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
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet Workshop Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 2 2026 Thu Crochet Workshop 5:30pm–7:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!
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 "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 "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 Food Explorers for Kids Monday, July 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Age Group: Children Make and enjoy strawberry shortcake parfait in this cooking class for kids. Learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities, and working together to create delicious results! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 6 2026 Mon Food Explorers for Kids 4:30pm–5:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Make and enjoy strawberry shortcake parfait in this cooking class for kids. Learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities, and working together to create delicious results! 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 Food Explorers for Teens and Adults Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Age Group: Teens, Adults Make and enjoy Pizza Stuffed Naan in this cooking class for adults. Learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities, and working together to create delicious results! All ingredients will be provided. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 6 2026 Mon Food Explorers for Teens and Adults 6:00pm–7:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Make and enjoy Pizza Stuffed Naan in this cooking class for adults. Learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities, and working together to create delicious results! All ingredients will be provided. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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 "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 "Teens" group Teen Writing Club Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 7 2026 Tue Teen Writing Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Knot Just Knitters 12:00pm–1:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
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 "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 "Teens" group Digital Art for Beginners Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens Join Kevin Figueroa to learn the basics of digital art creation with an ipad! In this class, we cover the basics of creating art in the Procreate app, the most popular app for making art on the iPad. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Digital Art for Beginners 4:30pm–5:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Join Kevin Figueroa to learn the basics of digital art creation with an ipad! In this class, we cover the basics of creating art in the Procreate app, the most popular app for making art on the iPad. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Children" group Food Explorers for Kids Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Age Group: Children Make and enjoy strawberry shortcake parfait in this cooking class for kids. Learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities, and working together to create delicious results! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Food Explorers for Kids 5:30pm–6:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Registration Open Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Make and enjoy strawberry shortcake parfait in this cooking class for kids. Learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities, and working together to create delicious results! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Adults" group Celebrate MA250: History of Shays' Rebellion and Springfield, Ma Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Join us at the Central Library to learn about Shays' Rebellion and the post-Revolutionary War era in Springfield and Worcester. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Celebrate MA250: History of Shays' Rebellion and Springfield, Ma 6:00pm–7:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the Central Library to learn about Shays' Rebellion and the post-Revolutionary War era in Springfield and Worcester. 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 "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 "Children" group Food Explorers for Kids Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Age Group: Children Make and enjoy vegetable spring rolls in this cooking class for kids. Learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities, and working together to create delicious results! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Food Explorers for Kids 2:00pm–3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Make and enjoy vegetable spring rolls in this cooking class for kids. Learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities, and working together to create delicious results! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Food Explorers for Teens Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Age Group: Tweens, Teens Make and enjoy pizza stuffed naan breads in this cooking class for tweens and teens. Learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities, and working together to create delicious results! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Food Explorers for Teens 4:00pm–5:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Make and enjoy pizza stuffed naan breads in this cooking class for tweens and teens. Learn through sensory experiences, hands-on activities, and working together to create delicious results! 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 Body Balms Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens, Adults Learn how to make a body balm with Gariné of Kulina Folk Art! Delve into the world of carrier oils, essential oils, and beeswax through this exciting session. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Body Balms 6:00pm–7:00pm Mason Square Branch Upcoming Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to make a body balm with Gariné of Kulina Folk Art! Delve into the world of carrier oils, essential oils, and beeswax through this exciting session.
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.
