Geocaching is a real life treasure hunt! Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find a cache hidden at that location.
Geocaching is a family friendly way to exercise both your mind and body. Ask a librarian for a Quickstart Guide and find your first cache here at the library!
Visit www.geocaching.com for more information and to download the app.
Every Day | During Open Hours | Children
Drop in to learn and explore at our makerspace! This creative space for kids and their families is chock full of art supplies and recycled stuff waiting to be transformed into something new.
Come check out our Painted Lady Butterflies as they go through their lifecycle and get ready to soar into summer. Will they be eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises, or butterflies when you visit? During open hours.
All Ages | During Open Hours
One of Springfield's many assets is its wonderful housing stock and historic properties. See photographs of its beautiful homes and impressive architecture meticulously restored by scores of its residents and property owners. From Queen Ann Victorians to colonial revivals and many other styles, there is great variety and beauty. On display are the 2018 and 2019 Springfield Preservation Trust award winners, a local advocacy group for historic preservation. www.springfieldpreservation.org
Photographer Diane Savioli-Chase captures whimsical depiction of ice-cream in this colorful display of ice-cream signs and advertisements. With photographs from around the world, the viewer sees advertising at its creative best with delightful installments that double as public art. Come-in, cool off, and enjoy the eye-candy! All ages.
Swim into Shark Week (carefully) at East Forest Park Library. Win Gilbert the Great Shark.... a stuffed animal. By taking out one book you will receive a raffle ticket to win Gilbert the Great Shark. Only one raffle ticket per day.
Bite into Shark week with our Mr. Sharkie craft. I think we are going to need a bigger library.
Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
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.
Celebrating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act is Scratch the Service, a display created by people living with disabilities. Do you have a condition that makes it harder to get by, and you wish people understood it better? SCRATCH THE SURFACE! Use our scratch-art paper to let your colors shine through! Tell us about your condition(s) and experiences with disability. Responses will be tacked onto the display, which will be on view throughout the end of the month. Share your experiences, and come learn about your neighbors! All supplies are compliments of the Friends of the Library. All ages.
ART-Ventures for Kids, a Western New England based education group, will be joining us for art based literacy activities for your tots aged 2-5 (siblings up to age 7 are welcome too!). ART-Ventures will lead story time with a book and related take home art project. Each event will be a different story and theme. Come join us for some summer fun creativity!
This event will run Thursday, July 18th at the East Forest Park Branch Library from 10:30-11:30 AM and Tuesday, July 23rd at the Forest Park Branch Library from 10:30-11:30AM.
Ages 2-5.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Join us at the Central Library in the Children's Activity Room as we celebrate sharks! Come and devour snacks, craft your own fin, hear about the Shark Lady, and dance to our favorite shark song.
All Ages
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.
Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Drop in between 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays to practice your chess moves or to learn to play chess for the first time! This program is intended for ages 9-19.
Every Tuesday | Children
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild!
Tuesdays/Adults, age 18+
Have you ever wanted to learn chess? Would you like to improve your skills or enjoy a game with other chess enthusiasts? Come get expert training from a seasoned chess player with years of teaching experience!
Miss Latina Elegance meeting
This is a non-library sponsored event
Come for conversation, grab some books, work on a project or puzzle, or catch-up with a friend over coffee and a game of chess....all while making new friends and seeing what the library has to offer you. Providers of neighborhood senior services will stop-by to keep you informed and entertained. Funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. Project funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the MA Executive Office for Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month | 18+
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!
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Recommended for ages Birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
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!
Every Wednesday
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.
Make a lovely necklace out of washers and sparkling nail polish. Make one, make two, make one for a friend. For teens ages 13 to 18. Indian Orchard Library Community Room. Wednesday, July 24 1-3 pm. For more information please call 413 263 6846.
Wednesdays | 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Ages 12 months - 6 years
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.
Wednesdays, 4:15-5 PM | Ages 4-10, siblings welcome.
Join us for stories and a craft. No registration required.
Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGOs.
Monthly meeting of the Young Democrats of Massachusetts (YDMA) Western Mass Chapter.
Explore great books, join in on a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. The group selects a new book every month, and new members are always welcome. Contact librarian Linda Grodofsky at 413-263-6836 for more information. Meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center (1476 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield MA). 55+ The July book selection will be "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman. Copies are available at the East Forest Park Branch Library in a variety of formats (large print, audiobook, etc.).
Every Thursday in the summer through August 22nd. | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us outside or in the Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts. 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.
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.
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+
This is an opportunity for the public to ask questions and get information about GSHFH's next homeownership opportunity in the Springfield area.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Stop in every Thursday starting July 11th and ending August 22nd from 2PM - 4PM to watch anime and eat snacks. We'll be playing a new anime series every week in the activity den. Manga and drawing materials will be out for added entertainment.
Ages 13-17.
Come join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are and listen to a variety of different topics from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Ages 18 and up
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.
