This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 1:30pm–2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities. 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 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 Community Dance & Drum with the Community Music School of Springfield Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! View Details 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 Jul 7 2025 Mon Community Dance & Drum with the Community Music School of Springfield 2:00pm–3:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Monday Funday Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! Recommended for children ages 6 and up. This week we'll do tie dye! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Monday Funday 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! Recommended for children ages 6 and up. This week we'll do tie dye!
This event is in the "Children" group Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Children Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra 2:00pm–3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone! 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 Code Builders 2.0 Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 7 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 Reading and the Brain! Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Learn how the brain works with researchers from Mount Holyoke College! Join Dr. Mara Breen and her team for a series of educational and interactive activities designed to engage children with neuroscience, perception, and reading. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Reading and the Brain! 3:00pm–4:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Learn how the brain works with researchers from Mount Holyoke College! Join Dr. Mara Breen and her team for a series of educational and interactive activities designed to engage children with neuroscience, perception, and reading.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Crafternoon for Kids Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens Craft generic: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us in the Children's Room on Mondays this July and August to create exciting crafts together! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Crafternoon for Kids 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 Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us in the Children's Room on Mondays this July and August to create exciting crafts together!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Storytime Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Budding Bookworms: Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals! Held every Tuesday morning. Geared toward toddlers ages 3 and under with their grown-ups! View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am 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! Held every Tuesday morning. Geared toward toddlers ages 3 and under with their grown-ups! 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 Big Kid Storytime Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Join us every Tuesday for Big Kid Storytime to enjoy stories and songs that are well suited for kids ages 4-6, with their grown ups! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Big Kid Storytime 11:30am–12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us every Tuesday for Big Kid Storytime to enjoy stories and songs that are well suited for kids ages 4-6, with their grown ups! 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 National Freezer Pop Day Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Visit the Mason Square Branch on July 8th for National Freezer Pop Day! We'll be giving away freezer pops to celebrate the holiday and keep cool this summer! 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 8 2025 Tue National Freezer Pop Day 1:00pm–5:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch on July 8th for National Freezer Pop Day! We'll be giving away freezer pops to celebrate the holiday and keep cool this summer!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 Jul 8 2025 Tue Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Arcade on Wheels Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Level-up your summer gaming experience at Springfield City Library with the largest mobile arcade in New England: Arcade on the Go! Enjoy arcade games in a climate-controlled environment without going further than your local library. 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Arcade on Wheels 2:00pm–4:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Level-up your summer gaming experience at Springfield City Library with the largest mobile arcade in New England: Arcade on the Go! Enjoy arcade games in a climate-controlled environment without going further than your local library.
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 Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 8 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, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Messy Art Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Messy Art 2:30pm–3:00pm 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.
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 Switch It Up! Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming! 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 Bubble Bash Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Join us for Bubble Bash, an event that celebrates all things bubbles. From bubble wrap and blowing bubble, to bubble gum to bubble tea. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Bubble Bash 1:00pm–2:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for Bubble Bash, an event that celebrates all things bubbles. From bubble wrap and blowing bubble, to bubble gum to bubble tea.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Children's Program Room at Central Library 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 Jul 9 2025 Wed Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm–2:45pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room 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 Adaptive Music Pop Up Class For Disabled and Neurodivergent Children and Their Caregivers Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children, Tweens Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Adaptive Music Pop Up Class For Disabled and Neurodivergent Children and Their Caregivers 2:00pm–3:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 2:00pm–3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's 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.
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, July 9, 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. 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 9 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Mobile Farmers Market Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm–3:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Crafternoon for All Ages Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Family Game Night Wednesday, July 9, 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 this summer to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and 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 Jul 9 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 this summer to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.
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 "All Ages" group Family Board Game Night Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Every Wednesday night in July, check out Family Game Night in Central Library’s community room! Join our Big Game or pick your own game to play. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for 6+ but all ages are welcome. 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 "All Ages" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Family Board Game Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Every Wednesday night in July, check out Family Game Night in Central Library’s community room! Join our Big Game or pick your own game to play. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for 6+ but all ages are welcome.
