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.
Families
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.
Families
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.
Families
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.
Families
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.
Families
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.
Families
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.
Families
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.
Families
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.
Families
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.
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.
Los miércoles | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños.
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.
Thursdays | Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup facilitated by the Branch Children's Librarian. 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!
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
Every Thursday | All ages welcome!
Join us in the Children's Workroom for LEGO Club and let your imagination run wild!
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.
FriDIY: SNOWMAN GARLAND!
FriDIY means crafts for the whole family! Stop by Children's and Teens area at the back of the library for this week's craft any time after 2:30 on Friday. This week we'll be crafting: Snowman Garland!
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.
Children Ages 8-12
Join us at the Springfield Science Museum to kick off the library's Tech Discovery program. Children can explore the fun computer science activities that will be available at Central Library throughout the year. Enjoy gaming, OzoBot robots, and Snap Circuits!
This program is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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.
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. Space is limited to 12. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Every Monday | Ages 5-10
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.
Every Monday | Best for children ages 5 - 12
Join your fellow LEGO fans for an afternoon of building. What can you create?
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.
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!
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.
Los miércoles | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños.
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.
Thursdays | Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup facilitated by the Branch Children's Librarian. 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!
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
Families | All Ages
B-I-N-G-O! Bring the whole family for a fun night of Book Bingo, where everyone's a winner!
Every Thursday | All ages welcome!
Join us in the Children's Workroom for LEGO Club and let your imagination run wild!
All Ages
How many candy hearts are in the jar? Check out an item, and take your best guess! The person who comes closest wins the hearts. Share them with someone you love!
All Ages
How many candy hearts are in the jar? Check out an item, and take your best guess! The person who comes closest wins the hearts. Share them with someone you love!
All Ages
How many candy hearts are in the jar? Check out an item, and take your best guess! The person who comes closest wins the hearts. Share them with someone you love!
All Ages
How many candy hearts are in the jar? Check out an item, and take your best guess! The person who comes closest wins the hearts. Share them with someone you love!
All Ages
How many candy hearts are in the jar? Check out an item, and take your best guess! The person who comes closest wins the hearts. Share them with someone you love!
All Ages
How many candy hearts are in the jar? Check out an item, and take your best guess! The person who comes closest wins the hearts. Share them with someone you love!
All Ages
How many candy hearts are in the jar? Check out an item, and take your best guess! The person who comes closest wins the hearts. Share them with someone you love!
All Ages
How many candy hearts are in the jar? Check out an item, and take your best guess! The person who comes closest wins the hearts. Share them with someone you love!
All Ages
How many candy hearts are in the jar? Check out an item, and take your best guess! The person who comes closest wins the hearts. Share them with someone you love!
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.
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.
Every Friday | For children and teens, though parents/guardians/caretakers are welcome too!
FriDIY: VALENTINE'S PRESENT!
FriDIY means crafts for the whole family! Stop by Children's and Teens area at the back of the library for this week's craft any time after 2:30 on Friday. This week we'll be crafting: VALENTINE'S PRESENTS!
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, starting January 5, 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.
Please Register - Online Registration Form
Join us for children's movies in Spanish! We will do some coloring pages, show a movie, and eat popcorn! Free snacks and beverages are generously provided by the Friends of the Springfield City Library. This event is for children, although family members of children are welcome to attend.
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.
Held the 1st Saturday of the Month | Children
Drop in to try some fun and innovative science experiments at the East Springfield Library.
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.
How much do you know about the Chinese New Year? Do you know what Zodiac animal you are? Take our Chinese New Year trivia test and Scavenger Hunt. We'll give you hints! For all ages.During all open hours.
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. Space is limited to 12. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Every Monday | Ages 5-10
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.
Every Monday | Best for children ages 5 - 12
Join your fellow LEGO fans for an afternoon of building. What can you create?
How much do you know about the Chinese New Year? Do you know what Zodiac animal you are? Take our Chinese New Year trivia test and Scavenger Hunt. We'll give you hints! For all ages.During all open hours.
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.
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!
How much do you know about the Chinese New Year? Do you know what Zodiac animal you are? Take our Chinese New Year trivia test and Scavenger Hunt. We'll give you hints! For all ages.During all open hours.
