This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Story City: Main Street Fire Station Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Off Site Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Story City: Main Street Fire Station 10:30am–11:30am Off Site 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Big Kid Storytime Tuesday, July 15, 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 15 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 STEM Week 07/15/2025 @ 1:00pm to 07/18/2025 @ 4:30pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Learn about programming with Botley the robot. Try a Mars’ Base STEM activity. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 15 - 18 2025 STEM Week 07/15/2025 @ 1:00pm–07/18/2025 @ 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Technology Event Details: Learn about programming with Botley the robot. Try a Mars’ Base STEM 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 "Children" group Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood 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 15 2025 Tue Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 2:00pm–3:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior Tuesday, July 15, 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 15 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 Sew Fun! Drop-In Tuesday, July 15, 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 15 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 15, 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 15 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 Mini Sparkle Slime Lab Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Mini Sparkle Slime Lab 3:00pm–4:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Light Up the Night with a Firefly Candle Holder Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Light Up the Night with a Firefly Candle Holder 3:30pm–4:30pm 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.
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 15, 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 15 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 Gamer Grub Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking Age Group: Children, Tweens Level up your cooking skills this summer with food inspired by classic video and board games! Open to all young chefs ages 6-12. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Gamer Grub 3:45pm–4:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 6:00pm–7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group BINGO Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Join us for BINGO in the Mason Square Library Community Room. Enjoy a few games, have a snack, win a prize and spend time with other friends from the community. All 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 Jul 16 2025 Wed BINGO 1:00pm–2:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for BINGO in the Mason Square Library Community Room. Enjoy a few games, have a snack, win a prize and spend time with other friends from the community. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior Wednesday, July 16, 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 16 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 Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield Wednesday, July 16, 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 16 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 16, 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 16 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 16, 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 16 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 Reading and the Brain! Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park 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 16 2025 Wed Reading and the Brain! 3:00pm–4:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room 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 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 16, 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 16 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 "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, July 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens 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. View Details 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 Jul 16 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 Arcade on Wheels Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm East Forest Park 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 16 2025 Wed Arcade on Wheels 5:00pm–7:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park 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 Family Game Night Wednesday, July 16, 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 16 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 16, 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 16 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Circle Time Fun Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Circle Time Fun 10:30am–11:30am Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth - 5 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.
