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Discover African Drumming and Movement Class

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Music general:

Visit the library for a musical performance!

African dance and drumming bring people together in joy! In this class series, we will practice West African dance and drumming from Guinea and Mali, while having fun and playing together as a group.

At Capacity
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Visit the library for a musical performance!

African dance and drumming bring people together in joy! In this class series, we will practice West African dance and drumming from Guinea and Mali, while having fun and playing together as a group.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Discover Your Kitchen for Kids!

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Come learn how to make fun meals, drinks, and snacks. For kids ages 6-11. 

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Come learn how to make fun meals, drinks, and snacks. For kids ages 6-11. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Discover STEM

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Children

Drop in all week to enjoy our big table of Legos and to receive a Work It Out Wombat backpack filled with a book, toy and other fun surprises.  While supplies last. 

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Drop in all week to enjoy our big table of Legos and to receive a Work It Out Wombat backpack filled with a book, toy and other fun surprises.  While supplies last. 

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Discover How to Play the Ukulele

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

One instructor, 24 ukuleles, and a really good time! Julie will teach anyone from 3 to 93 how to play the ukulele in this fun session. This program is specifically geared toward families, so plan on participating with your child under 9.

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

One instructor, 24 ukuleles, and a really good time! Julie will teach anyone from 3 to 93 how to play the ukulele in this fun session. This program is specifically geared toward families, so plan on participating with your child under 9.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Discover the Musical Petting Zoo

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

The Musical Petting Zoo is a fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a drum.

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

The Musical Petting Zoo is a fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a drum.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Discover Springfield Birding!

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us at parks around Springfield to discover local birds and our city's beautiful places to view them.

Cancelled
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Discover Embroidery

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ever wanted to try embroidery? Join us for a 2-part class for beginners and people who want to refresh their skills. Once you learn common stitches, you can stitch all sort of things!

At Capacity
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wanted to try embroidery? Join us for a 2-part class for beginners and people who want to refresh their skills. Once you learn common stitches, you can stitch all sort of things!

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
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 the Northampton Flute Trio

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Music general:

Visit the library for a musical performance!

Northampton Flutes performs music from Bach to contemporary on flutes ranging from piccolo (very small) to contrabass (very large). They are a trio of veteran musicians: Sue Kurian, Nancy Janoson, and George Owens.

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Visit the library for a musical performance!

Northampton Flutes performs music from Bach to contemporary on flutes ranging from piccolo (very small) to contrabass (very large). They are a trio of veteran musicians: Sue Kurian, Nancy Janoson, and George Owens.

This event is in the "Children" group

Discover STEM

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Children

Drop in all week to enjoy our big table of Legos and to receive a Work It Out Wombat backpack filled with a book, toy and other fun surprises.  While supplies last. 

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Drop in all week to enjoy our big table of Legos and to receive a Work It Out Wombat backpack filled with a book, toy and other fun surprises.  While supplies last. 

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

Discover STEM

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Children

Drop in all week to enjoy our big table of Legos and to receive a Work It Out Wombat backpack filled with a book, toy and other fun surprises.  While supplies last. 

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Drop in all week to enjoy our big table of Legos and to receive a Work It Out Wombat backpack filled with a book, toy and other fun surprises.  While supplies last. 

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

Discover the Musical Petting Zoo

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

The Musical Petting Zoo is a fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a drum.

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

The Musical Petting Zoo is a fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a drum.

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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Discover Painting with Plants

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Plant real succulents in a design inspired by the old master paintings

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Plant real succulents in a design inspired by the old master paintings

This event is in the "Children" group

Discover STEM

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Children

Drop in all week to enjoy our big table of Legos and to receive a Work It Out Wombat backpack filled with a book, toy and other fun surprises.  While supplies last. 

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Drop in all week to enjoy our big table of Legos and to receive a Work It Out Wombat backpack filled with a book, toy and other fun surprises.  While supplies last. 

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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Discover Ocean Friends Jewelry

All Day 7/22 - 7/24
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Drop into the Teen Room during open hours to make your own Ocean Friends Jewelry. We will have sea glass beads and ocean animal beads for your to create a personalized summer souvenir. For ages 10+.

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop into the Teen Room during open hours to make your own Ocean Friends Jewelry. We will have sea glass beads and ocean animal beads for your to create a personalized summer souvenir. For ages 10+.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Discover the Musical Petting Zoo

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

The Musical Petting Zoo is a fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a drum.

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

The Musical Petting Zoo is a fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a drum.

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

Discover Mysteries

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children

Everyone can be a detective!  Join us for a mystery themed storytime following by making your own pretend binoculars.  We'll keep the fun going by sending you home with a packet of word games and puzzles.

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Everyone can be a detective!  Join us for a mystery themed storytime following by making your own pretend binoculars.  We'll keep the fun going by sending you home with a packet of word games and puzzles.

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

Discover Domino Makers Club!

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

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!

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Monday Funday

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children

Discover how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week! We'll play, build, craft, and create! Geared for children ages 5 and up. 

This week we're making DIY Ice Cream! 

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Discover how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week! We'll play, build, craft, and create! Geared for children ages 5 and up. 

This week we're making DIY Ice Cream! 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Discover Tom Knight Musical Puppet Show "Library Boogie"

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Move and groove with Tom Knight, in this fun, interactive puppet show about all things library! Tom will have you out of your seat and rockin' away, and humming tunes long after you've gone home. 

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Move and groove with Tom Knight, in this fun, interactive puppet show about all things library! Tom will have you out of your seat and rockin' away, and humming tunes long after you've gone home. 

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

Discover Adventure: Booked into Summer Craft-a-long

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Bored this summer without your friends? Don't have any plans? Do you want to escape into another world?

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bored this summer without your friends? Don't have any plans? Do you want to escape into another world?

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Discover Endangered Species

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

What is an endangered species? Why are many animals and their habitats disappearing? Learn about endangered species in the wild here in New England, and around the world, and what we can all do to help them.

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

What is an endangered species? Why are many animals and their habitats disappearing? Learn about endangered species in the wild here in New England, and around the world, and what we can all do to help them.

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

Discover Embroidery

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ever wanted to try embroidery? Join us for a 2-part class for beginners and people who want to refresh their skills. Once you learn common stitches, you can stitch all sort of things!

At Capacity
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wanted to try embroidery? Join us for a 2-part class for beginners and people who want to refresh their skills. Once you learn common stitches, you can stitch all sort of things!

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

Discover Fiero Code

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Want to learn to code! 

Do you like video games, robotics, and website design or just think it's neat. 

Cancelled
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Want to learn to code! 

Do you like video games, robotics, and website design or just think it's neat. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Discover Domino Makers Club!

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

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!

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP 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 optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.