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Bizgrow: Legal Advice and Expo for Small Business

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Wellman Hall at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Work & Careers

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Wellman Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Community Events, Work & Careers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling current and aspiring small business owners!

Lawyers for Civil Rights are holding their second annual Western Mass BizGrow event!

Herbs and bottles of essential oils

Body Balm Workshop

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Nourish your skin naturally! Delve into the world of carrier oils, essential oils, and beeswax as we guide you through this exciting session. Discover the properties of each ingredient and learn how to incorporate them into your very own blend.

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the Music Makers - Astrowavez

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Computers & Technology, Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Performances
Event Details:

An evening of music and conversation with local emerging artists!

Multicolored embroidery thread arranged in a heart shape

Visible Mending Workshop

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn the basics of visual mending!  The workshop will focus on the beginner skills of how to repair and maintain clothing. You are welcome to bring an item or two to mend as we get to slow down and create together.

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Learn to Make Fire Cider

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fire Cider is a tried and true herbal home remedy known for boosting the immune system, fighting colds and flus, easing coughs and congestion, and so much more!

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Mitten Tree

All Day 12/1 - 1/17
Special Events

Program Type:

Community Events

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: Special Events
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and drop off new/unused mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, jackets, socks, and undergarments at every library location during the month of December through January 17.

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Community Coffee Hour

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Program Den at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Community Events, Food & Cooking

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!

Colorful ukuleles hanging on the wall

Ukulele Club

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
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! All ages

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Snowy House Luminaria Craft

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a cozy winter scene that glows with warmth and creativity! In this mixed-media art lesson you'll craft a charming snowy landscape featuring a glowing paper house nestled among woolly trees.

Felted dark green wool wreath with tiny holly and cardinal, pinned to red coat lapel

Learn Needle Felting: Felted Wreath Brooch

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a unique wreath brooch with wool roving and a barbed needle. Add colorful accents such as berries and a cardinal for a touch of charm.

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Lego Freestyle Club

1:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination.

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.

Home City Families Playgroup

1:30pm–2:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

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.

LEGO Challenge

3:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

It is time to get your brick on!

Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge.  

For master builders of all ages!

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.

Home City Families Playgroup

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

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.

Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

1:30pm–2:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

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.

Code Builders 2.0

2:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & 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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals!

Held every Tuesday morning. Geared toward toddlers ages 3 and under with their grown-ups!

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.

Home City Families Playgroup

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

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.

Stompers Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Babies & Toddlers
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 silly and fun storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies and toddlers, 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.

Big Kid Storytime

11:30am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday for Big Kid Storytime to enjoy stories and songs that are well suited for kids ages 4-6, with their grown ups!

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.

Home City Families Playgroup

1:30pm–2:30pm
Babies & Toddlers
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

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.

Sew Fun! Drop-In

2:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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!

Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

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.

Maker Time!

1:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is open! 

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.

Mobile Farmers Market

3:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

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. 

Maker Time!

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is open! 

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.

Circle Time Fun

10:30am–11:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun.

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.

Maker Time!

10:00am–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is open! 

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.

Lego Freestyle Club

1:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination.

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.

Home City Families Playgroup

1:30pm–2:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

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.

LEGO Challenge

3:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

It is time to get your brick on!

Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge.  

For master builders of all ages!

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.

Home City Families Playgroup

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

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.

Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

1:30pm–2:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

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.

Code Builders 2.0

2:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & 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.