This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 1 - 31 2024 Flash Fiction Horror Story Contest 10/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/31/2024 @ 5:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 1 - 31 2024 Flash Fiction Horror Story Contest 10/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/31/2024 @ 5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Can you scare us in 500 words or less? Enter our horror flash fiction contest between October 1-31st, and you might be one of our grand prize winners!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 1 - 26 2024 I Spy a Pumpkin 10/01/2024 @ 10:00am - 10/26/2024 @ 3:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens 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. Oct 1 - 26 2024 I Spy a Pumpkin 10/01/2024 @ 10:00am - 10/26/2024 @ 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: I Spy with my little eye a pumpkin. Find all the decorated pumpkins in the Children's Room on the clue sheet provided and receive a raffle ticket to win one of the pumpkins and score a treat. Happy Haunting!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Children Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 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.
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. Oct 7 2024 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. Oct 7 2024 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Crafty Mondays 3:30pm - 4:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Crafty Mondays 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Draw Cute Animals and More 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children, Tweens Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Draw Cute Animals and More 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Learn the basics of drawing cute animals and more! No experience required. 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. Oct 7 2024 Mon Teen Comics Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Teen Comics Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Do you wait on the edge of your seat for the next Marvel movie? Do you need to know if Nezuko ever gets cured of being a demon? Then this is the club for you!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 7 2024 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. Oct 7 2024 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Pine Needle Coasters Workshop 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults East Forest Park Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Pine Needle Coasters Workshop 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch At Capacity Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Whether you are a skilled crafter or just looking to get started, we have an exciting new project for you! Using pine needles and walnut shells, participants will learn sewing and basketry skills to craft a unique beverage coaster.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Silent Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Silent Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 8 2024 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 "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Learn the Basic Art of Meditation 10:30am - 11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Learn the Basic Art of Meditation 10:30am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Stompers Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Stompers Storytime 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: Wee Ones is a special storytime developed for toddlers that encourages interaction through stories, music and play. Come have fun while building early literacy and social skills. For children and their caregivers. 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. Oct 8 2024 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm - 1:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us! Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online at noon on the second Tuesday of every month.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 8 2024 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 Event Details: Parents and their children are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. 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. Oct 8 2024 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 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 "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Golden Age Trivia 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Golden Age Trivia 2:00pm - 3:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Come to the East Forest Park library for a golden trivia afternoon – the 2nd Tuesday of every month. We’ll have snacks, fun facts, and a great time! Recommended age 55+.
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. Oct 8 2024 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. Oct 8 2024 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. Oct 8 2024 Tue Creative Tuesdays 3:00pm - 4:30pm Children, Tweens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Creative Tuesdays 3:00pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by for an afternoon of crafting fun at the library! We bring the supplies and snacks, you bring the creativity. 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. Oct 8 2024 Tue Game Day! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Game Day! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Stop by the Mason Square Branch Library on Tuesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch! For ages 10-16.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Oct 8 2024 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. Oct 8 2024 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. Oct 8 2024 Tue Teen Writing Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Teen Writing Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Choose Your Own Adventure Story Time 3:30pm - 4:45pm Tweens, Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Choose Your Own Adventure Story Time 3:30pm - 4:45pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us after school for a snack and a story- but not just any story! Each week we will read a Choose Your Own Adventure book together and decide which path the group should take. What will you choose? For tweens, ages 9-12.