Create a sculptural hand dish that's the perfect size for holding keys, jewelry or trinkets on your dresser. Call the East Forest Park Branch at (413) 263-6836, or email the Digital Services Librarian at DIrizarry-Fields@SpringfieldLibrary.org to register. All Ages.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
It's time to get creative! Stop in to make a clay creation using air-dry clay. Paint last week's creation or make another one! Supplies are limited so come early. Recommended for ages 6+.
It's time to get creative! Stop in to make a clay creation using air-dry clay. Paint last week's creation or make another one! Supplies are limited so come early. Recommended for ages 6+.
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Explore the ancient Japanese art of origami with an experienced teacher. We typically teach beginner through intermediate although all levels of experience are welcome. Origami paper is provided. Come fold paper with us! This workshop is intended for ages 8- through adults. Younger children may participate assisted by an adult. Usually meets the third Saturday of the month from noon to 2 p.m. Please call 263-6858 or check www.springfieldlibrary.org to confirm dates.
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Create a sculptural hand dish that's the perfect size for holding keys, jewelry or trinkets on your dresser. Call the East Forest Park Branch at (413) 263-6836, or email the Digital Services Librarian at DIrizarry-Fields@SpringfieldLibrary.org to register. All Ages.
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.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
Attention Lego enthusiasts! Drop in for freestyle building, meeting new friends, and browsing the library's many Lego-themed books. This program is ideal for children ages 5-10, but all are welcome. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us 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.
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Drop in every other Tuesday to taste test bizarre flavors of popular snacks and sometimes even snacks from around the world! Ages 10-17.
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild! Put your creation on display in our LEGO cabinent.
Calling all parents with children birth to 5 years old. We invite you, along with your children, for a fun filled hour of stories, songs and gross motor play. No sign-up required, just drop in! In conjunction with Home City Families. Recommended for ages birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12. Every Wednesday, ages 12 months - 6 years
Come to the library and create something awesome! We'll provide all the supplies you need to make a different craft each week. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 - 4:30pm. Ages 5-11.
Tweens, join us for a workshop series on cell phone photography. Sessions will include how to take better photos, playing with bookface (Google it!), and games. Snacks provided! Ages 11-13
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGO. Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth-5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are, and listen to a variety of topics, from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Is your child interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Join us each week to learn about the STEM field while playing games, completing challenges, and making friends. Children will work together on projects and learn skills related to computer programming, map making, architecture, measuring, and much more! Ages 8-12, under 7 with adult supervision.
Join us for Family Puzzle Night! Come explore a variety of puzzles. We'll have jigsaw puzzles, tangrams, crosswords and make your own puzzles.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
How many candy hearts are in the jar? Check out an item and make your best guess! The person who comes closest wins all the candy hearts and another surprise!
Celebrate Valentine's Day by making a card for someone you love! Ages 5+
Tai Chi is a slow motion, low impact form of exercise suitable for people of any age. It is often referred to as “moving meditation” and has been practiced in the Far East for thousands of years. Enjoy its graceful flow, and experience the benefits it can bring to balance, coordination, focus, and calm. Class will be instructed by Certified Tai Chi Instructor Dr. Emanuel Brown. Meets on the 1st Saturday of every month | Ages 10 and up
NOTE: This program runs before the building opens - please knock loudly for entry.
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Will Punxsutawny Phil see his shadow on Groundhog Day? Come celebrate with groundhog stories, crafts and activities. For ages 5-10 and their families.
Read to Cadence - Megan Marshall, a volunteer from Bright Spot Reading Buddies, will bring her dog Cadence to the library to have children read to her. She will be at the library the first Saturday of each month from 11:30am-12:20pm. Kids ages 4-10 must sign up for a 10 minute slot to read to her friendly, furry companion. Bring a favorite picture book or a chapter book to read to Cadence. This program is designed to help kids gain confidence and reduce anxiety about reading.
