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Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo.

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo.

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.

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The Everything But D&D RPG Group

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

You've heard of Dungeons and Dragons, but what about all the other role playing systems? Join us as we explore different RPG options from all corners of the multiverse. Pre-generated characters and dice will be available at each session. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

You've heard of Dungeons and Dragons, but what about all the other role playing systems? Join us as we explore different RPG options from all corners of the multiverse. Pre-generated characters and dice will be available at each session. 

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.

Patriot's 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

The library is closed in honor of Patriots Day.

Closing
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:

The library is closed in honor of Patriots Day.

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Code Builders 2.0

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!

This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!

This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.

Community Coffee Hour

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 3:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!

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Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Budding Bookworms:

Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals!

Held every Tuesday morning. Geared toward toddlers ages 3 and under with their grown-ups!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals!

Held every Tuesday morning. Geared toward toddlers ages 3 and under with their grown-ups!

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: Playgroup

Home City Families Playgroup

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Park 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...

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
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.

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Learn the Basic Art of Meditation

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

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Stompers Storytime

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for a silly and fun storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies and toddlers, older siblings welcome.   

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for a silly and fun storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies and toddlers, 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.

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Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo.

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo.

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.

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Dominoes Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This club is for dominoes players of all levels - beginners are welcome! Come meet new people and socialize over a game.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

This club is for dominoes players of all levels - beginners are welcome! Come meet new people and socialize over a game.

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Big Kid Storytime

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us every Tuesday for Big Kid Storytime to enjoy stories and songs that are well suited for kids ages 4-6, with their grown ups!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday for Big Kid Storytime to enjoy stories and songs that are well suited for kids ages 4-6, with their grown ups!

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.

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Celebrate National Library Week with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

The Very Hungry Caterpillar will be visiting the Springfield City Library in April during National Library Week.

Library Location: Central Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community Events, Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

The Very Hungry Caterpillar will be visiting the Springfield City Library in April during National Library Week.

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Café Room at East Forest Park 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 welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Café 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 welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

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Ask a Law Librarian

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

Virtual Event
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.

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Showtime: Best of the original Star Trek

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Gather in the community room for a weekly screening of a classic TV show. We'll have popcorn and water - feel free to bring your own snacks.

This season, we'll watch some of the best episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Gather in the community room for a weekly screening of a classic TV show. We'll have popcorn and water - feel free to bring your own snacks.

This season, we'll watch some of the best episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series.

Home City Families: Playgroup

Home City Families Playgroup

Tuesday, April 21, 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...

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.

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Western Mass Food Bank Cooking Class Series

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking adventure where kids become chefs for the day! This class is designed to build confidence in the kitchen through an interactive demonstration and cooking experience.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking adventure where kids become chefs for the day! This class is designed to build confidence in the kitchen through an interactive demonstration and cooking experience.

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Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo.

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo.

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.

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Sew Fun! Drop-In

Tuesday, April 21, 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!

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!

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

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.

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Family Paint Workshop- Stencils

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to add new characters or images to a landscape picture. We provide supplies, you provide the imagination.

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to add new characters or images to a landscape picture. We provide supplies, you provide the 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.

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Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.

Cover of the Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Celebrate National Library Week with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

The Very Hungry Caterpillar will be visiting the Springfield City Library in April during National Library Week.

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Community Events, Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

The Very Hungry Caterpillar will be visiting the Springfield City Library in April during National Library Week.