Meets every Friday | 18+
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.
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
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.
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.
Fridays, July 5th-August 30th | Ages 12-18
Too hot outside? Come in and enjoy our air conditioning! Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club for Teens while you stay cool. We supply the crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages. Just drop by and color your sweat away. In the teen room 1-5pm Friday afternoons.
Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration.
You're invited to join us for an out of this world project. We'll supply everything you need to capture the wonders of the cosmos in a jar you can take home to display proudly!
Ages 18 and up
Create simple yet attractive flyers and brochures with Microsoft Publisher, a convenient desktop publishing software package. We'll look at making multipage handouts and multifold brochures using Publisher's powerful templates and explore basic aspects of working with images, shapes, layout, and more. Skill with a keyboard is needed for success in this hands-on workshop. Light refreshments compliments of the Friends of the Library.
Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
The "Uplift Group" will be going over different ways to help people with civil matters in the community and how to be more aware of what rights the people have.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early.
SCA committee meets with potential performers and the public to plan for the upcoming Caribbean Festival Parade
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Ages 18 and up
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel, the world's leading desktop spreadsheet. Excel is used both at home and in the office to help with a wide range of personal and business management services including basic bookkeeping and accounting, to maintaining mailing lists, and more. Skill with a keyboard and mouse is needed for success in this hands-on workshop. Light refreshments, compliments of the Friends of the Library.
Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
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.
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+
Join us this summer 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.
All Ages
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.
Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Members of the Commission of Disability meet once a month to discuss concerns of city residents with regard to handicap accessibility and education, review and grant variance requests, discuss rights of disabled individuals, etc.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Drop in between 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays to practice your chess moves or to learn to play chess for the first time! This program is intended for ages 9-19.
Every Tuesday | Children
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild!
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.
Tuesdays/Adults, age 18+
Have you ever wanted to learn chess? Would you like to improve your skills or enjoy a game with other chess enthusiasts? Come get expert training from a seasoned chess player with years of teaching experience!
Come for conversation, grab some books, work on a project or puzzle, or catch-up with a friend over coffee and a game of chess....all while making new friends and seeing what the library has to offer you. Providers of neighborhood senior services will stop-by to keep you informed and entertained. Funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. Project funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the MA Executive Office for Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Recommended for ages Birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
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!
Every Wednesday
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.
Wednesdays | 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Ages 12 months - 6 years
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.
Happy birthday, Harry Potter! In celebration of the birthday of the Boy Who Lived, we'll be having a Hogwart's style potions class. We'll be making wizard grade potions, some that you can even eat! Bring your magical A-game.
Ages 7-15.
Become a messy artist with our fun outdoor art projects. Make sure you dress for a mess while making your masterpiece.
This program will help children discover themselves through full scale portraits. Children will be creating life size self portraits by tracing themselves on large paper. They can then decorate, paint or collage their self portraits with a variety of craft supplies provided......fabrics, yarn, markers, paint, crayons, colored pencils etc.
Wednesdays, 4:15-5 PM | Ages 4-10, siblings welcome.
Join us for stories and a craft. No registration required.
Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGOs.
On display throughout August is Funky Fusion, a collection of fused glass jewelry, decorative plates, and more. Created by Springfield artisan Marilyn Sutin, Funky Fusion catches the eye with a vibrant, sometimes fantastical look. For more information about the artist and her collection, visit her website at www.funky-fusion.com. Level 1 near the Lower Circulation Desk. All ages.
Every Thursday in the summer through August 22nd. | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us outside or in the Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts. 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.
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.
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+
General Meeting
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Stop in every Thursday starting July 11th and ending August 22nd from 2PM - 4PM to watch anime and eat snacks. We'll be playing a new anime series every week in the activity den. Manga and drawing materials will be out for added entertainment.
Ages 13-17.
Come join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are and listen to a variety of different topics from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Youth for Action will be planning a mayoral debate on Thursday, August 1st to inform the community on the potential candidates for the Mayor of Springfield. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask the candidates questions.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
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.
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.
Fridays, July 5th-August 30th | Ages 12-18
Too hot outside? Come in and enjoy our air conditioning! Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club for Teens while you stay cool. We supply the crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages. Just drop by and color your sweat away. In the teen room 1-5pm Friday afternoons.
Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration.
The universe is vast, and many life forms may exist in it! Now its your chance to show us what you think might be out there...and maybe win a prize! All patrons between 11-18 years old are invited to join us for an afternoon of art and imagination! Design your own alien life form, and show how it would thrive in its environment. Place it on a known planet, or create a new planet yet to be discovered! Its all up to you. We'll have snacks for all who create, and a small prize for the alien chosen as "Best in Universe"
10-year planning for the Union Local 509 event.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Meets on the 1st Saturday of every month | Ages 10 and up
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.
NOTE: This program runs before the building opens.
Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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 will 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 filling out this form or calling 413-263-6858.
Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early.
