This event is in the "Adults" group Ask a Law Librarian Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events Age Group: Adults Ask a Law Librarian: Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events Event Details: Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Playgroup Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Home City Families Playgroup: Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children t... View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm–2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sew Fun! Drop-In Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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! 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 16 2026 Tue Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Knot Just Knitters 3:00pm–4:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Tuesday Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Teens Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Teen Tuesday 3:30pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.
Eager Readers Book Group Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Purpose of Meeting: Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome. The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures,... Sixteen Acres Branch Jun 16 2026 Tue Eager Readers Book Group 6:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Purpose of Meeting Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome. The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup: Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with o... View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.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 "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Wednesday, June 17, 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 Jun 17 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 "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres 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. New members are always welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room 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 always 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 1:30pm–2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 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 "Adults" group Open Door Social Services Information Table Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Rotunda at Central Library Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Adults Do you need stable housing? Are you homeless or in danger of being evicted? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Open Door Social Services Information Table 2:00pm–3:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Do you need stable housing? Are you homeless or in danger of being evicted?
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 Mobile Farmers Market Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 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 Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm–3:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Event Details: The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods.
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 "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 "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 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 "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
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.
