This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Art Display: Bill Ferro's Works 07/01/2025 @ 12:00pm to 07/31/2025 @ 5:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events Age Group: Adults, All Ages Visit the Sixteen Acres Branch to view a display of art works from local artist and photographer, Bill Ferro. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 1 - 31 2025 Art Display: Bill Ferro's Works 07/01/2025 @ 12:00pm–07/31/2025 @ 5:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events Event Details: Visit the Sixteen Acres Branch to view a display of art works from local artist and photographer, Bill Ferro.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group DIY Realm in a Box 07/22/2025 @ 1:00pm to 07/25/2025 @ 4:30pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Use our boxes and supplies to create your own realm in a box diorama. Use books about real and imaginary places to inspire you. Create a forest, mini dungeon, dragon-filled sky, or another place of your choice. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 22 - 25 2025 DIY Realm in a Box 07/22/2025 @ 1:00pm–07/25/2025 @ 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Use our boxes and supplies to create your own realm in a box diorama. Use books about real and imaginary places to inspire you. Create a forest, mini dungeon, dragon-filled sky, or another place of your choice. 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 Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club Thursday, July 24, 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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club 1:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Make Your Own Chess/Checkers Set Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Come level up your summer by making your very own Chess and/or checkers set! Upcycle household materials such as bottle caps, corks, and fabric into a classic game. 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 24 2025 Thu Make Your Own Chess/Checkers Set 5:30pm–7:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Come level up your summer by making your very own Chess and/or checkers set! Upcycle household materials such as bottle caps, corks, and fabric into a classic game.
This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Friday, July 25, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am–11:30am East Springfield Branch 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 25, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Mason Square Branch 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lego Freestyle Club Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. 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 Intuitive Painting for Teens Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens Looking to de-stress? Join us on Fridays in July for Intuitive Painting. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Intuitive Painting for Teens 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025 Event Details: Looking to de-stress? Join us on Fridays in July for Intuitive Painting. 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group LEGO Challenge Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens It is time to get your brick on!Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge. For master builders aged 5-11! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 25 2025 Fri LEGO Challenge 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: It is time to get your brick on!Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge. For master builders aged 5-11!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Calm Coloring Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens Come to the Forest Park Library to color in a calm environment. We've got a wide array of options from crayons to acrylic markers. Enjoy quiet music and snacks, talking is optional. Every other Friday afternoon in the summers. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Calm Coloring 3:00pm–4:45pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Come to the Forest Park Library to color in a calm environment. We've got a wide array of options from crayons to acrylic markers. Enjoy quiet music and snacks, talking is optional. Every other Friday afternoon in the summers.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Create Art with Crayons Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Create Monet's Water Lilies using only crayons! In this 90-minute workshop, artist Marie Tucker will lead artists step by step to create their own beautiful work of art. All supplies are provided. This program is intended for adults and teens. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 26 2025 Sat Create Art with Crayons 1:00pm–2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create Monet's Water Lilies using only crayons! In this 90-minute workshop, artist Marie Tucker will lead artists step by step to create their own beautiful work of art. All supplies are provided. This program is intended for adults and teens.
This event is in the "Adults" group Writers' Workshop Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults This writing workshop will help creative writers looking to build community and improve their writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 26 2025 Sat Writers' Workshop 1:00pm–3:00pm 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: This writing workshop will help creative writers looking to build community and improve their writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles. 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 "Adults" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Open Sew All Day Mason Square Branch 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.
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 All Video Games, All Week 07/28/2025 @ 1:00pm to 08/02/2025 @ 3:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages We will be diving into the world of video games, with a MineCraft scavenger hunt, a Fandom Fight, and we will be playing our Switch on Saturday afternoon. For all ages, all week. 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul-Aug 2025 All Video Games, All Week 07/28/2025 @ 1:00pm–08/02/2025 @ 3:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: We will be diving into the world of video games, with a MineCraft scavenger hunt, a Fandom Fight, and we will be playing our Switch on Saturday afternoon. For all ages, all week.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Monday Funday Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens 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! Recommended for children ages 6 and up. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Monday Funday 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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! Recommended for children ages 6 and up.
This event is in the "Teens" group Aroma Therapy Candle Making for Teens Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen Wellness 2025 Age Group: Teens Come to the teen room to learn about how essential oils can help focus your mind, and ease your stress and make your own aromatherapy candle. For teens 13-18. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Aroma Therapy Candle Making for Teens 3:00pm–4:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Teen Wellness 2025 Registration Required Event Details: Come to the teen room to learn about how essential oils can help focus your mind, and ease your stress and make your own aromatherapy candle. For teens 13-18. 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 Crafternoon for Kids Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Storytime Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens Craft generic: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us in the Children's Room on Mondays this July and August to create exciting crafts together! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Crafternoon for Kids 3:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us in the Children's Room on Mondays this July and August to create exciting crafts together!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Level Up Jewelry Workshop- Shrinky Dink Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens We’ll provide all the supplies for you to create your own jewelry pieces, unique to your artistic vision. Make your own game-inspired charm bracelet or choose your own design. You’ll take home all of your creations! While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Level Up Jewelry Workshop- Shrinky Dink 3:30pm–4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: We’ll provide all the supplies for you to create your own jewelry pieces, unique to your artistic vision. Make your own game-inspired charm bracelet or choose your own design. You’ll take home all of your creations! While supplies last.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Western Mass Writers Meetup Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens, Adults Join the Western Mass Writers Guild for our monthly meeting at the Springfield Library. Writers of all skill levels are welcome to attend. Meetings include writing “sprints,” idea collaboration and general camaraderie. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Western Mass Writers Meetup 6:00pm–7:45pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join the Western Mass Writers Guild for our monthly meeting at the Springfield Library. Writers of all skill levels are welcome to attend. Meetings include writing “sprints,” idea collaboration and general camaraderie.
This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters Tuesday, July 29, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Knot Just Knitters 12:00pm–2:00pm East Forest Park Branch 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.
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 Sew Fun! Drop-In Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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! 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Messy Art Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Join us on Tuesdays this July for some messy, sensory art for toddlers and preschoolers. This program is designed with children 3-6 years old in mind, younger children are welcome but may require more help. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Messy Art 2:30pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us on Tuesdays this July for some messy, sensory art for toddlers and preschoolers. This program is designed with children 3-6 years old in mind, younger children are welcome but may require more help. 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 Build-a-Board Game Workshop Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens Learn about game design and create your own board game prototype in this six-week gaming workshop! We'll start by playing games and talking about what makes them tick. Then we'll get crafty, planning and designing our own board games. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Build-a-Board Game Workshop 3:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Learn about game design and create your own board game prototype in this six-week gaming workshop! We'll start by playing games and talking about what makes them tick. Then we'll get crafty, planning and designing our own board games.
This event is in the "Teens" group Bad Art Night Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens The night where no art is truly "bad" art! Use a variety of arts & crafts materials to create art that speaks to you! Throw glitter at it or brush some glue across! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Bad Art Night 4:00pm–5:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The night where no art is truly "bad" art! Use a variety of arts & crafts materials to create art that speaks to you! Throw glitter at it or brush some glue across!