Both CAAASC and the SCA Committees meet to finalize the Caribbean Festival Parade and Stage show
Potential participants and vendors invited to attend.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Held the first Saturday of every month | Recommended for children ages 5-12
Come and enjoy a fun interactive story, an engaging activity and a free light lunch. Sponsored by Faith United Church.
Hampden County Recruiting Assistant will be on site to assist in the complete application process for full-time FT and part-time PT hours. Pay $18.- $25. per hour, paid weekly. Field, Office, IT, Supervisory positions available. 18-year-olds and older. Resume information will be a part of the process, assessment questions. Veterans and Spouses of Veterans encouraged to apply. Speakers of foreign languages (specifically) encouraged to apply.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
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.
Come to the Sixteen Acres library and grow your own alien egg! We'll supply everything you need to make a strange and wonderful artifact of the cosmos. Ages 9-12 welcome! Younger siblings welcome companied by parent or guardian.
The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education is promulgating regulations regarding the screening and monitoring of institutions of higher education for financial stability and possible closure. We would like to hold a required public hearing for these regulations in this space. We are a state agency using the space for a legitimate state governmental purpose.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Local author Haven Williams presents on his new book "The Good, The Bad, and the Blue" which takes a bold look at how slavery, racism, and occupational power intersect to become an underlying cause in today’s conflicts between civilians and law enforcement. Following the presentation, the floor will be open to question and answers about the book and the larger topic of police brutality and racism. Copies of Mr. Williams' book will be available for sale and signing, and refreshments will be offered compliments of the Friends of the Library. 18+
Join us this summer 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.
All Ages
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.
Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Calling all scientists... and foodies! Food and science go hand-in-hand, especially in this summer series where children will be making edible science experiments! Ever wondered what chocolate slime tastes like? We certainly have! Come discover with us!
Ages 5-11.
Every Tuesday | Children
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild!
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.
Hooks, pins, and spacers, Oh My! Design and create earrings or a bracelet using findings, beads, wire and elastic. This workshop is best suited for ages 9-19, however children 7-9 who are accompanied by an adult are welcome.
Meets on the firstTuesday of every month | 18+
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.
Come for conversation, grab some books, work on a project or puzzle, or catch-up with a friend over coffee and a game of chess....all while making new friends and seeing what the library has to offer you. Providers of neighborhood senior services will stop-by to keep you informed and entertained. Funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. Project funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the MA Executive Office for Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
First Wednesday of every month | For seniors ages 60+ and their caregivers.
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.
This project funded by Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the MA Executive Office for Elder Affairs and the Federal Administration for Community Living.
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Recommended for ages Birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
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!
Every Wednesday
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.
Wednesdays | 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Ages 12 months - 6 years
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.
You're invited to join us for an out of this world project. We'll supply everything you need to capture the wonders of the cosmos in a jar you can take home to display proudly! Ages 9-12 welcome! Younger siblings welcome companied by parent or guardian.
Paticipants in the Summer Reading Club are invites to join us for an Ice Cream social - with ice cream made by you! After the ice cream is made we will taste our efforts.
Wednesdays, 4:15-5 PM | Ages 4-10, siblings welcome.
Join us for stories and a craft. No registration required.
Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGOs.
Come to the library with your stuffed animal friend for a sleepover. We will decorate a name tag and a blanket for them and then hear a bedtime story and have a bedtime snack. After we put them to sleep [SHHHHHH!] we will turn out the lights and hopefully they won’t get into too much trouble over night. Ages 3-7.
Preregistration strongly encouraged. Please call (413) 263-6846 for more information.
Now is your chance to learn the craft of paper quilling. Library staff Delphine Williams will provide basic instruction on how to roll specially prepared paper into paper quill designs. Participants will be able to create a hand designed card. All materials will be provided compliments of the Friends of the Library. No experience necessary. 18+
Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion and a brew (or glass of wine) at Nathan Bill's Bar and Restaurant. 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. The book to be discussed on Wednesday, August 7 is A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Age 21+
Every Thursday in the summer through August 22nd. | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us outside or in the Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts. 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.
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.
Improve your use of Gmail to keep organized and to write professional looking messages. Skills covered in the hands-on workshop include working with attachments, configuring your inbox, assigning labels, forward vs. reply, and more. Space is limited, so sign-up early and include your Gmail address. The ability to use a keyboard and a mouse is needed for success in this program. Free coffee compliments of the Friends of the Library. 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+
Stop in every Thursday starting July 11th and ending August 22nd from 2PM - 4PM to watch anime and eat snacks. We'll be playing a new anime series every week in the activity den. Manga and drawing materials will be out for added entertainment.
Ages 13-17.
This is an opportunity for the public to ask questions and get information about GSHFH's next homeownership opportunity in the Springfield area.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
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.
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.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to write cursive? Then this program is for you! Educational Instructor Ms. Deborah Pace will lead a 3-session beginners course of the basics of cursive with the end goal of each participant knowing how to read and write cursive.
