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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun-Aug
2025
Mystery Date with a Book
All Day 6/1 - 8/31
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
What will be the mystery title behind the wrapping? Choose your date with a book based only on the keyword on the wrapping - no peeking at the cover!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
DIY PRIDE Flag Pins
All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Special Events
Library Location:
Special Events
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Use safety pins and beads to make your own Pride flag pin
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Find Yourself in Our Local Newspaper
10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Computer Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Event Details:
Learn more about searching for yourself or family members in the Springfield Republican Digital Archives.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield
10:00am - 11:00am
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!
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.
Limited Space
Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
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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.
Jun
24
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.
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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.
Jun
24
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.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Jun
24
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.
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11:45am |
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12:00pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Knot Just Knitters
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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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12:30pm |
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12:45pm |
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1:00pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Children,
Tweens
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Silent Book Club Junior
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each month, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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.
All Ages,
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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.
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Sixteen Acres Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!
1:00pm - 7:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
All Ages,
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Jump into a summer of games, puzzles and tons of awesome summer reading. Stop by our kickoff for snacks, lawn games, sidewalk chalk and more! Check out our fun play activities created with recycled puzzle pieces plus our many family board games.
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
24
2025
Tue
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.
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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.
Jun
24
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
24
2025
Tue
STCC Information Table
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Rotunda
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Work & Careers
Event Details:
Stop by to learn about free job training and adult education classes offered by Springfield Technical Community College. Free classes include
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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.
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Sew Fun! Drop-In
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
Event Details:
Drop-in for our 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!
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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.
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Silent Book Club Junior
2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.
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2:15pm |
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2:30pm |
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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Anime Afternoons
2:30pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Book Groups & Reading,
Games
Event Details:
Join us every Tuesday afternoon to watch some anime! We will have candies, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters.
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2:45pm |
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3:00pm |
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3:15pm |
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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Central Library
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Stress Relief through Herbs for Teens
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Teen Wellness 2025
Event Details:
Join Jade Alicandro of Milk & Honey Herbs as she presents an hour-long workshop on the use of herbs for stress relief for teens. Patrons 12-19 welcome!
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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
Mason Square 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.
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Switch It Up!
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Teen Tuesday
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.
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3:45pm |
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4:00pm |
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4:15pm |
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4:30pm |
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Reservation
Sixteen Acres Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
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4:45pm |
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5:00pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Switch Gaming Club
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW Community Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Come on into the Brightwood Branch every month to get your game on with our Nintendo Switch! We will be playing a variety of Switch games including but not limited to: Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros & more!
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Reservation
Brightwood Branch
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Springfield Dementia Friendly Coalition- Memorial Quilt
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Unveiling of the Memorial Quilt, designed to bring dementia awareness to our communities. This quilt was recently created by residents of Springfield who have been impacted by dementia, and we are very proud to display it to the Ci
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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
Off Site
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.
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Library Location:
Off Site
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Gardening & Outdoors
Event Details:
Join us at three different locations around Forest Park for light nature walks and birding. Bill Randolph, Naturalist, will lead us in exploring three different park locations: Camp Star Angelina, The Duck Pond, and the Aquatic Gardens.
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6:15pm |
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6:30pm |
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6:45pm |
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7:00pm |
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