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.
Los miércoles | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños.
Every Wednesday
Children are invited to read to Momo, a Bright Spot Therapy Dog, in a small group setting. Call 263-6843 for more information.
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.
Every Wednesday through March 27 | Ages 8-12
Join us each week for Tech Discovery, a program all about fun with computer science. Each week, we'll explore a different activity. There will be computer gaming with Minecraft and Roblox, coding fun with OzoBot robots and escape rooms, and engineering activities including Snap Circuits!
Tech Discovery is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Week One: Work together to solve problems in the Escape the Room challenge. Then create your own computational language!
How much do you know about the Chinese New Year? Do you know what Zodiac animal you are? Take our Chinese New Year trivia test and Scavenger Hunt. We'll give you hints! For all ages.During all open hours.
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.
Thursdays | Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup facilitated by the Branch Children's Librarian. 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!
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
Every Thursday | All ages welcome!
Join us in the Children's Workroom for LEGO Club and let your imagination run wild!
How much do you know about the Chinese New Year? Do you know what Zodiac animal you are? Take our Chinese New Year trivia test and Scavenger Hunt. We'll give you hints! For all ages.During all open hours.
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.
Every Friday | For children and teens, though parents/guardians/caretakers are welcome too!
FriDIY: MAKE YOUR OWN WINTER VILLAGE!
FriDIY means crafts for the whole family! Stop by Children's and Teens area at the back of the library for this week's craft any time after 2:30 on Friday. This week we'll be crafting: MAKE YOUR OWN WINTER VILLAGE!
Ages 8-10
Calling all reading adventurers! Join us as we quest through the different kinds of books you can read. We will meet every second Friday of the month to discuss your adventure followed by a craft to continue the fun. You can pick up a copy of the book at the East Forest Park Library.
How much do you know about the Chinese New Year? Do you know what Zodiac animal you are? Take our Chinese New Year trivia test and Scavenger Hunt. We'll give you hints! For all ages.During all open hours.
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.
Ages 8-12
Make a sweet treat for yourself- or your valentine! Everything provided to make a treat you're sure to fall in love with!
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.
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. Space is limited to 12. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Every Monday | Ages 5-10
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.
Every Monday | Best for children ages 5 - 12
Join your fellow LEGO fans for an afternoon of building. What can you create?
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.
This three-week session for homeschool families will cover citizenship, the branches of government, and voting.
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!
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.
Los miércoles | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños.
Every Wednesday
Children are invited to read to Momo, a Bright Spot Therapy Dog, in a small group setting. Call 263-6843 for more information.
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.
Every Wednesday through March 27 | Ages 8-12
Join us each week for Tech Discovery, a program all about fun with computer science. Each week, we'll explore a different activity. There will be computer gaming with Minecraft and Roblox, coding fun with OzoBot robots and escape rooms, and engineering activities including Snap Circuits!
Tech Discovery is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Week Two
What is coding, and how does computer code function in gaming? Learn to use code in Minecraft Adventurer.
Held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month | All Ages
Monthly all-ages craft night. Come have fun!
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.
Thursdays | Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup facilitated by the Branch Children's Librarian. 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!
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
Thursdays, January 17, February 14, and March 14, 2019 | Ages 8 - 12
Do you love graphic novels and comic books like Amulet, Dog Man, and Bone? Come to Graphic Novel Book Club, where we will read new graphic novels, then talk about them over snacks. Pick up a copy to borrow in the Children's Room before the meeting so you have a chance to read it.
January's Pick: The Witch Boy
Come by the Mason Square Branch Community Room to watch the Disney classic, Lady and the Tramp!
Snacks will be provided. Rated G
This program is for children and families.
Every Thursday | All ages welcome!
Join us in the Children's Workroom for LEGO Club and let your imagination run wild!
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.
Every Friday | For children and teens, though parents/guardians/caretakers are welcome too!
FriDIY: PONY BEAD SNAIL!
FriDIY means crafts for the whole family! Stop by Children's and Teens area at the back of the library for this week's craft any time after 2:30 on Friday. This week we'll be crafting: PONY BEAD SNAIL!
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.