Registration for each session is strongly encouraged for participants for maximum learning but it is not required. Only the first 20 registered people will be guaranteed a spot for each date.
Friday and Saturday dates of each session will be exactly the same, so there is no need to sign up for both dates in the same week.
(Session 1)
Mechanics (Pencil Grip, Paper Position, Body) & Handwriting Motivators and Terms
Date: Friday, August 9, 2019 Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, August 10, 2019 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Fridays, July 5th-August 30th | Ages 12-18
Too hot outside? Come in and enjoy our air conditioning! Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club for Teens while you stay cool. We supply the crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages. Just drop by and color your sweat away. In the teen room 1-5pm Friday afternoons.
Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration.
Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to write cursive? Then this program is for you! Educational Instructor Ms. Deborah Pace will lead a 3-session beginners course of the basics of cursive with the end goal of each participant knowing how to read and write cursive.
Registration for each session is strongly encouraged for participants for maximum learning but it is not required. Only the first 20 registered people will be guaranteed a spot for each date.
Friday and Saturday dates of each session will be exactly the same, so there is no need to sign up for both dates in the same week.
(Session 1)
Mechanics (Pencil Grip, Paper Position, Body) & Handwriting Motivators and Terms
Date: Friday, August 9, 2019 Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, August 10, 2019 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early.
Ugly Dolls (87 minutes) Rated PG
In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After traveling to the other side of a mountain, Moxy and her UglyDoll friends discover Perfection -- a town where more conventional dolls receive training before entering the real world to find the love of a child. Soon, the UglyDolls learn what it means to be different -- ultimately realizing that they don't have to be perfect to be amazing.
For ages 18 and up
Creative writers of all types are invited to join Write-Up Springfield at their monthly meeting of networking, writing exercise, and creative sharing. Here, writers share their creative work for feedback and constructive comments from others in the group 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. Funding comes from the Friends of the Library and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The group meets on the second Saturday of each month.
Join us for this educational and entertaining program that will provide an interactive presentation featuring live birds of prey! Meet a retired fish and wildlife game warden/ licensed wildlife rehabilitator that cares for injured birds, operates a successful captive-breeding program and travels throughout New England and New York providing information aimed at helping people appreciate, respects and assist in the conservation of these important raptors.Indian Orchard Branch Library. For the entire family. For more information please call 413 263 6846.
Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
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.
Backyard Beekeeper George Flathers comes to the East Springfield Library to talk about the importance of the honey bee in relation to our food, their life cycles and the order of their hives. George will also show parts of the bee hive and bee keeper tools, including a bee suit. There will be a Q & A session following the presentation along with a Honey Tasting.
For children ages 5+ and their families.
Meets on the second Tuesday of every month | Ages 18 and up
Chair yoga is a unique form or exercise as it adapts yoga positions while incorporating the use of a chair. The chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of the body while being used to help with both balance and support. The student is able to warm-up the body safely, and perform yoga poses with support and stability. Chair yoga is suitable for all fitness levels and physical conditions. Led by Nicole Ferraro, a certified yoga instructor.
Join us this summer 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.
Meets on the second Tuesday of every month | Adults
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.
This month's selection is The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America’s Enemies by Jason Fagone (2017) nonfiction.
All Ages
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.
Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Calling all scientists... and foodies! Food and science go hand-in-hand, especially in this summer series where children will be making edible science experiments! Ever wondered what chocolate slime tastes like? We certainly have! Come discover with us!
Ages 5-11.
Every Tuesday | Children
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild!
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.
Miss Latina Elegance meeting
This is a non-library sponsored event
Annual evaluation & strategic planning meeting
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Come for conversation, grab some books, work on a project or puzzle, or catch-up with a friend over coffee and a game of chess....all while making new friends and seeing what the library has to offer you. Providers of neighborhood senior services will stop-by to keep you informed and entertained. Funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. Project funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the MA Executive Office for Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month | 18+
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!
This workshop will introduce teachers to National History Day in Massachusetts, an interdisciplinary program for grades 6-12 that blends historical research and creative expression. More info available here: http://masshistoryday.com/.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Every Wednesday
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.
Wednesdays | 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Ages 12 months - 6 years
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.
Become a messy artist with our fun outdoor art projects. Make sure you dress for a mess while making your masterpiece.
PAW Patrol is on a roll at this rescue pup themed party! Eat Chase approved snacks. Help make chew toys to donate to a local animal shelter. Play PAW Patrol themed games and read pup themed stories to our library famous therapy dog, Momo. Kids will even be able to "adopt" their own pets and enter a raffle for a PAW Patrol literacy prize. We hope to see you then!
Ages 3-9.
Wednesdays, 4:15-5 PM | Ages 4-10, siblings welcome.
Join us for stories and a craft. No registration required.
Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGOs.