Register for a slot by calling 413-263-6858 or signing up on line at this link: https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/read-to-cadence-the-dog-at-sixteen-acres/
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Come and enjoy a fun interactive story, an engaging activity and a free light lunch. Sponsored by Faith United Church.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
Attention Lego enthusiasts! Drop in for freestyle building, meeting new friends, and browsing the library's many Lego-themed books. This program is ideal for children ages 5-10, but all are welcome. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us 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.
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us for Art Party, where we will make art with different surprise supplies each week. See what you can create! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All ages.
Drop in every other Tuesday to taste test bizarre flavors of popular snacks and sometimes even snacks from around the world! Ages 10-17.
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild! Put your creation on display in our LEGO cabinent.
Please join us for a showing of Disney's fun animated action and adventure, Phineas & Ferb, the Movie, Across the Second Dimension. IMBD site states: "Perry's worst fear comes true when Phineas and Ferb find out that he is in fact Secret Agent P, but that soon pales in comparison during a trip to the 2nd dimension where Perry finds out that Dr. Doofenshmirtz is truly evil and successful." Rated G. This program is intended for families, children and teens. Light refreshments will be served.
Calling all parents with children birth to 5 years old. We invite you, along with your children, for a fun filled hour of stories, songs and gross motor play. No sign-up required, just drop in! In conjunction with Home City Families. Recommended for ages birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12. Every Wednesday, ages 12 months - 6 years
Come to the library and create something awesome! We'll provide all the supplies you need to make a different craft each week. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 - 4:30pm. Ages 5-11.
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month in the Indian Orchard Children's Room and make something crafty! All ages.
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGO. Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth-5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are, and listen to a variety of topics, from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Is your child interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Join us each week to learn about the STEM field while playing games, completing challenges, and making friends. Children will work together on projects and learn skills related to computer programming, map making, architecture, measuring, and much more! Ages 8-12, under 7 with adult supervision.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Love scavenger hunts? The library has a different scavenger hunt every month! Pick up a clue sheet at the desk. When you find all the clues, you can pick a prize from our treasure box! During open hours.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
Attention Lego enthusiasts! Drop in for freestyle building, meeting new friends, and browsing the library's many Lego-themed books. This program is ideal for children ages 5-10, but all are welcome. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us 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.
Homeschool familes with children aged 8-12 are welcome to join us for this 7-week bilingual exploration of geometry. Sessions will include Angles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Symmetry, Fractals, and more!
Familias que educacan en el hogar con niños de 8 a 12 años pueden unirse a nosotros para esta exploración bilingüe de geometría por 7 semanas. ¡Las sesiones incluirán ángulos, cuadriláteros, polígonos, simetría, fractales y más!
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us for Art Party, where we will make art with different surprise supplies each week. See what you can create! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All ages.
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild! Put your creation on display in our LEGO cabinent.
Calling all parents with children birth to 5 years old. We invite you, along with your children, for a fun filled hour of stories, songs and gross motor play. No sign-up required, just drop in! In conjunction with Home City Families. Recommended for ages birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12. Every Wednesday, ages 12 months - 6 years
Come to the library and create something awesome! We'll provide all the supplies you need to make a different craft each week. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 - 4:30pm. Ages 5-11.
Stop by and make a fun craft! 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Ages 5-12.
Do you wait on the edge of your seat for the next Marvel movie? Do you think Mikasa Akkaman from AOT is the coolest character in anime? Then this is the club for you! Join us here at East Springfield as we share our favorites in anime, manga, and American comics. The club will meet every month on the second Wednesday from 4:30-5:30. Members will help shape how the club progresses, and what events we hold every month! Come and geek out with us! For Teens and Tweens 11+
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGO. Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for Family Craft Night. All ages are welcome as we do a variety of crafts. Come have fun and let us clean up the mess.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth-5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are, and listen to a variety of topics, from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Bring the whole family for a fun evening of BINGO, where everyone's a winner! All ages family fun.
Is your child interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Join us each week to learn about the STEM field while playing games, completing challenges, and making friends. Children will work together on projects and learn skills related to computer programming, map making, architecture, measuring, and much more! Ages 8-12, under 7 with adult supervision.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Celebrate Valentine's Day by making a card for someone you love! Ages 5+
Celebrate Valentine's Day by making a card for someone you love! Ages 5+
Families are invited to come and decorate cupcakes in celebration of Valentine's Day. We'll supply the frosting, candies, sprinkles and more.
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
The Children's Room has transformed into Candy Land. Become a life size game piece and move cautiously and cleverly along the rainbow path, through the Peppermint Forest and around the Molasses Swamp. Find the candy castle and collect a candy prize!
Families are invited to participate all week long.
Create decorative masks with egg cartons. Cut different facial features, and add designs and paint. Clean and empty egg carton from home can help, though the library will offer supplies too. Teens and adults. Sign-up with librarian Deanna so she has the necessary supplies. Call 413-263-6838 or email dirzarry-fields@springfieldlibrary.org.
Join us for a toddler art group every Tuesday morning at the Forest Park Branch Library. Every week, we'll do a new simple craft to get your toddler thinking creatively and using their basic motor skills. It's time to get messy! Ages 2-5. Siblings welcome.
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
Homeschool familes with children aged 8-12 are welcome to join us for this 7-week bilingual exploration of geometry. Sessions will include Angles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Symmetry, Fractals, and more!
Familias que educacan en el hogar con niños de 8 a 12 años pueden unirse a nosotros para esta exploración bilingüe de geometría por 7 semanas. ¡Las sesiones incluirán ángulos, cuadriláteros, polígonos, simetría, fractales y más!
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
What is the best hot chocolate you've ever tasted? Join us as we try several different mixes, milk options, and marshmallow toppings to find the best. YOU get to be the judge! This program is for children, teens, and families.
Join us for Art Party, where we will make art with different surprise supplies each week. See what you can create! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All ages.
Drop in every other Tuesday to taste test bizarre flavors of popular snacks and sometimes even snacks from around the world! Ages 10-17.
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild! Put your creation on display in our LEGO cabinent.
Calling all parents with children birth to 5 years old. We invite you, along with your children, for a fun filled hour of stories, songs and gross motor play. No sign-up required, just drop in! In conjunction with Home City Families. Recommended for ages birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
Did you miss one of our Crafternoons? Here is your chance to make a stained glass butterfly or bird, or paint with stickers, or create with Model Magic. Drop by the Community Room and make some art. For tweens and teens ages 10-18. From 1-3 pm. For more information please call 413.263.6846.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12. Every Wednesday, ages 12 months - 6 years
Minute to Win It is back! Join your friends from the community and try to complete a variety of challenges using common household items in a minute. Recommended for ages 7-12. 2:00-4:00pm.
Can you escape the room? Work together with a group to follow the clues and solve the puzzles! Ages 8 - 14.
Come to the library and create something awesome! We'll provide all the supplies you need to make a different craft each week. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 - 4:30pm. Ages 5-11.
Zoo on the Go is an exciting, hands-on program that is an interactive, fun and educational way for children and adults to learn about a wide variety of mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians etc. Knowledgeable Zoo staff will lead you through a presentation of each Zoo animal's background, diet, habitats, and more! All ages.
Based on the American Girl Books! Make a craft and enjoy a snack based on the time period of the girl chosen each month! Ages 6-14. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGO. Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth-5 years, siblings welcome.
How are candy bars made? Where does chocolate come from? Why does it taste so good? To lean this and more, join us for an hour of fact-licious fun as play a gameshow all about chocolate, ChocoFacts! For ages 6-12.
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are, and listen to a variety of topics, from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Is your child interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Join us each week to learn about the STEM field while playing games, completing challenges, and making friends. Children will work together on projects and learn skills related to computer programming, map making, architecture, measuring, and much more! Ages 8-12, under 7 with adult supervision.