Attention game enthusiasts! Drop in to create an original board game or card game. Bring your creative ideas and we'll supply all the materials. Best of all, your new game will be a fun activity over February vacation week!
This program is ideal for ages 5-12 but all youth are welcome. Children 7 and under must be accompanied and consistently supervised by an adult.
(Snow date March 2)
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 Presidents 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.
This three-week session for homeschool families will cover citizenship, the branches of government, and voting.
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.
Come visit the East Springfield Branch Library as we get a visit from the Springfield Museums during School Winter Break. Springfield Museums will be doing a fun interactive lesson about Reptiles. Attendees will learn about reptile habitats, adaptations, life cycles, and behaviors, through one-on-one interactions with live reptiles.
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!
For ages 10+ with siblings welcome.
We provide the chilled ingredients! You create your best dishes for the judges to try! Who will be left standing with the title of Cold Iron Chef!
(Siblings 7 and under must be accompanied and consistently supervised by a parent or guardian.)
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.
Los miércoles | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños.
For ages 7-12
Make SLIME! Glittery, sparkly, shiny, slippery, your imagination is the limit. Supplies are limited so come early, and be ready to get messy. For more information please call (413) 263-6855.
Families are invited to come and decorate cupcakes during their school vacation. Cupcakes will be decorated with frosting, candies, sprinkles and more. All supplies provided.
Every Wednesday
Children are invited to read to Momo, a Bright Spot Therapy Dog, in a small group setting. Call 263-6843 for more information.
Held on the third Wednesday of every month | Ages 6-14
This free club is based on the American Girls books. Come make a craft and enjoy a snack based on the time period of the girl chosen each month. Preregistration is encouraged.
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.
Every Wednesday through March 27 | Ages 8-12
Join us each week for Tech Discovery, a program all about fun with computer science. Each week, we'll explore a different activity. There will be computer gaming with Minecraft and Roblox, coding fun with OzoBot robots and escape rooms, and engineering activities including Snap Circuits!
Tech Discovery is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Week Three: Learn about video game design and learn how to design your own game!
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.
Thursdays | Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup facilitated by the Branch Children's Librarian. 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!
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
Ages 5-12
Is your favorite emoji the poop emoji? Are you interested in science or history? Join us for Poop-a-Palooza, a program that's not afraid to get silly and talk about poop! We'll learn about animal droppings and toilets through the ages, and we'll do some fun and funny activities!
Suggested for ages 9 and up, but all are welcome.
Join us at the East Springfield Branch Library as we get a visit from the Springfield Museums during the schools' Mid-Winter Vacation. Springfield Museums will be doing a fun interactive presentation on electricity. Attendees will explore differences between static and current electricity as they experiment with conductors, insulars, magnets, and a real Van de Graaff generator, with some “shocking” results!
Every Thursday | All ages welcome!
Join us in the Children's Workroom for LEGO Club and let your imagination run wild!
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.
Every Friday | For children and teens, though parents/guardians/caretakers are welcome too!
FriDIY: MAKE A PARACHUTING PERSON!
FriDIY means crafts for the whole family! Stop by Children's and Teens area at the back of the library for this week's craft any time after 2:30 on Friday. This week we'll be crafting: MAKE A PARACHUTING PERSON!
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.
For Families and children ages 3-13
Join the Forest Park Branch Library in our celebration of the our 110th anniversary.
Learn about animals from the Zoo in Forest P.ark.
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. Space is limited to 12. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Every Monday | Ages 5-10
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.
Every Monday | Best for children ages 5 - 12
Join your fellow LEGO fans for an afternoon of building. What can you create?
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.
This three-week session for homeschool families will cover citizenship, the branches of government, and voting.
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!
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.
Los miércoles | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños.
Every Wednesday
Children are invited to read to Momo, a Bright Spot Therapy Dog, in a small group setting. Call 263-6843 for more information.
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.
Every Wednesday through March 27 | Ages 8-12
Join us each week for Tech Discovery, a program all about fun with computer science. Each week, we'll explore a different activity. There will be computer gaming with Minecraft and Roblox, coding fun with OzoBot robots and escape rooms, and engineering activities including Snap Circuits!
Tech Discovery is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Week Four: Learn about electronics, circuits, and their role in computer technology. Then use the Snap Circuits kit to assemble your own circuits!
