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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
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep-Mar
2025
Reading Dragons and Friends
All Day
9/2–3/30
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading,
Games
Event Details:
Level up your reading this school year with a fun card game at Sixteen Acres Branch Library! The more you read, the more cool dragon cards you can earn! Print or ask a librarian for a reading tracker to get started.
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
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Toddler 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!
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Learn the Basic Art of Meditation
10:30am–11:30am
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.
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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
Nov
25
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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10:45am |
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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
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Dominoes Club
11:00am–1:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
This club is for dominoes players of all levels - beginners are welcome! Come meet new people and socialize over a game.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Nov
25
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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11:15am |
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Big Kid Storytime
11:30am–12:00pm
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 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.
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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
Nov
25
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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12:15pm |
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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
Nov
25
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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1:30pm |
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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
Nov
25
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
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
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
Nov
25
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
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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2:15pm |
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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 "Children" group
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
3:00pm–4:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! For ages 6 months - 6 years 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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3:15pm |
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3:30pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov
25
2025
Tue
No Cooking Cooking Class: Snacks Edition
3:30pm–4:45pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Teen Area
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops,
Food & Cooking,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join us as we learn how to make a variety of sweet and savory snacks that require no cooking. Try each food as we cook together, and learn safe kitchen practices. This class is open to teens 14-20.
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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
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Silent Book Club Junior
3:30pm–4:30pm
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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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Read with a Ranger
3:30pm–4:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Read with Jenn, a National Park Ranger. We will read aloud a book and do an activity that focuses on the parks and natural world in Springfield.
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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
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov
25
2025
Tue
LEGO to the Library!
3:30pm–4:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Room:
IO Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
LEGO to the Library! Do you enjoy building with Legos? Join us at the library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30-4:30 for LEGO club and build to your heart's content. This is a drop-in program for kids of all ages.
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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
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov
25
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
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
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Teen Tuesday
3:30pm–4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Event Details:
Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.
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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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Play With Clay!
4:30pm–5:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Learn about shapes, colors, and textures with air-dry clay. Parents, please come ready to help your children and bring your family’s creations home. Dress for a mess. Designed for ages 5-6. Supplies may be limited to ages 3+ due to small parts.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov
25
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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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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6:45pm |
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