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Yoga for Kids

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

Unwind, stretch, and connect with this yoga class for kids taught by local yoga instructor, Christina Lam. No experience needed—just bring your breath and be yourself! Registration is optional but encouraged.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind, stretch, and connect with this yoga class for kids taught by local yoga instructor, Christina Lam. No experience needed—just bring your breath and be yourself! Registration is optional but encouraged.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

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

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Learn Tai Chi

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join experienced Tai Chi practitioner and instructor Emanuel Brown for a beginner-friendly class series for teens 16+ and adults of all ages.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join experienced Tai Chi practitioner and instructor Emanuel Brown for a beginner-friendly class series for teens 16+ and adults of all ages.

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Make Your Own Sugar Scrub

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Make your own relaxing sugar scrub to take home and add to your self-care routine! All supplies provided. 

Open to teens ages 12-19. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own relaxing sugar scrub to take home and add to your self-care routine! All supplies provided. 

Open to teens ages 12-19. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

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

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Self Care Day

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a day of self care. Make an aromatherapy bag filled with fragrant herbs. Create your own herbal teas. Decorate your own Journal. Make your own vision board! We'll have refreshments for teens as they create their self care tools.

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

Join us for a day of self care. Make an aromatherapy bag filled with fragrant herbs. Create your own herbal teas. Decorate your own Journal. Make your own vision board! We'll have refreshments for teens as they create their self care tools.

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Create a Aromatherapy satchel

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy satchel- 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 satchel when you’re done.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy satchel- 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 satchel when you’re done.

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Create a Aromatherapy satchel

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy satchel- 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 satchel when you’re done.

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy satchel- 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 satchel when you’re done.

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Create a Aromatherapy Satchel

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy satchel- 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 satchel when you’re done.

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy satchel- 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 satchel when you’re done.

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Create a Aromatherapy Satchel

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Express at Pine Point
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy satchel- 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 satchel when you’re done.

Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy satchel- 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 satchel when you’re done.

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Create a Aromatherapy Satchel

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy satchel- 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 satchel when you’re done.

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy satchel- 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 satchel when you’re done.

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Autism Information Session with Dr. Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton, Ph.D, a proudly Autistic writer, consultant, speaker, editor, artist, and mom, who will speak on Autism.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton, Ph.D, a proudly Autistic writer, consultant, speaker, editor, artist, and mom, who will speak on Autism.

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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!

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Create a Aromatherapy Satchel

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 satchel- 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 satchel 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 satchel- 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 satchel when you’re done.

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Create a Aromatherapy Satchel

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 satchel- 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 satchel 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 satchel- 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 satchel when you’re done.

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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.

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Parent-and-Me Yoga

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Enjoy yoga with your little one in this class taught by local yoga instructor, Christina Lam. The class will include breathing techniques, stretches, and partner poses. Registration is optional but encouraged!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy yoga with your little one in this class taught by local yoga instructor, Christina Lam. The class will include breathing techniques, stretches, and partner poses. Registration is optional but encouraged!

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.

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Yoga for Kids

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

Unwind, stretch, and connect with this yoga class for kids taught by local yoga instructor, Christina Lam. No experience needed—just bring your breath and be yourself! Registration is optional but encouraged.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind, stretch, and connect with this yoga class for kids taught by local yoga instructor, Christina Lam. No experience needed—just bring your breath and be yourself! Registration is optional but encouraged.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

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

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Create a Aromatherapy Satchel

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy satchel- 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 satchel when you’re done.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy satchel- 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 satchel when you’re done.

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Tiny Food Party for Tiny People

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:30pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Tiny pancakes, tiny pizza, tiny cheesecakes, tiny ice cream sundaes, tiny juice, tiny spaghetti, and TINY PEOPLE. We will offer tiny servings of a variety of food. Choose one, choose all. Enjoy a snack! For ages 1-10.

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Tiny pancakes, tiny pizza, tiny cheesecakes, tiny ice cream sundaes, tiny juice, tiny spaghetti, and TINY PEOPLE. We will offer tiny servings of a variety of food. Choose one, choose all. Enjoy a snack! For ages 1-10.

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.

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Learn the Basic Art of Meditation

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

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

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Parent-and-Me Yoga

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Enjoy yoga with your little one in this class taught by local yoga instructor, Christina Lam. The class will include breathing techniques, stretches, and partner poses. Registration is optional but encouraged!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy yoga with your little one in this class taught by local yoga instructor, Christina Lam. The class will include breathing techniques, stretches, and partner poses. Registration is optional but encouraged!

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.

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Create a Aromatherapy Satchel

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy satchel- 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 satchel when you’re done.

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to create your own Aromatherapy satchel- 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 satchel when you’re done.

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Yoga for Kids

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

Unwind, stretch, and connect with this yoga class for kids taught by local yoga instructor, Christina Lam. No experience needed—just bring your breath and be yourself! Registration is optional but encouraged.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind, stretch, and connect with this yoga class for kids taught by local yoga instructor, Christina Lam. No experience needed—just bring your breath and be yourself! Registration is optional but encouraged.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

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

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Learn Tai Chi

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join experienced Tai Chi practitioner and instructor Emanuel Brown for a beginner-friendly class series for teens 16+ and adults of all ages.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join experienced Tai Chi practitioner and instructor Emanuel Brown for a beginner-friendly class series for teens 16+ and adults of all ages.

Memorial 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 Memorial 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 Memorial day.