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Jerry the Butterfly Guy

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Learn all about butterflies through beautiful projected pictures and well-told stories from Jerry Schneider—The Butterfly Guy.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn all about butterflies through beautiful projected pictures and well-told stories from Jerry Schneider—The Butterfly Guy.

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.

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

Jerry the Butterfly Guy

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Learn all about butterflies through beautiful projected pictures and well-told stories from Jerry Schneider—The Butterfly Guy.

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn all about butterflies through beautiful projected pictures and well-told stories from Jerry Schneider—The Butterfly Guy.

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.

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

Photograph of a colorful bird splashing across the water with greenery in the background

Read with a Ranger

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Meet new friends and listen to stories about plants, animals and nature with Ranger Susan! Followed by a simple craft. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Meet new friends and listen to stories about plants, animals and nature with Ranger Susan! Followed by a simple craft. 

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.

Gardening Default Image: a photograph of gardening tools, soil, flowers, and vegetables

Plantmobile: Farm Fresh

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Hands-on plant science, brought to us by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Plantmobile!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Hands-on plant science, brought to us by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Plantmobile!

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.

Gardening Default Image: a photograph of gardening tools, soil, flowers, and vegetables

Plantmobile: Natural Dyes and Fabrics

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Hands-on plant science, brought to us by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Plantmobile!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Hands-on plant science, brought to us by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Plantmobile!

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.

Gardening Default Image: a photograph of gardening tools, soil, flowers, and vegetables

Create A Seed Bomb

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!

a hammock in the park

Books in the Park

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Come get some reading done in the comfort of a hammock! Books in the Park is open to any interested tween, teen, or adult.

Offsite Event
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come get some reading done in the comfort of a hammock! Books in the Park is open to any interested tween, teen, or adult.

Gardening Default Image: a photograph of gardening tools, soil, flowers, and vegetables

Create A Seed Bomb

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!

Gardening Default Image: a photograph of gardening tools, soil, flowers, and vegetables

Create A Seed Bomb

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!

Gardening Default Image: a photograph of gardening tools, soil, flowers, and vegetables

Create A Seed Bomb

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!

Gardening Default Image: a photograph of gardening tools, soil, flowers, and vegetables

Flowerpot Decorating

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Come decorate a flowerpot with us, and take it home to watch something grow! 

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come decorate a flowerpot with us, and take it home to watch something grow! 

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.

Gardening Default Image: a photograph of gardening tools, soil, flowers, and vegetables

Create A Seed Bomb

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!

Storytimes & Playgroups Default Image: Trucks, Balloons, Animals, Toys, and Treats

Jerry the Butterfly Guy

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Learn all about butterflies through beautiful projected pictures and well-told stories from Jerry Schneider—The Butterfly Guy.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors
Event Details:

Learn all about butterflies through beautiful projected pictures and well-told stories from Jerry Schneider—The Butterfly Guy.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

a hammock in the park

Books in the Park

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Come get some reading done in the comfort of a hammock! Books in the Park is open to any interested tween, teen, or adult.

Offsite Event
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come get some reading done in the comfort of a hammock! Books in the Park is open to any interested tween, teen, or adult.

Photograph of a colorful bird splashing across the water with greenery in the background

Read with a Ranger

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Meet new friends and listen to stories about plants, animals and nature with Ranger Susan! Followed by a simple craft. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Meet new friends and listen to stories about plants, animals and nature with Ranger Susan! Followed by a simple craft. 

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.

Gardening Default Image: a photograph of gardening tools, soil, flowers, and vegetables

Make a Nature Print using the Sun!

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:15pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Using natural objects - leaves, flowers, and seeds- make a print with cyanotype (sun-sensitive) paper. We will be on the lawn. 

Rain date is Tuesday, August 18th, 1:30-3:00

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors
Event Details:

Using natural objects - leaves, flowers, and seeds- make a print with cyanotype (sun-sensitive) paper. We will be on the lawn. 

Rain date is Tuesday, August 18th, 1:30-3:00

a hammock in the park

Books in the Park

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Come get some reading done in the comfort of a hammock! Books in the Park is open to any interested tween, teen, or adult.

Offsite Event
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come get some reading done in the comfort of a hammock! Books in the Park is open to any interested tween, teen, or adult.

Labor Day

All Day
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

The library is closed in honor of Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

The library is closed in honor of Labor Day.

Indigenous Peoples' Day

All Day
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

Closed for the holiday

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Veterans Day

All Day
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

Closed for the holiday

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Early closing for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

Closed for the holiday

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

Closed for the holiday

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Christmas Eve

All Day
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

Closed for the holiday

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Christmas Day

All Day
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events

Closed for the holiday

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday