This event is in the "Teens" group DIY PRIDE Flag Pins All Day 6/1 - 6/30 Special Events Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Use safety pins and beads to make your own Pride flag pin View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 1 - 30 2025 DIY PRIDE Flag Pins All Day 6/1–6/30 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Use safety pins and beads to make your own Pride flag pin
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Snack Attack! Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Looking to add something new to your after-school snack cookbook? Kids can learn how to make fun and interesting snacks at the Forest Park Library! Every other week in the summer. Ideal for children 10 and up. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Snack Attack! 3:30pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Food & Cooking, Summer Reading Event Details: Looking to add something new to your after-school snack cookbook? Kids can learn how to make fun and interesting snacks at the Forest Park Library! Every other week in the summer. Ideal for children 10 and up.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Playgroup Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Home City Families Playgroup: Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children t... View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. 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 "Adults" group Ask a Law Librarian Tuesday, June 17, 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 Jun 17 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 "Adults" group Lifelong Learning Celebration: Honoring Growth & Achievement Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 7:30pm Special Events Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Work & Careers Age Group: Adults Join us for a special celebration recognizing the hard work and accomplishments of the Adult Learning Center's participants. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Lifelong Learning Celebration: Honoring Growth & Achievement 9:30am–7:30pm Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Work & Careers Event Details: Join us for a special celebration recognizing the hard work and accomplishments of the Adult Learning Center's participants.
This event is in the "Adults" group Advance Care Planning: It’s About the Conversation Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Greater Springfield Senior Services will offer a free, one-hour presentation called Advance Care Planning: It’s About the Conversation. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Advance Care Planning: It’s About the Conversation 2:00pm–3:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Greater Springfield Senior Services will offer a free, one-hour presentation called Advance Care Planning: It’s About the Conversation. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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 Jun 18 2025 Wed Arcade on Wheels 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: 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 "Adults" group Online - Inclusive & Diverse Romance Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Online Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Online - Inclusive & Diverse Romance Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston 6:00pm–6:30pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
Juneteenth All Day Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Closed for the holiday Closing Jun 19 2025 Thu Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Description: Closed for the holiday
This event is in the "Teens" group Soul Speaker Alchemy Box Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025, Summer Reading Age Group: Teens Join us for an afternoon of mindful creatvity with a focus on mental health. This program is presented by Kim Larkin of KlassicKreations. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 20 2025 Fri Soul Speaker Alchemy Box 2:30pm–3:30pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of mindful creatvity with a focus on mental health. This program is presented by Kim Larkin of KlassicKreations. 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 Fantasy Map Workshop Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Come explore fantasy map making! Whether you're leveling up your tabletop RPG game, illustrating a story you have in your head, or just want to pass the afternoon with a craft, this fantasy map making workshop is for you. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 21 2025 Sat Fantasy Map Workshop 1:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Come explore fantasy map making! Whether you're leveling up your tabletop RPG game, illustrating a story you have in your head, or just want to pass the afternoon with a craft, this fantasy map making workshop is for you.
Ward 6 Democratic Committee meeting Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Purpose of Meeting: Join the Ward 6 Democrats for their Regular Meeting. Hear about our plans for public education ahead of this year's election. We also plan to invite speakers and discuss outreach. ... Forest Park Branch Jun 21 2025 Sat Ward 6 Democratic Committee meeting 1:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Purpose of Meeting Join the Ward 6 Democrats for their Regular Meeting. Hear about our plans for public education ahead of this year's election. We also plan to invite speakers and discuss outreach. Join us!
SNAP Navigator/Program Assistant Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Purpose of Meeting: Assist Customer with SNAP benefits application and questions. Forest Park Branch Jun 23 2025 Mon SNAP Navigator/Program Assistant 1:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Purpose of Meeting Assist Customer with SNAP benefits application and questions.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Playgroup Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Home City Families Playgroup: Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children t... View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm Forest Park Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each month, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Silent Book Club Junior 1:00pm–1:45pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each month, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.
This event is in the "Adults" group Ask a Law Librarian Tuesday, June 24, 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 Jun 24 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 "Teens" group DIY Journaling Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:15pm - 3:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 25 2025 Wed DIY Journaling 1:15pm–3:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025 Event Details: Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Adaptive Music Pop Up Class For Disabled and Neurodivergent Children and Their Caregivers Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children, Tweens Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Adaptive Music Pop Up Class For Disabled and Neurodivergent Children and Their Caregivers 2:00pm–3:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 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. Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Smash Brothers Tournament Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Show off your skills and battle to be the ultimate Smash Brothers champion of Forest Park! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Smash Brothers Tournament 3:15pm–4:45pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Show off your skills and battle to be the ultimate Smash Brothers champion of Forest Park!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group DIY Journaling: Saddle Stitch Binding Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Tweens, Teens Build on your skills from DIY Journaling and learn how to make a different kind of journal with the Saddle Stitch. Please be present for entire program. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 26 2025 Thu DIY Journaling: Saddle Stitch Binding 4:00pm–5:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading, Teen Wellness 2025 Event Details: Build on your skills from DIY Journaling and learn how to make a different kind of journal with the Saddle Stitch. Please be present for entire program. 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 Calm Coloring Friday, June 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens Come to the Forest Park Library to color in a calm environment. We've got a wide array of options from crayons to acrylic markers. Enjoy quiet music and snacks, talking is optional. Every other Friday afternoon in the summers. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Calm Coloring 3:00pm–4:45pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Come to the Forest Park Library to color in a calm environment. We've got a wide array of options from crayons to acrylic markers. Enjoy quiet music and snacks, talking is optional. Every other Friday afternoon in the summers.
DSA 101 Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Purpose of Meeting: Introducing River Valley Democratic Socialists of America to interested members of the public. Forest Park Branch Jun 28 2025 Sat DSA 101 12:00pm–1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Purpose of Meeting Introducing River Valley Democratic Socialists of America to interested members of the public.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jewelry Making Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens Design and create your own bracelet and pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create unique pieces of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewelry making and learn the basic skills! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Jewelry Making Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings 12:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Design and create your own bracelet and pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create unique pieces of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewelry making and learn the basic skills!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Snack Attack! Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Looking to add something new to your after-school snack cookbook? Kids can learn how to make fun and interesting snacks at the Forest Park Library! Every other week in the summer. Ideal for children 10 and up. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Snack Attack! 3:30pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Food & Cooking, Summer Reading Event Details: Looking to add something new to your after-school snack cookbook? Kids can learn how to make fun and interesting snacks at the Forest Park Library! Every other week in the summer. Ideal for children 10 and up.
