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. Dec 1 - 14 2023 Guess the Number of Candy Canes All Day 12/1 - 12/14 Forest Park Branch 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. Dec 1 - 14 2023 Guess the Number of Candy Canes All Day 12/1 - 12/14 Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Do you think you have the best guess? Stop by the Forest Park Library and see if you can figure out how many candy canes the librarians have! The person who has the closest estimation will receive one entry pass for Bright Nights. Guessing open ...
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. Dec 1 - 14 2023 Guess the Number of Candy Canes All Day 12/1 - 12/14 Brightwood Branch 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. Dec 1 - 14 2023 Guess the Number of Candy Canes All Day 12/1 - 12/14 Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Do you think you have the best guess? Stop by the Forest Park Library and see if you can figure out how many candy canes the librarians have! The person who has the closest estimation will receive one entry pass for Bright Nights. Guessing open ...
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. Dec 1 - 14 2023 Guess the Number of Candy Canes All Day 12/1 - 12/14 East Forest Park Branch 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. Dec 1 - 14 2023 Guess the Number of Candy Canes All Day 12/1 - 12/14 East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Do you think you have the best guess? Stop by the East Forest Park Library and see if you can figure out how many candy canes and peppermint candies are in the container. The person who has the closest estimation will receive one entry pass for...
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. Dec 1 - 30 2023 Mitten Tree All Day 12/1 - 12/30 Special Events 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. Dec 1 - 30 2023 Mitten Tree All Day 12/1 - 12/30 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events Event Details: Donations of new mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves may be added to the mitten tree in any library location. Donated items will be distributed throughout Springfield in January. Thank you!...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Chainmail Club 11:30am - 2:30pm Forest Park Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Chainmail Club 11:30am - 2:30pm Forest Park Branch At Capacity Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Want to learn how to make chainmail jewelry? Join us on the first Saturday every month and make a chainmail bracelet! Try one class or sign up for them all! All supplies provided, registration required. Some example pieces are the Japanese Lace pattern and the Full Persian. Adults 18+.... Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat What is Active Listening? 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat What is Active Listening? 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Work & Careers Event Details: Learn this valuable communication skill. This free hour-long workshop will be led by certified active listening instructor Stacy Pringle. Perfect for workers, managers, and job-seekers....
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Tabletop RPG Club 1:00pm - 3:30pm Central Library Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2023 Sat Tabletop RPG Club 1:00pm - 3:30pm Central Library Waitlist Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing long campaigns of Dungeons & Dragons and other games that interest the members. These sessions are for experienced players who are able to commit to attending for several weeks of gaming. To see if you enjoy TRPGs, try a beginner... Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 4 - 9 2023 Write A Letter Day All Day 12/4 - 12/9 Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 4 - 9 2023 Write A Letter Day All Day 12/4 - 12/9 Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the library to grab a craft kit to make at home! December 7 is Letter Writing Day. Drop in all week and find supplies to write and mail your own letter or postcard!Ages 4-17 | Envelops and stamps provided ... 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. Dec 4 - 23 2023 Elf on the Shelf All Day 12/4 - 12/23 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. Dec 4 - 23 2023 Elf on the Shelf All Day 12/4 - 12/23 East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Can you find it? Test your investigation skills! Come explore the East Forest Park Library Children's room and look for one of the many Elves hidden on our shelves. Many of our Elves could be found looking for a good book to read. Once you find an Elf, you will receive a raffle ticket for a chance ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Home City Families: Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Home City Families: Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. 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.
Dec 4 2023 Mon Way Finder's Tech Goes Home Digital Literacy Training 12:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Dec 4 2023 Mon Way Finder's Tech Goes Home Digital Literacy Training 12:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting To provide digital literacy skills training to the community....
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. Dec 4 2023 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm - 4:30pm 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. Dec 4 2023 Mon Code Builders 2.0 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: Technology Event Details: Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.Several of our resources use vide...
This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Teen Closet Cleaning Crafts 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Teen Closet Cleaning Crafts 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. What can you create with our grab bag of crafting goodies? We will have available a variety or crafting supplies - felt, foam, embroidery floss, paint, paper, markers, beads, SPARKLY stickers..... Your imagination is the limit! For ages 11-18. The fi...
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Job Corps Information Table 3:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Job Corps Information Table 3:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Work & Careers Event Details: Come learn about career programs that help people obtain high school diplomas, job training, and employment. Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment....
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Minecraft Mondays 3:30pm - 5:00pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon Minecraft Mondays 3:30pm - 5:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games, Technology Event Details: Join us after school for Minecraft Mondays at the library! Hop on one of our computers to play, create, and exchange tips and ideas with friends. Ages 10+...
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon My Own Creation Mondays 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2023 Mon My Own Creation Mondays 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: The EFP Makerspace is open! Discover what you can create. Bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be available: Cricut cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, recording studio, and more!For teens and adults of all experience levels....
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. 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. Dec 5 2023 Tue SAIL Fitness Class for Older Adults 10:30am - 11:30am East Forest Park Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue SAIL Fitness Class for Older Adults 10:30am - 11:30am East Forest Park Branch At Capacity Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Stay Active and Independent For Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance, and fitness class designed for older adults. The program includes a period of continuous movement designed to get your heart rate up, followed by a series of balance, strengthening and flexibility exercises intended to improve your mobility and independence. For adults 18+. Class limited to 15....
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Wee Ones: Storytime and Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Wee Ones: Storytime and Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Storytime plays an important role in building early literacy and social skills. Join us for books, songs, and playtime specifically designed for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for families with children under three years old. No registration required, but we appreciate a call ahead if your group has 6 childre... 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.
Dec 5 2023 Tue Public Hearing - Executive Offices of Health and Human Services 11:00am - 12:00pm Central Library Dec 5 2023 Tue Public Hearing - Executive Offices of Health and Human Services 11:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting Background: The Community Policing and Behavioral Health Advisory Council shall submit the findings of the MA Crisis System Report. The council shall solicit public comment and hold not less than 4 public hearings. The report shall incorporate issu...
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Job Corps Information Table 12:00pm - 3:00pm Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Job Corps Information Table 12:00pm - 3:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Work & Careers Event Details: Come learn about career programs that help people obtain high school diplomas, job training, and employment. Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment....
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops 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. Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask the Law Librari...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 5 2023 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 5 2023 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, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. 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.
