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 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Playgroup Tuesday, July 1, 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 Jul 1 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, July 1, 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 Jul 1 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 Adaptive Music Pop Up Class For Disabled and Neurodivergent Children and Their Caregivers Wednesday, July 2, 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 Jul 2 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.
Independence Day 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 Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day 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 "All Ages" 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 Community Dance & Drum with the Community Music School of Springfield Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" 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 Jul 7 2025 Mon Community Dance & Drum with the Community Music School of Springfield 2:00pm–3:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances Event Details: Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Playgroup Tuesday, July 8, 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 Jul 8 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 Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Online Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group: A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us! Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online at noon on the second Tuesday of every month. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm–1:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us! Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online at noon on the second Tuesday of every month.
This event is in the "Adults" group Ask a Law Librarian Tuesday, July 8, 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 Jul 8 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Learn to Sew - Sew a Button Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Bring in any articles of clothing that may have lost a few bits and/or bobs and learn a new sewing skill! Participants will learn how to properly sew on a button in this workshop as well as how to sew a button hole. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Learn to Sew - Sew a Button 3:30pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Bring in any articles of clothing that may have lost a few bits and/or bobs and learn a new sewing skill! Participants will learn how to properly sew on a button in this workshop as well as how to sew a button hole.
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, July 9, 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 Jul 9 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 "Teens" group DIY Journaling Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm 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 Jul 9 2025 Wed DIY Journaling 3:15pm–4:45pm 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Escape Room Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Community Events, Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens Come level up your summer with an evening of immersive puzzle solving! Participants will work together to follow clues and solve a series of environmental puzzles. This program will begin promptly at 5:35pm so please arrive no later than 5:30pm. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Escape Room 5:30pm–7:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Events, Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Come level up your summer with an evening of immersive puzzle solving! Participants will work together to follow clues and solve a series of environmental puzzles. This program will begin promptly at 5:35pm so please arrive no later than 5:30pm.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Calm Coloring Friday, July 11, 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 Jul 11 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Romance Book Club Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Online Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Romance Book Club: Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Online Registration Open Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group Scrabble Tournament Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults Prove you're the best wordsmith in Springfield at the Forest Park Library. Winners will receive prizes and bragging rights. Registration is optional, but recommended. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Scrabble Tournament 11:30am–1:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Prove you're the best wordsmith in Springfield at the Forest Park Library. Winners will receive prizes and bragging rights. Registration is optional, but recommended. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sew Fun! Drop-In Saturday, July 12, 2025 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! 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! Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Cancelled 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Snack Attack! Monday, July 14, 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 Jul 14 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, July 15, 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 Jul 15 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, July 15, 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 Jul 15 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 Reading and the Brain! Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Learn how the brain works with researchers from Mount Holyoke College! Join Dr. Mara Breen and her team for a series of educational and interactive activities designed to engage children with neuroscience, perception, and reading. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Reading and the Brain! 3:00pm–4:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Learn how the brain works with researchers from Mount Holyoke College! Join Dr. Mara Breen and her team for a series of educational and interactive activities designed to engage children with neuroscience, perception, and reading.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group DIY Journaling: 4-Hole Japanese Stab Binding Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens Learn how to bind your own journal using the 4-Hole Japanese Stab Binding. Please be present for entire program. We will learn the stitch and then have time to free write or create additional journals. All supplies provided. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 17 2025 Thu DIY Journaling: 4-Hole Japanese Stab 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, Teen Wellness 2025, Summer Reading Event Details: Learn how to bind your own journal using the 4-Hole Japanese Stab Binding. Please be present for entire program. We will learn the stitch and then have time to free write or create additional journals. All supplies provided. 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 Gaming Friday Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Nothing to do before the weekend? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash battle. We'll be gaming every other Friday this Summer! Recommended for ages 12 - 18. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Gaming Friday 1:00pm–4:45pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Nothing to do before the weekend? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash battle. We'll be gaming every other Friday this Summer! Recommended for ages 12 - 18.
