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Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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Yoga for Teens with Christina

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025

Age Group:

Teens
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Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind, stretch, and connect with this 60 min Teen Yoga Class! Starting off with lighthearted icebreakers to spark connection, then flow into gentle stretches set to inspiring music.

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Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Children
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Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone!

Photograph of young children interacting with a large drum.

Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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Adaptive Music Pop Up Class For Disabled and Neurodivergent Children and Their Caregivers

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Register Now
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances
Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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Writers' Workshop

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

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

This writing workshop will help creative writers looking to build community and improve their writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles.

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Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Children
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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone!

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Story City: Blunt Park

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children
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Library Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield.

Photograph of children with diverse abilities experiencing musical instruments.

Adaptive Music Pop Up Class For Disabled and Neurodivergent Children and Their Caregivers

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Register Now
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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Crafternoon for Kids

All Day
Children, Tweens
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on Mondays in the Children's Room to create exciting summer crafts together. For families. 

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.

Monday Funday

12:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Enjoy various crafts and games on the first Monday of the month . For ages 6 and up. 12:00-4:00. Weather permitting we might be outside. 

Silent Book Club Junior

1:00pm–1:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
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.

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
Event Details:

Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities.

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.

Community Dance & Drum with the Community Music School of Springfield

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances
Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

Monday Funday

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! Recommended for children ages 6 and up.
 

This week we'll do tie dye!

Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone!

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, All Ages
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.

Reading and the Brain!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Learn how the brain works with researchers from Mount Holyoke College! Join Dr. Mara Breen and her team for a series of educational and interactive activities designed to engage children with neuroscience, perception, and reading.

Crafternoon for Kids

3:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Join us in the Children's Room on Mondays this July and August to create exciting crafts together!

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
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
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 toddler storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards 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
Children
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
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.

National Freezer Pop Day

1:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Visit the Mason Square Branch on July 8th for National Freezer Pop Day! We'll be giving away freezer pops to celebrate the holiday and keep cool this summer!

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.

Silent Book Club Junior

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
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.

Arcade on Wheels

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood 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.

Sew Fun! Drop-In

2:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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!

Messy Art

2:30pm–3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on Tuesdays this July for some messy, sensory art for toddlers and preschoolers. This program is designed with children 3-6 years old in mind, younger children are welcome but may require more help.

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.

Switch It Up!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

 Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!

Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group

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.

Bubble Bash

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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