Apr 16 2026 Thu City of Springfield - Developer Technical Assistance Workshop 4:00pm–6:00pm Brightwood Branch Apr 16 2026 Thu City of Springfield - Developer Technical Assistance Workshop 4:00pm–6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Purpose of Meeting Developer Technical Assistance Workshop for developers interested in acquiring and/or developing city owned properties
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 "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.
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 "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 "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.
Apr 23 2026 Thu FREE Medicare Education 5:00pm–7:00pm Brightwood Branch Apr 23 2026 Thu FREE Medicare Education 5:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Purpose of Meeting Free Medicare Education
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 24 2026 Fri Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo 1:00pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Brightwood 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 24 2026 Fri Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo 1:00pm–2:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo. 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 Apr 27 2026 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us to share monthly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 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 28 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.
Apr 30 2026 Thu DRAFT Action Plan Public Hearing 5:00pm–6:00pm Brightwood Branch Apr 30 2026 Thu DRAFT Action Plan Public Hearing 5:00pm–6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Purpose of Meeting Public hearing to hear comments on the DRAFT Action Plan, 2026-2027
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 2 2026 Sat Free Comic Book Day 2026 All Day Children, Tweens, Teens Special Events Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 2 2026 Sat Free Comic Book Day 2026 All Day Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Stop by any Springfield City Library location on Saturday, May 2, 2026 to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. We'll have a selection of FREE COMICS for children and teens, plus comic-themed crafts and prizes!
This event is in the "Adults" group May 2 2026 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Adults Online Registration Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 2 2026 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Online Registration Open Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
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 May 4 - 9 2026 Mother's Day Cards All Day 5/4–5/9 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Special Events Virtual Event 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 May 4 - 9 2026 Mother's Day Cards All Day 5/4–5/9 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make a Mother's Day card for your loved one. All supplies provided. During open hours at your local Springfield Library Branch. 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 May 4 2026 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group May 4 2026 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us to share monthly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 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 May 5 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 "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Brightwood Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Brightwood Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Brightwood Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Brightwood Branch Registration Open Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the Brightwood Branch for our monthly book club! We'll be exploring primarily romantasy/fantasy novels chosen by librarian Emily, but we're always open to suggestions! Adults 18+.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Job Corps Information Table 2:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Adults Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Job Corps Information Table 2:00pm–5:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Work & Careers Event Details: Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's 5:30pm–6:30pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion. Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew, too!
This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat Queer Book Club 12:30pm–1:30pm Adults Off Site Registration Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat Queer Book Club 12:30pm–1:30pm Off Site Registration Open Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: A monthly meet-up for adults (18+) to explore queer stories across all genres. Choose one or more of our 4 curated book picks each month, then join us at Monsoon's café for coffee or lunch, and lively discussion in a welcoming, inclusive space. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
This event is in the "Children" group May 11 2026 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group May 11 2026 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 3:30pm–4:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us to share monthly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm–1:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: A monthly book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us! Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online at noon on the second Tuesday of every month.
