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This event is in the "Adults" group
12/08/2025 @ 1:00pm–12/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Wrap & Yap
12/08/2025 @ 1:00pm–12/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop by the Mason Square Library to wrap your holiday gifts away from those nosy family members! We will have wrapping supplies but please feel free to share any wrapping scraps, tissue paper, gift bags or newspaper!
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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
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Special Events
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
Dec-Jan
2025
Mitten Tree
All Day
12/1–1/17
Special Events
Library Location:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and drop off new/unused mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, jackets, socks, and undergarments at every library location during the month of December through January 17.
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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
Dec
9
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
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
Babies & Toddlers
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
Dec
9
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 "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
Dec
9
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
Dec
9
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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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
9
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
9
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us!
Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online at noon on the second Tuesday of every month.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
9
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
Dec
9
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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Reservation
East Forest Park Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Educational testing for USA Gymnastics Level 7/8 Practical
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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
Dec
9
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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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Knot Just Knitters
3:00pm–4:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW Community Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
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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
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Boomer's Book Club: Read with the Thunderbirds!
3:30pm–4:30pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
The Springfield Thunderbirds are going on tour at Springfield City Library! Join us for a special storytime and hockey-themed activities with T-birds players and our favorite mascot, Boomer. Great for families.
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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
Dec
9
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
Dec
9
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
Dec
9
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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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Anime Club
5:00pm–7:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Join the Brightwood Branch Library for a monthly event where anime & manga enthusiasts gather to watch the anime of the day, whether it's a show from years gone by or the hottest current obsession. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
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