This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 1 - 31 2025 Art Display: Bill Ferro's Works 07/01/2025 @ 12:00pm–07/31/2025 @ 5:00pm Adults, All Ages Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 1 - 31 2025 Art Display: Bill Ferro's Works 07/01/2025 @ 12:00pm–07/31/2025 @ 5:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events Event Details: Visit the Sixteen Acres Branch to view a display of art works from local artist and photographer, Bill Ferro.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 15 - 18 2025 STEM Week 07/15/2025 @ 1:00pm–07/18/2025 @ 4:30pm 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 Jul 15 - 18 2025 STEM Week 07/15/2025 @ 1:00pm–07/18/2025 @ 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Technology Event Details: Learn about programming with Botley the robot. Try a Mars’ Base STEM activity. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Gaming Wednesday 4:00pm–5:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Gaming Wednesday 4:00pm–5:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.
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 Jul 16 2025 Wed Arcade on Wheels 5:00pm–7:00pm 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 Jul 16 2025 Wed Arcade on Wheels 5:00pm–7:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Level-up your summer gaming experience at Springfield City Library with the largest mobile arcade in New England: Arcade on the Go! Enjoy arcade games in a climate-controlled environment without going further than your local library.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Family Game Night 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Tweens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Family Game Night 5:00pm–7:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us on Wednesday nights this summer to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Teen Night 5:00pm–7:30pm Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Teen Night 5:00pm–7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Crafter Hours Drop-In 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Crafter Hours Drop-In 6:00pm–7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the Crafter Hours drop-in to work on a project (or start a new one) with us! We'll have plenty of supplies to use and some past crafts for inspiration. Ages 16+ please, all levels of craftiness 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 "All Ages" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Family Board Game Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Central Library 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 "All Ages" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Family Board Game Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Every Wednesday night in July, check out Family Game Night in Central Library’s community room! Join our Big Game or pick your own game to play. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for 6+ but all ages are welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Cribbage Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Cribbage Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for a fun night of Cribbage! Whether you are a novice or a seasoned player, come to our Cribbage Night for fun and refreshements!
Jul 16 2025 Wed La Leche League meeting 6:15pm–7:45pm East Forest Park Branch Jul 16 2025 Wed La Leche League meeting 6:15pm–7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Purpose of Meeting Offering lactation support as well as parental support and camaraderie.
Jul 17 2025 Thu CityStart Springfield: A Pathway to Equity Through Community Wealth 9:00am–5:00pm Mason Square Branch Jul 17 2025 Thu CityStart Springfield: A Pathway to Equity Through Community Wealth 9:00am–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Purpose of Meeting The CityStart initiative in Springfield will focus on Mason Square, a historically significant area comprising four neighborhoods—McKnight, Old Hill, Upper Hill, and Bay.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Tiny Tots Playgroup 10:30am–11:15am Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Tiny Tots Playgroup 10:30am–11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but 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 Jul 17 2025 Thu Circle Time Fun 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Circle Time Fun 10:30am–11:30am Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. Birth - 5 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 Jul 17 2025 Thu Wiggle Worms Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Wiggle Worms Storytime 11:00am–11:30am 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 baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club 1:00pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club 1:00pm–5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club. We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. If you want to be challeged join Meg in our Summer Drawing Challenge. 24 days, 24 Challenges.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu VIP (Very Important Pre-Readers) Detectives Club 2:00pm–2:45pm Babies & Toddlers, Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu VIP (Very Important Pre-Readers) Detectives Club 2:00pm–2:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two. We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives. Ideal for ages 3-6 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu VIP (Very Important Pre-readers) Detectives Club 2:00pm–2:45pm Babies & Toddlers, Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu VIP (Very Important Pre-readers) Detectives Club 2:00pm–2:45pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two. We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives. Ideal for ages 3-6 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Tweens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm–3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 3:00pm–4:00pm Babies & Toddlers Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 3:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 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. Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 3:30pm–4:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 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. Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! Ages 12-18