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Conversation Circle

Wednesday, November 19, 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.

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

Gaming Wednesday

Wednesday, November 19, 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.

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

Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Practice your Spanish in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Visible Mending Workshop

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to learn the basics of visual mending!  The workshop will focus on the beginner skills of how to repair and maintain clothing. You are welcome to bring an item or two to mend as we get to slow down and create together.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Join us to learn the basics of visual mending!  The workshop will focus on the beginner skills of how to repair and maintain clothing. You are welcome to bring an item or two to mend as we get to slow down and create together.

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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

Adult Board Game Night

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.

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

Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club:

Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! 

Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+

Offsite Event
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! 

Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+

This event is in the "Adults" group

Local History Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Are you interested in Springfield's history? This group is for those who are familiar with its history along with those who are looking to learn about it. Discussions will be about the people, events, and buildings of Springfield. 

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Are you interested in Springfield's history? This group is for those who are familiar with its history along with those who are looking to learn about it. Discussions will be about the people, events, and buildings of Springfield. 

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

Adult Chess Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rice Hall 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. 

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rice Hall
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

STCC Information Table

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotunda at Central Library
Program Type:
Work & Careers
Age Group:
Adults

Stop by to learn about free job training and adult education classes offered by Springfield Technical Community College. 

Free classes include 

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Work & Careers
Event Details:

Stop by to learn about free job training and adult education classes offered by Springfield Technical Community College. 

Free classes include 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, November 21, 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.

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 21, 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.

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

Drop-In Tech Help from Tech Hub

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Come get tech help from a tech expert!

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Come get tech help from a tech expert!

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

Learn to Make Fire Cider

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Fire Cider is a tried and true herbal home remedy known for boosting the immune system, fighting colds and flus, easing coughs and congestion, and so much more!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fire Cider is a tried and true herbal home remedy known for boosting the immune system, fighting colds and flus, easing coughs and congestion, and so much more!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Garden Club

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Outdoors
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at East Springfield to learn more about Garden Club. Ask us questions about your plants; indoor and outdoor plant care, and learn some tips and tricks from us!

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors
Event Details:

Join us at East Springfield to learn more about Garden Club. Ask us questions about your plants; indoor and outdoor plant care, and learn some tips and tricks from us!

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

Wax Seal Napkin Ring

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Jazz up your Thanksgiving table by turning wax seals and ribbon into unique napkin rings.

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

Jazz up your Thanksgiving table by turning wax seals and ribbon into unique napkin rings.

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. 

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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Code Builders 2.0

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults,

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.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chess Knights - All Ages

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults,

Family friendly chess club is now open to all ages.  Kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment and Adults can start as beginners or be matched up with other players on their level.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Family friendly chess club is now open to all ages.  Kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment and Adults can start as beginners or be matched up with other players on their level.

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

Western Mass Writers Meetup

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join the Western Mass Writers Guild for our monthly meeting at the Springfield Library. Writers of all skill levels are welcome to attend. Meetings include writing “sprints,” idea collaboration and general camaraderie.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Join the Western Mass Writers Guild for our monthly meeting at the Springfield Library. Writers of all skill levels are welcome to attend. Meetings include writing “sprints,” idea collaboration and general camaraderie.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn the Basic Art of Meditation

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.

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

Dominoes Club

Tuesday, November 25, 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.

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, November 25, 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.

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, November 25, 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.

Virtual Event
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

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults,

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!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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!