This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group WOW Wednesday! Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Craft generic: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us every other Wednesday at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 17 2026 Wed WOW Wednesday! 3:00pm–4:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us every other Wednesday at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18.
This event is in the "Teens" group Make your own flowerpots Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Teens Come to our teen room where you will decorate a flowerpot to take home. When the pot is ready, you'll also plant a small succulent plant to take home in your one-of-a-kind pot. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Make your own flowerpots 3:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Come to our teen room where you will decorate a flowerpot to take home. When the pot is ready, you'll also plant a small succulent plant to take home in your one-of-a-kind pot.
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 Black History Ensemble of CMSS Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Performances Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Celebrate Juneteenth with the Black History Ensemble of the Community Music School of Springfield! 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 Jun 17 2026 Wed Black History Ensemble of CMSS 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Performances Event Details: Celebrate Juneteenth with the Black History Ensemble of the Community Music School of Springfield!
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 East Forest Park Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Kick off Summer Reading at the East Forest Park Branch! Drop in for refreshments, fun for all ages, and a free book when you sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge! 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2026 Wed East Forest Park Summer Reading Kick-Off Party 4:00pm–6:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Kick off Summer Reading at the East Forest Park Branch! Drop in for refreshments, fun for all ages, and a free book when you sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge!
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 East Springfield Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Drop in for refreshments, fun for all ages, and a free book when you sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts, and cool surprises for kids, plus board games and a special craft for teens and adults. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2026 Wed East Springfield Summer Reading Kick-Off Party 4:00pm–6:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Drop in for refreshments, fun for all ages, and a free book when you sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts, and cool surprises for kids, plus board games and a special craft for teens and adults. 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 Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club: Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! Love to read? If so, come meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club! We read mostly historical fiction but at times delve into non-fiction, contemporary fiction, and mysteries. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Off Site Registration Open Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! Love to read? If so, come meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club! We read mostly historical fiction but at times delve into non-fiction, contemporary fiction, and mysteries. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
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! Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults The Makerspace is open! 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Maker Time! 10:00am–5:00pm East Forest Park Branch 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Play-Doh Creations Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but older siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Play-Doh Creations 10:30am–11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Event Details: Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Circle Time Fun Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Circle Time Fun: Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun. 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Circle Time Fun 10:30am–11:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun. 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 "Adults" group Local History Club Thursday, June 18, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Local History Club 11:00am–12:00pm East Forest Park Branch 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Chess Club Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: 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 STCC Information Table Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Rotunda at Central Library Program Type: Work & Careers Age Group: Adults Stop by to learn about free job training and adult education classes offered by Springfield Technical Community College. Free classes include View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2026 Thu STCC Information Table 2:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Adults Program Type: Work & Careers Event Details: Stop by to learn about free job training and adult education classes offered by Springfield Technical Community College. Free classes include
This event is in the "Children" group Meet Me at the Library! Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children It's an afterschool playdate at the library! Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Meet Me at the Library! 3:00pm–4:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: It's an afterschool playdate at the library! Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun. 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 Ukulele Club Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages
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 Forest Park Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Forest Park Branch Program Type: Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Kick off Summer Reading at the Forest Park Branch! Sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge, pick out a free book, and enjoy snacks, fun activities, games for children, teens, and adults! 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Forest Park Summer Reading Kick-Off Party 4:00pm–6:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Kick off Summer Reading at the Forest Park Branch! Sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge, pick out a free book, and enjoy snacks, fun activities, games for children, teens, and adults!
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 Mason Square Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us to kick off Summer Reading with a party! We will have activities for kids, teens, and adults! 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Mason Square Summer Reading Kick-Off Party 4:00pm–6:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Join us to kick off Summer Reading with a party! We will have activities for kids, teens, and adults!
Juneteenth 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 Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth All Day 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 "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! Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults The Makerspace is open! 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 Jun 19 2026 Fri Maker Time! 10:00am–2:00pm East Forest Park Branch 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group LEGO Challenge Friday, June 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults It is time to get your brick on!Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge. For master builders of all ages! 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 Jun 19 2026 Fri LEGO Challenge 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Event Details: It is time to get your brick on!Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge. For master builders 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 "Adults" group Breakfast & Board Games Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults Join us for a morning full of board games! We’ll provide the snacks, games, and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Breakfast & Board Games 10:00am–2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for a morning full of board games! We’ll provide the snacks, games, and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.
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 Downtown Springfield Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Rotunda at Central Library Program Type: Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us for refreshments and fun for all ages at our Summer Reading Kick-off party for the downtown Springfield neighborhood! We'll celebrate throughout our beautiful building and on the Museums Quad. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Downtown Springfield Summer Reading Kick-Off Party 11:00am–1:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for refreshments and fun for all ages at our Summer Reading Kick-off party for the downtown Springfield neighborhood! We'll celebrate throughout our beautiful building and on the Museums Quad.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Learn Tai Chi Saturday, June 20, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Learn Tai Chi 11:30am–12:30pm East Springfield Branch Registration Open 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. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Quilting for Pride! Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events Age Group: Teens, Adults Come celebrate Pride & learn a new skill! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Quilting for Pride! 12:00pm–2:30pm Forest Park Branch Upcoming Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Come celebrate Pride & learn a new skill! Disclaimer(s) 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Celebrate MA250: Construct an American Flag Wall Hanging Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Get read for the countries 250th birthday by constructing a wall hanging inspired by the Betsy Ross Flag View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Celebrate MA250: Construct an American Flag Wall Hanging 1:30pm–3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get read for the countries 250th birthday by constructing a wall hanging inspired by the Betsy Ross Flag
