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. Nov 22 2024 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games. On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Got Game? After Hours Table Top Gaming for Teens 3:30pm - 5:30pm Teens Indian Orchard Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Got Game? After Hours Table Top Gaming for Teens 3:30pm - 5:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Registration Open Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Exploding Kittens? Catan? Chutes and Ladders? Apples to Apples? Dungeons and Dragons? Whatever your favorite game, we will be playing it at our After Hours Game Night for Teens. Eat pizza, play games. Ages 12-18. Preregistration required. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Nov 25 2024 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Nov 25 2024 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.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. Nov 26 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 26 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. Nov 26 2024 Tue Lego Questers of Indian Orchard 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Lego Questers of Indian Orchard 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Are you up to the LEGO Challenge? Join other LEGO Questers in building our Challenge of the month, or build your own. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm. Indian Orchard branch. For ages 5 and up.
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. Nov 26 2024 Tue Boomer's Book Club 3:45pm - 4:45pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Boomer's Book Club 3:45pm - 4:45pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join Springfield Thunderbirds hockey player Drew Callin as he shares some of his favorite books with you. He’ll be joined by a teammate. We will have a scavenger hunt or other activity as well. Great for families.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Choose Your Own Adventure Read Aloud Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Children, Tweens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Choose Your Own Adventure Read Aloud Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Technology Event Details: Join Ms. Meg as we go on an adventure of a lifetime. What path will we choose? Where will we go? Will we make the right choice to stay alive? We'll read together a Choose Your Own Adventure and decide as a group our fate. We will have science projects that accompany the book. As we meet over the year you can fill up your CYOA passport.
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. Nov 27 2024 Wed Wednesday Crafternoons for All Ages 3:00pm - 4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 27 2024 Wed Wednesday Crafternoons for All Ages 3:00pm - 4:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.
Nov 27 2024 Wed Thanksgiving Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm All Branches Closing Nov 27 2024 Wed Closing Thanksgiving Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm 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: All libraries close at 5 pm for the holiday.
Nov 28 2024 Thu Thanksgiving Day All Day All Branches Closing Nov 28 2024 Thu Closing Thanksgiving 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 29 2024 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 29 2024 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games. On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 30 2024 Sat Join the Quest; Dungeons and Dragons for Teens 11:00am - 2:30pm Teens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 30 2024 Sat Join the Quest; Dungeons and Dragons for Teens 11:00am - 2:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! Do you have what it takes to be a hero? Join us for a new adventure each week! Travel ancient forests, brave deadly tombs, or solve strange mysteries as a group of fantasy adventurers. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 1 - 31 2024 Winter Wishes All Day 12/1 - 12/31 All Ages Special Events Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 1 - 31 2024 Winter Wishes All Day 12/1 - 12/31 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join in on a tradition practiced around the world! Write or draw your wish for the new year and hang it on our Wishing Tree for good luck. Available at all library locations during open hours this December.
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. Dec 2 - 31 2024 Mitten Tree All Day 12/2 - 12/31 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. Dec 2 - 31 2024 Mitten Tree All Day 12/2 - 12/31 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and add your donations of new mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves to the Mitten Tree at every library location. Donated items will be distributed throughout Springfield in January.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.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. Dec 3 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 3 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. Dec 3 2024 Tue Lego Questers of Indian Orchard 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Lego Questers of Indian Orchard 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Are you up to the LEGO Challenge? Join other LEGO Questers in building our Challenge of the month, or build your own. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm. Indian Orchard branch. For ages 5 and up.
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. Dec 4 2024 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 4:00pm - 6:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Crafternoon for All Ages 4:00pm - 6:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club 1:00pm - 5:00pm Tweens, Teens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club 1:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club. We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. Just drop by The Homework Center and color your stress away. For tweens and teens.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games. On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.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. Dec 10 2024 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 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. Dec 10 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 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. Dec 10 2024 Tue Lego Questers of Indian Orchard 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Lego Questers of Indian Orchard 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Are you up to the LEGO Challenge? Join other LEGO Questers in building our Challenge of the month, or build your own. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm. Indian Orchard branch. For ages 5 and up.