Held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month | For ages 10-18
Do you love comic books, graphic novels or webcomics? Did you ever want to create your own? Whether you are an artist or a writer, come work on your project with fellow enthusiasts. Prompts will be provided to help your creative juices. There will also be opportunities for writers and artists to team up to create stories together and, occasionally, guest artists and writers will visit. Snacks will be provided.
Put your culinary creativity to work this summer with foods you buy at the Forest Park Farmer's Market, or other local farmer's market. We are looking for tasty, nutritious recipes baked or cooked with local natural ingredients. Present your best item with a printed recipe at the beginning of the program to be judged by local food experts. Prepare enough for at least three judges to taste (more to share if you can). First, second, and third prizes will be awarded. To submit an entry, please sign-up online or with a librarian. All ages.
Every Thursday in the summer through August 22nd. | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us outside or in the Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts. 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.
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.
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. Tuesday mornings, 10:30-12 noon Central Library Computer Lab.
- August 15, part 1, will focus on using the Internet, and editing documents
- August 22, part 2, will explore search engines, and focus on file management
- August 29, part 3, will continue working on file management, explore the Invisible Web, and more
Sign-up for all three and get the most out of what this program has to offer. Free coffee compliments of the Friends of the Library. 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+
Have a child going to Kindergarten? Join Home City Families for a Scholastic School Readiness conversation. The conversation and materials will help you support your child in key areas of learning and development. Each family will receive take-home materials that include a parent’s guide, book, journal and more!
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Stop in every Thursday starting July 11th and ending August 22nd from 2PM - 4PM to watch anime and eat snacks. We'll be playing a new anime series every week in the activity den. Manga and drawing materials will be out for added entertainment.
Ages 13-17.
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+
Join us for Minute to Win It to compete in fun and silly challenges! Minute to Win It challenges use art supplies and objects you might find around the house. You will be timed...can you beat the clock?
Ages 6 - 12, siblings welcome.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
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.
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.
Fridays, July 5th-August 30th | Ages 12-18
Too hot outside? Come in and enjoy our air conditioning! Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club for Teens while you stay cool. We supply the crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages. Just drop by and color your sweat away. In the teen room 1-5pm Friday afternoons.
Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration.
Discover how fun and relaxing painting in the park can be! We will be doing impressionistic painting in Mason Square's Reading Garden using cotton swabs and other non-traditional supplies.
Adults can enjoy a step-by-step project. Adult painting is suggested for ages 16+, and is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required.
Registration for adults opens August 1st.
Children under 16 are welcome to join us for kid-friendly painting! No registration required for children.
Cookies and cold drinks provided. No rain date.
Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early.
Hear the soothing sounds of the Celtic harp in this enchanting concert of song. Made complete with Celtic stories and history, this is a perfect program for music lovers and Celtic enthusiasts alike. Meet the artist after the concert in a free reception compliments of the Friends of the Library. All ages.
"Jeff Snow brings the rich tradition of classic Celtic music to life. His vibrant arrangements of the classics blend perfectly with his original Celtic compostions." -- Joseph Carvalho III Retired President, Springfield Museums.
Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
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.
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+
Join us this summer 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.
Join us for a gathering featuring games and light refreshments on the Museums' Quadrangle to celebrate the last week of summer before school starts again. Activities are geared toward children aged 5-12. Rain date is Aug. 22.
All Ages
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.
Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Calling all scientists... and foodies! Food and science go hand-in-hand, especially in this summer series where children will be making edible science experiments! Ever wondered what chocolate slime tastes like? We certainly have! Come discover with us!
Ages 5-11.
Every Tuesday | Children
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild!
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.
Get to know the candidates for Mayor and City Council. Find out where they stand on the issues and let them know your concerns before you cast your vote in the Preliminary Election. Register to vote, make sure your registration is active, and confirm where your polling place is.
Miss Latina Elegance meeting
This is a non-library sponsored event
Book club meeting
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Come for conversation, grab some books, work on a project or puzzle, or catch-up with a friend over coffee and a game of chess....all while making new friends and seeing what the library has to offer you. Providers of neighborhood senior services will stop-by to keep you informed and entertained. Funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. Project funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the MA Executive Office for Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Meet once a month at Cafe Christo (513 Belmont Ave. Springfield) to discuss the month's short story. Enjoy an in-depth literary discussion, or just indulge in socializing with fellow book lovers. A round of coffee, tea, or juice is on the house, though members can order a breakfast if they choose. Time to put on your reading glasses! 3rd Wednesday of each month. 18+
This month's short story is "A Good Man is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor.
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Recommended for ages Birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
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!
Every Wednesday
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.
Wednesdays | 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Ages 12 months - 6 years
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.
Wednesdays, 4:15-5 PM | Ages 4-10, siblings welcome.
Join us for stories and a craft. No registration required.
Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGOs.
