2023 Municipal Election Voting

All Day
Adults
Mason Square Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

2023  City Preliminary Election Voting

2023 Municipal Election Voting

All Day
Adults
Library Express at Pine Point
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

2023  City Preliminary Election Voting

Budding Bookworms Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
East Forest Park Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals!

Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome! Storytime will be held on the patio through September.

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.

Home City Families Playgroup

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Forest Park Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

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.

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.

SAIL Fitness Class for Older Adults

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
At Capacity
Registration
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Stay Active and Independent For Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance, and fitness class designed for older adults. 

The program includes a period of continuous movement designed to get your heart rate up, followed by a series of balance, strengthening and flexibility exercises intended to improve your mobility and independence. For adults 18+.

Wee Ones: Storytime and Playgroup

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

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.

Reservation

Springfield Healing Study photo voice group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting to gather information and discuss , outline goals and formulate shared experiences.

Home City Families Playgroup

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

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.

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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

Gladius in Concert

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Mason Square Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Taught by an Andrés Segovia's protégé, and influenced by Eddie Van Halen, Gladius' guitar style is spicy flamenco fusion served on a heavy metal platter.

Knot Just Knitters

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

Letter L Storytime and Craft

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Celebrate the lovely letter L!  Join your librarian Miss Lori for light-hearted stories about lizards, lions and ladybugs.  Afterwards we'll make fun and easy leaf rubbings and collages.

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.

Lego Questers of Indian Orchard

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Indian Orchard Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Are you up to the LEGO Challenge? 

Join other LEGO Questers in building our Challenge of the month, or build your own. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm. Indian Orchard branch. For ages 5 and up. 

Teen Tuesday

3:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

Meat-Free Meals for Teens

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Forest Park Branch
At Capacity
Registration
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

We're cooking up a storm at Forest Park Library! Do you want to learn cooking skills? Are you looking for ways to eat less meat? Want to try new versions of your favorite foods?

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

Teen & Adult Writing Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Get together to plan and work on your next writing project!

Each year thousands of people participate in National Novel Writers Month (known as NaNoWriMo) where they attempt to write a 50,000-word word manuscript during the month of November.