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Microsoft Paint Class

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills. Practice using a mouse while learning to create a picture with basic shapes with Microsoft Paint. 

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology
Event Details:

Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills. Practice using a mouse while learning to create a picture with basic shapes with Microsoft Paint. 

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

Art Explorers

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Wednesdays this spring, get messy and make some art! Artists will explore different materials and styles, learn some art history, and most importantly get their hands dirty and hav...

Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Wednesdays this spring, get messy and make some art! Artists will explore different materials and styles, learn some art history, and most importantly get their hands dirty and have fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Spanish language learning group that functions to help develop/improve foreign language speaking/reading/writing and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange!¡Un grupo de apr...

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

A Spanish language learning group that functions to help develop/improve foreign language speaking/reading/writing and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange!

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

Typing Club

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

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology, Work & Careers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Spoken Word Poetry Workshop

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Experience the healing art of poetry and self-expression with community leader, poet and entrepreneur Rhonda Gilbert in this small group hands-on workshop! For teens and tweens age...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Experience the healing art of poetry and self-expression with community leader, poet and entrepreneur Rhonda Gilbert in this small group hands-on workshop! For teens and tweens ages 12-19. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Writing Club

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writi...

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hybrid Lunch & Learn: Financial Wellness

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A HYBRID PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN-PERSON AND VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive reminder via email with a link to access the Zoom Meeting.** Take ...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A HYBRID PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN-PERSON AND VIA ZOOM.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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

Art Explorers

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Wednesdays this spring, get messy and make some art! Artists will explore different materials and styles, learn some art history, and most importantly get their hands dirty and hav...

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Wednesdays this spring, get messy and make some art! Artists will explore different materials and styles, learn some art history, and most importantly get their hands dirty and have fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Spanish language learning group that functions to help develop/improve foreign language speaking/reading/writing and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange!¡Un grupo de apr...

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

A Spanish language learning group that functions to help develop/improve foreign language speaking/reading/writing and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics: Getting Started with Windows

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is the first in a series of hands-on workshops to build computer skills. The Getting Started class focuses on the basics of using a desktop computer, specifically Windows 10. ...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This is the first in a series of hands-on workshops to build computer skills. The Getting Started class focuses on the basics of using a desktop computer, specifically Windows 10.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Poetry Workshop with María Luisa Arroyo

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Interactive poetry workshop facilitated by local poet María Luisa Arroyo. Patrons of all ages will have the chance to write poetry inspired by the library and the books held within...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Interactive poetry workshop facilitated by local poet María Luisa Arroyo. Patrons of all ages will have the chance to write poetry inspired by the library and the books held within.

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

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open sew:

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!

Event Details:

Stop by the Forest Park Library to develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Each month we will have a guided project to build your skills, or bring your own proj...

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!

Stop by the Forest Park Library to develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Each month we will have a guided project to build your skills, or bring your own project and meet other sewers. Share your skills and tips with others!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Writing Club

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writi...

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.

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

Libby Ebooks Class

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills. Learn how to read and checkout free eBooks with libbyapp.com or the Libby App using your library card.

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology
Event Details:

Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills. Learn how to read and checkout free eBooks with libbyapp.com or the Libby App using your library card.

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

Art Explorers

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Wednesdays this spring, get messy and make some art! Artists will explore different materials and styles, learn some art history, and most importantly get their hands dirty and hav...

Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Wednesdays this spring, get messy and make some art! Artists will explore different materials and styles, learn some art history, and most importantly get their hands dirty and have fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Spanish language learning group that functions to help develop/improve foreign language speaking/reading/writing and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange!¡Un grupo de apr...

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

A Spanish language learning group that functions to help develop/improve foreign language speaking/reading/writing and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange!

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

Jam Sessions

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Looking for people to play music with? Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner-intermediate music club with your guitar, ukulele or other acoustic instrument ...

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Looking for people to play music with? Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner-intermediate music club with your guitar, ukulele or other acoustic instrument and start jamming or learning your favorite songs!

Easter Sunday

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

Patriot'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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Spanish language learning group that functions to help develop/improve foreign language speaking/reading/writing and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange!¡Un grupo de apr...

Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

A Spanish language learning group that functions to help develop/improve foreign language speaking/reading/writing and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics: Internet

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Central Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is the second in a series of hands-on workshops to build computer skills. The Internet class focuses on the basics of using the Internet. You’ll learn key terminology and how ...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This is the second in a series of hands-on workshops to build computer skills. The Internet class focuses on the basics of using the Internet. You’ll learn key terminology and how to use a web browser, navigate a website, and search online.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Jewelry Making Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Design and create your own bracelet and pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create unique pieces of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewel...

Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Design and create your own bracelet and pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create unique pieces of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewelry making and learn the basic skills!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Video Game DJs

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Performances, Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Does your internal soundtrack sound like an old NES or Genesis game?Join us as we explore the world of 8-and 16-bit music production! We’ll be learning how to use classic Game Boy ...

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances, Technology
Event Details:

Does your internal soundtrack sound like an old NES or Genesis game?

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

Learn About Workers’ Rights in Massachusetts

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

A representative of the Attorney General's office will present a Workers Rights Training that covers: legal rights as an employee (18+), what the minimum wage is, restaurant/server...

Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A representative of the Attorney General's office will present a Workers Rights Training that covers: legal rights as an employee (18+), what the minimum wage is, restaurant/server wages, common violations, legal deductions, how to earn sick-time

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.