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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.

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.

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.

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.

Chainmail Club

11:30am - 2:30pm
Forest Park Branch
At Capacity
Registration
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+....

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Registration Required

Registration for this event is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

Tabletop RPG Club

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration
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...

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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.

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 ...

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SAIL Fitness Class for Older Adults

10:30am - 11:30am
East Forest Park Branch
At Capacity
Registration
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.

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...

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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 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.

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.

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.

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.