Upcoming Events

It's time to start the weekend with some games! We will have a Nintendo Switch running for up to 4 players, board games, cards, and legos available. Light refreshments provided. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 welcome!

Looking to add something new to your after-school snack cookbook? Kids can learn how to make fun and interesting snacks at the Forest Park Library! Every other week in the summer. Ideal for kids 6 and up. 

On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm.

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.

Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment.

Bored? Stop by the library and play a board game. During open hours. All ages.

African dance and drumming bring people together in joy! In this class series, we will practice West African dance and drumming from Guinea and Mali, while having fun and playing together as a group.

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.

Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Come learn how to make fun meals, drinks, and snacks. For kids ages 6-11. 

Stop by for an afternoon of crafting fun at the library! We bring the supplies and snacks, you bring the creativity. 

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. 

One instructor, 24 ukuleles, and a really good time! Julie will teach anyone from 3 to 93 how to play the ukulele in this fun session. This program is specifically geared toward families, so plan on participating with your child under 9.

Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

The Musical Petting Zoo is a fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a drum.

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.

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.

Join us at parks around Springfield to discover local birds and our city's beautiful places to view them.

Northampton Flutes performs music from Bach to contemporary on flutes ranging from piccolo (very small) to contrabass (very large). They are a trio of veteran musicians: Sue Kurian, Nancy Janoson, and George Owens.

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. 

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!

Join us for Bubble Bash, an event that celebrates all things bubbles. From bubble wrap and blowing bubbles, to bubble gum to bubble tea.

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! Ages 10+

Stop by the Mason Square Library to learn how to use an air fryer and sample a tasty summer treat.