This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 16 2024 Tue Discover African Drumming and Movement Class 2:00pm–3:00pm Forest Park Branch At Capacity 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 16 2024 Tue Discover Your Kitchen for Kids! 3:00pm–4:00pm East Forest Park Branch 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2024 Wed Discover STEM 1:00pm–5:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch 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. 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 Jul 17 2024 Wed Discover How to Play the Ukulele 1:30pm–3:00pm Forest Park Branch 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 17 2024 Wed Discover the Musical Petting Zoo 3:30pm–4:30pm Central Library 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 View Details 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 Jul 17 2024 Wed Cancelled Discover Springfield Birding! 5:30pm–7:00pm Off Site 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 17 2024 Wed Discover Embroidery 5:30pm–7:30pm Indian Orchard Branch At Capacity 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. View Details 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 Jul 17 2024 Wed Discover the Northampton Flute Trio 6:00pm–7:00pm East Forest Park Branch 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 18 2024 Thu Discover STEM 1:00pm–5:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 19 2024 Fri Discover STEM 1:00pm–5:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 19 2024 Fri Discover the Musical Petting Zoo 1:30pm–2:30pm East Springfield Branch 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 View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 20 2024 Sat Discover Painting with Plants 1:00pm–3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 20 2024 Sat Discover STEM 1:00pm–5:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch 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+. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 22 - 24 2024 Discover Ocean Friends Jewelry All Day 7/22–7/24 East Forest Park Branch 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 22 2024 Mon Discover the Musical Petting Zoo 1:00pm–2:00pm Brightwood Branch 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2024 Mon Discover Mysteries 1:30pm–2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 22 2024 Mon Discover Domino Makers Club! 2:00pm–3:00pm East Forest Park Branch 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2024 Mon Monday Funday 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2024 Mon Discover Tom Knight Musical Puppet Show "Library Boogie" 3:00pm–4:00pm East Forest Park Branch 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? View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 24 2024 Wed Discover Adventure: Booked into Summer Craft-a-long 3:00pm–5:00pm Brightwood Branch 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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 24 2024 Wed Discover Endangered Species 3:30pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 24 2024 Wed Discover Embroidery 5:30pm–7:30pm Indian Orchard Branch At Capacity 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 View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 24 2024 Wed Cancelled Discover Fiero Code 6:00pm–7:00pm Central Library 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 25 2024 Thu Discover Domino Makers Club! 3:00pm–4:00pm Forest Park Branch 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.