Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!
The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts. Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask the Law Librarian any legal research questions you may have. The law librarian is not a lawyer and cannot advise on legal issues, but can provide comprehensive resources regarding the law and your rights. Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/4nh6j96r.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
AmeriCorps is an independent agency of the United States government that provides stipended volunteer work programs which help communities address poverty, the environment, education, and other unmet human needs.
Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome. The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction. The book club members jointly choose upcoming books. Check our web page for this month's book! No registration required, just drop by. Adults 18+.
The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. In rotation with one another, members review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and, sometimes, what's not! Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.
Members can attend either or both sessions. Adults | 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended! Job seekers can join at anytime!
WHO: Debbi Hope, MBA, PCIC, MC, an experienced Executive Career Coach and Certified Master Coach
WHERE: All meetings are on Zoom.
WHEN: We offer morning & evening classes. Please choose the time that works best for you:
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am / 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6pm-8pm
Learn more and register at our website! https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/50-plus-job-seekers/
This class is all about saving things to a computer—and how to find them again. Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required.
This is part 3 of "Computer Basics," a four-week series designed to teach everything you need to start exploring on your own.
Click here for more information on the series, or call (413) 263-6828 ext. 213 to talk to a reference librarian.
AmeriCorps is an independent agency of the United States government that provides stipended volunteer work programs which help communities address poverty, the environment, education, and other unmet human needs.
Are you interested in learning how to sew, or maybe just want to brush up your skills? Drop-in for our bi-weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!
Sessions are open to participants of all ages and skill levels.
Hungry?! Stop by the Mason Square Library to learn how to use an air fryer and eat some tasty treats! Children and families.
Come for coffee! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood will gather and chat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. No registration is required for this yoga series. Ages 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.
Candlekeep is the most famous library in existence - the place where elite magicians and researchers from all over the world go, to find the information they need. You and your friends have been hired by its leader for an entirely new position - the Keeper’s Flames.
Go on an adventure and solve mysteries in this 12-week D&D campaign. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Adults 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts. Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask the Law Librarian any legal research questions you may have. The law librarian is not a lawyer and cannot advise on legal issues, but can provide comprehensive resources regarding the law and your rights. Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/4nh6j96r.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
AmeriCorps is an independent agency of the United States government that provides stipended volunteer work programs which help communities address poverty, the environment, education, and other unmet human needs.
In this cooking class series, folks who love to cook at home can come together to create a shared meal. Each month a different cookbook, theme, or chef will be selected as the focus. Participants can bring a dish to share based on each month's theme, but is not mandatory. Pre-registration is required. (Note: Classes with 0 or 1 registrants the day before will be canceled.)
Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.
In this class, you will get a chance to set up an email account and learn how to send and receive messages online. Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required.
This is the final part of "Computer Basics," a four-week series designed to teach everything you need to start exploring on your own.
Click here for more information on the series, or call (413) 263-6828 ext. 213 to talk to a reference librarian.
Come for coffee! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood will gather and chat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. No registration is required for this yoga series. Ages 18+
Aimed at senior citizens, this bi-weekly cooking series will focus on cooking nourishing meals in small portions. The three classes will be held following Chair Yoga with Cindy Senk. Come for yoga, stay to cook and have lunch!
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Library Dances is a 40 minute presentation of short contemporary dance works that include a dance poem, a dance essay, and the chapter of a dance novel. During the performances, Maureen Shea will present solo works, while dancers from Springfield College’s dance department will present Shea’s choreography, Fleur de peau. All are welcome to these free performances. Library Dances is funded in part by the Local Cultural Councils of Hadley, South Hadley, and Springfield, local agencies funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council
Back by popular demand, Boris Kogan (cello), Sofya Shainskaya (piano), and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra's 1st violinist Marsha Harbison will play a wide variety of classical music. One of the recital's key goals is to expose our future young adult audience to the joys of classical music. It will highlight major classical styles and beloved composers such as J. S. Bach, Peter Tchaikovsky, and Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Funding provided by the Rose Smith Fund.
Candlekeep is the most famous library in existence - the place where elite magicians and researchers from all over the world go, to find the information they need. You and your friends have been hired by its leader for an entirely new position - the Keeper’s Flames.
Go on an adventure and solve mysteries in this 12-week D&D campaign. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Adults 18+
Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended! Job seekers can join at anytime!
WHO: Debbi Hope, MBA, PCIC, MC, an experienced Executive Career Coach and Certified Master Coach
WHERE: All meetings are on Zoom.
