Discover Your Summer Kickoff: Light Up the Night!

All Day
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Join us for the first day of Discover Your Summer with fun activities for all ages!

For children birth to age 5: Check out the weekly playgroup facilitated by our community partner Home.City.Families.

What's Cooking Cookbook Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Online
Virtual Event
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Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. 

Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!

Computer Basics Part 2: The Internet

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Central Library
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills.

This is part 2 of "Computer Basics," a 3-week series designed to teach everything you need to start exploring on your own.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

Reservation

ALA Meeting

10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting to discuss upcoming community events for youth

Sunshine Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Spend Tuesday mornings this summer in the sunshine with your new favorite stories. Aimed at children ages 3-5, but siblings of all ages are welcome. Storytime will be held on the patio near the parking lot, don't forget your sunscreen! 

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.

Wee Ones: Storytime and Playgroup

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
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Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Storytime plays an important role in building early literacy and social skills.

Join us for books, songs, and playtime specifically designed for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for families with children under three years old.

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.

Ask a Law Librarian

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Online
Virtual Event
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Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions.

Ask a Law Librarian is a virtual drop-in program for anyone looking for legal research help. This service assists people looking for information on specific forms, laws, and other legal resources.

Home City Families Playgroup

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
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.

Knot Just Knitters

1:30pm - 3:00pm
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
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.

Knot Just Knitters

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Central Library
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Library Location: Central Library
Room: Wellman Hall
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.

Reservation

MOCD Meeting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mason Square Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

The Mayor’s Office of Commission On Disability meets once a month to discuss the obstacles and challenges that the disabled population faces when it comes to navigating the modern world.

Lego Questers

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Indian Orchard Branch
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Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
Event Details:

Legos are back! Join other LEGO Questers in building our Quest of the week, or build your own. For ages 5 and up.

Teen Tuesday

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

If you are looking for a welcoming place to be after school, look no further. Get inspired by using a wide array of art and writing materials as well as board games. Enjoy the company of others or grab a quiet space for some precious alone time.

Cancelled

Eager Readers Book Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome. 

This month's book:

The Midnight Library book cover