Bring the whole family for a fun afternoon of BINGO and win some sweet candy prizes! Children and families 3:30-4:30 PM
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Join us in the East Forest Park Branch Library's Children's Room for games, trivia, a story, and fun with First Lady of the Commonwealth, Lauren Baker and Blades, the mascot for the Boston Bruins! Wear your pajamas if you want. Free! All are welcome.
This event kicks off the 13th annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive Every year, Massachusetts libraries team up with the Boston Bruins hockey team and collect pajamas during February and March. The drive benefits the Department of Children and Families Wonderfund and Cradles to Crayons. All pajamas donated to the drive will be given to children and teens living in foster care, and local donations benefit local children.
For more information about the Pajama Drive, contact Rachel Masse at the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, at 1-800-952-7403 ext. 218 or rachel.masse@state.ma.us.
For information about the Pajama Party event, contact Jean Canosa Albano, Assistant Director at Springfield City Library, at 413-263-6828, ext. 291.
Come join us & have fun making and enjoying a super hero drink but this time for the villains. Experience the taste and see if you feel like a super hero or villain. All drinks made with kid friendly products. Cookies will also be served. Ages 7-16.
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Explore the ancient Japanese art of origami with an experienced teacher. We typically teach beginner through intermediate although all levels of experience are welcome. Origami paper is provided. Come fold paper with us! This workshop is intended for ages 8- adults. Younger children may participate assisted by a parent. Origami usually meets the third Saturday of the month from noon to 2 p.m. Occasionally Saturdays may differ, so please call 413-263-6858 to confirm dates.
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Learn in Motion is bringing movement-based activities to the library! Join Coach Chris for active games that promote teamwork, listening, and most of all fun!
Leap Year only happens every four years. Drop on by and create a snapshot of your life now and then seal it away for the future you of next Leap Year! Supplies provided to create your own time capsule. Ages 5-18.
Leap Year only happens every four years. Drop on by and create a snapshot of your life now and then seal it away for the future you of next Leap Year! Supplies provided to create your own time capsule. Ages 5-18.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
Attention Lego enthusiasts! Drop in for freestyle building, meeting new friends, and browsing the library's many Lego-themed books. This program is ideal for children ages 5-10, but all are welcome. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us 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.
Homeschool familes with children aged 8-12 are welcome to join us for this 7-week bilingual exploration of geometry. Sessions will include Angles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Symmetry, Fractals, and more!
Familias que educacan en el hogar con niños de 8 a 12 años pueden unirse a nosotros para esta exploración bilingüe de geometría por 7 semanas. ¡Las sesiones incluirán ángulos, cuadriláteros, polígonos, simetría, fractales y más!
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us for Art Party, where we will make art with different surprise supplies each week. See what you can create! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. All ages.
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild! Put your creation on display in our LEGO cabinent.
Calling all parents with children birth to 5 years old. We invite you, along with your children, for a fun filled hour of stories, songs and gross motor play. No sign-up required, just drop in! In conjunction with Home City Families. Recommended for ages birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12. Every Wednesday, ages 12 months - 6 years
Come to the library and create something awesome! We'll provide all the supplies you need to make a different craft each week. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 - 4:30pm. Ages 5-11.
Stop by and make a fun craft! 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Ages 5-12.
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGO. Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth-5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are, and listen to a variety of topics, from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Is your child interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Join us each week to learn about the STEM field while playing games, completing challenges, and making friends. Children will work together on projects and learn skills related to computer programming, map making, architecture, measuring, and much more! Ages 8-12, under 7 with adult supervision.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Leap into Leap Day with fun physical activities and music for the whole family! Ages 0-10.
What can you create with origami? Drop in the library any time and make some origami in the Children’s area. We’ll have origami paper and books on how to make origami.
Ages 6-14, siblings welcome.
