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. Oct 2 2024 Wed Home City Families Little Songbirds 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Home City Families Little Songbirds 10:30am - 11:30am Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join Miss Brandi in the children's area for a fun, guitar-led music playgroup with singing, dancing, musical games and instrument exploration. Through October 23rd in place of Gross motor playgroup. 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 2 2024 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 2 2024 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 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. Oct 2 2024 Wed Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 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 2 2024 Wed Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 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: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Crafty Wednesdays 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Crafty Wednesdays 3:00pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come visit the Mason Square Branch Library for some crafting! Every 1st Wednesday we'll make a different craft to take home! Some examples are painting, candle making and slime! For t(w)eens, ages 10-14. From 3-4:30PM.
This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting 3:30pm - 5:15pm Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting 3:30pm - 5:15pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166 Disclaimer(s) Non-Library Event This is a non-library-sponsored event.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Beat a World Record - For Teens 4:00pm - 6:00pm Tweens, Teens Indian Orchard Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Beat a World Record - For Teens 4:00pm - 6:00pm Indian Orchard Branch At Capacity Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: How much Jello can you eat with chopsticks in one minute? How fast can you assemble a Mr. Potato Head blindfolded? If you have what it takes to break the world record come to the library on October 2 to try your luck. For teens 12 and up. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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 2 2024 Wed Wednesday Crafternoons for All Ages 4:00pm - 6:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Indian Orchard 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 2 2024 Wed Wednesday Crafternoons for All Ages 4:00pm - 6:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Teen Night 4:00pm - 7:30pm Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Teen Night 4:00pm - 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Tea Talks 4:30pm - 6:00pm Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Tea Talks 4:30pm - 6:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Learn About Buying Used Cars and MA Lemon Laws 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens, Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Learn About Buying Used Cars and MA Lemon Laws 5:30pm - 6:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: A representative of the Attorney General's office will present on Buying Used Cars and MA Lemon Laws. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Library Commission Meeting 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Library Commission Meeting 5:30pm - 7:30pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details: Monthly Meeting of the Springfield City Library Commission
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's 6:00pm - 7:00pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion. Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Fiesta Del Norte, Mariachi Band 6:00pm - 7:00pm All Ages East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Fiesta Del Norte, Mariachi Band 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Join us as we celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month with mariachi band Fiesta del Norte! Light refreshments will be served. All ages welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Adult Board Game Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Adult Board Game Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
Oct 3 2024 Thu Square One Staff Meeting 10:00am - 1:00pm East Forest Park Branch Oct 3 2024 Thu Square One Staff Meeting 10:00am - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Purpose of Meeting Staff meeting
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Wiggle Worms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Wiggle Worms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us each week for a quiet and sensory friendly storytime for babies and toddlers who are not yet walking. 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. Oct 3 2024 Thu Circle Time Fun 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Circle Time Fun 10:30am - 11:30am Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun. Come join us for education fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in. Birth to 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. Oct 3 2024 Thu Tiny Tots Sensory Fun 10:30am - 11:15pm Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Tiny Tots Sensory Fun 10:30am - 11:15pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess! Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.Weather permitting, this program will be held on the children's patio! 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 3 2024 Thu Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Indian Orchard Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends 11:00am - 12:00pm Indian Orchard Branch At Capacity Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Join us for 45 minutes of outdoor chair yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Using gentle stretching while seated,chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 3 2024 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. Oct 3 2024 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. Just drop by The Homework Center and color your stress away. For tweens and teens.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 3 2024 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. Oct 3 2024 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall 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. It meets every Thursday from 2:00 - 4:00
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 3 2024 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 5:00pm 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. Oct 3 2024 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 5:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!