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Esmeralda Santiago Book Discussion Group

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Let’s continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by gathering to discuss books written by award-winning author Esmeralda Santiago including When I Was Puerto Rican, Alm...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Let’s continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by gathering to discuss books written by award-winning author Esmeralda Santiago including When I Was Puerto RicanAlmost a Woman, and her latest Las Madres

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lil' Foodies

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Adults
Event Details:

If you and your lil' foodie are starting your baby-led weaning journey or you're looking for new recipes for your little one, this class is for you. Learn simple techniques and eas...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

If you and your lil' foodie are starting your baby-led weaning journey or you're looking for new recipes for your little one, this class is for you. Learn simple techniques and easy recipes for the little person in your life.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, November 8, 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.

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, November 8, 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.

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, November 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 crafter...

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Latino Author Fair

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The 7 Arts Latino Foundation, Inc. is hosting its inaugural Latino Author Fair 

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

The 7 Arts Latino Foundation, Inc. is hosting its inaugural Latino Author Fair 

Disclaimer(s)

Non-Library Event

This is a non-library-sponsored event.

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, November 8, 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.

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 "Adults" group.

Latino Author Fair

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The 7 Arts Latino Foundation, Inc. is hosting its inaugural Latino Author Fair 

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

The 7 Arts Latino Foundation, Inc. is hosting its inaugural Latino Author Fair 

Disclaimer(s)

Non-Library Event

This is a non-library-sponsored event.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open sew:

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!

Event Details:

Stop by the Forest Park Library to develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Each month we will have a guided project to build your skills, or bring your own proj...

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!

Stop by the Forest Park Library to develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Each month we will have a guided project to build your skills, or bring your own project and meet other sewers. Share your skills and tips with others!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Acrylic Paint Pour

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy traditional painting but want to try something new? Create fabulously unique designs using paint - no experience and no brush necessary!

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy traditional painting but want to try something new? Create fabulously unique designs using paint - no experience and no brush necessary!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Veterans Through Song

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join local musician Jon Waterman for an unforgettable event of music and storytelling, featuring figures like James Reese Europe, Ira Hayes, Elvis Presley, and more. Whether you're...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join local musician Jon Waterman for an unforgettable event of music and storytelling, featuring figures like James Reese Europe, Ira Hayes, Elvis Presley, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Latino Author Fair Closing Ceremony

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The 7 Arts Latino Foundation Inc is hosting its inaugural Latino Author Fair closing ceremony

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

The 7 Arts Latino Foundation Inc is hosting its inaugural Latino Author Fair closing ceremony

Disclaimer(s)

Non-Library Event

This is a non-library-sponsored event.

Veterans 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
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.

Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group:

A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us!

Event Details:

Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online at noon on the second Tuesday of every month. Lib...

Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us!

Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online at noon on the second Tuesday of every month.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask a Law Librarian

Tuesday, November 12, 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
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, November 12, 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.

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.

Golden Age Trivia

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come to the East Forest Park library for a golden trivia afternoon – the 2nd Tuesday of every month. We’ll have snacks, fun facts, and a great time! Recommended age 55+.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come to the East Forest Park library for a golden trivia afternoon – the 2nd Tuesday of every month. We’ll have snacks, fun facts, and a great time! Recommended age 55+.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Open Studio Tuesdays

Tuesday, November 12, 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
Event Details:

Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be availab...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Job Corps Information Table

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Brightwood 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 25 years and older who have a disability t...

Library Location: Brightwood 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 25 years and older who have a disability to gain employment.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knot Just Knitters

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
SA Community Room at 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.

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community 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.

Make It Mend It Sew It

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn to sew at the Mason Square Library! Join Miss Laura and Miss Cora as we make beautiful fall-inspired crafts! Space is limited. To sign up, visit our library's front desk, giv...

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn to sew at the Mason Square Library! Join Miss Laura and Miss Cora as we make beautiful fall-inspired crafts! Space is limited. To sign up, visit our library's front desk, give us a call, or register on our website.

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, November 13, 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.SPECIAL PROJECT!If you have thought about dipping your creative toe into model trains or miniatures, we have an exc...

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.

SPECIAL PROJECT!

If you have thought about dipping your creative toe into model trains or miniatures, we have an exciting project for you!

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, November 13, 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...

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tea Talks

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome.