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. Discover Springfield Birding! Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Off Site Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: Join us at parks around Springfield to discover local birds and our city's beautiful places to view them. Based on the Great Springfield Birding Trail, this program will meet once ... Offsite Event 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. May 15 2024 Wed Discover Springfield Birding! 5:30pm - 7:00pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join us at parks around Springfield to discover local birds and our city's beautiful places to view them.
Center for New Americans ESOL Class Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Computer Lab at Central Library Purpose of Meeting: ESOL class for refugees Central Library May 15 2024 Wed Center for New Americans ESOL Class 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Purpose of Meeting ESOL class for refugees
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Stories of Living and Dying Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Join us to discuss our mortality openly and without judgment. Maggid Jim Brulé will be reading from his book Stories from the Heart: Journey into Dying and Living and discussing hi... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2024 Wed Stories of Living and Dying 5:30pm - 7:45pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Join us to discuss our mortality openly and without judgment. Maggid Jim Brulé will be reading from his book Stories from the Heart: Journey into Dying and Living and discussing his work as an end-of-life doula. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Board Game Night Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults Event Details: Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! Al... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2024 Wed Adult Board Game Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club Thursday, May 16, 2024 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! Event Details: Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. ... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2024 Thu Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Circle Time Fun Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Circle Time Fun: Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun. Event Details: Come join us for education fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required,... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 16 2024 Thu Circle Time Fun 10:30am - 11:30am Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun. Come join us for education fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in. Birth to 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. Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for 45 minutes of outdoor chair yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Using gentle stretching while seated,chair yoga allows adults of ... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2024 Thu Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends 11:30am - 12:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Registration Open Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Join us for 45 minutes of outdoor chair yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Using gentle stretching while seated,chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance.
CPR AHA renewal course Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:45pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Purpose of Meeting: Western MA American Heart Association Instructor monitoring and renewal East Forest Park Branch May 16 2024 Thu CPR AHA renewal course 12:00pm - 1:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Purpose of Meeting Western MA American Heart Association Instructor monitoring and renewal
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club Thursday, May 16, 2024 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. Event Details: We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. Just drop by The Homework Center and color your stress away. For tweens and tee... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 16 2024 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. Just drop by The Homework Center and color your stress away. For tweens and teens.
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. Sew Fun! Drop-In Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 yo... 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. May 16 2024 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 5:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Game Night Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Want to play a Game?!Come hang out in our teen room for snacks and fun with board games, puzzles, card games, magic and more!We take suggestions for any games you want to play!Ages... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 16 2024 Thu Game Night 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Want to play a Game?!Come hang out in our teen room for snacks and fun with board games, puzzles, card games, magic and more!We take suggestions for any games you want to play!Ages 10+ 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 "All Ages" group. Freestyle Lego Club Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Event Details: Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle building Lego Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to b... 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. May 16 2024 Thu Freestyle Lego Club 3:30pm - 4:45pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle building Lego Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. 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.
Sector F Meeting Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Purpose of Meeting: The primary purpose of the beat community meeting is to allow beat residents, other community stakeholders, and police to discuss chronic problems on the beat and to engage in prob... Mason Square Branch May 16 2024 Thu Sector F Meeting 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Purpose of Meeting The primary purpose of the beat community meeting is to allow beat residents, other community stakeholders, and police to discuss chronic problems on the beat and to engage in problem-solving.
Legacy Academy Family Empowerment Council Meeting Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Purpose of Meeting: Family Empowerment Council Meeting Brightwood Branch May 17 2024 Fri Legacy Academy Family Empowerment Council Meeting 9:30am - 10:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Purpose of Meeting Family Empowerment Council Meeting
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Home City Families: Baby & Me Playgroup Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:15am EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Event Details: Do you have an infant under 12 months (pre-walker)? Join us for some fun and socializing. Developmentally appropriate toys and materials available for you to use with your child. A... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 17 2024 Fri Home City Families: Baby & Me Playgroup 10:00am - 11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Do you have an infant under 12 months (pre-walker)? Join us for some fun and socializing. Developmentally appropriate toys and materials available for you to use with your child. 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.
Home City Families: Baby and Me Playgroup Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:15am EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Purpose of Meeting: Event Details Do you have an infant under 12 months (pre-walker)? Join us for some fun and socializing. Developmentally appropriate toys and materials available for you to use wit... East Forest Park Branch May 17 2024 Fri Home City Families: Baby and Me Playgroup 10:00am - 11:15am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Purpose of Meeting Event Details
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield 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. Event Details: New members are 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 "Adults" group. May 17 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch 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 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 "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square 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. Event Details: New members are 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 "Adults" group. May 17 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch 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 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Sew Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Technology Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Open sew: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Event Details: Join us every Friday for Open Sew at the Mason Square Library! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all ... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2024 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Technology Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Join us every Friday for Open Sew at the Mason Square Library! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Home City Families Playgroup Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Home City Families: Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. Event Details: No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 17 2024 Fri Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Teen gaming club (fri): Come join us Friday afternoons for board games, puzzles, legos, and crafts! Event Details: It's time to start the weekend with some games! We will have a Nintendo Switch running for up to 4 players, board games, cards, and legos available. Light refreshments provided. Tw... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 17 2024 Fri Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Come join us Friday afternoons for board games, puzzles, legos, and crafts! It's time to start the weekend with some games! We will have a Nintendo Switch running for up to 4 players, board games, cards, and legos available. Light refreshments provided. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 welcome!
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Game Day Friday, May 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: End of the week blues got you down? Visit the Forest Park branch every other Friday after school for some gaming fun in the teen area! We'll have a variety of board and card games ... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 17 2024 Fri Game Day 3:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: End of the week blues got you down? Visit the Forest Park branch every other Friday after school for some gaming fun in the teen area! We'll have a variety of board and card games along with our Nintendo Switch! For t(w)eens, ages 11-18.
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. Switch Gaming On Fridays Friday, May 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Switch It Up!: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games. Event Details: On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm. 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. May 17 2024 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games. On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Letter S Storytime and Craft Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Craft generic: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Event Details: Celebrate the stupendous letter S. We'll read some stories about snakes, sheep, and stars followed by an S-themed craft. All participants will receive a play scarf and shaker egg t... This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 17 2024 Fri Letter S Storytime and Craft 4:00pm - 4:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Celebrate the stupendous letter S. We'll read some stories about snakes, sheep, and stars followed by an S-themed craft. All participants will receive a play scarf and shaker egg to take home! Ideal for ages 2-6 with all children welcome.
