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Adult Chess Club

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Ask a Law Librarian

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Ask a Law Librarian:

Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions.

The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts.

Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events
Event Details:

Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions.

The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Teens

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

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

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

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

Adult Chess Club

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Municipal Election

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:00am - 8:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

The library will be open from 7:00AM until 8:00PM for voting.

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

The library will be open from 7:00AM until 8:00PM for voting.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Municipal Election

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:00am - 8:00pm
Library Express at Pine Point
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

The library will be open from 7:00AM until 8:00PM for voting.

Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

The library will be open from 7:00AM until 8:00PM for voting.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Coffee Hour

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ask a Law Librarian

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Ask a Law Librarian:

Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions.

The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts.

Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events
Event Details:

Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions.

The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Teens

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

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

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

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

Adult Chess Club

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Library Commission Meeting

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly Meeting of the Springfield City Library Commission

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting of the Springfield City Library Commission

This event is in the "Adults" group

Funding Information Network - Office Hours

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Meet with our Digital Services Librarian to learn about grants for 501(c)3 nonprofits. Get acquainted with the Foundation Directory Online, and learn where to get useful resources for the entire grant seeking process.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Meet with our Digital Services Librarian to learn about grants for 501(c)3 nonprofits. Get acquainted with the Foundation Directory Online, and learn where to get useful resources for the entire grant seeking process.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spice Club

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

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

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

First Friday Feasts for Teens

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

The FIRST Friday of every month, we will offer a feast for the teens. Each month will have a theme:

*September -Pajamas (appropriate, please!) and Pancakes

*October - Board Games and Brownies. Play board games, eat brownies. 

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The FIRST Friday of every month, we will offer a feast for the teens. Each month will have a theme:

*September -Pajamas (appropriate, please!) and Pancakes

*October - Board Games and Brownies. Play board games, eat brownies. 

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

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

Adult Chess Club

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 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 "Adults" group

SLF Annual Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

SLF Annual Board Meeting

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

SLF Annual Board Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Coffee Hour

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ask a Law Librarian

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Ask a Law Librarian:

Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions.

The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts.

Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events
Event Details:

Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions.

The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Teens

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

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

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

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

Adult Chess Club

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 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 "Adults" group

SLF Annual Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
John Cotton Dana Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

SLF Annual Board Meeting

Library Location: Central Library
Room: John Cotton Dana Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

SLF Annual Board Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Local History Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Are you interested in Springfield's history? This group is for those who are familiar with its history along with those who are looking to learn about it. Discussions will be about the people, events, and buildings of Springfield. 

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Are you interested in Springfield's history? This group is for those who are familiar with its history along with those who are looking to learn about it. Discussions will be about the people, events, and buildings of Springfield. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ask a Law Librarian

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Ask a Law Librarian:

Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions.

The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts.

Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events
Event Details:

Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions.

The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts.