This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Braiding for Beginners Bootcamp 5:30pm–7:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Braiding for Beginners Bootcamp 5:30pm–7:30pm Mason Square Branch Registration Open Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the Mason Square Branch Library for a two-part hair braiding series by professional stylist Astariea Diaz. In this series patrons will learn hair care routines, braiding techniques, and more!
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
Feb 14 2026 Sat Launch of Donnell Wright's Campaign for State Representative 11:00am–2:30pm Mason Square Branch Feb 14 2026 Sat Launch of Donnell Wright's Campaign for State Representative 11:00am–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Purpose of Meeting Providing information about Donnell Wright's candaticy for State Representative.
Feb 16 2026 Mon Presidents' Day All Day All Branches Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Presidents' 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 will be closed in honor of Presidents' day.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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 "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 Feb 19 2026 Thu Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo 2:00pm–3:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Mason Square 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 Feb 19 2026 Thu Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo 2:00pm–3:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Family Paint Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Family Paint Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to make an easy, step-by-step, fun painting. Dress for a mess! Designed for children 7-13 with their parents or guardians.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
Feb 21 2026 Sat Donnell Wright's Candaticy for State Representative 11:00am–2:30pm Mason Square Branch Feb 21 2026 Sat Donnell Wright's Candaticy for State Representative 11:00am–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Purpose of Meeting 2026 Campaign launch for State Representative
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Soap Making 12:30pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Soap Making 12:30pm–2:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch and create your very own glycerin-based soap! We will have dried flowers, soap dyes, mica powders and fragrance oils to customize it for your liking. For teens and adults 14+
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Crafternoon for Kids All Day Children, Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Crafternoon for Kids All Day Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us in the Children’s Room to create exciting winter crafts together. For families. During open hours.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Open Sew All Day Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Open Sew All Day Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
Feb 23 2026 Mon SNAP Navigator 1:00pm–4:00pm Mason Square Branch Feb 23 2026 Mon SNAP Navigator 1:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Purpose of Meeting Assist with SNAP application.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 24 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 10:30am–11:30am Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Braiding for Beginners Bootcamp 5:30pm–7:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Braiding for Beginners Bootcamp 5:30pm–7:30pm Mason Square Branch Registration Open Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the Mason Square Branch Library for a two-part hair braiding series by professional stylist Astariea Diaz. In this series patrons will learn hair care routines, braiding techniques, and more!
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