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.
Thursdays | Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup facilitated by the Branch Children's Librarian. 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!
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
Families | All Ages
B-I-N-G-O! Bring the whole family for a fun night of Book Bingo, where everyone's a winner!
Every Thursday | All ages welcome!
Join us in the Children's Workroom for LEGO Club and let your imagination run wild!
Stop by the library during open hours and make a craft in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday. For kids 5-10 years old and their families.
Stop by the library during open hours and make a craft in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday. For kids 5-10 years old and their families.
Stop by the library during open hours and make a craft in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday. For kids 5-10 years old and their families.
Stop by the library during open hours and make a cool and quirky Cat in the Hat in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday. For kids 5-10 years old and their families.
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.
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.
Every Friday | For children and teens, though parents/guardians/caretakers are welcome too!
FriDIY: HANDPRINT DRAGONFLIES!
FriDIY means crafts for the whole family! Stop by Children's and Teens area at the back of the library for this week's craft any time after 2:30 on Friday. This week we'll be crafting: HANDPRINT DRAGONFLIES!
Stop by the library during open hours and make a craft in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday. For kids 5-10 years old and their families.
Stop by the library during open hours and make a craft in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday. For kids 5-10 years old and their families.
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, starting January 5, 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.
Please Register - Online Registration Form
Join us for children's movies in Spanish! We will do some coloring pages, show a movie, and eat popcorn! Free snacks and beverages are generously provided by the Friends of the Springfield City Library. This event is for children, although family members of children are welcome to attend.
All Ages
There's a fox in socks and hops on Pops. Meet Cats in hats and turtles named Yertle. Eat ham with Sam. Find wockets in pockets and Horton's Who's. Maybe you can even run the zoo? Anything is possible on the best birthday of them all!
Join us at the Forest Park Library as we celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday with crafts, games, a scavenger hunt, a birthday cake, and the induction of our branch's Seussville collection. At 1pm join Lunch Bunch for a reading of a Dr. Seuss story and a light lunch. See you then!
For more information, call 413-263-6843.
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.
Held the 1st Saturday of the Month | Children
Drop in to try some fun and innovative science experiments at the East Springfield Library.
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.
Join us in the Mason Square Branch Library's Children's Program Room for a Seussian afternoon! We will read some classic Dr. Seuss together and do a Dr. Seuss-inspired craft. For children 5-10 and their families.
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. Space is limited to 12. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Every Monday | Ages 5-10
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.
Every Monday | Best for children ages 5 - 12
Join your fellow LEGO fans for an afternoon of building. What can you create?
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.
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!
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.
Los miércoles | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños.
Every Wednesday
Children are invited to read to Momo, a Bright Spot Therapy Dog, in a small group setting. Call 263-6843 for more information.
Join us for a Seussian afternoon! We will read some classic Dr. Seuss together and do a Dr. Seuss-inspired craft. For children 4-10 and their families. No registration required.
Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGOs.
Every Wednesday through March 27 | Ages 8-12
Join us each week for Tech Discovery, a program all about fun with computer science. Each week, we'll explore a different activity. There will be computer gaming with Minecraft and Roblox, coding fun with OzoBot robots and escape rooms, and engineering activities including Snap Circuits!
Tech Discovery is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Week Five: What is engineering? Use Keva Tiles and Legos to build a bridge. Who will make the strongest bridge?
Thursdays | Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup facilitated by the Branch Children's Librarian. 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!
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
Every Thursday | All ages welcome!
Join us in the Children's Workroom for LEGO Club and let your imagination run wild!
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.
Every Friday | For children and teens, though parents/guardians/caretakers are welcome too!
FriDIY: PIRATE SHIPS!
FriDIY means crafts for the whole family! Stop by Children's and Teens area at the back of the library for this week's craft any time after 2:30 on Friday. This week we'll be crafting: PIRATE SHIPS!
Ages 8-10
Calling all reading adventurers! Join us as we quest through the different kinds of books you can read. We will meet every second Friday of the month to discuss your adventure followed by a craft to continue the fun. You can pick up a copy of the book at the East Forest Park Library.
For kids 6-12
Decorate a yummy cupcake inspired by the art of Dr. Seuss. Registration required.
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.
Decorate a yummy cupcake inspired by the art of Dr. Seuss. 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.
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. Space is limited to 12. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Every Monday | Ages 5-10
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.
Every Monday | Best for children ages 5 - 12
Join your fellow LEGO fans for an afternoon of building. What can you create?
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.
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!
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.
Los miércoles | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños.
Every Wednesday
Children are invited to read to Momo, a Bright Spot Therapy Dog, in a small group setting. Call 263-6843 for more information.
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.
Every Wednesday through March 27 | Ages 8-12
Join us each week for Tech Discovery, a program all about fun with computer science. Each week, we'll explore a different activity. There will be computer gaming with Minecraft and Roblox, coding fun with OzoBot robots and escape rooms, and engineering activities including Snap Circuits!
Tech Discovery is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Week Six: Play and experiment with robotics using the Ozobot Bit robot!
Held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month | All Ages
Monthly all-ages craft night. Come have fun!
Thursdays | Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup facilitated by the Branch Children's Librarian. 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!
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
Thursdays, January 17, February 14, and March 14, 2019 | Ages 8 - 12
Do you love graphic novels and comic books like Amulet, Dog Man, and Bone? Come to Graphic Novel Book Club, where we will read new graphic novels, then talk about them over snacks. Pick up a copy to borrow in the Children's Room before the meeting so you have a chance to read it.
January's Pick: The Witch Boy
Every Thursday | All ages welcome!
Join us in the Children's Workroom for LEGO Club and let your imagination run wild!
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.
Every Friday | For children and teens, though parents/guardians/caretakers are welcome too!
FriDIY: POM POM BUTTERFLY FINGER PUPPETS!
FriDIY means crafts for the whole family! Stop by Children's and Teens area at the back of the library for this week's craft any time after 2:30 on Friday. This week we'll be crafting: POM POM BUTTERFLY FINGER PUPPETS!
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.
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. Space is limited to 12. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Every Monday | Ages 5-10
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 by to make a lotus book. This beautiful book uses origami folding to create a keepsake, perfect for holding stories, poems, thoughts, drawings and designs.
Every Monday | Best for children ages 5 - 12
Join your fellow LEGO fans for an afternoon of building. What can you create?
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.
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!
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.
Los miércoles | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños.
Every Wednesday
Children are invited to read to Momo, a Bright Spot Therapy Dog, in a small group setting. Call 263-6843 for more information.
Held on the third Wednesday of every month | Ages 6-14
This free club is based on the American Girls books. Come make a craft and enjoy a snack based on the time period of the girl chosen each month. Preregistration is encouraged.
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.
Every Wednesday through March 27 | Ages 8-12
Join us each week for Tech Discovery, a program all about fun with computer science. Each week, we'll explore a different activity. There will be computer gaming with Minecraft and Roblox, coding fun with OzoBot robots and escape rooms, and engineering activities including Snap Circuits!
Tech Discovery is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Week Seven Learn about makerspaces and all the things you can make with the Makey Makey device!
Thursdays | Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup facilitated by the Branch Children's Librarian. 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!
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
Every Thursday | All ages welcome!
Join us in the Children's Workroom for LEGO Club and let your imagination run wild!
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.
Every Friday | For children and teens, though parents/guardians/caretakers are welcome too!
FriDIY: TROLL PUPPETS!
FriDIY means crafts for the whole family! Stop by Children's and Teens area at the back of the library for this week's craft any time after 2:30 on Friday. This week we'll be crafting: TROLL PUPPETS!
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.
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. Space is limited to 12. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Every Monday | Ages 5-10
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.
Every Monday | Best for children ages 5 - 12
Join your fellow LEGO fans for an afternoon of building. What can you create?
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.
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!
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.
Los miércoles | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños.
Every Wednesday
Children are invited to read to Momo, a Bright Spot Therapy Dog, in a small group setting. Call 263-6843 for more information.
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.
Every Wednesday through March 27 | Ages 8-12
Join us each week for Tech Discovery, a program all about fun with computer science. Each week, we'll explore a different activity. There will be computer gaming with Minecraft and Roblox, coding fun with OzoBot robots and escape rooms, and engineering activities including Snap Circuits!
