This event is in the "Adults" group Learn Needle Felting: Felted Pumpkin Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults In this hands-on program, you'll learn the art of needle felting and create your own seasonal felted pumpkin to take home. Using only wool and a needle, our expert instructor will guide you through each step. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 18 2025 Sat Learn Needle Felting: Felted Pumpkin 10:00am–11:30am Central Library Upcoming Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: In this hands-on program, you'll learn the art of needle felting and create your own seasonal felted pumpkin to take home. Using only wool and a needle, our expert instructor will guide you through each step. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Adults" group Make A Wine Cork Pumpkin Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:00pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Craft generic: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Fall is the air! Join us to make a Wine Cork Pumpkin, have good conversation and refreshments! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 18 2025 Sat Make A Wine Cork Pumpkin 11:30am–2:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Upcoming Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Fall is the air! Join us to make a Wine Cork Pumpkin, have good conversation and refreshments!
This event is in the "Adults" group Tacky Craft Club Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Calling all imperfectionists! Join Tacky Craft Club, where we come together to create things (good or bad) and make friends. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 18 2025 Sat Tacky Craft Club 11:30am–2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all imperfectionists! Join Tacky Craft Club, where we come together to create things (good or bad) and make friends.
This event is in the "Adults" group Queer Book Club Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Off Site Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 18 2025 Sat Queer Book Club 12:30pm–1:30pm Off Site Registration Open Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Ghost Decorations Craft Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Come make hanging ghosts to decorate your space for Halloween! This is an all ages craft with materials provided. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 18 2025 Sat Ghost Decorations Craft 1:00pm–2:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Come make hanging ghosts to decorate your space for Halloween! This is an all ages craft with materials provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group Open Sew All Day Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Open Sew All Day 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! 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 "Adults" group We Love a Good Book Club Monday, October 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults After a long hiatus, the East Springfield Book Club is back. Our new name is the "We Love a Good Book Club." Our book club will meet monthly, and you can bring a book you have read to discuss with the group. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2025 Mon We Love a Good Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: After a long hiatus, the East Springfield Book Club is back. Our new name is the "We Love a Good Book Club." Our book club will meet monthly, and you can bring a book you have read to discuss with the group.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Code Builders 2.0 Monday, October 20, 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 Oct 20 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 "Adults" group Spice Club Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Rice Hall at Central Library Program Type: Food & Cooking Age Group: Adults Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Spice Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
This event is in the "Adults" group Vinyasa Flow for Adults Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Yoga instructor Christina Lam will lead this free 8-week series of Vinyasa Flow for Adults this fall! All skill levels welcome. Mats provided, but feel free to bring your own. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Vinyasa Flow for Adults 5:30pm–6:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Yoga instructor Christina Lam will lead this free 8-week series of Vinyasa Flow for Adults this fall! All skill levels welcome. Mats provided, but feel free to bring your own.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group the Music Makers - Stella Silbert Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Performances, Technology Age Group: Teens, Adults An evening of music and conversation with local emerging artists! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2025 Mon the Music Makers - Stella Silbert 6:30pm–7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Performances, Technology Event Details: An evening of music and conversation with local emerging artists!
This event is in the "Adults" group Community Coffee Hour Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events, Food & Cooking Age Group: Adults Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Community Coffee Hour 10:15am–11:15am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events, Food & Cooking Event Details: Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dominoes Club Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens, Adults This club is for dominoes players of all levels - beginners are welcome! Come meet new people and socialize over a game. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Dominoes Club 11:00am–1:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: This club is for dominoes players of all levels - beginners are welcome! Come meet new people and socialize over a game.
This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Tuesday, October 21, 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 Oct 21 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, October 21, 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 Oct 21 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, October 21, 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 Oct 21 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, October 22, 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 Oct 22 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Chess Club Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Civic Engagement, 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 Oct 22 2025 Wed Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, 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 "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, October 22, 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 Oct 22 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, October 22, 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 Oct 22 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, October 22, 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 Oct 22 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Conversation Circle Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Express at Pine Point Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens, Adults Join us weekly for the opportunity to practice speaking English in an informal, drop-in setting. This program is geared towards adult and older teens who have intermediate and advanced-level English skills to practice and expand vocabulary. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Conversation Circle 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Express at Pine Point Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join us weekly for the opportunity to practice speaking English in an informal, drop-in setting. This program is geared towards adult and older teens who have intermediate and advanced-level English skills to practice and expand vocabulary.
This event is in the "Adults" group Crafter Hours Drop-In Wednesday, October 22, 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 Oct 22 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 "Adults" group The Any Book Club Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Any Book Club: Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads. The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 23 2025 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am–12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads. The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not.