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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

Virtual Event
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.

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...

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.

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 "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.

Virtual Event
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 PlanningIt’s About the Conversation.  

Registration Open
Registration Required
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 PlanningIt’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. 

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.**

Virtual Event
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
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
Registration Required
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.

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
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
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...

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.

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.

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 "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.

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
Registration Required
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!

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.

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. 

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
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!

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.

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.