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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Card Sign-Up Month All Day 9/1 - 9/30 Special Events Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Springfield City Library and the American Library Association! We're inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources... 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 1 - 30 2024 Library Card Sign-Up Month All Day 9/1 - 9/30 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Springfield City Library and the American Library Association!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Learn Needle Felting - Woodland Toadstools Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a delightful needle felting class where you get to create charming toadstools using wool and a barbed needle on felt, stretched over an embroidery hoop. Gain the basic ... Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat Learn Needle Felting - Woodland Toadstools 10:00am - 11:30am Central Library Waitlist Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us for a delightful needle felting class where you get to create charming toadstools using wool and a barbed needle on felt, stretched over an embroidery hoop. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Super Saturday Storytime Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Event Details: Join us Saturday mornings for an all ages, themed family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do an activity, all about a special theme. Costumes and toys are enco... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat Super Saturday Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us Saturday mornings for an all ages, themed family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do an activity, all about a special theme. Costumes and toys are encouraged! 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. Cyber Security for Business Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Work & Careers Age Group: Adults Event Details: Protect your business in the digital age! Join us at the Springfield City Library: Mason Square Branch for an exciting workshop led by local expert William Lancto. In today's onlin... This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat Cyber Security for Business 11:00am - 1:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Work & Careers Event Details: Protect your business in the digital age! Join us at the Springfield City Library: Mason Square Branch for an exciting workshop led by local expert William Lancto.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Candle Making Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Come visit the Mason Square Branch Library and make a candle! We'll have a variety of dyes and scents to make it your own. For ages 16+ This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat Candle Making 11:30am - 1:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come visit the Mason Square Branch Library and make a candle! We'll have a variety of dyes and scents to make it your own. For ages 16+
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Soap Workshop Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 2:30pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Come learn the science and process behind soap making, leave with your own homemade soap! Kristie Valenze will walk participants through the saponification process and how to creat... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat Soap Workshop 11:30am - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Come learn the science and process behind soap making, leave with your own homemade soap! Kristie Valenze will walk participants through the saponification process and how to create basic bars of soap in this hands-on program. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Tacky Craft Club Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 2:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Calling all imperfectionists! Join Tacky Craft Club, where we come together to create things (good or bad) and make friends. Inspired by Sam Reece's book "Shi$%y Craft Club: A... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat Tacky Craft Club 11:30am - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Calling all imperfectionists! Join Tacky Craft Club, where we come together to create things (good or bad) and make friends. 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. Fall Craft Cart Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens Event Details: Come and play with the Craft Cart for an art related activity. We will have an assortment of art supplies available for you to experiment with. We will have Model Magic clay, paint... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat Fall Craft Cart 12:00pm - 3:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come and play with the Craft Cart for an art related activity. We will have an assortment of art supplies available for you to experiment with. We will have Model Magic clay, paints and more for families to use. For ages 6-13.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Queer Book Club Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Off Site Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Event Details: Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adu... Registration Open Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat Queer Book Club 12:30pm - 1:30pm Off Site Registration Open Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+. 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. Anime Club Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Teens, tweens, and big kids join us to watch and talk about anime! Make new friends and find new anime. Cancelled This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat Cancelled Anime Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Teens, tweens, and big kids join us to watch and talk about anime! Make new friends and find new anime.
This event is in the "Children" group. Furry Tales - Reading with Duchess Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Event Details: Read your favorite stories alongside Duchess, the Yorkshire Terrier! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own bo... This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat Furry Tales - Reading with Duchess 1:00pm - 2:45pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Read your favorite stories alongside Duchess, the Yorkshire Terrier! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. 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. Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Home City Families Playgroup Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Home City Families: Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. Event Details: No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. 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. Fall Prevention workshop Monday, September 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for an afternoon presentation about how to prevent yourself (or a loved one) from a potentially injurious fall. We'll have an Occupational Therapist with a Fall Prevention ... This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Fall Prevention workshop 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us for an afternoon presentation about how to prevent yourself (or a loved one) from a potentially injurious fall.
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. Code Builders 2.0 Monday, September 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is... 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. Sep 23 2024 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Technology Event Details: Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Microwave Meals Monday, September 23, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking Age Group: Teens Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients! This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Microwave Meals 3:15pm - 4:15pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Crafty Mondays Monday, September 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Crafty Mondays 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Domino Makers Club! Monday, September 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Join us to build and create with Dominoes! This program is open to kids in grades 2nd-8th and will teach kids some basic domino-building skills, as well as give them an opportunity... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Domino Makers Club! 4:00pm - 5:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us to build and create with Dominoes! This program is open to kids in grades 2nd-8th and will teach kids some basic domino-building skills, as well as give them an opportunity to build on their own! 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, September 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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. Sep 23 2024 Mon Chess Knights 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Studio Mondays Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: The EFP Makerspace is open!Bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be available: Cricut cutter, sewing ma... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Open Studio Mondays 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: The EFP Makerspace is open!Bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be available: Cricut cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, recording studio, and more!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Canvas Cafe - Autumn Forest Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join the fun while completing an Autumn Forest painting from start to finish. Using a step-by-step method, we will create a painting using brushes and non-traditional tools. All su... Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 24 2024 Tue Canvas Cafe - Autumn Forest 9:30am - 11:00am Indian Orchard Branch Waitlist Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join the fun while completing an Autumn Forest painting from start to finish. Using a step-by-step method, we will create a painting using brushes and non-traditional tools. All supplies provided. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Budding Bookworms Storytime Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Budding Bookworms: Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals! Event Details: Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome! This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 24 2024 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals! Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older 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. Learn the Basic Art of Meditation Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation. Being in a group of meditators is a motivating way to... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 24 2024 Tue Learn the Basic Art of Meditation 10:30am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Stompers Storytime Tuesday, September 24, 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. Sep 24 2024 Tue Stompers Storytime 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. Ask a Law Librarian Tuesday, September 24, 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. Sep 24 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.
