This event is in the "Adults" group. Music's in the Heart: Honoring Black Music All Summer Long Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Adults Meet up at the East Springfield Branch to listen to music from Black artists this summer! Bring your favorite songs, albums, and soundtracks performed by Black musicians to listen to and share with the group. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 12 2025 Sat Music's in the Heart: Honoring Black Music All Summer Long 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Meet up at the East Springfield Branch to listen to music from Black artists this summer! Bring your favorite songs, albums, and soundtracks performed by Black musicians to listen to and share with the group. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Pop Up Art School: Dragon Eye Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Ages: 11+Who's that peeking out from the cave? Sculpt a Dragon eye that's fierce or friendly using a glass eye, air dry clay and metallic paint. Class is limited to the first 15 participants. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 12 2025 Sat Pop Up Art School: Dragon Eye 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Ages: 11+Who's that peeking out from the cave? Sculpt a Dragon eye that's fierce or friendly using a glass eye, air dry clay and metallic paint. Class is limited to the first 15 participants.
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 14, 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 14 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Silent Book Club Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Teens, Adults Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Silent Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Computer Basics: Getting Started Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Computer Lab at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology Age Group: Adults This is the first in a series of hands-on workshops to build computer skills. The Getting Started class focuses on the basics of using a desktop computer. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Computer Basics: Getting Started 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology Registration Required Event Details: This is the first in a series of hands-on workshops to build computer skills. The Getting Started class focuses on the basics of using a desktop computer. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm 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. 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Knot Just Knitters 12:00pm - 2:00pm 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. Ask a Law Librarian Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events 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. 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. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events 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 "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 "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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. New members are always welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch 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 always 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, 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. 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Gaming Wednesday Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Gaming Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Crafter Hours Drop-In Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Stop by the Crafter Hours drop-in to work on a project (or start a new one) with us! We'll have plenty of supplies to use and some past crafts for inspiration. Ages 16+ please, all levels of craftiness welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Crafter Hours Drop-In 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the Crafter Hours drop-in to work on a project (or start a new one) with us! We'll have plenty of supplies to use and some past crafts for inspiration. Ages 16+ please, all levels of craftiness welcome.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Chess Club Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens, Adults The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Friday, July 18, 2025 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. 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 18 2025 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. Chair Yoga Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Chair Yoga: Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri Chair Yoga 11:30am - 12:15pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Friday, July 18, 2025 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. 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 18 2025 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 "Adults" group. Open Sew Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Summer Scrabble Drop-in Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Teens, Adults Come to the East Forest Park branch library to show off your Scrabble skills! Test your vocabulary – and your opponents – at this weekly drop-in program, this summer only. Ages 16+. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri Summer Scrabble Drop-in 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Come to the East Forest Park branch library to show off your Scrabble skills! Test your vocabulary – and your opponents – at this weekly drop-in program, this summer only. Ages 16+.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Crochet Granny Squre/Bandana Workshop Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Age Group: Teens, Adults Come learn new crochet skills with your choice of project! Participants will learn to make either a granny square or a hair bandana. Some materials provided, little experience needed. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 19 2025 Sat Crochet Granny Squre/Bandana Workshop 1:00pm - 2:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Come learn new crochet skills with your choice of project! Participants will learn to make either a granny square or a hair bandana. Some materials provided, little experience needed.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Up Your Mirror Game Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Create a faux etched glass mirror that's as unique as you. Go seaside, go art deco, go any way you wish! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 19 2025 Sat Up Your Mirror Game 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create a faux etched glass mirror that's as unique as you. Go seaside, go art deco, go any way you wish!
