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Mitten Tree

All Day 12/1 - 1/17
Special Events
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and drop off NEW or GENTLY USED/CLEAN, warm winter coats, hats, gloves, and mittens for adults and children, as well as NEW

Virtual Event
Library Location: Special Events
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and drop off NEW or GENTLY USED/CLEAN, warm winter coats, hats, gloves, and mittens for adults and children, as well as NEW

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Catholic Cemeteries of Springfield

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Springfield has many cemeteries and this year as part of a 5 year venture, Robert Comeau will describe the Catholic cemeteries of Springfield.  The locations, histories, layouts, and some of the people there will be examined.  Rober

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events
Event Details:

Springfield has many cemeteries and this year as part of a 5 year venture, Robert Comeau will describe the Catholic cemeteries of Springfield.  The locations, histories, layouts, and some of the people there will be examined.  Rober

Photograph of legal books and a judge's gavel

Ask a Law Librarian

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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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Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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.

Comic book panels with speech bubbles and explosions (drawing)

Anime Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join the Brightwood Branch Library for a monthly event where anime & manga enthusiasts gather to watch the anime of the day, whether it's a show from years gone by or the hottest current obsession. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Join the Brightwood Branch Library for a monthly event where anime & manga enthusiasts gather to watch the anime of the day, whether it's a show from years gone by or the hottest current obsession. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

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Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults,

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

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Community Coffee Hour

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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!

Photograph of legal books and a judge's gavel

Ask a Law Librarian

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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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Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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.

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Open Door Social Services Information Table

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rotunda at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need stable housing? Are you homeless or in danger of being evicted?

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

Do you need stable housing? Are you homeless or in danger of being evicted?

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Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults,

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

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

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Adults

Join us for cereal and Saturday morning cartoons!

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

Join us for cereal and Saturday morning cartoons!

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 legal books and a judge's gavel

Ask a Law Librarian

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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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Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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.

Christmas Eve

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

Christmas 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

Photograph of legal books and a judge's gavel

Ask a Law Librarian

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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.

Light bulb with smiley face

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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.

Food & Cooking Default Image: a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains assembled into small portable containers

Mobile Farmers Market

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults,

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
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

All libraries close at 5 pm 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:

All libraries close at 5 pm for the holiday.

New Year'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

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

Teapot with small tea cups and a cup of coffee with cream in the shape of a heart

Community Coffee Hour

Tuesday, January 6, 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!

Photograph of legal books and a judge's gavel

Ask a Law Librarian

Tuesday, January 6, 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

Anime Afternoons

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.