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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
01/07/2026 @ 2:30pm–05/20/2026 @ 3:30pm
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan-May
2026
Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
01/07/2026 @ 2:30pm–05/20/2026 @ 3:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! ¡Ven a escuchar tus nuevos cuentos favoritos en inglés y español, seguidos por juego libre con tus nuevas/os amigas/os!
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
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
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Community Coffee Hour
10:15am–12:00pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!
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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
Jan
20
2026
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
Jan
20
2026
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
Jan
20
2026
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
Jan
20
2026
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 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.
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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
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Big Kid Storytime
11:30am–12:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
20
2026
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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| 1:00pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
20
2026
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
Jan
20
2026
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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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
Jan
20
2026
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
Jan
20
2026
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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| 3:30pm |
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens,
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
Anime Afternoons
3:30pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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.
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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
Jan
20
2026
Tue
LEGO to the Library! LEGO Club
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
Jan
20
2026
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
Jan
20
2026
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
20
2026
Tue
A Perky Pairing: Coffee and Fine Chocolates with Kim Larkin
6:00pm–7:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW 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!
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