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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
12/02/2024 @ 1:00pm - 12/19/2024 @ 5:00pm
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
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.
I Spy the Grinch at the Library
12/02/2024 @ 1:00pm - 12/19/2024 @ 5:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
I Spy something green, something mean, grouchy and grinchy! Where is the Grinch hiding in the children's room? Find all four Grinch's in the children's room and get a raffle ticket to possibly win a mini Grinch stuffy and a book.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
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.
Gingerbread Person Craft
All Day 12/16 - 12/21
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Decorate and build your own Gingerbread person using supplies provided. Maybe make a Superhero Gingerbread person? What will you name your Gingerbread person?
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Winter Wishes
All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Special Events
Library Location:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join in on a tradition practiced around the world! Write or draw your wish for the new year and hang it on our Wishing Tree for good luck. Available at all library locations during open hours this December.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
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.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Special Events
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
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.
Mitten Tree
All Day 12/2 - 12/31
Special Events
Library Location:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and add your donations of new mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves to the Mitten Tree at every library location. Donated items will be distributed throughout Springfield in January.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
17
2024
Tue
What's Cooking Cookbook Club
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading,
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
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!
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10:30am |
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Dec
17
2024
Tue
Stompers Storytime
10:30am - 11:30am
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Wee Ones is a special storytime developed for toddlers that encourages interaction through stories, music and play. Come have fun while building early literacy and social skills. For children and their caregivers.
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.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
17
2024
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.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Dec
17
2024
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.
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11:00am |
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Reservation
Mason Square Branch
Dec
17
2024
Tue
C3 Community Police Meetings
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
MS Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
C3 Community Police Meetings
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
17
2024
Tue
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:
15
Event Details:
Spend a lunch break at the Library and get financially fit with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank! Join Dawn for a series of engaging lunch-time workshops about budgeting, money management, saving, credit-building, home-buying, and more.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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12:15pm |
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12:30pm |
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12:45pm |
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1:00pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
17
2024
Tue
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
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.
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1:30pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
17
2024
Tue
Knot Just Knitters
1:30pm - 3:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Café Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Dec
17
2024
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.
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2:00pm |
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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.
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.
Dec
17
2024
Tue
Open Studio Tuesdays
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:
Arts & Crafts,
Technology
Event Details:
Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.
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2:30pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
17
2024
Tue
Little Adventures Storytime
2:30pm - 3:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us for stories and songs every Tuesday afternoon! All children and their grown-ups are welcome, but preschool aged littles will find this storytime especially enjoyable!
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.
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2:45pm |
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3:00pm |
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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
17
2024
Tue
Crafternoon
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Every Tuesday we will place crafting materials and instructions out on tables in the center of the library for patrons to use. This program is designed for teens and tweens, but adults and younger children are welcome as well.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
17
2024
Tue
Job Corps Information Table
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Work & Careers
Event Details:
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 25 years and older who have a disability to gain employment.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
17
2024
Tue
Game Day!
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Stop by the Mason Square Branch Library on Tuesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch! For ages 10-16.
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Reservation
Mason Square Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
MS Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Eliminating the barriers of handicapable integration
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3:30pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Children,
Tweens
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Dec
17
2024
Tue
Mug Brownies
3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops,
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
A mini baking class for kids 5 and up! Learn to make a brownie in the microwave and enjoy this cozy treat with yummy toppings.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Children,
Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Dec
17
2024
Tue
Kids Kitchen
3:45pm - 4:45pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself?
Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Come learn how to make fun meals, drinks, and snacks. For kids ages 6-11.
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4:15pm |
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4:30pm |
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4:45pm |
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5:00pm |
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5:15pm |
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5:30pm |
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5:45pm |
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6:00pm |
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6:15pm |
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6:30pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
17
2024
Tue
Eager Readers Book Group
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
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. No registration required, just drop by.
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7:15pm |
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