We are celebrating the birthday of Springfield's own Dr. Seuss. Test your knowledge of Dr. Seuss with a scavenger hunt. When completed, patrons will receive a raffle ticket to win a Dr. Seuss inspired prize.Patrons will also have the opportunity to make a special Seussy craft in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday. Plus with March 3rd being a voting day.... vote for your favorite Dr. Seuss character and book. The whole week is Seussabration!
Attention Lego enthusiasts! Drop in any time we're open for freestyle building, meeting new friends, and browsing the library's many Lego-themed books. Name your creation and display it in our Children's Room. This program is ideal for children ages 5-12, but all are welcome. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
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.
One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish. Come celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday at the library! Stop by for some fun crafts and a read aloud. Light refreshments will be served. Recommended for ages 3-10.
An interactive storytime featuring books, songs, and playtime for babies and toddlers birth to five with social time for caregivers. Ages 0-5.
Homeschool familes with children aged 8-12 are welcome to join us for this 7-week bilingual exploration of geometry. Sessions will include Angles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Symmetry, Fractals, and more!
Familias que educacan en el hogar con niños de 8 a 12 años pueden unirse a nosotros para esta exploración bilingüe de geometría por 7 semanas. ¡Las sesiones incluirán ángulos, cuadriláteros, polígonos, simetría, fractales y más!
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Drop in every other Tuesday to taste test bizarre flavors of popular snacks and sometimes even snacks from around the world! Ages 10-17.
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild! Put your creation on display in our LEGO cabinent.
Calling all parents with children birth to 5 years old. We invite you, along with your children, for a fun filled hour of stories, songs and gross motor play. No sign-up required, just drop in! In conjunction with Home City Families. Recommended for ages birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12. Every Wednesday, ages 12 months - 6 years
Come to the library and create something awesome! We'll provide all the supplies you need to make a different craft each week. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 - 4:30pm. Ages 5-11.
Come celebrate Springfield's native son Dr. Seuss at the library! We'll have a Seuss-y storytime, wonderful whimsical activities, and a birthday cake. Ages 3 - 10, siblings welcome.
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month in the Indian Orchard Children's Room and make something crafty! All ages.
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGO. Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth-5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are, and listen to a variety of topics, from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Is your child interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Join us each week to learn about the STEM field while playing games, completing challenges, and making friends. Children will work together on projects and learn skills related to computer programming, map making, architecture, measuring, and much more! Ages 8-12, under 7 with adult supervision.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Tai Chi is a slow motion, low impact form of exercise suitable for people of any age. It is often referred to as “moving meditation” and has been practiced in the Far East for thousands of years. Enjoy its graceful flow, and experience the benefits it can bring to balance, coordination, focus, and calm. Class will be instructed by Certified Tai Chi Instructor Dr. Emanuel Brown. Meets on the 1st Saturday of every month | Ages 10 and up
NOTE: This program runs before the building opens - please knock loudly for entry.
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Read to Cadence - Megan Marshall, a volunteer from Bright Spot Reading Buddies, will bring her dog Cadence to the library to have children read to her. She will be at the library the first Saturday of each month from 11:30am-12:20pm. Kids ages 4-10 must sign up for a 10 minute slot to read to her friendly, furry companion. Bring a favorite picture book or a chapter book to read to Cadence. This program is designed to help kids gain confidence and reduce anxiety about reading.
Register for a slot by calling 413-263-6858 or signing up on line at this link: https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/read-to-cadence-the-dog-at-sixteen-acres/
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Come to East Springfield Branch Library and decorate a cupcake inspired by the art of Dr. Seuss. Dress for a mess. For kids ages 6 and up. Space is limited.
Come and enjoy a fun interactive story, an engaging activity and a free light lunch. Sponsored by Faith United Church.
Love scavenger hunts? The library has a different scavenger hunt every month! Pick up a clue sheet at the desk. When you find all the clues, you can pick a prize from our treasure box! During open hours.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
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.
