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Family Game Night

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us on Wednesday nights this summer to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesday nights this summer to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens
Teen night EFP:

Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. 

Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. 

Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Books & Brew:

Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion.

Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew, too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+

Offsite Event
Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion.

Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew, too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Typing Club

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology, Work & Careers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Boost your typing and mouse skills! Drop in to our monthly Typing Club and get comfortable with the basics of using the mouse and keyboard, or improve your existing typing skills.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology, Work & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Boost your typing and mouse skills! Drop in to our monthly Typing Club and get comfortable with the basics of using the mouse and keyboard, or improve your existing typing skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Board Game Night

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.

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 "All Ages" group

Family Board Game Night

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages

Every Wednesday night in July, check out Family Game Night in Central Library’s community room! Join our Big Game or pick your own game to play. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for 6+ but all ages are welcome.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Every Wednesday night in July, check out Family Game Night in Central Library’s community room! Join our Big Game or pick your own game to play. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for 6+ but all ages are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Funding Information Network - Office Hours

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Meet with our Digital Services Librarian to learn about grants for 501(c)3 nonprofits. Get acquainted with the Foundation Directory Online, and learn where to get useful resources for the entire grant seeking process.

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Meet with our Digital Services Librarian to learn about grants for 501(c)3 nonprofits. Get acquainted with the Foundation Directory Online, and learn where to get useful resources for the entire grant seeking process.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Tiny Tots Playgroup

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.

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

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Circle Time Fun

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

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.

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

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.

Mothers on The Move: Sister Circle

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Study Group

East Forest Park Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Study Group

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms Storytime

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for a baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, 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 baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

It's Puzzling! Solve a Puzzle

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Solve a puzzle! We will have a variety of puzzles out - jigsaw, tangrams, brain games, crosswords and rubiks cubes for you to solve. There will be something for every level of puzzler. All open hours. All ages. 

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Solve a puzzle! We will have a variety of puzzles out - jigsaw, tangrams, brain games, crosswords and rubiks cubes for you to solve. There will be something for every level of puzzler. All open hours. All ages. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club:

Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club. 

We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. If you want to be challeged join Meg in our Summer Drawing Challenge. 24 days, 24 Challenges. 

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club. 

We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. If you want to be challeged join Meg in our Summer Drawing Challenge. 24 days, 24 Challenges. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

VIP (Very Important Pre-Readers) Detectives Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two.  We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives.  Ideal for ages 3-6 with all children welcome. 

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two.  We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives.  Ideal for ages 3-6 with all children 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

VIP (Very Important Pre-readers) Detectives Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two.  We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives.  Ideal for ages 3-6 with all children welcome. 

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two.  We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives.  Ideal for ages 3-6 with all children 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

Silent Book Club Junior

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Chess Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 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. 

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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Ukulele Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 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! Ages 12-18

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! Ages 12-18

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Arcade on Wheels

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Level-up your summer gaming experience at Springfield City Library with the largest mobile arcade in New England: Arcade on the Go! Enjoy arcade games in a climate-controlled environment without going further than your local library.

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Level-up your summer gaming experience at Springfield City Library with the largest mobile arcade in New England: Arcade on the Go! Enjoy arcade games in a climate-controlled environment without going further than your local library.

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
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 "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
East Springfield 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.

Cancelled
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mason Square 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: Mason Square Branch
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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Sunshine Storytime

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join us Saturday mornings this summer for an all ages, family storytime in the sunshine! Each week we'll meet in the Children's Room at 11:00 and head outside to the Museum Courtyard to read books, sing songs, and get silly.

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

Join us Saturday mornings this summer for an all ages, family storytime in the sunshine! Each week we'll meet in the Children's Room at 11:00 and head outside to the Museum Courtyard to read books, sing songs, and get silly.

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.