This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 1 - 30 2025 DIY PRIDE Flag Pins All Day 6/1–6/30 Teens Special Events Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 1 - 30 2025 DIY PRIDE Flag Pins All Day 6/1–6/30 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Use safety pins and beads to make your own Pride flag pin
This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 Jun 23 2025 Mon Brightwood Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! 1:00pm–5:00pm All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Brightwood Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 Jun 23 2025 Mon Brightwood Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! 1:00pm–5:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Stop by the Brightwood Branch on the first day of Summer Reading for an all day celebration! We'll have activities for all ages, light refreshments, games, and of course, lots of books!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 24 2025 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 "Teens" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Switch Gaming Club 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Switch Gaming Club 5:00pm–7:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Come on into the Brightwood Branch every month to get your game on with our Nintendo Switch! We will be playing a variety of Switch games including but not limited to: Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros & more!
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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Forest Park Birding 5:30pm–7:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Off Site Offsite Event 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Forest Park Birding 5:30pm–7:00pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors Event Details: Join us at three different locations around Forest Park for light nature walks and birding. Bill Randolph, Naturalist, will lead us in exploring three different park locations: Camp Star Angelina, The Duck Pond, and the Aquatic Gardens.
Jun 24 2025 Tue Springfield Dementia Friendly Coalition- Memorial Quilt 5:30pm–8:00pm Brightwood Branch Jun 24 2025 Tue Springfield Dementia Friendly Coalition- Memorial Quilt 5:30pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Purpose of Meeting Unveiling of the Memorial Quilt, designed to bring dementia awareness to our communities. This quilt was recently created by residents of Springfield who have been impacted by dementia, and we are very proud to display it to the Ci
This event is in the "Children" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Bilingual Storytime 2:30pm–3:30pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Bilingual Storytime 2:30pm–3:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish.
This event is in the "Children" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Reading and the Brain! 3:00pm–4:00pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Reading and the Brain! 3:00pm–4:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 26 2025 Thu A Musical Evening with Keir White 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 26 2025 Thu A Musical Evening with Keir White 6:00pm–7:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performances Event Details: Keir will be performing love songs, standards, ballads, and soft rock, including artists such as Josh Groban, Billy Joel, Louis Armstrong, Roy Orbison, Elton John, John Denver and Nat King Cole.
Jun 27 2025 Fri 1199 CPR Training 10:00am–2:00pm Brightwood Branch Jun 27 2025 Fri 1199 CPR Training 10:00am–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Purpose of Meeting CPR Training
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 2025 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 Jul 1 2025 Tue Contemporary Fiction Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Brightwood Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Contemporary Fiction 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: Join us for a brand new book club at the Brightwood Branch Library! We will be discussing hidden gems from the contemporary fiction genre. Adults 18+.Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Story City: Blunt Park 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Children Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Story City: Blunt Park 10:30am–11:30am Off Site 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. 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 "Teens" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Acting From Within: Performance as Self-Expression 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Acting From Within: Performance as Self-Expression 2:00pm–3:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025 Event Details: Join Amari O’Connor of the Drama Studio for a workshop of self-expression and artistic exploration where we'll learn to use our own experiences, stories, voices, and journeys to create meaningful theatre experiences. This workshop will
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 2 2025 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. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 3 2025 Thu VIP (Very Important Pre-readers) Detectives Club 2:00pm–2:45pm Babies & Toddlers, Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 3 2025 Thu VIP (Very Important Pre-readers) Detectives Club 2:00pm–2:45pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two. We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives. Ideal for ages 3-6 with all children 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.
Jul 4 2025 Fri Independence Day All Day All Branches Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence 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: Closed for the holiday
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 1:00pm–1:45pm Children, Tweens, Teens Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Silent Book Club Junior 1:00pm–1:45pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm–1:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: A traditional 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2025 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Arcade on Wheels 2:00pm–4:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Arcade on Wheels 2:00pm–4:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Anime Club 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Anime Club 5:00pm–7:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Join the Brightwood Branch Library for a monthly event where anime & manga enthusiasts gather to watch, discuss and vote on the anime of the day! Whether it's a show from years gone by or the hottest current obsession is up to you!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 10 2025 Thu VIP (Very Important Pre-readers) Detectives Club 2:00pm–2:45pm Babies & Toddlers, Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 10 2025 Thu VIP (Very Important Pre-readers) Detectives Club 2:00pm–2:45pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two. We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives. Ideal for ages 3-6 with all children 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Join the Quest! D&D Club 5:30pm–7:45pm Teens, Adults Brightwood Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Join the Quest! D&D Club 5:30pm–7:45pm Brightwood Branch Registration Open Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