WHEN: We offer morning & evening classes. Please choose the time that works best for you:
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am / 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6pm-8pm
Learn more and register at our website! https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/50-plus-job-seekers/
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults | Ages 21+ | Check our website for upcoming book selections!
Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our monthly Drop-In Tech Help session.
Ever wonder how a DVD player works? We have too, that is why we are adding "tinkering" to our monthly Drop-In sessions. We will provide the devices to explore, and the tools to open them up!
Registration is not required, but time may be limited in order to assist all attendees.
Are you interested in learning how to sew, or maybe just want to brush up your skills? Drop-in for our bi-weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!
Sessions are open to participants of all ages and skill levels.
Come for coffee! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood will gather and chat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Create a painting of spring flowers in this step-by-step class. This fun, no-pressure class allows participants to relax and enjoy a morning of creativity. Ages 10 and up when accompanied by an adult. Limited to 15 participants.
Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. No registration is required for this yoga series. Ages 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Join us for the Romance Book Club! We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom. Register if you'd like to be added to our email list, but no registration is required - just join us at the Zoom link. For adults 18+. See our current book choice and group guidelines at the website!
Make your own paper flowers and use them to decorate a wreath. For adults 18+
Registration is highly recomended so that we have enough supplies for everyone.
Creative writers of all types are invited to Write-Up Springfield's monthly meeting of networking, writing exercise, and sharing. Led by Tara Dasso and Kateri M. Walsh, these hands-on workshops are a chance to hone your skill and hear from other western Massachusetts writers on creative writing. Newcomers welcomed!
Funding comes from the Friends of the Library and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. 18+
Candlekeep is the most famous library in existence - the place where elite magicians and researchers from all over the world go, to find the information they need. You and your friends have been hired by its leader for an entirely new position - the Keeper’s Flames.
Go on an adventure and solve mysteries in this 12-week D&D campaign. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Adults 18+
Central Library will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
Is it safe to enter personal information on a website? Is that email a scam? How do I create and remember a secure password? Join this 2-session class to learn to protect yourself on the internet - bring your questions, and your device if you want! Session 1 (Apr 10) - Basics, Session 2 (Apr 12) - Your Questions and Scenarios Addressed. Registration encouraged, spots are limited. For adults, some basic computer knowledge helpful
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online via Zoom at noon on the second Tuesday of every month. Library copies of the book are available at the Central Library's second-floor Circulation Desk. | 18+
This month's selection is When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II by Molly Guptill Manning (2014) nonfiction.
Click here to join the monthly Zoom meeting. Registration is optional for those who would like to receive email reminders and updates.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. In rotation with one another, members review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and, sometimes, what's not! Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.
Members can attend either or both sessions. Adults | 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
Is it safe to enter personal information on a website? Is that email a scam? How do I create and remember a secure password? Join this 2-session class to learn to protect yourself on the internet - bring your questions, and your device if you want! Session 1 (Apr 10) - Basics, Session 2 (Apr 12) - Your Questions and Scenarios Addressed. Registration encouraged, spots are limited. For adults, some basic computer knowledge helpful
More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended! Job seekers can join at anytime!
WHO: Debbi Hope, MBA, PCIC, MC, an experienced Executive Career Coach and Certified Master Coach
WHERE: All meetings are on Zoom.
WHEN: We offer morning & evening classes. Please choose the time that works best for you:
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am / 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6pm-8pm
Learn more and register at our website! https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/50-plus-job-seekers/
Do you have an air fryer?! Have you heard of one but do not know where to start?! Stop by the Mason Square Library for a class on how to use an air fryer and learn some beginner recipes to get you started. Registration Required
Come for coffee! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood will gather and chat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. No registration is required for this yoga series. Ages 18+
Aimed at senior citizens, this bi-weekly cooking series will focus on cooking nourishing meals in small portions. The three classes will be held following Chair Yoga with Cindy Senk. Come for yoga, stay to cook and have lunch!
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.
Make your own paper flowers and use them to decorate a wreath. For adults 18+
Registration is highly recomended so that we have enough supplies for everyone.
If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing Dungeons & Dragons, Blades in the Dark, Powered by the Apocalypse games, and more. A little something for everyone - drop in once or stick around and learn how to run a game. Beginners and experienced players welcome. For adults and teens 16 and older.
