This event is in the "Adults" group The Any Book Club Thursday, August 14, 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 Aug 14 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Chess Club Thursday, August 14, 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 Aug 14 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 "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 Forest Park Birding Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Off Site Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Join us at three different locations around Forest Park for light nature walks and birding. Bill Randolph, Naturalist, will lead us in exploring three different park locations: Camp Star Angelina, The Duck Pond, and the Aquatic Gardens. View Details Offsite 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 Aug 14 2025 Thu Forest Park Birding 5:30pm–7:00pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors Event Details: Join us at three different locations around Forest Park for light nature walks and birding. Bill Randolph, Naturalist, will lead us in exploring three different park locations: Camp Star Angelina, The Duck Pond, and the Aquatic Gardens.
This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Friday, August 15, 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 Aug 15 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, August 15, 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 Aug 15 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, August 15, 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 Aug 15 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, August 15, 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 Aug 15 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, August 15, 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 Aug 15 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 "Adults" group Tiny Art on Playing Cards Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Join us for a fun and creative program where you'll design tiny art on playing cards! Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, come unwind and create unique mini masterpieces. All materials provided – just bring your creativity! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Tiny Art on Playing Cards 10:00am–11:30am Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun and creative program where you'll design tiny art on playing cards! Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, come unwind and create unique mini masterpieces. All materials provided – just bring your creativity!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Garden Club Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors Age Group: Adults, All Ages 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Garden Club 11:00am–12:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults, All Ages 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 "Adults" group DIY Coastal Wall Art Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:00pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Create a wall hanging with treasures from the beach. Enjoy a relaxing Saturday, crafting while sipping lemonade and listening to ocean waves. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 16 2025 Sat DIY Coastal Wall Art 11:30am–2:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create a wall hanging with treasures from the beach. Enjoy a relaxing Saturday, crafting while sipping lemonade and listening to ocean waves.
This event is in the "Adults" group Tea Talks Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Tea Talks 12:00pm–1:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Stone Pendant Workshop Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Come make your very own stone pendant! Bring your favorite stone (or find one along the way), and learn how to wrap it in wire to make some chic jewelry. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Stone Pendant Workshop 1:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Come make your very own stone pendant! Bring your favorite stone (or find one along the way), and learn how to wrap it in wire to make some chic jewelry.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 8-Bit Art - Make your own mosaic tiles Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Design your own mosaic clay tiles and use them to create a custom picture frame, key rack, or sign View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 16 2025 Sat 8-Bit Art - Make your own mosaic tiles 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: Design your own mosaic clay tiles and use them to create a custom picture frame, key rack, or sign
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Board Games Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults Stop by the community room to cool off, have a snack, and play a game. We have UNO, Sushi Go, checkers, and more. If you're brave, challenge a librarian to a game of Scrabble. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Adult Board Games 2:00pm–3:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the community room to cool off, have a snack, and play a game. We have UNO, Sushi Go, checkers, and more. If you're brave, challenge a librarian to a game of Scrabble. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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 National Potato Day! Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Come join us in celebrating all things potato! Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Aug 18 2025 Mon National Potato Day! 2:00pm–3:30pm Forest Park Branch Upcoming Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Come join us in celebrating all things potato! 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, August 18, 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 Aug 18 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 Computer Basics: Email Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Computer Lab at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology Age Group: Adults This is the third in a series of hands-on workshops to build computer skills. The Gmail class focuses on the basics of emailing, specifically Gmail. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Computer Basics: Email 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 third in a series of hands-on workshops to build computer skills. The Gmail class focuses on the basics of emailing, specifically Gmail. 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, August 19, 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 Aug 19 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, August 19, 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 Aug 19 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, August 19, 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 Aug 19 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 "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 National Potato Day! Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Come join us in celebrating all things potato! Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Aug 19 2025 Tue National Potato Day! 3:00pm–5:00pm East Forest Park Branch Upcoming Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Come join us in celebrating all things potato! 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 Switch It Up! Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming! 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 Aug 19 2025 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!
This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Wednesday, August 20, 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 Aug 20 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.