Tech Discovery is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Week Eight: Design your own project for the 3D printer with Tinkercad software. We will print what you make!
Thursdays | Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup facilitated by the Branch Children's Librarian. 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!
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
Families | All Ages
B-I-N-G-O! Bring the whole family for a fun night of Book Bingo, where everyone's a winner!
Every Thursday | All ages welcome!
Join us in the Children's Workroom for LEGO Club and let your imagination run wild!
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.
Every Friday | For children and teens, though parents/guardians/caretakers are welcome too!
FriDIY: GEOMETRIC PUZZLES!
FriDIY means crafts for the whole family! Stop by Children's and Teens area at the back of the library for this week's craft any time after 2:30 on Friday. This week we'll be crafting: GEOMETRIC PUZZLES!
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.
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.
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. Space is limited to 12. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Every Monday | Ages 5-10
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.
Every Monday | Best for children ages 5 - 12
Join your fellow LEGO fans for an afternoon of building. What can you create?
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.
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!
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.
Los miércoles | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños.
Every Wednesday
Children are invited to read to Momo, a Bright Spot Therapy Dog, in a small group setting. Call 263-6843 for more information.
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.
Thursdays | Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup facilitated by the Branch Children's Librarian. 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!
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
Every Thursday | All ages welcome!
Join us in the Children's Workroom for LEGO Club and let your imagination run wild!
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.
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, starting January 5, 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.
Please Register - Online Registration Form
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.
Held the 1st Saturday of the Month | Children
Drop in to try some fun and innovative science experiments at the East Springfield Library.
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.
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. Space is limited to 12. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Every Monday | Ages 5-10
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.
Every Monday | Best for children ages 5 - 12
Join your fellow LEGO fans for an afternoon of building. What can you create?
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.
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!
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.
Los miércoles | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños.
Every Wednesday
Children are invited to read to Momo, a Bright Spot Therapy Dog, in a small group setting. Call 263-6843 for more information.
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 the month | All Ages
Monthly all-ages craft night. Come have fun!
Thursdays | Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup facilitated by the Branch Children's Librarian. 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!
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
Every Thursday | All ages welcome!
Join us in the Children's Workroom for LEGO Club and let your imagination run wild!
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.
Ages 8-10
Calling all reading adventurers! Join us as we quest through the different kinds of books you can read. We will meet every second Friday of the month to discuss your adventure followed by a craft to continue the fun. You can pick up a copy of the book at the East Forest Park 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.
Join us for children's movies in Spanish! We will do some coloring pages, show a movie, and eat popcorn! Free snacks and beverages are generously provided by the Friends of the Springfield City Library. This event is for children, although family members of children are welcome to attend.
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 Patriots 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.
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!
For ages 10+ with siblings welcome.
We provide the chilled ingredients! You create your best dishes for the judges to try! Who will be left standing with the title of Cold Iron Chef!
(Siblings 7 and under must be accompanied and consistently supervised by a parent or guardian.)
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.
Los miércoles | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños.
Every Wednesday
Children are invited to read to Momo, a Bright Spot Therapy Dog, in a small group setting. Call 263-6843 for more information.
Held on the third Wednesday of every month | Ages 6-14
This free club is based on the American Girls books. Come make a craft and enjoy a snack based on the time period of the girl chosen each month. Preregistration is encouraged.
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.
Thursdays | Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup facilitated by the Branch Children's Librarian. 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!
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
Every Thursday | All ages welcome!
Join us in the Children's Workroom for LEGO Club and let your imagination run wild!
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.
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.
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. Space is limited to 12. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Every Monday | Ages 5-10
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.
Every Monday | Best for children ages 5 - 12
Join your fellow LEGO fans for an afternoon of building. What can you create?
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.
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!
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.
Los miércoles | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños.
Every Wednesday
Children are invited to read to Momo, a Bright Spot Therapy Dog, in a small group setting. Call 263-6843 for more information.
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.
Thursdays | Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup facilitated by the Branch Children's Librarian. 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!
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
Every Thursday | All ages welcome!
Join us in the Children's Workroom for LEGO Club and let your imagination run wild!
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.
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.
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. Space is limited to 12. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.
Every Monday | Ages 5-10
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.