Library Dances is a 40 minute presentation of short contemporary dance works that include a dance poem, a dance essay, and the chapter of a dance novel. During the performances, Maureen Shea will present solo works, while dancers from Springfield College’s dance department will present Shea’s choreography, Fleur de peau. All are welcome to these free performances. Library Dances is funded in part by the Local Cultural Councils of Hadley, South Hadley, and Springfield, local agencies funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
All Springfield City Library locations will be closed in observance of the holiday.
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome. The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction. The book club members jointly choose upcoming books. Check our web page for this month's book! No registration required, just drop by. Adults 18+.
More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended! Job seekers can join at anytime!
WHO: Debbi Hope, MBA, PCIC, MC, an experienced Executive Career Coach and Certified Master Coach
WHERE: All meetings are on Zoom.
WHEN: We offer morning & evening classes. Please choose the time that works best for you:
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am / 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6pm-8pm
Learn more and register at our website! https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/50-plus-job-seekers/
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
Join us at the ES Branch Library to kick off these winter blues for an evening of music, food and family friendly fun. A local DJ will play your favorites so please send in your requests in advanced if you'd like your song played! Weds, April 19th, 2023 from 4-7pm.
Craft a journey along a serene mountain top with this vibrant watercolor workshop, perfect for beginning and experienced artists alike! All materials will be provided.
This workshop is for Adults, aged 18+.
Space is limited, registration is required.
Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+
Are you interested in learning how to sew, or maybe just want to brush up your skills? Drop-in for our bi-weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!
Sessions are open to participants of all ages and skill levels.
Come for coffee! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood will gather and chat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. No registration is required for this yoga series. Ages 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
The Reptile Show of New England presents a look into the exotic lives of reptiles . This meet and greet live reptile show with professional herpetologist Alex Hartley, will feature over 15 reptiles species from around the world, including Iguanas, Boa constrictors, Pythons and more. Audiences will have an opportunity to touch and interact with these reptiles. Bring your camera for this free event open to everyone. This hands on show is one they will always remember.
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Looking for a simple way to save your resume, backup your phone, or collaborate with people online? Google Drive is an easy-to-use, free option for online storage. Class includes a tour, tips to help you stay organized, and detailed instructions on how to share your files so you can collaborate with friends, family, and coworkers - whoever, wherever.
This class is recommended for people who have a Google account, but have never used Drive or want to level up their skills.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. In rotation with one another, members review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and, sometimes, what's not! Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.
Members can attend either or both sessions. Adults | 18+
Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Join your friends and family at your neighborhood library to celebrate National Library Week. There will be activities, refreshments and surprises! For all ages.
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
In this cooking class series, folks who love to cook at home can come together to create a shared meal. Each month a different cookbook, theme, or chef will be selected as the focus. Participants can bring a dish to share based on each month's theme, but is not mandatory. Pre-registration is required. (Note: Classes with 0 or 1 registrants the day before will be canceled.)
More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended! Job seekers can join at anytime!
WHO: Debbi Hope, MBA, PCIC, MC, an experienced Executive Career Coach and Certified Master Coach
WHERE: All meetings are on Zoom.
WHEN: We offer morning & evening classes. Please choose the time that works best for you:
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am / 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6pm-8pm
Learn more and register at our website! https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/50-plus-job-seekers/
Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.
Come for coffee! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood will gather and chat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. No registration is required for this yoga series. Ages 18+
Aimed at senior citizens, this bi-weekly cooking series will focus on cooking nourishing meals in small portions. The three classes will be held following Chair Yoga with Cindy Senk. Come for yoga, stay to cook and have lunch!
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing Dungeons & Dragons, Blades in the Dark, Powered by the Apocalypse games, and more. A little something for everyone - drop in once or stick around and learn how to run a game. Beginners and experienced players welcome. For adults and teens 16 and older.
Now is your chance to help Bilbo cross Middle Earth by walking from The Shire to The Lonely Mountain to steal from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Can you walk 950 miles to complete the adventure? Walking logs can be picked up at any location beginning May 1st. The walking challenge continues until September 30th - see details and prizes on our website! [Link TBA]
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended! Job seekers can join at anytime!
WHO: Debbi Hope, MBA, PCIC, MC, an experienced Executive Career Coach and Certified Master Coach
WHERE: All meetings are on Zoom.
WHEN: We offer morning & evening classes. Please choose the time that works best for you:
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am / 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6pm-8pm
Learn more and register at our website! https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/50-plus-job-seekers/
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults | Ages 21+ | Check our website for upcoming book selections!
Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our monthly Drop-In Tech Help session.
