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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Children,
Tweens
Central Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Little Library Post Office
All Day 8/2 - 8/31
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Civic Engagement
Event Details:
The children's room at Central Library is turning into a Little Library Post Office this August! Stop by to write and send your very own letter. We'll provide stationary, envelopes, stamps, and even blank postcards you can draw on.
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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 "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.
Aug
5
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.
Aug
5
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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| 11:00am |
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Aug
5
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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| 12:00pm |
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| 1:00pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
5
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 "Adults" group.
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
5
2025
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.
Aug
5
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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| 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.
Aug
5
2025
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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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.
Aug
5
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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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Build-a-Board Game Workshop
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Classes & Workshops,
Games
Event Details:
Learn about game design and create your own board game prototype in this six-week gaming workshop! We'll start by playing games and talking about what makes them tick. Then we'll get crafty, planning and designing our own board games.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Quest for the Quidditch Gear - Harry Potter Escape Room
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
You are members of your house Quidditch team at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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| 3:15pm |
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| 3:30pm |
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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Jeopardy Trivia
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
FP Community Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Community Events,
Games
Event Details:
Come test your knowledge and level up your fun facts at this jeopardy style trivia program!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Switch It Up!
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
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.
Aug
5
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Brightwood Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Contemporary Fiction Book Club
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Registration Open
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Join us for a brand new book club at the Brightwood Branch Library! We will be discussing hidden gems from the contemporary fiction genre. Adults 18+. Light refreshments will be provided.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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