program is ideal for children ages 5-10, but all are welcome. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us at the Library Express at Pine Point for an afternoon of games including Ticket to Ride, Bunco, Scattergories, Dominoes, cards and more. Meet your neighbors, sharpen your mind, and have a great time! This is a recurring program on the second and fourth Monday of the month, January 13 - June 8 (no program May 25). Ages 18+
Come Craft Your Cares Away with Tricia. We will be relaxing, socializing, and making creative projects to take your mind off your everyday worries for an hour or so. Each month will feature a different craft, and new project ideas are always welcome. Arts and craft supplies are offered complimentary by the Friends of the Library. This group meets on the last Monday of each month unless noted otherwise. 18+
Family Child Care training
This is a non-library sponsored event
Stop by for a visit, and come for conversation, grab some books, work on a project or puzzle, or catch-up with a friend over coffee - or make a new friend. We'll also have scheduled weekly events to keep you entertained and informed. Project funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the Massachusetts Executive Office for Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living. 60+
Yoga can have many benefits including increased flexibility and focus, and building a sense of calm. This small-session workshop is designed for adults with special needs specifically, though the general public is welcomed to attend too. Led by Bonni-Lynne Sandler of HeartnSoul Yoga, Bonni-Lynne is a certified yoga instructor and MSEd. Space is limited, so please sign-up online or with a librarian. 18+
Are you new to grant proposal writing for nonprofits, or want a quick refresher? This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include:
- The basic elements of a proposal
- The "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal
- How to follow up whether the answer is yes or no
Pre-registration is required and opens January 15th. This program is offered as part of the Funding Information Network resources available at the Springfield City Library Central Location.
Join us for a toddler art group every Tuesday morning at the Forest Park Branch Library. Every week, we'll do a new simple craft to get your toddler thinking creatively and using their basic motor skills. It's time to get messy! Ages 2-5. Siblings welcome.
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Homeschool familes with children aged 8-12 are welcome to join us for this 7-week bilingual exploration of geometry. Sessions will include Angles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Symmetry, Fractals, and more!
Familias que educacan en el hogar con niños de 8 a 12 años pueden unirse a nosotros para esta exploración bilingüe de geometría por 7 semanas. ¡Las sesiones incluirán ángulos, cuadriláteros, polígonos, simetría, fractales y más!
If you are looking for a welcoming place to be, look no further. Get inspired by using a wide array of art materials: write that masterpiece you've been pondering, play one of our many board games, and let's not forget all the inspiration that rests right on our shelves. Enjoy the company of others or grab a quiet space for some precious alone time.