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Branches	Central Library			Brightwood Branch	East Forest Park Branch					East Springfield Branch	Forest Park Branch	Mason Square Branch		Sixteen Acres Branch		Online	Special Events
Rooms	CL Community Room	Computer Lab	Children's Program Room	BW Community Room	EFP Community Room	Café Room	Children's Room	Children's Storytime Room	Makerspace	No room assigned	No room assigned	Mason Square Branch	MS Community Room	No room assigned	SA Community Room	No room assigned	No room assigned
All Day			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Little Library Post Office All Day 8/2–8/31 Children, Tweens Central Library This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group 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.														This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Reading Dragons and Friends- Starter Pack All Day 8/18–8/31 Children, Tweens, Teens Special Events Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Community Events Event Details: Level up your reading this school year with a fun card game! You can pick up a starter pack of three dragon cards at your local library branch this August. The more you read, the more cool dragon cards you can earn! Ask a librarian for more info.
10:00am		This event is in the "Adults" group Computer Basics: Email 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology Registration Required Event Details: This is the third in a series of hands-on workshops to build computer skills. The Gmail class focuses on the basics of emailing, specifically Gmail. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
10:15am
10:30am							This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Toddler 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 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! Held every Tuesday morning. Geared toward toddlers ages 3 and under with their grown-ups! 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 Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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.
10:45am
11:00am			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Stompers Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Babies & Toddlers Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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.										Reservation C3 Community Police Meetings 11:00am–12:30pm Mason Square Branch This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Purpose of Meeting C3 Community Police Meetings
11:15am
11:30am							This event is in the "Children" group Big Kid Storytime 11:30am–12:00pm Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us every Tuesday for Big Kid Storytime to enjoy stories and songs that are well suited for kids ages 4-6, with their grown ups! 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.
11:45am
12:00pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
12:15pm
12:30pm
12:45pm
1:00pm											This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior 1:00pm–1:45pm Children, Tweens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group 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.					This event is in the "Adults" group Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
1:15pm
1:30pm															This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm–2:30pm Babies & Toddlers Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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.
1:45pm
2:00pm									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 Sew Fun! Drop-In 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 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!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Tweens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group 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.
2:15pm
2:30pm
2:45pm
3:00pm	This event is in the "Tweens" group Build-a-Board Game Workshop 3:00pm–4:00pm Tweens Central Library This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Games, Summer Reading 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.				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 National Potato Day! 3:00pm–5:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages East Forest Park Branch Upcoming Registration Required 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 Upcoming Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Come join us in celebrating all things potato! Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
3:15pm
3:30pm												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 Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 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!		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Tuesday 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.
3:45pm								This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Gamer Grub 3:45pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Level up your cooking skills this summer with food inspired by classic video and board games! Open to all young chefs ages 6-12.
4:00pm
4:15pm
4:30pm
4:45pm
5:00pm
5:15pm
5:30pm
5:45pm
6:00pm				Reservation UMASS Extension visit Clarendon 6:00pm–8:00pm Brightwood Branch This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Purpose of Meeting Umass Extension is going to train our Clarendon educators on the importance of nutrition.
6:15pm
6:30pm															Reservation Eager Readers Book Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Purpose of Meeting 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.
6:45pm
7:00pm
7:15pm
7:30pm
7:45pm

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