Learn the Basic Art of Meditation

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
East Springfield Branch
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.

Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Online
Virtual Event
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Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
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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.

Hybrid Lunch & Learn: Financial Wellness

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Central Library
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
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**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A HYBRID PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN-PERSON AND VIA ZOOM.

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Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

Knot Just Knitters

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Café Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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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.

Ask a Law Librarian

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Online
Virtual Event
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Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events
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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.

Sew Fun! Drop-In

2:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
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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!

Learn to Sew - Pocket Workshop

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of sewing by making a custom pocket/carrying case. Participants will learn the running stitch, whip stitch, and blanket stitch, all while making a custom project.

Switch It Up!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
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 Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!

Books & Brew at White Lion

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Off Site
At Capacity
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cure your mid-week blues and pump yourself up with this lively book discussion! 

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Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

Blues Stories: Culture & History

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops, Performances, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join Boston-based Blues Singer/Guitarist Barrett Anderson for a vibrant evening of story and song, telling the story of early Blues music, a distinctly American form that has shaped all music and culture that followed.