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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan-Feb 2025 Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/1 - 2/24 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Special Events Virtual Event 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan-Feb 2025 Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/1 - 2/24 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Community Events Event Details: This January and February you're invited to compete in the Winter Reading Challenge! Follow the prompts, get a bingo, and earn a prize. Submit your finished bingo sheets to a librarian by February 24. For children, teens, and adults.
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. Feb 1 - 28 2025 Black History Month Bookmarks All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Special Events Virtual Event 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. Feb 1 - 28 2025 Black History Month Bookmarks All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate Black History Month at the Library! Stop by any location during the month of February to make an artistic collaged bookmark to be inspired by your favorite African American historical figure all year long, every time you read.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 1 - 28 2025 Flash Fiction Contest- Romance is in the Air All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 1 - 28 2025 Flash Fiction Contest- Romance is in the Air All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Central Library Library Location: Central Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Can you tell a romantic tale in 500 words or less? Enter out flash fiction contest between Feb 1-28, and you might be one of our grand prize winners!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals! Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Stompers Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Babies & Toddlers Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Stompers Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for a silly and fun toddler storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards toddlers, 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Live Reptile Show with Riverside Reptiles 1:00pm - 1:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Live Reptile Show with Riverside Reptiles 1:00pm - 1:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Performances Event Details: Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians with Riverside Reptiles! This live animal show will offer special opportunities to meet and interact with a range of captivating, cold-blooded creatures.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm 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 "Teens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Potion Bottles Craft 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Potion Bottles Craft 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create a enchanting souvenir when you join us and make your own mini potion bottle! Use it as a charm, a necklace pendant, or display it in your favorite place to remind everyone just how magical you are! For teens 13-19, while supplies last.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Potion Bottles Craft 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Potion Bottles Craft 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create a enchanting souvenir when you join us and make your own mini potion bottle! Use it as a charm, a necklace pendant, or display it in your favorite place to remind everyone just how magical you are! For teens 13-19, while supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Roll for Craft 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Roll for Craft 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Step right up and try your luck making art with randomly chosen materials! Roll the die four times to have fate choose your background, print supplies, texture, and something to give your art EXTRA.
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. Feb 18 2025 Tue Open Studio Tuesdays 2:00pm - 4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages East Forest Park Branch 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. Feb 18 2025 Tue Open Studio Tuesdays 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, Technology Event Details: Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.
This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Little Adventures Storytime 2:30pm - 3:00pm Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Little Adventures Storytime 2:30pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for stories and songs every Tuesday afternoon! All children and their grown-ups are welcome, but preschool aged littles will find this storytime especially enjoyable! 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue African Drumming and Movement Class 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue African Drumming and Movement Class 3:00pm - 4:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: This uplifting rhythmic drumming session will teach children basic drumming techniques while building confidence and an appreciation for other cultures of music and dance.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Crafternoon 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tweens, Teens Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Crafternoon 3:00pm - 4:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Every Tuesday we will place crafting materials and instructions out on tables in the center of the library for patrons to use. This program is designed for teens and tweens, but adults and younger children are welcome as well.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Live Reptile Show with Riverside Reptiles 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Live Reptile Show with Riverside Reptiles 3:00pm - 4:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Performances Event Details: Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians with Riverside Reptiles! This live animal show will offer special opportunities to meet and interact with a range of captivating, cold-blooded creatures.
Feb 18 2025 Tue EVV Training Session 3:00pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Feb 18 2025 Tue EVV Training Session 3:00pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Purpose of Meeting EVV Training
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Lego Questers of Indian Orchard 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Lego Questers of Indian Orchard 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Are you up to the LEGO Challenge? Join other LEGO Questers in building our Challenge of the month, or build your own. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm. Indian Orchard branch. For ages 5 and up.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Teen Writing Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Teen Writing Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library 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!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Kids Kitchen 3:45pm - 4:45pm Children, Tweens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Kids Kitchen 3:45pm - 4:45pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Come learn how to make fun meals, drinks, and snacks. For kids ages 6-11.
Feb 18 2025 Tue Eager Readers Book Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Feb 18 2025 Tue Eager Readers Book Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Purpose of Meeting Join this long-running book group of reading enthusiasts! Newcomers welcome. The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Email Basics 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Email Basics 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch 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 the basics of email.