This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Mini Mindful Journals 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Mason Square 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Mini Mindful Journals 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Serenade For Spring 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Serenade For Spring 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 Apr 17 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am–11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am–11:30am 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 Apr 17 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm 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 Apr 17 2026 Fri Family Paint Workshop- Stencils 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Brightwood 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 Apr 17 2026 Fri Family Paint Workshop- Stencils 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Tiny Terrariums 10:00am–12:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration Required 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Tiny Terrariums 10:00am–12:00pm Central Library Registration Open 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Crochet Workshop 12:00pm–2:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Crochet Workshop 12:00pm–2:00pm 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat The Everything But D&D RPG Group 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Central Library At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat The Everything But D&D RPG Group 1:00pm–4:00pm Central Library At Capacity 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.
Apr 20 2026 Mon Patriot's Day All Day All Branches Closing Apr 20 2026 Mon Closing Patriot's Day All Day 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Community Coffee Hour 10:15am–3:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch Cancelled 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Cancelled Community Coffee Hour 10:15am–3:00pm Forest Park Branch 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Dominoes Club 11:00am–1:00pm Teens, Adults Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Dominoes Club 11:00am–1:00pm 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Knot Just Knitters 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Knot Just Knitters 12:00pm–2:00pm 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Online 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Showtime: Best of the original Star Trek 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Showtime: Best of the original Star Trek 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Knot Just Knitters 3:00pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Knot Just Knitters 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Family Paint Workshop- Stencils 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Sixteen Acres 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Family Paint Workshop- Stencils 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Seed Library Launch Party: Earth Day Planters 1:00pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Sixteen Acres Branch 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Seed Library Launch Party: Earth Day Planters 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 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 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm–3:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm–3:30pm 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Seed Library Launch Party: Earth Day Planters 3:00pm–4:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Seed Library Launch Party: Earth Day Planters 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–6:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 3:00pm–6:00pm 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Crafter Hours Drop-In 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Crafter Hours Drop-In 6:30pm–7:30pm 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.
