This event is in the "All Ages" group Discover the Zoo at the Library! Friday, August 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Performances Age Group: All Ages Come meet and learn about different animals from the Forest Park Zoo at your library! We'll have animals like snakes, turtles, parrots, or hedgehogs on site and expert educators will teach us all about them in this hands-on experience. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 9 2024 Fri Discover the Zoo at the Library! 3:30pm–4:15pm East Springfield Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Come meet and learn about different animals from the Forest Park Zoo at your library! We'll have animals like snakes, turtles, parrots, or hedgehogs on site and expert educators will teach us all about them in this hands-on experience. 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 Queer Book Club Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Off Site Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults 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+. At Capacity View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 10 2024 Sat Queer Book Club 12:30pm–1:30pm Off Site At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required 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 optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
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 Monday, August 12, 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 Aug 12 2024 Mon 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 Monday Funday Monday, August 12, 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 Potion Bottles! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 12 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 Potion Bottles!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Discover Embroidery Monday, August 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Program Den at Forest Park 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 Aug 12 2024 Mon Discover Embroidery 3:30pm–4:45pm Forest Park Branch At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Discover the Music Makers - Lennos Barnel Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Performances, Technology Age Group: Teens, Adults Join us for an evening of music and discussion with some of Springfield's emerging artists! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2024 Mon Discover the Music Makers - Lennos Barnel 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Performances, Technology Event Details: Join us for an evening of music and discussion with some of Springfield's emerging artists!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Discover the Musical Petting Zoo Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Mason Square 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 Aug 14 2024 Wed Discover the Musical Petting Zoo 1:30pm–2:30pm Mason Square Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Mason Square 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 "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 Discover Yoga for All Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Come learn your new favorite yoga poses on Wednesday afternoons this August. These free yoga classes are for all ages and all abilities. Instructor Hannah Ketchum will be the instructor for this four week series. No registration required. 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 Aug 14 2024 Wed Discover Yoga for All 2:00pm–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: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Come learn your new favorite yoga poses on Wednesday afternoons this August. These free yoga classes are for all ages and all abilities. Instructor Hannah Ketchum will be the instructor for this four week series. No registration required. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Discover Embroidery Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Express at Pine Point 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 Aug 14 2024 Wed Discover Embroidery 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Express at Pine Point At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point 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 Discover the World with a Postcard to Adventure Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Wish You Were Here! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 14 2024 Wed Discover the World with a Postcard to Adventure 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Wish You Were Here!
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, August 14, 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. 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 Aug 14 2024 Wed 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 "Adults" group Discover Massachusetts Debut Authors: a 2024 Reading Challenge Event Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Join us for an exciting evening of literary exploration! This hybrid event is a great opportunity to discover fresh voices and hear from talented debut authors as they read excerpts from their books. At Capacity View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 14 2024 Wed Discover Massachusetts Debut Authors: a 2024 Reading Challenge Event 6:00pm–7:00pm East Forest Park Branch At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an exciting evening of literary exploration! This hybrid event is a great opportunity to discover fresh voices and hear from talented debut authors as they read excerpts from their books.
This event is in the "Adults" group Discover Embroidery - Part 2 Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 14 2024 Wed Discover Embroidery - Part 2 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Discover Moving Pictures Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Learn the history of the first moving pictures, then make your own zoetrope. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 17 2024 Sat Discover Moving Pictures 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: Learn the history of the first moving pictures, then make your own zoetrope.
This event is in the "Children" group Monday Funday Monday, August 19, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 19 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 event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Discover Embroidery - Part 2 Monday, August 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Program Den at Forest Park 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 Aug 19 2024 Mon Discover Embroidery - Part 2 3:30pm–4:45pm Forest Park Branch At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Discover the Makerspace Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Age Group: Teens, Adults The EFP Makerspace is open on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 19 2024 Mon Discover the Makerspace 6:00pm–7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Discover Tiny Tots Sensory Fun! Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Bring your little ones for some sensory fun and let us worry about cleaning up the mess! Every other Tuesday @ FP we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Aug 20 2024 Tue Discover Tiny Tots Sensory Fun! 11:30am–12:15pm 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: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Bring your little ones for some sensory fun and let us worry about cleaning up the mess! Every other Tuesday @ FP we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Discover Your Kitchen for Kids! Tuesday, August 20, 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 Aug 20 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 "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 Discover Yoga for All Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Come learn your new favorite yoga poses on Wednesday afternoons this August. These free yoga classes are for all ages and all abilities. Instructor Hannah Ketchum will be the instructor for this four week series. No registration required. 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 Aug 21 2024 Wed Discover Yoga for All 2:00pm–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: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Come learn your new favorite yoga poses on Wednesday afternoons this August. These free yoga classes are for all ages and all abilities. Instructor Hannah Ketchum will be the instructor for this four week series. No registration required. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Discover Embroidery - Part 2 Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Express at Pine Point 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 Aug 21 2024 Wed Discover Embroidery - Part 2 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Express at Pine Point At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Discover Chalk Art Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Come make some chalk art with us! We will be adorning the sidewalk around the East Forest Park Library building with art of all styles. We are welcoming back our Graffiti Artist Presenter, Jesse, who will help assist as well as create art. 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 21 2024 Wed Discover Chalk Art 2:00pm–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: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events Event Details: Come make some chalk art with us! We will be adorning the sidewalk around the East Forest Park Library building with art of all styles. We are welcoming back our Graffiti Artist Presenter, Jesse, who will help assist as well as create art.
This event is in the "Children" group Discover Adventure: Booked into Summer Craft-a-long Wednesday, August 21, 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 Aug 21 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Discover Domino Makers Club! Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Program Den 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 Aug 22 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: Program Den 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.
