This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Back to School Notebook Decoration Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:30pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Start school in style with your own decorated notebook. We’ll provide a notebook and supplies; you provide the imagination. Designed for ages 8+ with all children welcome. Drop in during open hours on September 6. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 6 2025 Sat Back to School Notebook Decoration 11:00am–2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Start school in style with your own decorated notebook. We’ll provide a notebook and supplies; you provide the imagination. Designed for ages 8+ with all children welcome. Drop in during open hours on September 6. 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 Crafternoon for Kids All Day Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting autumn crafts together. For families. During open hours. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Sep 8 2025 Mon Crafternoon for Kids All Day Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting autumn crafts together. For families. During open hours.
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 Code Builders 2.0 Monday, September 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 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. View Details 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 Sep 8 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 Program Type: Computers & 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 Silent Book Club Junior: Cultural Heritage Monday, September 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Join us to share monthly thematic readings celebrating the Hispanic and Native American Cultural Heritage. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Sep 8 2025 Mon Silent Book Club Junior: Cultural Heritage 3:30pm–4:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us to share monthly thematic readings celebrating the Hispanic and Native American Cultural Heritage.
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 Sew Fun! Drop-In Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 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! View Details 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 Sep 9 2025 Tue 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 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group LEGO to the Library! Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens LEGO to the Library! Do you enjoy building with Legos? Join us at the library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30-4:30 for LEGO club and build to your heart's content. This is a drop-in program for kids of all ages. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 9 2025 Tue LEGO to the Library! 3:30pm–4:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: LEGO to the Library! Do you enjoy building with Legos? Join us at the library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30-4:30 for LEGO club and build to your heart's content. This is a drop-in program for kids of all ages.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm 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!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Switch It Up! Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming! Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Cancelled Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!
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 Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In: 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. View Details 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 Sep 10 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mobile Farmers Market Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. View Details 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 Sep 10 2025 Wed Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm–3:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Event Details: The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods.
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 Crafternoon for All Ages Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Get crafty! Let's make something together. View Details 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 Sep 10 2025 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Microwave Meals Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Age Group: Tweens, Teens Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Microwave Meals 3:15pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Yoga for Kids! Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Children, Tweens Join Christina for Yoga for Kids on Wednesdays this September! Learn new movements and make new friends. Mats provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Yoga for Kids! 4:00pm–4:45pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join Christina for Yoga for Kids on Wednesdays this September! Learn new movements and make new friends. Mats provided.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Gaming Wednesday Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games!We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Gaming Wednesday 4:00pm–5:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games!We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Family Game Night Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens Join us on Wednesday nights to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and we will periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Family Game Night 5:00pm–7:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us on Wednesday nights to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and we will periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Do you want your creativity sparked through drawing and art? We will offer a daily challenge for the summer - 25 challenges in 25 days. In the fall, we will provide a monthly challenge. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club 1:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you want your creativity sparked through drawing and art? We will offer a daily challenge for the summer - 25 challenges in 25 days. In the fall, we will provide a monthly challenge.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Art Explorers: String Art Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens Thursdays this September, get messy and make some art! Artists will explore different materials and styles, learn some art history, and most importantly get their hands dirty and have fun! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Art Explorers: String Art 4:00pm–4:45pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Thursdays this September, get messy and make some art! Artists will explore different materials and styles, learn some art history, and most importantly get their hands dirty and have fun!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dab-a-do Art Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Create a dot-inspired masterpiece using supplies provided. For families. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Dab-a-do Art 4:00pm–5:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create a dot-inspired masterpiece using supplies provided. For families.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nutrition Series: Whole Grains with Gluten Allergies Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us at the Mason Square Branch for a series of nutrition classes led by Nutrition Coordinator Abigail Killian of Western Mass Food Bank. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Nutrition Series: Whole Grains with Gluten Allergies 5:00pm–7:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Event Details: Join us at the Mason Square Branch for a series of nutrition classes led by Nutrition Coordinator Abigail Killian of Western Mass Food Bank.
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, September 12, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 12 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group LEGO Challenge Friday, September 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens It is time to get your brick on!Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge. For master builders aged 5-11! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Sep 12 2025 Fri LEGO Challenge 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Event Details: It is time to get your brick on!Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge. For master builders aged 5-11!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Gaming Friday Friday, September 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Nothing to do before the weekend? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash battle. We'll be gaming every other Friday this year! Recommended for ages 12 - 18. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 12 2025 Fri Gaming Friday 3:30pm–5:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Nothing to do before the weekend? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash battle. We'll be gaming every other Friday this year! Recommended for ages 12 - 18.