An interactive storytime featuring books, songs, and playtime for babies and toddlers birth to five with social time for caregivers. Ages 0-5.
Homeschool familes with children aged 8-12 are welcome to join us for this 7-week bilingual exploration of geometry. Sessions will include Angles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Symmetry, Fractals, and more!
Familias que educacan en el hogar con niños de 8 a 12 años pueden unirse a nosotros para esta exploración bilingüe de geometría por 7 semanas. ¡Las sesiones incluirán ángulos, cuadriláteros, polígonos, simetría, fractales y más!
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Do you love 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.
Calling all parents with children birth to 5 years old. We invite you, along with your children, for a fun filled hour of stories, songs and gross motor play. No sign-up required, just drop in! In conjunction with Home City Families. Recommended for ages birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12. Every Wednesday, ages 12 months - 6 years
Come to the library and create something awesome! We'll provide all the supplies you need to make a different craft each week. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 - 4:30pm. Ages 5-11.
Brighten up your winter by creating your own tea light luminary. This decorative jar luminary will bring a warm glow into any winter's night. Available while supplies last.
Join us for the Unfrozen Fairy Tale Party. We’ll have stories, activities and games for children ages 0-10. Siblings welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Stop by and make a fun craft! 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Ages 5-12.
Do you wait on the edge of your seat for the next Marvel movie? Do you think Mikasa Akkaman from AOT is the coolest character in anime? Then this is the club for you! Join us here at East Springfield as we share our favorites in anime, manga, and American comics. The club will meet every month on the second Wednesday from 4:30-5:30. Members will help shape how the club progresses, and what events we hold every month! Come and geek out with us! For Teens and Tweens 11+
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGO. Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth-5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are, and listen to a variety of topics, from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Is your child interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Join us each week to learn about the STEM field while playing games, completing challenges, and making friends. Children will work together on projects and learn skills related to computer programming, map making, architecture, measuring, and much more! Ages 8-12, under 7 with adult supervision.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Do you like gaming? Come hang out and play some Wii U games with us! Ages 8 - 18, no registration required.
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Welcome Spring with your own Lucky Leprechaun Garden. Using natural and supplied figures create a magical space for a leprechaun, gnome or fairy. For ages 8-18. Space is limited, please preregister online or by calling the branch. Tuesday, March 17th 3:30-4:30.
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
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.
Come make cool, fashionable bracelets for you and your friends! 3:30-4:30PM. Ages 10+
An interactive storytime featuring books, songs, and playtime for babies and toddlers birth to five with social time for caregivers. Ages 0-5.
Homeschool familes with children aged 8-12 are welcome to join us for this 7-week bilingual exploration of geometry. Sessions will include Angles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Symmetry, Fractals, and more!
Familias que educacan en el hogar con niños de 8 a 12 años pueden unirse a nosotros para esta exploración bilingüe de geometría por 7 semanas. ¡Las sesiones incluirán ángulos, cuadriláteros, polígonos, simetría, fractales y más!
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Drop in every other Tuesday to taste test bizarre flavors of popular snacks and sometimes even snacks from around the world! Ages 10-17.
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild! Put your creation on display in our LEGO cabinent.
Calling all parents with children birth to 5 years old. We invite you, along with your children, for a fun filled hour of stories, songs and gross motor play. No sign-up required, just drop in! In conjunction with Home City Families. Recommended for ages birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12. Every Wednesday, ages 12 months - 6 years
Come to the library and create something awesome! We'll provide all the supplies you need to make a different craft each week. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 - 4:30pm. Ages 5-11.
Based on the American Girl Books! Make a craft and enjoy a snack based on the time period of the girl chosen each month! Ages 6-14. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGO. Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth-5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are, and listen to a variety of topics, from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Bring the whole family for a fun afternoon of BINGO, where everyone's a winner!
Is your child interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Join us each week to learn about the STEM field while playing games, completing challenges, and making friends. Children will work together on projects and learn skills related to computer programming, map making, architecture, measuring, and much more! Ages 8-12, under 7 with adult supervision.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
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.
An interactive storytime featuring books, songs, and playtime for babies and toddlers birth to five with social time for caregivers. Ages 0-5.
Homeschool familes with children aged 8-12 are welcome to join us for this 7-week bilingual exploration of geometry. Sessions will include Angles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Symmetry, Fractals, and more!
Familias que educacan en el hogar con niños de 8 a 12 años pueden unirse a nosotros para esta exploración bilingüe de geometría por 7 semanas. ¡Las sesiones incluirán ángulos, cuadriláteros, polígonos, simetría, fractales y más!
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Do you love 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.
Calling all parents with children birth to 5 years old. We invite you, along with your children, for a fun filled hour of stories, songs and gross motor play. No sign-up required, just drop in! In conjunction with Home City Families. Recommended for ages birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12. Every Wednesday, ages 12 months - 6 years
Come to the library and create something awesome! We'll provide all the supplies you need to make a different craft each week. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 - 4:30pm. Ages 5-11.
We are hosting a Game Night at our brand new East Forest Park Branch Library. Spend some quality time together with your family and friends. Mark your calendar for an evening of fun with board games, puzzles, snacks and more. All Ages.
Stop by and make a fun craft! 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Ages 5-12.
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGO. Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth-5 years, siblings welcome.
Play BINGO, win BOOKS with Home City Families. For children and their parents 3 to 6 years old.
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are, and listen to a variety of topics, from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Is your child interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Join us each week to learn about the STEM field while playing games, completing challenges, and making friends. Children will work together on projects and learn skills related to computer programming, map making, architecture, measuring, and much more! Ages 8-12, under 7 with adult supervision.
NASA plans to have humans on Mars by 2040. That's only 20 years from now and it's never too early (or late) to train to be one of the astronauts who colonizes another planet! We'll be doing basic astronaut training to test our physical and scientific skills, such as Crew Assembly Training and botany in space. NASA scientists will be live streaming with us to teach us the basics of growing plants in space. Astronauts in training will get name badges and freeze dried snacks as a welcome for their journey to Mars!
Parking is located along Oakland Street and in the parking lot next to the Forest Park Middle School.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Cookies and frosting and sprinkles, oh my! Families are invited to stop by the library and decorate cookies! All supplies provided. Ages 5+
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
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.
An interactive storytime featuring books, songs, and playtime for babies and toddlers birth to five with social time for caregivers. Ages 0-5.
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Drop in every other Tuesday to taste test bizarre flavors of popular snacks and sometimes even snacks from around the world! Ages 10-17.
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild! Put your creation on display in our LEGO cabinent.
Guess how many jelly beans are in the jar! A guessing game for all ages. The closest guesser wins the jar of candy.
Calling all parents with children birth to 5 years old. We invite you, along with your children, for a fun filled hour of stories, songs and gross motor play. No sign-up required, just drop in! In conjunction with Home City Families. Recommended for ages birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12. Every Wednesday, ages 12 months - 6 years
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month in the Indian Orchard Children's Room and make something crafty! All ages.
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGO. Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth-5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are, and listen to a variety of topics, from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Is your child interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Join us each week to learn about the STEM field while playing games, completing challenges, and making friends. Children will work together on projects and learn skills related to computer programming, map making, architecture, measuring, and much more! Ages 8-12, under 7 with adult supervision.
We're going to get loud at the library with this Punk Rock Zumba class. Local and certified instructor, JAN, will lead families in a high energy Zumba class. Adults are welcome, but bringing your children is encouraged, no matter their age! Help us build families in a healthier community and make some noise at the library. Parking is located along Oakland Street and in the parking lot next to the Forest Park Middle School. This event is free and open to all ages! Reservations are not required, but encouraged - call . Ages 11+
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Tai Chi is a slow motion, low impact form of exercise suitable for people of any age. It is often referred to as “moving meditation” and has been practiced in the Far East for thousands of years. Enjoy its graceful flow, and experience the benefits it can bring to balance, coordination, focus, and calm. Class will be instructed by Certified Tai Chi Instructor Dr. Emanuel Brown. Meets on the 1st Saturday of every month | Ages 10 and up
NOTE: This program runs before the building opens - please knock loudly for entry.