Ever wonder how a DVD player works? We have too, that is why we are adding "tinkering" to our monthly Drop-In sessions. We will provide the devices to explore, and the tools to open them up!
Registration is not required, but time may be limited in order to assist all attendees.
Are you interested in learning how to sew, or maybe just want to brush up your skills? Drop-in for our bi-weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!
Sessions are open to participants of all ages and skill levels.
Come for coffee! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood will gather and chat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Join us for the Romance Book Club! We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom. Register if you'd like to be added to our email list, but no registration is required - just join us at the Zoom link. For adults 18+. See our current book choice and group guidelines at the website!
If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing Dungeons & Dragons, Blades in the Dark, Powered by the Apocalypse games, and more. A little something for everyone - drop in once or stick around and learn how to run a game. Beginners and experienced players welcome. For adults and teens 16 and older.
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online via Zoom at noon on the second Tuesday of every month. Library copies of the book are available at the Central Library's second-floor Circulation Desk. | 18+
This month's selection is When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II by Molly Guptill Manning (2014) nonfiction.
Click here to join the monthly Zoom meeting. Registration is optional for those who would like to receive email reminders and updates.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. In rotation with one another, members review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and, sometimes, what's not! Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.
Members can attend either or both sessions. Adults | 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
Join us at Riverfront Park as we learn about birding and the ecology of the Connecticut River Watershed with Bill Randolph, a naturalist with the US Fish & Wildlife Service. We'll meet the second Wednesday of each month May-September to watch seasonal bird migration and behavior, as well learning about other flora and fauna we may see along the riverbank. A few pair of adult and child binoculars will be available for use but you are encouraged to bring your own if you have them. Water and snacks will be provided. Wear comfortable shoes. This park is wheelchair accessible. All ages welcome!
More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended! Job seekers can join at anytime!
WHO: Debbi Hope, MBA, PCIC, MC, an experienced Executive Career Coach and Certified Master Coach
WHERE: All meetings are on Zoom.
WHEN: We offer morning & evening classes. Please choose the time that works best for you:
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am / 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6pm-8pm
Learn more and register at our website! https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/50-plus-job-seekers/
Come for coffee! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood will gather and chat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Create two personalized notebooks as you learn Japanese Stab Binding and Longstitch Binding. All materials provided, all skill levels welcome.
Please register in advance so that we have enough supplies for everyone.
Write-Up Springfield invites you to join their annual Open Mic. This is your chance to hear what the amaing writers in this group have been working on. Bring your latest piece and sign up to read! See more info and guidelines at the link: [Coming Soon]
Funding comes from the Friends of the Library and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome. The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction. The book club members jointly choose upcoming books. Check our web page for this month's book! No registration required, just drop by. Adults 18+.
More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended! Job seekers can join at anytime!
WHO: Debbi Hope, MBA, PCIC, MC, an experienced Executive Career Coach and Certified Master Coach
WHERE: All meetings are on Zoom.
WHEN: We offer morning & evening classes. Please choose the time that works best for you:
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am / 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6pm-8pm
Learn more and register at our website! https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/50-plus-job-seekers/
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
Craft a journey along a serene mountain top with this vibrant watercolor workshop, perfect for beginning and experienced artists alike! All materials will be provided.
This workshop is for Adults, aged 18+.
Space is limited, registration is required.
Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+
Are you interested in learning how to sew, or maybe just want to brush up your skills? Drop-in for our bi-weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!
Sessions are open to participants of all ages and skill levels.
Stop by Mason Square and meet up with your neighbors! Music, food and fun for all ages, including arts and crafts for kids, and a bubble party in the Reading Garden! Rain or shine. All ages.
Come for coffee! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood will gather and chat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Create two personalized notebooks as you learn Japanese Stab Binding and Longstitch Binding. All materials provided, all skill levels welcome.
Please register in advance so that we have enough supplies for everyone.
If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing Dungeons & Dragons, Blades in the Dark, Powered by the Apocalypse games, and more. A little something for everyone - drop in once or stick around and learn how to run a game. Beginners and experienced players welcome. For adults and teens 16 and older.
Pet Rocks make wonderful low maintence pets! They're good listeners, get along with everyone. They don't need to be fed, walked, bathed, or groomed and it would never die on you. Come into the East Forest Park Library to make a Pet Rock, a forever friend and pet.
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. In rotation with one another, members review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and, sometimes, what's not! Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.
