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Sewing supplies. Thread in shades of pink, scissors, rulers.

Open Sew

All Day
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. 

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. 

Home City Families: Playgroup

Home City Families Playgroup

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Orchard 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: Indian Orchard 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.

Home City Families: Playgroup

Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
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.

Arts and crafts supplies. Colored pencils, colored paper, and cutting tools

Shrinky Dink Charms

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Trace and draw your own creatures to make a cool 2-D backpack charm or keychain. Designed for children ages 10-11 with all children 3+ welcome to participate (small parts).

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

Trace and draw your own creatures to make a cool 2-D backpack charm or keychain. Designed for children ages 10-11 with all children 3+ welcome to participate (small parts).

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.

Makerspace Default Image: Circuits and Computer Chips with Wires assembled to look like a cute robot

Code Builders 2.0

Monday, July 27, 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.

Arts and crafts supplies. Colored pencils, colored paper, and cutting tools

Monday Funday

Monday, July 27, 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! 

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. 

Multicolored embroidery thread arranged in a heart shape

DIY Iron-on Patches

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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 10-18

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
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 10-18

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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
Registration Required
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.

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Silent Book Club: Walking Edition

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Pull on your walking shoes and join us for the Silent Book Club: Walking Edition. Participants will meet at the library before walking 30-45 minutes in the East Forest Park neighborhood as they listen to an audiobook of their choice.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Pull on your walking shoes and join us for the Silent Book Club: Walking Edition. Participants will meet at the library before walking 30-45 minutes in the East Forest Park neighborhood as they listen to an audiobook of their choice.

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Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, July 28, 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, July 28, 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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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.

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. 

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Stompers Storytime

Tuesday, July 28, 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.

dominoes on a table waiting to play

Dominoes Club

Tuesday, July 28, 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.

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, July 28, 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.

Photograph of legal books and a judge's gavel

Ask a Law Librarian

Tuesday, July 28, 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.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Showtime

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

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

 

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 movie screening. We'll have popcorn and water - feel free to bring your own snacks.

 

Home City Families: Playgroup

Home City Families Playgroup

Tuesday, July 28, 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.

Photograph of school age children playing as a group with a music instructor.

Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Children
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. 

Multicolored embroidery thread arranged in a heart shape

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Tuesday, July 28, 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!

A child drawing with chalk

Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles

Tuesday, July 28, 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.

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.

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters

Tuesday, July 28, 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.

A pair of Nintendo Switch controllers, backlit by glowing yellow lights

Switch It Up!

Tuesday, July 28, 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!

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!

Light bulb with smiley face

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, July 28, 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.