This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Drop-In Tech Help Friday, January 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Technology Age Group: Teens, Adults 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 sessi... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 24 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. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Switch Gaming On Fridays Friday, January 24, 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. Event Details: 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. Jan 24 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Studio Art Classes Friday, January 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Join us Friday afternoons in the Makerspace to create your own masterpiece. Each workshop will cover a different skill and material, including: pottery, figure sculpture, wire scul... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 24 2025 Fri Teen Studio Art Classes 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join us Friday afternoons in the Makerspace to create your own masterpiece. Each workshop will cover a different skill and material, including: pottery, figure sculpture, wire sculpture, painting, and more. All materials provided. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Join the Quest; Dungeons and Dragons for Teens Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:30pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens TRPG club beginners: Learn the basic rules of D&D while embarking on a fun and dramatic adventure. Event Details: If you are curious about D & D this is your chance to explore this table top adventure game. We will have premade characters, so you can jump right in. This will inspire you to... This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat Join the Quest; Dungeons and Dragons for Teens 11:00am - 2:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Learn the basic rules of D&D while embarking on a fun and dramatic adventure. If you are curious about D & D this is your chance to explore this table top adventure game. We will have premade characters, so you can jump right in. This will inspire you to Join the Quest! For ages 12-18, younger with experience. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Tea Talks Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome! This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat Tea Talks 12:30pm - 2:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Learn Needle Felting - Baby Emperor Penguin Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Join us for a fun and cozy needle felting class where you’ll create an adorable baby emperor penguin using soft wool roving and a barbed needle! This beginner-friendly project will... Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat Learn Needle Felting - Baby Emperor Penguin 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Join us for a fun and cozy needle felting class where you’ll create an adorable baby emperor penguin using soft wool roving and a barbed needle! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Code Builders 2.0 Monday, January 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Technology Event Details: Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Hand Puppet Making Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:15pm - 5:30pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Join the fun at the East Forest Park Library and create your own special hand puppet! What kind of puppet will you make: an animal, superhero or your favorite book character? What ... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Hand Puppet Making 3:15pm - 5:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join the fun at the East Forest Park Library and create your own special hand puppet! What kind of puppet will you make: an animal, superhero or your favorite book character? What will you name your puppet?
This event is in the "Teens" group. Channel A Afternoon Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of Channel A, the anime TV show pitch game. This game is fast paced, easy to learn, and hysterical. Snacks will be provided! This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Channel A Afternoon 3:30pm - 4:45pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of Channel A, the anime TV show pitch game. This game is fast paced, easy to learn, and hysterical. Snacks will be provided!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. S.A.N.E Western Mass Writers Meet Up! Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: SANE, or Support and Accountability in Novel Editing, is a year-round extension group of the NaNoWriMo region of Western Massachusetts. If you have participated in NaNo, plan to pa... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon S.A.N.E Western Mass Writers Meet Up! 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: SANE, or Support and Accountability in Novel Editing, is a year-round extension group of the NaNoWriMo region of Western Massachusetts.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Studio Tuesdays Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. Instruction and access to the equipment will be availab... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Open Studio Tuesdays 2:00pm - 4:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Game Day! Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Stop by the Mason Square Branch Library on Tuesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch! For ages 10-16. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Game Day! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Stop by the Mason Square Branch Library on Tuesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch! For ages 10-16.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Writing Club Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens Event Details: Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writi... This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Teen Writing Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Boomer's Book Club Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Community Events, Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Event Details: Join Springfield Thunderbirds hockey player Drew Callin as he shares some of his favorite books with you. He’ll be joined by a teammate. We will have a scavenger hunt or other acti... This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Boomer's Book Club 3:45pm - 4:45pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join Springfield Thunderbirds hockey player Drew Callin as he shares some of his favorite books with you. He’ll be joined by a teammate. We will have a scavenger hunt or other activity as well. Great for families.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. That's a Puzzle! Celebrate World Puzzle Day All Day IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: What is 24 hours long, all about solving problems, and is one of the best unofficial holidays of the year? Puzzle Day, of course. We will have all sorts of puzzles for all ages- ji... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed That's a Puzzle! Celebrate World Puzzle Day All Day Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: What is 24 hours long, all about solving problems, and is one of the best unofficial holidays of the year? Puzzle Day, of course. We will have all sorts of puzzles for all ages- jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, suduko, and rubiks cubes.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Event Details: Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm 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: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Chinese New Year "Year of the Snake" Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Event Details: Join us to celebrate the Chinese New Year "Year of the Snake" with stories and activities. Make a Light Lantern and try some tasty rice balls and Chinese cookies. ... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Chinese New Year "Year of the Snake" 2:30pm - 4:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us to celebrate the Chinese New Year "Year of the Snake" with stories and activities. Make a Light Lantern and try some tasty rice balls and Chinese cookies.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Read with Henry the Rabbit Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Crafternoon for All Ages Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Craft generic: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Event Details: Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 4:00pm - 6:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Night Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Age Group: Teens Teen night EFP: Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. Event Details: Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+ This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Teen Night 5:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Chess Club Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Rice Hall at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult c... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sew Fun! Drop-In Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help yo... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jam Sessions Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Looking for people to play music with? Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner-intermediate music club with your guitar, ukulele or other acoustic instrument ... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Jam Sessions 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Looking for people to play music with? Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner-intermediate music club with your guitar, ukulele or other acoustic instrument and start jamming or learning your favorite songs!
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, January 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens 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 b... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 31 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.
