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Home City Families Playgroup

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Home City Families Playgroup:

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children t...

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! 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
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!

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

Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO to the Library! LEGO Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

LEGO to the Library!  Do you enjoy building with Legos? Join us at the library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30-4:30 for LEGO club and build to your heart's content. This is a drop-in program for kids of all ages. 

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

LEGO to the Library!  Do you enjoy building with Legos? Join us at the library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30-4:30 for LEGO club and build to your heart's content. This is a drop-in program for kids of all ages. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Switch It Up!

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teens

Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.

Women's Fund WeLEAD TogetHER

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Women’s Fund community event

Sixteen Acres Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Women’s Fund community event

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teens

Join the Brightwood Branch Library for a monthly event where anime & manga enthusiasts gather to watch the anime of the day, whether it's a show from years gone by or the hottest current obsession. 

Cancelled
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Join the Brightwood Branch Library for a monthly event where anime & manga enthusiasts gather to watch the anime of the day, whether it's a show from years gone by or the hottest current obsession. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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...

Play with the Big Blue Blocks during the month of March at Mason Square! This playgroup will feature giant foam building blocks to encourage extra special active, collaborative, and imaginative play.

 

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

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.

 

Play with the Big Blue Blocks during the month of March at Mason Square! This playgroup will feature giant foam building blocks to encourage extra special active, collaborative, and imaginative play.

 

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, May 13, 2026 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.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Maker Time!

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

The Makerspace is open! 

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

The Makerspace is open! 

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

Adult Chess Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club. 

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Games
Event Details:

The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club. 

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

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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

Crafternoon for All Ages

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Microwave Meals

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Create a Aromatherapy sachet

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Create a Aromatherapy sachet

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy sachet - a calming tool you can carry with you when you need a moment for yourself. Pick the herbs and scents you want, and take home your sachet when you’re done.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Origami For Kids

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

We’ll be exploring origami and folding paper into fun creatures and other creations. For school aged children.

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We’ll be exploring origami and folding paper into fun creatures and other creations. For school aged children.

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

Therapy Dogs at the Library

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Express at Pine Point
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Feeling stressed? Petting dogs can help! Join us at the Pine Point Branch to get comforted with the Hampden County Sheriff's Department's Community Outreach Therapy Dog Program.

Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Feeling stressed? Petting dogs can help! Join us at the Pine Point Branch to get comforted with the Hampden County Sheriff's Department's Community Outreach Therapy Dog Program.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens

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+

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, May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Practice your Spanish and help others practice their English in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! We will spend half the time practicing Spanish and the other half practicing English, with a break in between.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Practice your Spanish and help others practice their English in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! We will spend half the time practicing Spanish and the other half practicing English, with a break in between.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books & Brew at White Lion Brewing

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Join a lively discussion with other book lovers and growth-minded individuals, and enjoy your favorite brew, too!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a lively discussion with other book lovers and growth-minded individuals, and enjoy your favorite brew, too!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

Center for New Americans

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Central Library
Purpose of Meeting:

ESOL class

Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Purpose of Meeting

ESOL class

Center for New Americans

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Purpose of Meeting:

ESOL class

Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

ESOL class