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Adult Chess Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
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. 

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

Mini Mindful Journals

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create your own mini mindful journal. Decorate the cover.  Reflect on your thoughts, feelings and experiences each day, as you enhance your overall wellbeing. All ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Serenade For Spring

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Event Details:

Get ready to swing! Isabel Marcheselli's Trio, The Marcheselli Trio, is bringing an unforgettable jazzy showcase to the stage.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
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 "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

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

Family Paint Workshop- Stencils

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to add new characters or images to a landscape picture. We provide supplies; and you provide the 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.

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

Tiny Terrariums

10:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Add some green to your space! Join us in the Central Library Community Room and learn to make a mini terrarium for your desk, bookshelf, or dorm room. Supplies will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet Workshop

12:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Everything But D&D RPG Group

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Central Library
At Capacity
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

You've heard of Dungeons and Dragons, but what about all the other role playing systems? Join us as we explore different RPG options from all corners of the multiverse. Pre-generated characters and dice will be available at each session.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

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

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

Patriot's Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

The library is closed in honor of Patriots Day.

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

Community Coffee Hour

10:15am–3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Forest Park Branch
Cancelled
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Dominoes Club

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

This club is for dominoes players of all levels - beginners are welcome! Come meet new people and socialize over a game.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Café 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 "Adults" group

Ask a Law Librarian

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Online
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Showtime: Best of the original Star Trek

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Gather in the community room for a weekly screening of a classic TV show. We'll have popcorn and water - feel free to bring your own snacks.

This season, we'll watch some of the best episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

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

Family Paint Workshop- Stencils

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to add new characters or images to a landscape picture. We provide supplies, you provide the 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.

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

Seed Library Launch Party: Earth Day Planters

1:00pm–2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by decorating your own small planter and planting a seed! 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
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 always 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Chess Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, 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. 

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

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. 

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

Seed Library Launch Party: Earth Day Planters

3:00pm–4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by decorating your own small planter and planting a seed! 

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.

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

Crafternoon for All Ages

3:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

In honor of Earth Day, we'll make Fairy Gardens. Using natural materials, we'll create a magical world for our Fairies and Gnomes. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafter Hours Drop-In

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Crafter Hours drop-in to work on a project (or start a new one) with us! We'll have plenty of supplies to use and some past crafts for inspiration. Ages 16+ please, all levels of craftiness welcome.