This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Family Paint Workshop Fireworks Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Families, brighten your summer with a dazzling, easy, and mini painting.We provide supplies. You provide the imagination. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-10 and their parents or guardians. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 2 2026 Thu Family Paint Workshop Fireworks 2:00pm–4:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Families, brighten your summer with a dazzling, easy, and mini painting.We provide supplies. You provide the imagination. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-10 and their parents or guardians. 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 Create A Seed Bomb Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Teens What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 2 2026 Thu Create A Seed Bomb 3:00pm–4:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, July 2, 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 Jul 2 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
Independence Day (observed) 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 Jul 3 2026 Fri Closing Independence Day (observed) 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
Independence 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 Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Independence Day 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 "Teens" group Create A Seed Bomb Monday, July 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Teens What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 6 2026 Mon Create A Seed Bomb 1:00pm–3:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!
This event is in the "Children" group Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Monday, July 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Express at Pine Point Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 6 2026 Mon Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Express at Pine Point Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point Age Group: Children Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone! 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Monday Funday Monday, July 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! 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 Jul 6 2026 Mon Monday Funday 2:30pm–3:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
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 Chair Yoga Monday, July 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Jul 6 2026 Mon Chair Yoga 4:00pm–4:45pm Mason Square Branch Registration Open Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Plantmobile: Natural Dyes and Fabrics Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Hands-on plant science, brought to us by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Plantmobile! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 7 2026 Tue Plantmobile: Natural Dyes and Fabrics 1:00pm–2:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Hands-on plant science, brought to us by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Plantmobile! 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 Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Create fun sidewalk chalk art while enjoying a popsicle every Tuesday this summer! In case of rain, program will be canceled for the day. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 7 2026 Tue Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles 2:30pm–3:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Create fun sidewalk chalk art while enjoying a popsicle every Tuesday this summer! In case of rain, program will be canceled for the day.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jerry the Butterfly Guy Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Learn all about butterflies through beautiful projected pictures and well-told stories from Jerry Schneider—The Butterfly Guy. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 7 2026 Tue Jerry the Butterfly Guy 3:30pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Learn all about butterflies through beautiful projected pictures and well-told stories from Jerry Schneider—The Butterfly Guy. 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. Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
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 Switch It Up! Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer! 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 Jul 7 2026 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for some gaming fun and explore games on our Nintendo Switch! For all ages every Tuesday afternoon this summer!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Plantmobile: Natural Dyes and Fabrics Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Forest Park Branch Program Type: Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Hands-on plant science, brought to us by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Plantmobile! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Plantmobile: Natural Dyes and Fabrics 1:00pm–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Hands-on plant science, brought to us by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Plantmobile! 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 DIY Iron-on Patches Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Adults Learn to stitch your own Iron-on patch! Experience with basic hand-sewing skills or cross-stitch is beneficial, but not necessary. We will teach you! For ages 18+ View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2026 Wed DIY Iron-on Patches 3:00pm–4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Learn to stitch your own Iron-on patch! Experience with basic hand-sewing skills or cross-stitch is beneficial, but not necessary. We will teach you! For ages 18+
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group One More Chapter Storytime Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 8 2026 Wed One More Chapter Storytime 3:30pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Plantmobile: Plant Parts and Functions Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Hands-on plant science, brought to us by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Plantmobile! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Plantmobile: Plant Parts and Functions 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Hands-on plant science, brought to us by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Plantmobile! 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 WOW Wednesday! Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens Join us every Wednesday in July 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 10+. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 8 2026 Wed WOW Wednesday! 5:00pm–6:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us every Wednesday in July 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 10+.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Play-Doh Creations Thursday, July 9, 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 Jul 9 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group Jerry the Butterfly Guy Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Learn all about butterflies through beautiful projected pictures and well-told stories from Jerry Schneider—The Butterfly Guy. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Jerry the Butterfly Guy 10:30am–11:30am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Learn all about butterflies through beautiful projected pictures and well-told stories from Jerry Schneider—The Butterfly Guy. 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. Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jerry the Butterfly Guy Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Learn all about butterflies through beautiful projected pictures and well-told stories from Jerry Schneider—The Butterfly Guy. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Jerry the Butterfly Guy 1:30pm–2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Learn all about butterflies through beautiful projected pictures and well-told stories from Jerry Schneider—The Butterfly Guy. 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. Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, July 9, 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 Jul 9 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 Read with a Ranger Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Meet new friends and listen to stories about plants, animals and nature with Ranger Susan! Followed by a simple craft. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Read with a Ranger 11:30am–12:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading Event Details: Meet new friends and listen to stories about plants, animals and nature with Ranger Susan! Followed by a simple craft. 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 Plantmobile: Farm Fresh Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Hands-on plant science, brought to us by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Plantmobile! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Plantmobile: Farm Fresh 12:00pm–1:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading Event Details: Hands-on plant science, brought to us by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Plantmobile! 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.