Hampden County Recruiter will be on site to assist in completing the application process for temporary, FT/ PT (full & part-time) hours. Pays $18.00- $25.00/ hour, paid weekly. Field, Office, IT and Supervisory positions available. 18 years old, Veterans and Spouses of Veterans (Vet Preference applies) and speakers of foreign languages encouraged to apply.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Weeds getting on your nerves? Looking for the best and easiest way to get weeds to “cooperate”? Discuss easy and cost effective ways to deal with weeds. Also enjoy a small demonstration on creating indoor compost bins.
Held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month | For teens ages 11-18.
Are you disappointed about the way The Hunger Games ended? Do you think your favorite classic novel would be better if it had dragons? Do you honestly think you can write a better love story than Twilight? Then join us at the East Forest Park Library on the third Wednesday of every month, where pop-culture fans of every kind can explore their favorite characters and create stories of their own, through the marvelous world of fanfiction. We’ll have advice sessions for beginning authors and writing prompts to inspire new ideas—you’ll even have an opportunity to submit your work to the library’s blog!
If you've ever looked at the sky and wondered what was out there, you need wonder no more! Come to East Springfield and have a chance to look through our telescopes at some of the summers most amazing heavenly bodies. Learn how you can star gaze with binoculars. See some of the apps on phones and tablets that can help you find out what you're looking at. Light refreshments will be provided. Because this is an after hours program, a parent or guardian must accompany minors. Siblings under the age of 11 are welcome also with parent supervision.
Explore great books, join in on a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. The group selects a new book every month, and new members are always welcome. Contact librarian Linda Grodofsky at 413-263-6836 for more information. Meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center (1476 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield MA). Age 55+ Copies are available at the East Forest Park Branch Library in a variety of formats (large print, audiobook, etc.). The selection for Thursday, August 22 is Killers of the Flower Moon:The Osage Murders and the Birth of the F.B.I by David Grann.
Every Thursday in the summer through August 22nd. | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us outside or in the Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts. 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.
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.
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. Tuesday mornings, 10:30-12 noon Central Library Computer Lab.
- August 15, part 1, will focus on using the Internet, and editing documents
- August 22, part 2, will explore search engines, and focus on file management
- August 29, part 3, will continue working on file management, explore the Invisible Web, and more
Sign-up for all three and get the most out of what this program has to offer. Free coffee compliments of the Friends of the Library. 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+
Stop in every Thursday starting July 11th and ending August 22nd from 2PM - 4PM to watch anime and eat snacks. We'll be playing a new anime series every week in the activity den. Manga and drawing materials will be out for added entertainment.
Ages 13-17.
General planning meeting
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Weeds getting on your nerves? Looking for the best and easiest way to get weeds to “cooperate”? Join the Mason Square Library Garden group as they discuss easy and cost effective ways to deal with weeds. Also enjoy a small demonstration on creating indoor compost bins.
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
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.
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.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to write cursive? Then this program is for you! Educational Instructor Ms. Deborah Pace will lead a 3-session beginners course of the basics of cursive with the end goal of each participant knowing how to read and write cursive.
Registration for each session is strongly encouraged for participants for maximum learning but it is not required. Only the first 20 registered people will be guaranteed a spot for each date.
Friday and Saturday dates of each session will be exactly the same, so there is no need to sign up for both dates in the same week.
(Session 2)
Teaching Handwriting through Modality Strengths & Diagnostic Chart for Cursive Writing and Paper Samples
Date: Friday, August 23, 2019 Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Date: Friday, August 24, 2019 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Fridays, July 5th-August 30th | Ages 12-18
Too hot outside? Come in and enjoy our air conditioning! Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club for Teens while you stay cool. We supply the crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages. Just drop by and color your sweat away. In the teen room 1-5pm Friday afternoons.
Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration.
Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to write cursive? Then this program is for you! Educational Instructor Ms. Deborah Pace will lead a 3-session beginners course of the basics of cursive with the end goal of each participant knowing how to read and write cursive.
Registration for each session is strongly encouraged for participants for maximum learning but it is not required. Only the first 20 registered people will be guaranteed a spot for each date.
Friday and Saturday dates of each session will be exactly the same, so there is no need to sign up for both dates in the same week.
(Session 2)
Teaching Handwriting through Modality Strengths & Diagnostic Chart for Cursive Writing and Paper Samples
Date: Friday, August 23, 2019 Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Date: Friday, August 24, 2019 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early.
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (1 hour 47 minutes) Rated PG
The citizens of Bricksburg face a dangerous new threat when LEGO DUPLO invaders from outer space start to wreck everything in their path. The battle to defeat the enemy and restore harmony to the LEGO universe takes Emmet, Lucy, Batman and the rest of their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds that test their courage and creativity.
Do you have what it takes to crack a mystery and right a scientific wrong? Then this escape room is for you! Teens between the ages of 12-18 are invited to work together to search for clues, and solve the puzzles that will open a very special box.
Tutorial runs from 3:30-3:45, when the game will begin. You'll have one hour to succeed. Are you up for the challenge?
Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
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.
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+
Join us this summer 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.
