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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lego Freestyle Club Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. 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 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 "Children" group Cookies & Cocoa Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres 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 15 2025 Mon Cookies & Cocoa 3:00pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room 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 "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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Playgroup Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres 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 Dec 16 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm–2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room 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 "Teens" group Teen Tuesday Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Teens Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Teen Tuesday 3:30pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.
Eager Readers Book Group Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Purpose of Meeting: Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome. The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures,... Sixteen Acres Branch Dec 16 2025 Tue Eager Readers Book Group 6:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Purpose of Meeting Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome. The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction.
This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Wednesday, December 17, 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 Dec 17 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Circle Time Fun Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Circle Time Fun 10:30am–11:30am Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth - 5 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 Meet Me at the Library! Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children It's an afterschool playdate at the library! Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Meet Me at the Library! 3:00pm–4:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: It's an afterschool playdate at the library! Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun. 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 Lego Freestyle Club Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. 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 Learn how to make Holiday Cards Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Lean how to make fast and easy holiday cards that will leave people asking - Wow, where'd you buy these?Card types include cut out, pop-up and flutter View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Learn how to make Holiday Cards 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: Lean how to make fast and easy holiday cards that will leave people asking - Wow, where'd you buy these?Card types include cut out, pop-up and flutter
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Playgroup Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres 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 Dec 23 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm–2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room 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 "Teens" group Teen Tuesday Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Teens Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Teen Tuesday 3:30pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.
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
This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Wednesday, December 24, 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 Dec 24 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.
Christmas 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 Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lego Freestyle Club Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. 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 Light Up the Night with Solstice Fairy Lights Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres 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 29 2025 Mon Light Up the Night with Solstice Fairy Lights 1:00pm–2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres 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 Ask a Law Librarian Tuesday, December 30, 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 30 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Playgroup Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres 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 Dec 30 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm–2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room 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 "Teens" group Teen Tuesday Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Teens Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Teen Tuesday 3:30pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.
