This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Tuesday Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Teens Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Teen Tuesday 3:30pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.
This event is in the "Teens" group Bad Art Night Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens The night where no art is truly "bad" art! Use a variety of arts & crafts materials to create art that speaks to you! Throw glitter at it or brush some glue across! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Bad Art Night 4:00pm–5:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The night where no art is truly "bad" art! Use a variety of arts & crafts materials to create art that speaks to you! Throw glitter at it or brush some glue across!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup: Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with o... View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group 10:30am–11:30am Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, 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 Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Children Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra 1:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone! 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 Knot Just Knitters Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Knot Just Knitters: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm–2:45pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.
This event is in the "Children" group Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 2:00pm–3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group “I Can Tell Too”- Awakening The Storyteller Within Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens Join us for this this interactive storytelling workshop. Teens begin by actively listening to a story, analyzing and discussing how the story made them feel. We will identify what happens in the tale and how the actions were relayed. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 30 2025 Wed “I Can Tell Too”- Awakening The Storyteller Within 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025 Event Details: Join us for this this interactive storytelling workshop. Teens begin by actively listening to a story, analyzing and discussing how the story made them feel. We will identify what happens in the tale and how the actions were relayed.
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 Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.SPECIAL PROJECT! 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 Jul 30 2025 Wed Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 2:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.SPECIAL PROJECT!
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 Mobile Farmers Market Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 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 Jul 30 2025 Wed Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm–3:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Event Details: The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods.
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 Crafternoon for All Ages Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Get crafty! Let's make something together. 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 Jul 30 2025 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together.
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 Read with Henry the Rabbit Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 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 Jul 30 2025 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 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 Gaming Wednesday Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Gaming Wednesday 4:00pm–5:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.
This event is in the "Teens" group “I Can Tell Too”- Awakening The Storyteller Within Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens Join us for this this interactive storytelling workshop. Teens begin by actively listening to a story, analyzing and discussing how the story made them feel. We will identify what happens in the tale and how the actions were relayed. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 30 2025 Wed “I Can Tell Too”- Awakening The Storyteller Within 5:00pm–6:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025 Event Details: Join us for this this interactive storytelling workshop. Teens begin by actively listening to a story, analyzing and discussing how the story made them feel. We will identify what happens in the tale and how the actions were relayed.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Family Game Night Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens Join us on Wednesday nights this summer to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Family Game Night 5:00pm–7:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us on Wednesday nights this summer to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Night Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Age Group: Teens Teen night EFP: Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+ View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Teen Night 5:00pm–7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along.
This event is in the "Adults" group Kitchen Odyssey! Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Food & Cooking Age Group: Adults Level up your cooking by attending monthly cooking demonstrations with like minded people. Led by library staff, this program is open to adults of all cooking skill levels and will often feature recipes from cookbooks in our collection. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Kitchen Odyssey! 6:00pm–7:00pm East Forest Park Branch Upcoming Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Level up your cooking by attending monthly cooking demonstrations with like minded people. Led by library staff, this program is open to adults of all cooking skill levels and will often feature recipes from cookbooks in our collection. 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 "All Ages" group Family Board Game Night Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Every Wednesday night in July, check out Family Game Night in Central Library’s community room! Join our Big Game or pick your own game to play. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for 6+ but all ages are welcome. 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 "All Ages" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Family Board Game Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Every Wednesday night in July, check out Family Game Night in Central Library’s community room! Join our Big Game or pick your own game to play. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for 6+ but all ages are welcome.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Tiny Tots Playgroup Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Tiny Tots Playgroup 10:30am–11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Circle Time Fun Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Circle Time Fun 10:30am–11:30am Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth - 5 years, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Wiggle Worms Storytime Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Join us for a baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, older siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Wiggle Worms Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for a baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, older 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club: Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club. We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. If you want to be challeged join Meg in our Summer Drawing Challenge. 24 days, 24 Challenges. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club 1:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club. We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. If you want to be challeged join Meg in our Summer Drawing Challenge. 24 days, 24 Challenges.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Teen & Adult Escape Room Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Can you solve all the puzzles in order to find and unlock the treasure?Call 413-263-6858 to schedule your chance to find out on 7/31, 8/2, 8/5. Registration is required! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Teen & Adult Escape Room 1:00pm–5:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Can you solve all the puzzles in order to find and unlock the treasure?Call 413-263-6858 to schedule your chance to find out on 7/31, 8/2, 8/5. Registration is required! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
