This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt 04/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/30/2025 @ 5:00pm Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens Check our website and social media in April, and you'll find a prompt of 20 photos to take through the month of April. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 1 - 30 2025 Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt 04/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2025 @ 5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Check our website and social media in April, and you'll find a prompt of 20 photos to take through the month of April.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Pine Tree Planters All Day 4/14 - 4/18 East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Drop into the Teen Room during open hours and plant your own Pine Tree! For Teens and Tweens. While supplies last. Cancelled This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 14 - 18 2025 Cancelled Pine Tree Planters All Day 4/14 - 4/18 East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop into the Teen Room during open hours and plant your own Pine Tree! For Teens and Tweens. While supplies last.
Epilepsy Foundation New England Americorps meeting Friday, April 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:30pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Purpose of Meeting: Americorps members from throughout the region to gather for in-person training in securing post-service employment -- Brightwood Branch Apr 18 2025 Fri Epilepsy Foundation New England Americorps meeting 9:30am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Purpose of Meeting Americorps members from throughout the region to gather for in-person training in securing post-service employment --
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Knot Just Knitters: 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Chair Yoga Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Chair Yoga: Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Chair Yoga 11:30am - 12:15pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! For ages 6 months - 6 years with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome! This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 11:30am - 12:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! For ages 6 months - 6 years 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Knot Just Knitters: 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Sew Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!
WIC Breastfeeding/Nutrition Event Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Purpose of Meeting: Pregnant and breastfeeding Support Group East Forest Park Branch Apr 18 2025 Fri WIC Breastfeeding/Nutrition Event 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Purpose of Meeting Pregnant and breastfeeding Support Group
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Lego Freestyle Club Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Drop-In Tech Help Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Technology Age Group: Teens, Adults Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our monthly Drop-In Tech Help session. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Drop-In Tech Help 1:30pm - 2:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Technology Event Details: Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our monthly Drop-In Tech Help session.
This event is in the "Children" group. Caterpillar Strolling Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Saunter on into the Brightwood Branch to create a cute little caterpillar strolling across the page using cupcake liners and your own special creativity! This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Caterpillar Strolling 2:00pm - 3:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Saunter on into the Brightwood Branch to create a cute little caterpillar strolling across the page using cupcake liners and your own special creativity!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Switch Gaming On Fridays Friday, April 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens Switch It Up!: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games. On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games. On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm.
1199 Training Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm Computer Lab at Central Library Purpose of Meeting: New Hire Orientation Central Library Apr 19 2025 Sat 1199 Training 9:00am - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Purpose of Meeting New Hire Orientation
SGRho Blanket Making Workshop (Black Maternal Health Week) Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Purpose of Meeting: Community Service Central Library Apr 19 2025 Sat SGRho Blanket Making Workshop (Black Maternal Health Week) 9:30am - 12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting Community Service
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Super Saturday Storytime Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Join us Saturday mornings for an all ages, family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do a fun activity. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Super Saturday Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us Saturday mornings for an all ages, family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do a fun activity. 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: All Ages Fly over to the Sixteen Acres Library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi 11:30am - 12:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Fly over to the Sixteen Acres Library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey.
Black Maternal Health week- Panel Discussion Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Purpose of Meeting: Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week! Providing conversation and educating to the community about "Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health through Collective Action... Mason Square Branch Apr 19 2025 Sat Black Maternal Health week- Panel Discussion 11:30am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Purpose of Meeting Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Tacky Craft Club Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Calling all imperfectionists! Join Tacky Craft Club, where we come together to create things (good or bad) and make friends. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Tacky Craft Club 11:30am - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all imperfectionists! Join Tacky Craft Club, where we come together to create things (good or bad) and make friends.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Create a Rainbow Peeps Wreath for Spring Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Create a Spring wreath with rainbow peeps, and a pretty bow. Pretty and edible. For ages 7 and up. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Create a Rainbow Peeps Wreath for Spring 12:00pm - 2:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking Event Details: Create a Spring wreath with rainbow peeps, and a pretty bow. Pretty and edible. For ages 7 and up.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Queer Book Club Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Off Site Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+. Registration Open Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Queer Book Club 12:30pm - 1:30pm Off Site Registration Open Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
Western MA Popular University Teach-In Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm CL Community Room at Central Library Purpose of Meeting: To conduct a teach-in that will involve the screening of an hour long lecture with time for group discussion / activities afterwards. Central Library Apr 19 2025 Sat Western MA Popular University Teach-In 1:00pm - 4:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting To conduct a teach-in that will involve the screening of an hour long lecture with time for group discussion / activities afterwards.
Easter Sunday All Day Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Closed for the holiday Closing Apr 20 2025 Sun Closing Easter Sunday All Day Branches: Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Description: Closed for the holiday
Patriot's Day All Day Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Closed for the holiday Closing Apr 21 2025 Mon Closing Patriot's Day All Day Branches: Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Description: Closed for the holiday