Ages 18 - 30
Are you a Millennial who loves Young Adult literature? Are you looking to connect with other YA lovers in your area? Tired of there being no book clubs for you? We'll be reading a YA book a month for Forest Park Library's summer book club. Come prepared the last Tuesday of June, July, and August to enjoy junk food, a book related take-home craft, and fan gossip about the most talked about YA Lit. At the end of the summer, we'll draw a raffle including prizes from Owl Crate and Out of Print Clothing. The more meetings you attend, the more entries you get!
And obviously feel free to spread the word to all of your #bookstagram followers! See you soon!
June 25 - Book Selection - "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
July 30 - Book Selection - "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
August 27 - Book Selection - "The Loneliest Girl in the Universe" by Lauren James
All Ages
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.
Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Members of the Commission on Disability meet once a month to discuss concerns of city residents with regard to handicap accessibility and education, review and grant variance requests, discuss rights of disabled individuals, etc.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Calling all scientists... and foodies! Food and science go hand-in-hand, especially in this summer series where children will be making edible science experiments! Ever wondered what chocolate slime tastes like? We certainly have! Come discover with us!
Ages 5-11.
Every Tuesday | Children
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild!
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.
Miss Latina Elegance meeting
This is a non-library sponsored event
Come for conversation, grab some books, work on a project or puzzle, or catch-up with a friend over coffee and a game of chess....all while making new friends and seeing what the library has to offer you. Providers of neighborhood senior services will stop-by to keep you informed and entertained. Funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. Project funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the MA Executive Office for Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month | 18+
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!
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Recommended for ages Birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
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!
Every Wednesday
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.
Wednesdays | 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Ages 12 months - 6 years
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.
Wednesdays, 4:15-5 PM | Ages 4-10, siblings welcome.
Join us for stories and a craft. No registration required.
Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGOs.
Learn how to create scrapbooks with photographs and memorabilia of family, friends, and special events. Library staff Delphine Williams will show you how to create this special form of remembrance. Good for both experienced crafters and beginners, please come to create, share your ideas, and have some fun. Material will be provided for participants to create a scrapbook page compliments of the Friends of the Library. Please sign-up with a librarian in advance so staff can be sure to have the needed supplies. 18+
Design your own fancy jewelry with Kim Larkin of Klassic Kreations. Make from scratch your own necklace or bracelet to keep or share as a gift. Participants can choose to make triple wrap charm bracelets, memory wire beaded choker, or other funky jewelry all which could be suited for any gender. Materials compliments of the Springfield City Library. 18+
Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
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.
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. Tuesday mornings, 10:30-12 noon Central Library Computer Lab.
- August 15, part 1, will focus on using the Internet, and editing documents
- August 22, part 2, will explore search engines, and focus on file management
- August 29, part 3, will continue working on file management, explore the Invisible Web, and more
Sign-up for all three and get the most out of what this program has to offer. Free coffee compliments of the Friends of the Library. 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+
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
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.
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.
Fridays, July 5th-August 30th | Ages 12-18
Too hot outside? Come in and enjoy our air conditioning! Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club for Teens while you stay cool. We supply the crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages. Just drop by and color your sweat away. In the teen room 1-5pm Friday afternoons.
Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration.
Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to write cursive? Then this program is for you! Educational Instructor Ms. Deborah Pace will lead a 3-session beginners course of the basics of cursive with the end goal of each participant knowing how to read and write cursive.
Registration for each session is strongly encouraged for participants for maximum learning but it is not required. Only the first 20 registered people will be guaranteed a spot for each date.
(Session 3)
Class collaboration, each individual will share and be critiqued about what they have learned & Certificate of Completion.
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2019 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early.
All Springfield City Library locations will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Recommended for ages 1-3 1/2 years old, siblings welcome.
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.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
All Ages
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.
Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Every Tuesday | Children
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.
Miss Latina Elegance meeting
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Meets on the firstTuesday of every month | 18+
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.
Come for conversation, grab some books, work on a project or puzzle, or catch-up with a friend over coffee and a game of chess....all while making new friends and seeing what the library has to offer you. Providers of neighborhood senior services will stop-by to keep you informed and entertained. Funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. Project funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the MA Executive Office for Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
First Wednesday of every month | For seniors ages 60+ and their caregivers.
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.
This project funded by Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the MA Executive Office for Elder Affairs and the Federal Administration for Community Living.
Every Wednesday
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.
Wednesdays | 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Ages 12 months - 6 years
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.
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+
One of three financial literacy seminar and workshop that will be open to the community. Community Enrichment, Inc. will partner with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Xi Xi Omega Chapter to provide this programming. Economic Empowerment.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
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.
Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration.
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
Meets on the 1st Saturday of every month | Ages 10 and up
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.
NOTE: This program runs before the building opens.
Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
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 will 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 filling out this form or calling 413-263-6858.
Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early.
Featured poets & writers (18+ years and older) from across the region will share their literary talents during Revival: A Monthly Literary Arts Spotlight.
3 main featured readers
intermission: light refreshments and snacks | socializing
Open Mic
FREE raffle for books & other prizes
Curated and hosted by María Luisa Arroyo, multilingual poet, educator and former Poet Laureate of Springfield (2014-2016).
For more information: email María Luisa (mlarroyo67@hotmail.com)
www.marialuisaarroyo.com
Native Plant Trust, the nation’s first plant conservation organization, will offer a plant conservation lecture at the Springfield Library. The program, entitled, “Plant Communities of Massachusetts,” will provide an overview of the extraordinary diversity of native plant communities in the state, with example plants and environmental features. The goal is to raise awareness and appreciation of the area’s habitats, to educate about plant communities’ current status, and to encourage ways to conserve local natural resources. This program has piloted as a webinar, with successful engagement. Springfield Library’s program will be part of a larger state-wide initiative called the Plant Conservation Lecture Series, which will offer the program through libraries in several towns throughout Massachusetts.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
In this workshop, we will explore how to utilize carefully selected books to explore issues of diversity, equity and social justice with children in grades K-6. We will spend time reading a book together and brainstorming the kinds of questions adults might ask children—and which children might ask adults! Following that, participants will have the opportunity to spend time looking at a wide range of picture books on such topics as racism, historical fights for justice, immigration status, experiences of refugees/asylum seekers/immigrants, environmental justice, questioning gender roles, and more. Join us!
Waleska Santiago-Centeno is an elementary (K-6) teacher-librarian with a special interest and expertise in multicultural, social justice, gender, and equity issues; Alice Levine has many years of experience in leading workshops and classes for elementary school parents, and has trained teachers, staff, and parents to utilize books reflecting both local and global diversity.
This is a free workshop offered through the Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership. Please register at truthschool.org or by emailing registration@truthschool.org
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
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.
Meets on the second Tuesday of every month | Ages 18 and up
Chair yoga is a unique form or exercise as it adapts yoga positions while incorporating the use of a chair. The chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of the body while being used to help with both balance and support. The student is able to warm-up the body safely, and perform yoga poses with support and stability. Chair yoga is suitable for all fitness levels and physical conditions. Led by Nicole Ferraro, a certified yoga instructor.
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Recommended for ages 1-3 1/2 years old, siblings welcome.
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.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Meets on the second Tuesday of every month | Adults
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.
This month's selection is On Kingdom Mountain by Howard Frank Mosher (2007) fiction.
All Ages
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.
Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Every Tuesday | Children
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.
Miss Latine Elegance meeting
This is a non-library sponsored event
Come for conversation, grab some books, work on a project or puzzle, or catch-up with a friend over coffee and a game of chess....all while making new friends and seeing what the library has to offer you. Providers of neighborhood senior services will stop-by to keep you informed and entertained. Funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. Project funded through Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc., the MA Executive Office for Elder Affairs, and the Federal Administration for Community Living. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month | Adults
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!
Every Wednesday
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.
Wednesdays | 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Ages 12 months - 6 years
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.
Held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month | For ages 10-18
Do you love comic books, graphic novels or webcomics? Did you ever want to create your own? Whether you are an artist or a writer, come work on your project with fellow enthusiasts. Prompts will be provided to help your creative juices. There will also be opportunities for writers and artists to team up to create stories together and, occasionally, guest artists and writers will visit. Snacks will be provided.
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+
Craft Your Cares Away at the Forest Park Branch Library. 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 arts and crafts project, and for September we will use natural objects for printing. Supplies are provided compliments of the Friends of the Library. This group meets on the second Thursday of each month unless noted otherwise. 18+
Bring the whole family for a fun evening of BINGO, where everyone's a winner.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
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.
Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration.
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
Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required.
Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early.
Veteran sportswriter Mike Shalin comes to Springfield to talk about his new book The Hometown Team and Red Sox history. With insights from a long career as a sportswriter at both the Boston Herald and New York Post, Shalin speaks with passion and a love for the game. Of his new book, critics say: “The Hometown Team is for Red Sox fans eager to relive the glory days of their favorite players.” Photos and interviews with some of the Red Sox's most famous players such as Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice, Pedro Martinez, and Mookie Betts make this an excellent and exciting book. Signed copies of his books will be available for sale. 14+
Ralph Breaks the Internet (1 hour, 52 minutes) Rated PG
Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope's video game, "Sugar Rush." In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet -- the netizens -- to help navigate their way, including an entrepreneur named Yesss, who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site BuzzzTube.
Creative writers of all types are invited to join Write-Up Springfield at their monthly meeting of networking, writing exercise, and creative sharing. Here, writers share their creative work for feedback and constructive comments from others in the group 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. Funding comes from the Friends of the Library and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
For ages 18 and up
Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
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.
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Recommended for ages 1-3 1/2 years old, siblings welcome.
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.
This is a non-library sponsored event.
All Ages
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.
Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.