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Read to Cadence - Megan Marshall, a volunteer from Bright Spot Reading Buddies, will bring her dog Cadence to the library to have children read to her. She will be at the library the first Saturday of each month from 11:30am-12:20pm. Kids ages 4-10 must sign up for a 10 minute slot to read to her friendly, furry companion. Bring a favorite picture book or a chapter book to read to Cadence. This program is designed to help kids gain confidence and reduce anxiety about reading.
Register for a slot by calling 413-263-6858 or signing up on line at this link: https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/read-to-cadence-the-dog-at-sixteen-acres/
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Come and enjoy a fun interactive story, an engaging activity and a free light lunch. Sponsored by Faith United Church.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
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.
An interactive storytime featuring books, songs, and playtime for babies and toddlers birth to five with social time for caregivers. Ages 0-5.
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Do you love 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.
Calling all parents with children birth to 5 years old. We invite you, along with your children, for a fun filled hour of stories, songs and gross motor play. No sign-up required, just drop in! In conjunction with Home City Families. Recommended for ages birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12. Every Wednesday, ages 12 months - 6 years
Stop by and make a fun craft! 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Ages 5-12.
Do you wait on the edge of your seat for the next Marvel movie? Do you think Mikasa Akkaman from AOT is the coolest character in anime? Then this is the club for you! Join us here at East Springfield as we share our favorites in anime, manga, and American comics. The club will meet every month on the second Wednesday from 4:30-5:30. Members will help shape how the club progresses, and what events we hold every month! Come and geek out with us! For Teens and Tweens 11+
Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGO. Every Wednesday | Ages 5-10
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome.
Come join us for fun and learning at a playgroup. Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth-5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us in the Children’s Activity Room at the Central Library as we explore what podcasts are, and listen to a variety of topics, from fictional stories to the workings of science. There will be crafts to make and snacks to eat as we listen.
Is your child interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? Join us each week to learn about the STEM field while playing games, completing challenges, and making friends. Children will work together on projects and learn skills related to computer programming, map making, architecture, measuring, and much more! Ages 8-12, under 7 with adult supervision.
We're going to get loud at the library with this Punk Rock Zumba class. Local and certified instructor, JAN, will lead families in a high energy Zumba class. Adults are welcome, but bringing your children is encouraged, no matter their age! Help us build families in a healthier community and make some noise at the library. Parking is located along Oakland Street and in the parking lot next to the Forest Park Middle School. This event is free and open to all ages! Reservations are not required, but encouraged - call . Ages 11+
Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. Meets Every Friday | Ages 8-18
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Every Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | All ages welcome!
Join us for Minecraft at the Library, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Saturday | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | Ages 8 and up
Love scavenger hunts? The library has a different scavenger hunt every month! Pick up a clue sheet at the desk. When you find all the clues, you can pick a prize from our treasure box! During open hours.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Monday | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
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.
An interactive storytime featuring books, songs, and playtime for babies and toddlers birth to five with social time for caregivers. Ages 0-5.
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Every Tuesday | Ages birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.
Drop in every other Tuesday to taste test bizarre flavors of popular snacks and sometimes even snacks from around the world! Ages 10-17.
Do you love LEGOS? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild! Put your creation on display in our LEGO cabinent.
Calling all parents with children birth to 5 years old. We invite you, along with your children, for a fun filled hour of stories, songs and gross motor play. No sign-up required, just drop in! In conjunction with Home City Families. Recommended for ages birth-5 years old, siblings welcome.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12. Every Wednesday, ages 12 months - 6 years