Knot Just Knitters

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community 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 always welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Arcade on Wheels

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Express at Pine Point
Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Level-up your summer gaming experience at Springfield City Library with the largest mobile arcade in New England: Arcade on the Go! Enjoy arcade games in a climate-controlled environment without going further than your local library.

Mason Square Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

It's our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Join us as we, "Level Up at Mason Square Library"! Food and fun from 2:00-4:00 PM. The Summer Reading Challenge is for all ages, so sign up and WIN! 

Indian Orchard Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!

2:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with the Indian Orchard Branch Library! We'll have activities for all ages, snacks, games, and of course, lots of books!

Mobile Farmers Market

3:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Crafternoon for All Ages

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Gaming Wednesday

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.

We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.

East Forest Park Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!

4:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us in kicking off and leveling up your summer reading experience with awesome activities for all ages!

Face Painting 4:30-6:30
Video Game DJ Beats
Lawn games, ice pops, summer reading sign-ups, and more!

Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me

5:30pm–6:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along. 

Staying Safe Online

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build your confidence with using the internet safely, including creating passwords, and responding to emails, by learning the basics to cybersecurity.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

Author Talk: Sam Farmer

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Community Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Author Sam Farmer will come to talk about neurodiversity and his book, A Long Walk Down a Wi