Members can attend either or both sessions. Adults | 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
For this month's gourmet club, Kristie Valenze will demonstrate how to make, and can, strawberry jam. Since this class is done just ahead of strawberry season, you'll leave with the knowldge of how to make your own jam at home in June. This jam will be made with a low sugar recipe, using honey as a sweetener. Pre-registration is required.
More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended! Job seekers can join at anytime!
WHO: Debbi Hope, MBA, PCIC, MC, an experienced Executive Career Coach and Certified Master Coach
WHERE: All meetings are on Zoom.
WHEN: We offer morning & evening classes. Please choose the time that works best for you:
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am / 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6pm-8pm
Learn more and register at our website! https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/50-plus-job-seekers/
Don't Panic! You can celebrate International Towel Day and help shelter animals at the same time. (Your donations benefit the Thomas J. O'Connor Adoption Center.) Please donate new or gently used towels and receive a raffle ticket for a gift card!
Come for coffee! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood will gather and chat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing Dungeons & Dragons, Blades in the Dark, Powered by the Apocalypse games, and more. A little something for everyone - drop in once or stick around and learn how to run a game. Beginners and experienced players welcome. For adults and teens 16 and older.
All Springfield City Library locations will be closed in observance of the holiday.
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
Join us for 45 minutes of outdoor chair yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities and those with chronic pain to improve flexibility and balance. Adults 18+.
Come for coffee! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood will gather and chat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities, from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Just come for fun! You don't need to bring any game equipment - all materials including boards and pieces will be provided. Ages 13 to Adult.
Join us for the Romance Book Club! We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom. Register if you'd like to be added to our email list, but no registration is required - just join us at the Zoom link. For adults 18+. See our current book choice and group guidelines at the website!
If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing Dungeons & Dragons, Blades in the Dark, Powered by the Apocalypse games, and more. A little something for everyone - drop in once or stick around and learn how to run a game. Beginners and experienced players welcome. For adults and teens 16 and older.
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended! Job seekers can join at anytime!
WHO: Debbi Hope, MBA, PCIC, MC, an experienced Executive Career Coach and Certified Master Coach
WHERE: All meetings are on Zoom.
WHEN: We offer morning & evening classes. Please choose the time that works best for you:
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am / 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6pm-8pm
Learn more and register at our website! https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/50-plus-job-seekers/
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults | Ages 21+ | Check our website for upcoming book selections!
Join us for 45 minutes of outdoor chair yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities and those with chronic pain to improve flexibility and balance. Adults 18+.
Come for coffee! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood will gather and chat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities, from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Just come for fun! You don't need to bring any game equipment - all materials including boards and pieces will be provided. Ages 13 to Adult.
Creative writers of all types are invited to Write-Up Springfield's monthly meeting of networking, writing exercise, and sharing. Led by Tara Dasso and Kateri M. Walsh, these hands-on workshops are a chance to hone your skill and hear from other western Massachusetts writers on creative writing. Newcomers welcomed!
Funding comes from the Friends of the Library and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. 18+
If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing Dungeons & Dragons, Blades in the Dark, Powered by the Apocalypse games, and more. A little something for everyone - drop in once or stick around and learn how to run a game. Beginners and experienced players welcome. For adults and teens 16 and older.
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online via Zoom at noon on the second Tuesday of every month. Library copies of the book are available at the Central Library's second-floor Circulation Desk. | 18+
This month's selection is When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II by Molly Guptill Manning (2014) nonfiction.
Click here to join the monthly Zoom meeting. Registration is optional for those who would like to receive email reminders and updates.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. In rotation with one another, members review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and, sometimes, what's not! Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.
Members can attend either or both sessions. Adults | 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
Join us at Riverfront Park as we learn about birding and the ecology of the Connecticut River Watershed with Bill Randolph, a naturalist with the US Fish & Wildlife Service. We'll meet the second Wednesday of each month May-September to watch seasonal bird migration and behavior, as well learning about other flora and fauna we may see along the riverbank. A few pair of adult and child binoculars will be available for use but you are encouraged to bring your own if you have them. Water and snacks will be provided. Wear comfortable shoes. This park is wheelchair accessible. All ages welcome!
More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended! Job seekers can join at anytime!
WHO: Debbi Hope, MBA, PCIC, MC, an experienced Executive Career Coach and Certified Master Coach
WHERE: All meetings are on Zoom.
WHEN: We offer morning & evening classes. Please choose the time that works best for you:
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am / 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6pm-8pm
Learn more and register at our website! https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/50-plus-job-seekers/
Join us for 45 minutes of outdoor chair yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities and those with chronic pain to improve flexibility and balance. Adults 18+.
Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+
Come for coffee! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood will gather and chat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities, from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Just come for fun! You don't need to bring any game equipment - all materials including boards and pieces will be provided. Ages 13 to Adult.
If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing Dungeons & Dragons, Blades in the Dark, Powered by the Apocalypse games, and more. A little something for everyone - drop in once or stick around and learn how to run a game. Beginners and experienced players welcome. For adults and teens 16 and older.
All Springfield City Library locations will be closed in observance of the holiday.
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome. The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction. The book club members jointly choose upcoming books. Check our web page for this month's book! No registration required, just drop by. Adults 18+.
More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended! Job seekers can join at anytime!
WHO: Debbi Hope, MBA, PCIC, MC, an experienced Executive Career Coach and Certified Master Coach
WHERE: All meetings are on Zoom.
WHEN: We offer morning & evening classes. Please choose the time that works best for you:
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am / 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6pm-8pm
Learn more and register at our website! https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/50-plus-job-seekers/
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
Join us for 45 minutes of outdoor chair yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities and those with chronic pain to improve flexibility and balance. Adults 18+.
Come for coffee! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood will gather and chat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities, from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Just come for fun! You don't need to bring any game equipment - all materials including boards and pieces will be provided. Ages 13 to Adult.
If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing Dungeons & Dragons, Blades in the Dark, Powered by the Apocalypse games, and more. A little something for everyone - drop in once or stick around and learn how to run a game. Beginners and experienced players welcome. For adults and teens 16 and older.
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. In rotation with one another, members review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and, sometimes, what's not! Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.
Members can attend either or both sessions. Adults | 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended! Job seekers can join at anytime!
WHO: Debbi Hope, MBA, PCIC, MC, an experienced Executive Career Coach and Certified Master Coach
WHERE: All meetings are on Zoom.
WHEN: We offer morning & evening classes. Please choose the time that works best for you:
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am / 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6pm-8pm
Learn more and register at our website! https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/50-plus-job-seekers/
Join us for 45 minutes of outdoor chair yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities and those with chronic pain to improve flexibility and balance. Adults 18+.
Come for coffee! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood will gather and chat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities, from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Just come for fun! You don't need to bring any game equipment - all materials including boards and pieces will be provided. Ages 13 to Adult.
Join us for the Romance Book Club! We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom. Register if you'd like to be added to our email list, but no registration is required - just join us at the Zoom link. For adults 18+. See our current book choice and group guidelines at the website!
If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing Dungeons & Dragons, Blades in the Dark, Powered by the Apocalypse games, and more. A little something for everyone - drop in once or stick around and learn how to run a game. Beginners and experienced players welcome. For adults and teens 16 and older.
All Springfield City Library locations will be closed in observance of the holiday.
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults | Ages 21+ | Check our website for upcoming book selections!
Join us for 45 minutes of outdoor chair yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities and those with chronic pain to improve flexibility and balance. Adults 18+.
Come for coffee! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood will gather and chat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are happy to teach you their skill. 18+
Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities, from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Just come for fun! You don't need to bring any game equipment - all materials including boards and pieces will be provided. Ages 13 to Adult.
Creative writers of all types are invited to Write-Up Springfield's monthly meeting of networking, writing exercise, and sharing. Led by Tara Dasso and Kateri M. Walsh, these hands-on workshops are a chance to hone your skill and hear from other western Massachusetts writers on creative writing. Newcomers welcomed!
Funding comes from the Friends of the Library and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. 18+
If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing Dungeons & Dragons, Blades in the Dark, Powered by the Apocalypse games, and more. A little something for everyone - drop in once or stick around and learn how to run a game. Beginners and experienced players welcome. For adults and teens 16 and older.
Visit East Forest Park on Mondays and Wednesdays for basic tech help from local teen volunteers. They can help you with downloading an app, signing up for an email account, and other basic tech tools needed in your day-to-day life.
You're invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. Every week, folks from the neighborhood, and those that provide services for Seniors will pop by to keep you informed and entertained. Refreshments provided. For seniors 60+ and their caregivers.
Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online via Zoom at noon on the second Tuesday of every month. Library copies of the book are available at the Central Library's second-floor Circulation Desk. | 18+
This month's selection is When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II by Molly Guptill Manning (2014) nonfiction.
Click here to join the monthly Zoom meeting. Registration is optional for those who would like to receive email reminders and updates.