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 Mitten Tree All Day 12/1 - 1/17 Special Events Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and drop off NEW or GENTLY USED/CLEAN, warm winter coats, hats, gloves, and mittens for adults and children, as well as NEW View Details Virtual Event 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 Dec-Jan 2025 Mitten Tree All Day 12/1–1/17 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and drop off NEW or GENTLY USED/CLEAN, warm winter coats, hats, gloves, and mittens for adults and children, as well as NEW
This event is in the "Adults" group Wrap & Yap 12/08/2025 @ 1:00pm to 12/22/2025 @ 5:00pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Stop by the Mason Square Library to wrap your holiday gifts away from those nosy family members! We will have wrapping supplies but please feel free to share any wrapping scraps, tissue paper, gift bags or newspaper! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 - 22 2025 Wrap & Yap 12/08/2025 @ 1:00pm–12/22/2025 @ 5:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the Mason Square Library to wrap your holiday gifts away from those nosy family members! We will have wrapping supplies but please feel free to share any wrapping scraps, tissue paper, gift bags or newspaper!
This event is in the "Adults" group Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Online Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group: A monthly 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 Dec 9 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 monthly 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, December 9, 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 Dec 9 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 Switch It Up! Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens 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 Dec 9 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 Program Type: Games Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup: Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with o... View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group 10:30am–11:30am Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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 Online - Inclusive & Diverse Romance Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston Wednesday, December 10, 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 Dec 10 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Light Up the Night with Solstice Fairy Lights Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Light Up the Night with a Solstice Fairy Light. Using fairy lights, a mason jar, tissue paper and Mod Podge we'll make a sparkly night light. For ages 6 and up. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Light Up the Night with Solstice Fairy Lights 4:00pm–5:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Light Up the Night with a Solstice Fairy Light. Using fairy lights, a mason jar, tissue paper and Mod Podge we'll make a sparkly night light. For ages 6 and up.
This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Friday, December 12, 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 Dec 12 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 Romance Book Club Saturday, December 13, 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 Dec 13 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 optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Candle Making Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Come learn how to make your own soy-wax candle with us at the Mason Square Branch Library! We will have an array of colors, scents and dried flowers for you to use. For teens and adults 14+ View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Candle Making 12:30pm–2:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come learn how to make your own soy-wax candle with us at the Mason Square Branch Library! We will have an array of colors, scents and dried flowers for you to use. For teens and adults 14+
This event is in the "Adults" group Open Sew All Day Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Open Sew All Day 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! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
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 Card Making All Day 12/15 - 12/20 Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Stop by Mason Square to make a card for someone special. 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 Dec 15 - 20 2025 Card Making All Day 12/15–12/20 Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by Mason Square to make a card for someone special. All ages.
This event is in the "Adults" group Ask a Law Librarian Tuesday, December 16, 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 Dec 16 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 Cookies & Cocoa Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking Age Group: Children Get cozy at the library with cookie decorating and hot cocoa! All supplies provided. Ages 2+ View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Cookies & Cocoa 2:00pm–4:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Get cozy at the library with cookie decorating and hot cocoa! All supplies provided. Ages 2+ 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Switch It Up! Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens 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 Dec 16 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 Program Type: Games Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup: Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with o... View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group 10:30am–11:30am Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nutrition Series: Vegetables and Beans on a Vegan/Vegetarian Diet Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Age Group: Teens, Adults Join us at the Mason Square Branch for a series of nutrition classes led by Nutrition Coordinator Abigail Killian of Western Mass Food Bank. In this SNAP-Ed funded class, you will learn about fruits, vegetables, and beans. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Nutrition Series: Vegetables and Beans on a Vegan/Vegetarian Diet 5:00pm–7:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Event Details: Join us at the Mason Square Branch for a series of nutrition classes led by Nutrition Coordinator Abigail Killian of Western Mass Food Bank. In this SNAP-Ed funded class, you will learn about fruits, vegetables, and beans.
This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Friday, December 19, 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 Dec 19 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Crafternoon for Kids All Day Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting winter crafts together. For families. During open hours. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Crafternoon for Kids All Day Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting winter crafts together. For families. During open hours.
This event is in the "Adults" group Open Sew All Day Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Open Sew All Day 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! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
This event is in the "Adults" group Ask a Law Librarian Tuesday, December 23, 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 Dec 23 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 Switch It Up! Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens 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 Dec 23 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 Program Type: Games Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!
Christmas Eve 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 Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve 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
