Computer Basics: Getting Started

10:00am - 12:00pm
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:

This is the first in a series of hands-on workshops to build computer skills. The Getting Started class focuses on the basics of using a desktop computer.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

Budding Bookworms Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
East Forest Park Branch
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!

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
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.

Story City: Main Street Fire Station

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield.

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.

Stompers Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Babies & Toddlers
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 toddler storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards 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.

Reservation

C3 Community Police Meetings

11:00am - 12:30pm
Mason Square Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

C3 Community Police Meetings 

Ask a Law Librarian

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Online
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
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.

Home City Families Playgroup

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Babies & Toddlers
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.

Knot Just Knitters

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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.

Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 

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.

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

Silent Book Club Junior

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.

Open Studio Tuesdays

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.

Messy Art

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on Tuesdays this July for some messy, sensory art for toddlers and preschoolers. This program is designed with children 3-6 years old in mind, younger children are welcome but may require more help.

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.

Build-a-Board Game Workshop

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Games
Event Details:

Learn about game design and create your own board game prototype in this six-week gaming workshop! We'll start by playing games and talking about what makes them tick. Then we'll get crafty, planning and designing our own board games.

Mini Sparkle Slime Lab

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This adventurous mini slime devours all things that sparkle and shine. Level up your slime at our upgrade station to make it smooth or fluffy. Due to small parts, this activity is for ages 5+. DO NOT EAT. Handwashing suggested after use. 

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.

Light Up the Night with a Firefly Candle Holder

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Light Up the Night with a Firefly Candle Holder. Using a votive candle, a mason jar, tissue paper and mod podge we'll make a sparkly night light. For ages 6 and up. 

Switch It Up!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

 Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!

Teen Tuesday

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
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.

Gamer Grub

3:45pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Level up your cooking skills this summer with food inspired by classic video and board games! Open to all young chefs ages 6-12.

Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances
Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

Reservation

Eager Readers Book Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome.  The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction.