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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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Funding Information Network - Office Hours
10:00am–11:30am
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Computer Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Civic Engagement,
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Meet with our Digital Services Librarian to learn about grants for 501(c)3 nonprofits. Get acquainted with the Foundation Directory Online, and learn where to get useful resources for the entire grant seeking process.
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10:15am |
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10:30am |
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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
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Tiny Tots Playgroup
10:30am–11:15am
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but 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
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Circle Time Fun
10:30am–11:30am
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth - 5 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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Reservation
Sixteen Acres Branch
Aug
7
2025
Thu
The Sister Circle Book Club
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
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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
7
2025
Thu
Wiggle Worms Storytime
11:00am–11:30am
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 baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, 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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Reservation
East Forest Park Branch
Aug
7
2025
Thu
WIC World Breastfeeding Week Celebration
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
CELEBRATING BREASTFEEDING AND PUMPING MOTHER'S FOR WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK 2025
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11:15am |
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11:30am |
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11:45am |
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12:00pm |
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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 "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
Forest Park Branch
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
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Dancin' with Hoops!
1:00pm–2:00pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
FP Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Performances
Event Details:
Join Judi Jones, aka ENERGIZER, for a musical and interactive Hoop Dancing (hula hooping) program. Dancin’ with Hoops blends creative movement, dance, exercise, and play. Hula hoops will be provided for use. All ages are welcomed to participate.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens,
Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club
1:00pm–5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club.
We supply artist-quality crayons, pencils, and pens, along with coloring pages, to spark your creativity.
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1:15pm |
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1:30pm |
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1:45pm |
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Reservation
East Forest Park Branch
Aug
7
2025
Thu
WIC World Breastfeeding Week Celebration
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
WIC World Breastfeeding Week Celebration
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2:00pm |
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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
Aug
7
2025
Thu
DIY Ice Cream
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
Join us for some frozen fun! We'll make our own ice cream using half and half, salt, and ice. Come ready to shake, shake, shake! Gloves or mittens encouraged. Recommended for kids 6 and up.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Adult Chess Club
2:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Rice Hall
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
7
2025
Thu
VIP (Very Important Pre-readers) Detectives Club
2:00pm–2:45pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two. We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives. Ideal for ages 3-6 with all children 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 "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
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Silent Book Club Junior
2:00pm–3:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
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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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
7
2025
Thu
Open Studio Thursdays
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
7
2025
Thu
VIP (Very Important Pre-Readers) Detectives Club
2:00pm–2:45pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two. We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives. Ideal for ages 3-6 with all children 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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2:30pm |
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2:45pm |
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3:00pm |
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This event is in the "All Ages" 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,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "All Ages" 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
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Community Dance & Drum with the Community Music School of Springfield
3:00pm–4:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
All Ages,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops,
Performances
Event Details:
Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!
Disclaimer(s)
Limited Space
Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
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3:15pm |
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3:30pm |
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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
East Forest Park Branch
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
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Dancin' with Hoops!
3:30pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Performances
Event Details:
Join Judi Jones, aka ENERGIZER, for a musical and interactive Hoop Dancing (hula hooping) program. Dancin’ with Hoops blends creative movement, dance, exercise, and play. Hula hoops will be provided for use. All ages are welcomed to participate.
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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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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Acrylic Paint Pour
4:30pm–6:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
MS Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us at the Mason Square Branch and make a fluid art masterpiece!
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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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Adults,
All Ages
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Aug
7
2025
Thu
All Ages Trivia Night - Game On!
6:00pm–7:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW Community Room
Age Group:
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Think you're the ultimate gamer? Join us at the All Ages Trivia Night at the Brightwood Branch Library to prove your mettle in this family friendly trivia night. Questions will be themed around board games, TTRPGs, and video games.
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Reservation
Forest Park Branch
Aug
7
2025
Thu
UMASS Extension visit Clarendon
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
FP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Umass Extension is going to train our Clarendon educators on the importance of nutrition.
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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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7:15pm |
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7:30pm |
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7:45pm |
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