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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun-Aug 2024 Discover Your Summer All Day 6/17 - 8/24 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun-Aug 2024 Discover Your Summer All Day 6/17 - 8/24 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Discover YOUR Summer at the Springfield City Library. Learn a skill. Be crafty. Find your passion. Attend free concerts and fun-filled events; or just read a good book! Win prizes for participation.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 17 2024 Mon Discover African Drumming and Movement Class 3:30pm - 4:30pm Forest Park Branch Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 17 2024 Mon Discover African Drumming and Movement Class 3:30pm - 4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Events Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Visit the library for a musical performance! African dance and drumming bring people together in joy! In this class series, we will practice West African dance and drumming from Guinea and Mali, while having fun and playing together as a group.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 18 2024 Tue What's Cooking Cookbook Club 10:00am - 11:00am Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 18 2024 Tue What's Cooking Cookbook Club 10:00am - 11:00am Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Food & Cooking Event Details: Join the Cookbook Club’s monthly discussion to improve your cooking skills, share great recipes, hear about the latest new cookbooks, and more. Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 18 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 18 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den 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 "Adults" group. Jun 18 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 18 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 "Children" group. Jun 18 2024 Tue Crafternoon for Kids 4:00pm - 4:45pm Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 18 2024 Tue Crafternoon for Kids 4:00pm - 4:45pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Visit the Forest Park Branch library each month to try out a new craft! Craft your cares away together by trying new projects and learning new skills. Learn the basics of sewing, make a memorizing glitter bottle, or start a family of pet rocks. 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.
Jun 19 2024 Wed Juneteenth All Day All Branches Closing Jun 19 2024 Wed Closing Juneteenth 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 20 2024 Thu An Evening with Mercury Stardust - Online 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 20 2024 Thu An Evening with Mercury Stardust - Online 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Book Groups & Reading Event Details: From TikTok stardom to full-blown author, join us virtually on June 20th at 7:00 PM as we welcome famous trans handywoman, Mercury Stardust! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 21 2024 Fri Gaming Friday 1:00pm - 4:30pm Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 21 2024 Fri Gaming Friday 1:00pm - 4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Nothing to do before the weekend? Don't want to spend your summer gaming alone? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash tournament. We'll be gaming every Friday this summer!
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 22 2024 Sat Jewelry Making Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings 12:00pm - 2:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 22 2024 Sat Jewelry Making Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings 12:00pm - 2:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Design and create your own bracelet and pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create unique pieces of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewelry making and learn the basic skills!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 25 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 25 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den 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 "Adults" group. Jun 25 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 25 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 27 2024 Thu Black Authors Book Club 12:00pm - 1:30pm Online Registration Open Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 27 2024 Thu Black Authors Book Club 12:00pm - 1:30pm Online Registration Open Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Please join us online via Zoom once a month to discuss a book of your choice by any Black author in the assigned genre for that month. Reading is a powerful tool - this virtual reading club is an opportunity for understanding and unity. 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. Jun 27 2024 Thu Discover Domino Makers Club! 3:00pm - 4:00pm Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 27 2024 Thu Discover Domino Makers Club! 3:00pm - 4:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us to build and create with Dominoes! This program is open to kids in grades 2nd-8th and will teach kids some basic domino-building skills, as well as give them an opportunity to build on their own! 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. Jun 28 2024 Fri Snack Attack 3:00pm - 4:00pm Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 28 2024 Fri Snack Attack 3:00pm - 4:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Looking to add something new to your after-school snack cookbook? Kids can learn how to make fun and interesting snacks at the Forest Park Library! Every other week in the summer. Ideal for kids 6 and up. 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. Jul 2 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 2 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den 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 "Adults" group. Jul 2 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 2 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.
Jul 4 2024 Thu Independence Day All Day All Branches Closing Jul 4 2024 Thu 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 5 2024 Fri Gaming Friday 1:00pm - 4:30pm Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 5 2024 Fri Gaming Friday 1:00pm - 4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Nothing to do before the weekend? Don't want to spend your summer gaming alone? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash tournament. We'll be gaming every Friday this summer!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 9 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 9 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jul 9 2024 Tue Discover Tiny Tots Sensory Fun! 11:30am - 12:15pm Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jul 9 2024 Tue Discover Tiny Tots Sensory Fun! 11:30am - 12:15pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess! 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. Jul 9 2024 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm - 1:00pm Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 9 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. Jul 9 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 9 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 10 2024 Wed Bubble Bash 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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 "All Ages" group. Jul 10 2024 Wed Bubble Bash 3:30pm - 4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for Bubble Bash, an event that celebrates all things bubbles. From bubble wrap and blowing bubbles, to bubble gum to bubble tea. 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.
