This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 1 - 17 2025 Count the Jelly Beans All Day 4/1 - 4/17 All Ages Mason Square Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 1 - 17 2025 Count the Jelly Beans All Day 4/1 - 4/17 Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: How many jellybeans are in a jar? The person who guesses the closest takes the jar of jellybeans home. In the Children’s Room. All ages.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 1 - 30 2025 Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt 04/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2025 @ 5:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 1 - 30 2025 Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt 04/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2025 @ 5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Check our website and social media in April, and you'll find a prompt of 20 photos to take through the month of April.
Apr 5 2025 Sat Springfield Writers Wordshop 11:00am - 1:00pm Central Library Apr 5 2025 Sat Springfield Writers Wordshop 11:00am - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting Writing and sharing of poetry.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Spoken Word Poetry Workshop 11:30am - 1:30pm Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Spoken Word Poetry Workshop 11:30am - 1:30pm East Springfield Branch At Capacity Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Experience the healing art of poetry and self-expression with community leader, poet and entrepreneur Rhonda Gilbert in this small group hands-on workshop! For teens and tweens ages 12-19.
Apr 5 2025 Sat McKnight CDC Annual Meeting 11:30am - 2:15pm Mason Square Branch Apr 5 2025 Sat McKnight CDC Annual Meeting 11:30am - 2:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Purpose of Meeting Annual McKnight CDC Meeting.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Adult D&D 11:30am - 2:30pm Adults East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Adult D&D 11:30am - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Do you want to try Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know how to start? Do you remember playing, but don’t have a group to play with now? Come to the East Forest Park library’s Dungeons & Dragons for Adults group! All levels welcome. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Learn Needle Felting - Felted Sheep 12:30pm - 2:00pm Adults Forest Park Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Learn Needle Felting - Felted Sheep 12:30pm - 2:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: In this hands-on program, you'll learn the art of needle felting and create your own woolen sheep. Using only wool and a needle, our expert instructor will guide you through each step to sculpt a fuzzy barnyard friend! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Sensory Playgroup 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Sensory Playgroup 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us in a sensory friendly space to read together, make friends, and explore sensory activities. This program is inclusive, but primarily created with children on the Autism Spectrum in mind. For ages 5 and up. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Apr 7 2025 Mon SNAP Navigator/Program Assistant 1:00pm - 4:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Apr 7 2025 Mon SNAP Navigator/Program Assistant 1:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Purpose of Meeting To assist with SNAP application.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm - 4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Technology Event Details: Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Microwave Meals 3:15pm - 4:15pm Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Microwave Meals 3:15pm - 4:15pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Build a Cardboard City 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Build a Cardboard City 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Use cardboard and markers to create roads. Use templates to make your own buildings. Take home a tiny toy car to drive in your new city. We provide the supplies, you supply the imagination. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Chess Knights 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Chess Knights 4:30pm - 5:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals! Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Learn the Basic Art of Meditation 10:30am - 11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Learn the Basic Art of Meditation 10:30am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Stompers Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Babies & Toddlers Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Stompers Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for a silly and fun toddler storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards toddlers, older siblings welcome. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm - 1:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us! Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online at noon on the second Tuesday of every month.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Hybrid Lunch & Learn: Financial Wellness 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Hybrid Lunch & Learn: Financial Wellness 12:00pm - 1:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A HYBRID PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN-PERSON AND VIA ZOOM. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events Event Details: Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
