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Branches	Central Library		Brightwood Branch	East Forest Park Branch				East Springfield Branch	Forest Park Branch		Indian Orchard Branch	Mason Square Branch		Sixteen Acres Branch		Online	Special Events
Rooms	CL Community Room	Children's Program Room	BW Community Room	Café Room	Children's Room	Makerspace	Teen Room	No room assigned	No room assigned	Program Den	IO Community Room	No room assigned	Mason Square Branch	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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Hot Tea Week All Day 1/12–1/17 Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Drop by all week to make a custom tea bag. Learn the benefits of different tea types and herbal blends. Sample a few and find your favorite!			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group MLK Dream Cloud Wall Art All Day 1/12–1/17 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 Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream. What are your dreams? Stop by the library to create a personal piece of art.					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 Mitten Tree All Day 12/1–1/17 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Special Events Virtual Event 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 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 or GENTLY USED/CLEAN, warm winter coats, hats, gloves, and mittens for adults and children, as well as NEW 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 National Rubber Ducky Day All Day Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Special Events Virtual Event 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 Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: It's National Rubber Ducky day! Find our hidden big ducks to win a prize and make a custom ducky friend to bring home! All day during open hours!
10:30am					This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group Learn the Basic Art of Meditation 10:30am–11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.	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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dominoes Club 11:00am–1:00pm Teens, Adults Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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.	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 storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies and 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.
11:15am
11:30am					This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Big Kid Storytime 11:30am–12:00pm Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers 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.												This event is in the "Adults" group Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: A monthly 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.
12:15pm
12:30pm
12:45pm
1:00pm																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 Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm–4:30pm 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 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!
2:15pm
2:30pm
2:45pm
3:00pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 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.
3:15pm
3:30pm							This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Afternoons 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Events, Performances Event Details: Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.			This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Paper Portraits 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create a paper self-portrait using shapes cut out of construction paper!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group LEGO to the Library! LEGO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 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.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 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!	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
4:00pm
4:15pm
4:30pm
4:45pm
5:00pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Anime Club 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
5:15pm
5:30pm
5:45pm
6:00pm															This event is in the "Adults" group A Perky Pairing: Coffee and Fine Chocolates with Kim Larkin 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: This presentation covers everything you need to know about java. Learn about the history of both coffee and chocolate, preparation techniques, and pioneers of both industries while enjoying delicious samples!
6:15pm
6:30pm
6:45pm

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