Memorial Day All Day Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Closed for the holiday Closing May 27 2024 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Description: Closed for the holiday
This event is in the "Adults" group. Ask a Law Librarian Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Ask a Law Librarian: Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. Event Details: The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Co... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Café Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Knot Just Knitters: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. Event Details: New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Café Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Wellman Hall at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Knot Just Knitters: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. Event Details: New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Knot Just Knitters 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Wellman Hall Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "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 Tuesday, May 28, 2024 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. May 28 2024 Tue 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Job Corps Information Table Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Work & Careers Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain e... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Job Corps Information Table 11:00am - 2:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Work & Careers Event Details: Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Knot Just Knitters: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. Event Details: New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "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, May 29, 2024 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. May 29 2024 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, May 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 vegetable... 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. May 29 2024 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. Wednesday Crafternoons for All Ages Wednesday, May 29, 2024 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. May 29 2024 Wed Wednesday Crafternoons 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 "Adults" group. Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for 45 minutes of outdoor chair yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Using gentle stretching while seated,chair yoga allows adults of ... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends 11:30am - 12:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Registration Open Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Join us for 45 minutes of outdoor chair yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Using gentle stretching while seated,chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Job Corps Information Table Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Work & Careers Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain e... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Job Corps Information Table 1:00pm - 4:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Work & Careers Event Details: Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.
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, May 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm 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. May 30 2024 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 5:00pm 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Freestyle Lego Club Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Event Details: Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle building Lego 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 30 2024 Thu Freestyle Lego Club 3:30pm - 4:45pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle building Lego 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 "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Knot Just Knitters: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. Event Details: New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 31 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Knot Just Knitters: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. Event Details: New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 31 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Sew Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Technology Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Open sew: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Event Details: Join us every Friday for Open Sew at the Mason Square Library! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all ... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 31 2024 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Technology Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Join us every Friday for Open Sew at the Mason Square Library! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
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 Gaming On Fridays Friday, May 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 31 2024 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, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Discover New Recipes All Day 6/1 - 8/31 East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Event Details: Is it time to explore some new recipes? Do you have a favorite recipe that you want to share with others? Come to the East Forest Park library to share your favorite recipe or pick... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun-Aug 2024 Discover New Recipes All Day 6/1 - 8/31 East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Is it time to explore some new recipes? Do you have a favorite recipe that you want to share with others? Come to the East Forest Park library to share your favorite recipe or pick up a new one!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Chainmail Club Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:30am - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Want to learn how to make chainmail jewelry? Join us at the Mason Square Branch and make a bracelet! On Saturdays, June 1st, July 13th and August 10th, from 11:30-2:30. For adults,... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 1 2024 Sat Chainmail Club 11:30am - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Want to learn how to make chainmail jewelry? Join us at the Mason Square Branch and make a bracelet! On Saturdays, June 1st, July 13th and August 10th, from 11:30-2:30. For adults, 18+
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. Learn to Draw Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Drawing workshop: Learn how to draw in this three-session workshop that covers the tools of the trade and how to work with shape and volume. Event Details: Have you always wanted to draw pictures with pencils, but weren't sure where to start? Join us for one or more sessions to learn basic skills with lines, curves, and tools. No art ... Registration Open Registration 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. Jun 1 2024 Sat Learn to Draw 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Registration Open Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Learn how to draw in this three-session workshop that covers the tools of the trade and how to work with shape and volume. Have you always wanted to draw pictures with pencils, but weren't sure where to start? Join us for one or more sessions to learn basic skills with lines, curves, and tools. No art experience required. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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, June 3, 2024 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. Jun 3 2024 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Discover the Makerspace Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: The EFP Makerspace is open on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month!Bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon Discover the Makerspace 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: The EFP Makerspace is open on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Autism and Neurodiversity Information Session Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), signs and symptoms, how early intervention can help, how to access resources, and understanding differences in learning style and emotio... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Autism and Neurodiversity Information Session 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), signs and symptoms, how early intervention can help, how to access resources, and understanding differences in learning style and emotional expression.
