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BINGO

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for BINGO at the Mason Square Library. Enjoy a few games, have a snack, win a prize and spend time with other friends from the community. All are welcome!

Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for BINGO at the Mason Square Library. Enjoy a few games, have a snack, win a prize and spend time with other friends from the community. All are welcome!

This event is in the "Children" group
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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!

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
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
bundles of tie-dyed fabric

Water Gun Tie Dye

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Have you ever tie-dyed a t-shirt? Have you ever tie-dyed a shirt with a water gun? Come to the Forest Park Library and make the most creative shirt you can imagine! We will provide shirts of many sizes, but you may bring your own.

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Have you ever tie-dyed a t-shirt? Have you ever tie-dyed a shirt with a water gun? Come to the Forest Park Library and make the most creative shirt you can imagine! We will provide shirts of many sizes, but you may bring your own.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
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One More Chapter Storytime

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis.

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

Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
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Play With Your Food

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

This STEM program gives you the opportunity to try out three different coding projects using fruits, vegetables, and robots! Become an engineer while you teach a robot to drive through the town and use carrots to make a piano!

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Summer Reading
Event Details:

This STEM program gives you the opportunity to try out three different coding projects using fruits, vegetables, and robots! Become an engineer while you teach a robot to drive through the town and use carrots to make a piano!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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WOW Wednesday!

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us every Wednesday in July 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 10+.

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

Join us every Wednesday in July 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 10+.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
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Play-Doh Creations

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but older siblings welcome.

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

Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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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

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
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Family Paint Workshop Flower

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Families, brighten your summer with a dazzling, easy, and mini painting.

We provide supplies. You provide the imagination. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-10 and their parents or guardians.

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

Families, brighten your summer with a dazzling, easy, and mini painting.

We provide supplies. You provide the imagination. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-10 and their parents or guardians.

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
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Create A Seed Bomb

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Summer Reading
Event Details:

What is a seed bomb? Also known as seed balls or flower bombs, they are little balls of seeds, dirt and clay that are tossed into any barren areas in need of flowers. Join us to make a wildflower seed bomb of your own! All supplies provided!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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. 

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

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
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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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
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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.

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
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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!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
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One More Chapter Storytime

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis.

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

Join us on Wednesdays this summer as we read through chapter books on a weekly basis.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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WOW Wednesday!

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us every Wednesday in July 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 10+.

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

Join us every Wednesday in July 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 10+.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Celebrate MA250: Taste of 1776

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join the 18th Century Cook, Michael Smith-artist, educator, and culinary historian-to learn about New England foodways during the 18th century and the American Revolution in celebration of America's 250th anniversary! 

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join the 18th Century Cook, Michael Smith-artist, educator, and culinary historian-to learn about New England foodways during the 18th century and the American Revolution in celebration of America's 250th anniversary! 

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
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Play-Doh Creations

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but older siblings welcome.

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

Let us provide the Play-Doh and worry about cleaning up the mess while your toddler focuses on creating! Aimed at toddlers ages 2-4, but 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Colorful ukuleles hanging on the wall

Ukulele Club

Thursday, July 30, 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

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
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Cyanotype Printing

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Create your own cyanotype print using UV light sensitive paper, plants, and other objects found in nature! 

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Create your own cyanotype print using UV light sensitive paper, plants, and other objects found in nature! 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Arts and crafts supplies. Colored pencils, colored paper, and cutting tools

Monday Funday

Monday, August 3, 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. 

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
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Chair Yoga

Monday, August 3, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
A child drawing with chalk

Sidewalk Chalk & Popsicles

Tuesday, August 4, 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.