This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mothers Day Cards All Day 5/1 - 5/11 Special Events Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Mother's Day is May 12. Drop by and make a card for a special mom, grandma, aunt or friend. All supplies are included. Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 - 11 2024 Mothers Day Cards All Day 5/1 - 5/11 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Mother's Day is May 12. Drop by and make a card for a special mom, grandma, aunt or friend. All supplies are included.
1199SEIU NHO Full Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 1:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Purpose of Meeting: New Hire Orientation for PCAs Central Library May 9 2024 Thu 1199SEIU NHO Full 9:30am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting New Hire Orientation for PCAs
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Mother's Day Storytime Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Event Details: Come celebrate Mom and Mom shaped people with a Mother's Day Storytime!Recommended for ages 3-7, but all are welcome. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 11 2024 Sat Mother's Day Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come celebrate Mom and Mom shaped people with a Mother's Day Storytime!Recommended for ages 3-7, but all are 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. Central Library Building Tour Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Rotunda at Central Library Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a rare tour of Springfield City Library's Central Library building at 220 State Street! This 1912 building, funded by Andrew Carnegie and the citizens of Springfield, i... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 11 2024 Sat Central Library Building Tour 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 29 Event Details: Join us for a rare tour of Springfield City Library's Central Library building at 220 State Street! Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
PSL Candidacy Class #6 Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Purpose of Meeting: Educational event for new members of the organization. Central Library May 12 2024 Sun PSL Candidacy Class #6 12:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting Educational event for new members of the organization.
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. Rotunda Rhythms: The Marlborough St. Band Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Rotunda at Central Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: It's the return of the Rotunda Rhythms concert series at Central Library! Noah Staub and his local group The Marlborough St. Band with Special Guest Chestina Thrower will play rock... Registration Open Registration 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. May 12 2024 Sun Rotunda Rhythms: The Marlborough St. Band 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Performances Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: It's the return of the Rotunda Rhythms concert series at Central Library! Noah Staub and his local group The Marlborough St. Band with Special Guest Chestina Thrower will play rock and R&B for an uplifting good time! All ages are welcome.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Advisory: Teen Choice Day Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Games Age Group: Teens Teen Choice Day: Join us for YOUR choice in teen programming! Event Details: We're inviting all 13-18 year old to suggest super fun activities they would like to see at the library. Talk with your local branch librarian or connect with us through poll... This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2024 Mon Teen Advisory: Teen Choice Day 3:00pm - 4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Games Event Details: Join us for YOUR choice in teen programming! We're inviting all 13-18 year old to suggest super fun activities they would like to see at the library. Talk with your local branch librarian or connect with us through polls, suggestion boxes and more.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Chess Knights Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2024 Mon Chess Knights 4:30pm - 6:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment. 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.
New Horizons Group Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Purpose of Meeting: Support group for men and women seeking answers to different life-challenging situations through sharing, reading, and engaging in conversations. Central Library May 13 2024 Mon New Horizons Group 5:30pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting Support group for men and women seeking answers to different life-challenging situations through sharing, reading, and engaging in conversations.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Silent Book Club Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Rice Hall at Central Library Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo readi... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2024 Mon Silent Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wee Ones: Storytime and Playgroup Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Event Details: Wee Ones is a special storytime developed for toddlers that encourages interaction through stories, music and play. Come have fun while building early literacy and social ski... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 14 2024 Tue Wee Ones: Storytime and Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Wee Ones is a special storytime developed for toddlers that encourages interaction through stories, music and play. Come have fun while building early literacy and social skills. For children and their caregivers. 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, May 14, 2024 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! Event Details: 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. Lib... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2024 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, May 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Program Type: Classes & Workshops 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. Event Details: 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 Co... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops 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. Knot Just Knitters Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Wellman Hall at Central Library 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. Event Details: 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. May 14 2024 Tue Knot Just Knitters 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Wellman Hall 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. Crafting Circle Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Craft generic: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Event Details: Come hang out and craft on Wednesday evenings from 4-5:30pm. Embroider, sew, stitch, knit, or anything else you desire. We will provide embroidery materials, strings and needles, b... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 15 2024 Wed Crafting Circle 4:00pm - 5:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Come hang out and craft on Wednesday evenings from 4-5:30pm. Embroider, sew, stitch, knit, or anything else you desire. We will provide embroidery materials, strings and needles, but feel free to bring your own crafting projects to work on.
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. Discover Springfield Birding! Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Off Site Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: Join us at parks around Springfield to discover local birds and our city's beautiful places to view them. Based on the Great Springfield Birding Trail, this program will meet once ... Offsite Event 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. May 15 2024 Wed Discover Springfield Birding! 5:30pm - 7:00pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join us at parks around Springfield to discover local birds and our city's beautiful places to view them.
Center for New Americans ESOL Class Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Computer Lab at Central Library Purpose of Meeting: ESOL class for refugees Central Library May 15 2024 Wed Center for New Americans ESOL Class 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Purpose of Meeting ESOL class for refugees
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Stories of Living and Dying Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Join us to discuss our mortality openly and without judgment. Maggid Jim Brulé will be reading from his book Stories from the Heart: Journey into Dying and Living and discussing hi... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2024 Wed Stories of Living and Dying 5:30pm - 7:45pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Join us to discuss our mortality openly and without judgment. Maggid Jim Brulé will be reading from his book Stories from the Heart: Journey into Dying and Living and discussing his work as an end-of-life doula. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club: Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! Event Details: Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. ... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2024 Thu Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Game Night Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Want to play a Game?!Come hang out in our teen room for snacks and fun with board games, puzzles, card games, magic and more!We take suggestions for any games you want to play!Ages... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 16 2024 Thu Game Night 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Want to play a Game?!Come hang out in our teen room for snacks and fun with board games, puzzles, card games, magic and more!We take suggestions for any games you want to play!Ages 10+ welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Romance Book Club Saturday, May 18, 2024 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! Event Details: 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. Register i... Registration Open Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2024 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Online Registration Open Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Chess Knights Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 20 2024 Mon Chess Knights 4:30pm - 6:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment. 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.
New Horizons Group Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Purpose of Meeting: Support group for men and women seeking answers to different life-challenging situations through sharing, reading, and engaging in conversations. Central Library May 20 2024 Mon New Horizons Group 5:30pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting Support group for men and women seeking answers to different life-challenging situations through sharing, reading, and engaging in conversations.
This event is in the "Adults" group. What's Cooking Cookbook Club Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Online Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Food & Cooking Age Group: Adults What's Cooking: Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. Event Details: Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join! Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2024 Tue What's Cooking Cookbook Club 10:00am - 11:00am Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Food & Cooking Event Details: Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!
