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Discover the Makerspace

Monday, July 15, 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 on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month!Bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will...

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The EFP Makerspace is open on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Discover STEM

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Children
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. 

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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. 

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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 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!

Event Details:

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 t...

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Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
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
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. 

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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
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. 

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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
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 fa...

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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
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 vio...

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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
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 ...

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Offsite Event
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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
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 thin...

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Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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!

Event Details:

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...

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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
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. 

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
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. 

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
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 vio...

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
Event Details:

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

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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
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. 

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
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 souve...

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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
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 vio...

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
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...

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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
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...

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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
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 an...

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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
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 yo...

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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
Event Details:

Bored this summer without your friends? Don't have any plans? Do you want to escape into another world? Dive into your favorite stories this summer by making exciting crafts every ...

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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
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 ...

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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
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 thin...

At Capacity
Registration
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Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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.