This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jun 7 2024 Fri Home City Families: Baby & Me Playgroup 10:00am - 11:15am East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jun 7 2024 Fri Home City Families: Baby & Me Playgroup 10:00am - 11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Do you have an infant under 12 months (pre-walker)? Join us for some fun and socializing. Developmentally appropriate toys and materials available for you to use with your child. 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. Jun 7 2024 Fri Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 7 2024 Fri Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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: Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 7 2024 Fri Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 7 2024 Fri Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Come join us Friday afternoons for board games, puzzles, legos, and crafts! It's time to start the weekend with some games! We will have a Nintendo Switch running for up to 4 players, board games, cards, and legos available. Light refreshments provided. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 welcome!
Jun 8 2024 Sat Ward 7 Democratic Committee Meeting 11:00am - 12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Jun 8 2024 Sat Ward 7 Democratic Committee Meeting 11:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Purpose of Meeting Ward 7 Democratic Committee Meeting
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 8 2024 Sat Discover Your Saturday 11:30am - 1:30pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 8 2024 Sat Discover Your Saturday 11:30am - 1:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Join us for Saturday morning cartoons at the library! We will have a cereal bar set up and plenty of comfy chairs.
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 10 2024 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park 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. Jun 10 2024 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm - 4:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am 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! Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm - 1:00pm Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2024 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. Jun 11 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops 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. Jun 11 2024 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm 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. Jun 11 2024 Tue Golden Age Trivia 2:00pm - 3:30pm East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Golden Age Trivia 2:00pm - 3:30pm East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Come to the East Forest Park library for a golden trivia afternoon – the 2nd Tuesday of every month. We’ll have snacks, fun facts, and a great time! Recommended age 55+. June's theme will be 1980s trivia! Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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 11 2024 Tue Open Studio Tuesdays 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park 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. Jun 11 2024 Tue Open Studio Tuesdays 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.
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 12 2024 Wed Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park 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. Jun 12 2024 Wed Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Discover the Musical Petting Zoo 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Discover the Musical Petting Zoo 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: The Musical Petting Zoo is a fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a drum. 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. Jun 12 2024 Wed Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting 3:30pm - 5:15pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting 3:30pm - 5:15pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166 Disclaimer(s) Non-Library Event This is a non-library-sponsored event.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Teen Night 4:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Teen Night 4:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+
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 12 2024 Wed Discover Springfield Birding! 5:30pm - 7:00pm 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 12 2024 Wed Discover Springfield Birding! 5:30pm - 7:00pm Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join us at parks around Springfield to discover local birds and our city's beautiful places to view them.
Jun 12 2024 Wed EFP Civic Association Meeting 5:45pm - 8:00pm East Forest Park Branch Jun 12 2024 Wed EFP Civic Association Meeting 5:45pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting of the East Forest Park Civic Association
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am - 12:00pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am - 12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads. The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Tiny Tots Sensory Fun 10:30am - 11:15am East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Tiny Tots Sensory Fun 10:30am - 11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Bring your little ones for some sensory fun and let us worry about cleaning up the mess!Every other Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but 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.
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 13 2024 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 5:00pm East Forest Park 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. Jun 13 2024 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 5:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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: Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime. 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Come join us Friday afternoons for board games, puzzles, legos, and crafts! It's time to start the weekend with some games! We will have a Nintendo Switch running for up to 4 players, board games, cards, and legos available. Light refreshments provided. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 15 2024 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Online Registration Open Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 15 2024 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Online Registration Open Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 encouraged, but optional.