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 Friday, July 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Natural Dyes and Fabrics 3:00pm–4:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Learn to Knit Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:00pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens, Adults Learn the basics of knitting and build your skills with guided lessons. No experience needed! Every month we will review casting on, counting stitches, garter stitch, and stockinette stitch for new patrons and beginners. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 11 2026 Sat Learn to Knit 11:30am–2:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of knitting and build your skills with guided lessons. No experience needed! Every month we will review casting on, counting stitches, garter stitch, and stockinette stitch for new patrons and beginners. 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 Food Explorers for Kids Monday, July 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres 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 13 2026 Mon Food Explorers for Kids 2:00pm–3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Registration Open Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA 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 "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 13, 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 13 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 Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch 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 14 2026 Tue Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra 3:00pm–4:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room 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 "Teens" group Teen Writing Club Tuesday, July 14, 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 14 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 15, 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 15 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 Food Explorers for Kids Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm MS Community Room at Mason Square 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 16 2026 Thu Food Explorers for Kids 3:00pm–4:00pm Mason Square Branch Registration Open Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, July 16, 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 16 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 "Children" group Food Explorers for Kids Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood 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 16 2026 Thu Food Explorers for Kids 5:00pm–6:00pm Brightwood Branch Registration Open Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet Workshop Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm 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 18 2026 Sat Crochet Workshop 12:00pm–2:00pm 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!
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 20, 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 20 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 "Teens" group Teen Writing Club Tuesday, July 21, 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 21 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 22, 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 22 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 Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch 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 22 2026 Wed Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra 2:00pm–3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room 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 Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops 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 22 2026 Wed Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra 5:00pm–6:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Classes & Workshops 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club Thursday, July 23, 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 23 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jeans to Jorts: Clothing Upcycling Workshop Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events Age Group: Teens, Adults Overheating in jeans all summer? Want to turn them in to a chic pair of jorts? This Upcycling Workshop is for you! Participants will bring in little used clothing items and learn how to give them a new life! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 23 2026 Thu Jeans to Jorts: Clothing Upcycling Workshop 5:00pm–7:30pm Forest Park Branch Upcoming Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Overheating in jeans all summer? Want to turn them in to a chic pair of jorts? This Upcycling Workshop is for you! Participants will bring in little used clothing items and learn how to give them a new life! 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Poetic-Activity-Utilizing-Self-Expression: P.A.U.S.E. Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Find your poem in 90 minutes. Ever feel an emotion you wish you could capture? Poetry is that act of capturing. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 25 2026 Sat Poetic-Activity-Utilizing-Self-Expression: P.A.U.S.E. 12:30pm–2:30pm East Springfield Branch Upcoming Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Find your poem in 90 minutes. Ever feel an emotion you wish you could capture? Poetry is that act of capturing.
This event is in the "Adults" group Writers' Workshop Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Are you a creative writer? Come build community and improve your writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles. Participants will focus on particular skills based off the prompts for that month. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 25 2026 Sat Writers' Workshop 1:00pm–2:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Are you a creative writer? Come build community and improve your writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles. Participants will focus on particular skills based off the prompts for that month. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga Monday, July 27, 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 27 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jerry the Butterfly Guy Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 28 2026 Tue Jerry the Butterfly Guy 10:30am–11:30am East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Gardening & Outdoors Event Details: Learn all about butterflies through beautiful projected pictures and well-told stories from Jerry Schneider—The Butterfly Guy. Disclaimer(s) 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 28, 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 28 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 29, 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 29 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.
