This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard 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.
Mar 31 2025 Mon SNAP Navigator/Program Assistant 1:00pm - 4:00pm Forest Park Branch Mar 31 2025 Mon SNAP Navigator/Program Assistant 1:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Purpose of Meeting To assist with SNAP application
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar-Apr 2025 DIY Magnetic Poetry 03/31/2025 @ 1:00pm - 04/04/2025 @ 5:00pm Tweens, Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar-Apr 2025 DIY Magnetic Poetry 03/31/2025 @ 1:00pm - 04/04/2025 @ 5:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Drop into the teen room during open hours all week long to make your own magnetic poetry. Use as a game, daily inspiration, or as a creative writing aid. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon Code Builders 2.0 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. Mar 31 2025 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon Teen Writing Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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! Snacks and notebooks provided.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon Chess Knights 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon Chess Knights 4:30pm - 5:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment. 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.
Mar 31 2025 Mon RUWMI poster making 6:00pm - 7:45pm East Forest Park Branch Mar 31 2025 Mon RUWMI poster making 6:00pm - 7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Purpose of Meeting Poster making for an upcoming event
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon Western Mass Writers Meetup 6:00pm - 7:45pm Teens, Adults Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 31 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 "All Ages" group. Apr 1 - 17 2025 Count the Jelly Beans All Day 4/1 - 4/17 All Ages Mason Square Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 1 - 17 2025 Count the Jelly Beans All Day 4/1 - 4/17 Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: How many jellybeans are in a jar? The person who guesses the closest takes the jar of jellybeans home. In the Children’s Room. All ages.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 1 - 30 2025 Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt 04/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2025 @ 5:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 1 - 30 2025 Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt 04/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2025 @ 5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Check our website and social media in April, and you'll find a prompt of 20 photos to take through the month of April.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 1 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. Apr 1 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. Apr 1 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 1 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. Apr 1 2025 Tue Stompers Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Babies & Toddlers Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 1 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 "Adults" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 1 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. Apr 1 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 1 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. Apr 1 2025 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 1 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 "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. Apr 1 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. Apr 1 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. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Apr 1 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. Apr 1 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 "Children" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue April Fools' Storytime and Craft 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue April Fools' Storytime and Craft 4:00pm - 4:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us for stories of fun and foolishness plus a "knock knock" joke craft. All children will receive (BPA free) silly straws to take home. Ideal for ages 3-8 with all children 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. Apr 1 2025 Tue Contemporary Fiction Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Brightwood Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Contemporary Fiction Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Brightwood Branch Registration Open Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Join us for a brand new book club at the Brightwood Branch Library! We will be discussing hidden gems from the contemporary fiction genre. Light refreshments will be provided! Please register, as space is limited.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Microsoft Paint Class 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Microsoft Paint Class 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group 10:30am - 11:30am Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community 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 always welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
