This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sew Fun! Drop-In Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm FP Community Room 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... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Sew Fun! Drop-In 12:00pm - 2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room 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 "Adults" group. Queer Book Club Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Off Site Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults 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. Adu... Registration Open Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2024 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 Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 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. Learn to Draw Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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. Dec 14 2024 Sat Learn to Draw 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Registration Open Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch 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, December 16, 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. Dec 16 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 "Adults" group. What's Cooking Cookbook Club Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Online Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Food & Cooking Age Group: Adults What's Cooking: Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. Event Details: Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join! Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue What's Cooking Cookbook Club 10:00am - 11:00am Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Food & Cooking Event Details: Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Lunch & Learn: Financial Wellness Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Event Details: Spend a lunch break at the Library and get financially fit with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank! Join Dawn for a series of engaging lunch-time workshops about budgeting, money manag... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Lunch & Learn: Financial Wellness 12:00pm - 1:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Spend a lunch break at the Library and get financially fit with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank! Join Dawn for a series of engaging lunch-time workshops about budgeting, money management, saving, credit-building, home-buying, and more. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Ask a Law Librarian Tuesday, December 17, 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. Dec 17 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, December 17, 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. Dec 17 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 "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, December 17, 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... 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. Dec 17 2024 Tue Open Studio Tuesdays 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: 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, December 17, 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... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Job Corps Information Table 3:00pm - 6:00pm Brightwood Branch 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. Eager Readers Book Group Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Eager Readers Book Group: Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome. Event Details: The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction. The book club members jointly choose upcoming books. No regi... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Eager Readers Book Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome. The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction. The book club members jointly choose upcoming books. No registration required, just drop by.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Job Corps Information Table Wednesday, December 18, 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 25 years and older who have a disability t... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 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 25 years and older who have a disability to gain employment.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Wednesday, December 18, 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 2024 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 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, December 18, 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. Dec 18 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. Crafternoon for All Ages Wednesday, December 18, 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. Dec 18 2024 Wed Crafternoon 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Tea Talks Wednesday, December 18, 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Tea Talks 4:30pm - 6:00pm East Springfield Branch 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Spice Club Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Rice Hall at Central Library Program Type: Food & Cooking Age Group: Adults Event Details: Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club. Each month on the 3rd Wednesday, receive a spice sample from the Sout... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed 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 Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Trivia Night Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults Event Details: Come to the East Forest Park library for adult trivia night – the 3rd Wednesday of every month. We’ll have snacks, fun facts, and a great time! Ages 18+. Themes TBA! Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Cancelled Adult Trivia Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch 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 adult trivia night – the 3rd Wednesday of every month. We’ll have snacks, fun facts, and a great time! Ages 18+. Themes TBA!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club Thursday, December 19, 2024 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! Event Details: 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. ... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site 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. The Any Book Club Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am 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. Event Details: The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed. ... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am - 11:30am 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. Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Chess Club Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Rice Hall at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens, Adults 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 c... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library 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, December 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Rotunda at Central Library Program Type: Work & Careers Age Group: Adults Event Details: Stop by to learn about free job training and adult education classes offered by Springfield Technical Community College. Free classes include Basic Computer SkillsEnglish... This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu STCC Information Table 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library 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 "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, December 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm 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. Dec 19 2024 Thu 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 Friday, December 20, 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. Dec 20 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.
