This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 - 11 2024 Mothers Day Cards All Day 5/1 - 5/11 Special Events Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 - 11 2024 Mothers Day Cards All Day 5/1 - 5/11 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Mother's Day is May 12. Drop by and make a card for a special mom, grandma, aunt or friend. All supplies are included.
May 9 2024 Thu 1199SEIU NHO Full 9:30am - 1:30pm Central Library May 9 2024 Thu 1199SEIU NHO Full 9:30am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting New Hire Orientation for PCAs
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 11 2024 Sat Mother's Day Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 11 2024 Sat Mother's Day Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come celebrate Mom and Mom shaped people with a Mother's Day Storytime!Recommended for ages 3-7, but all are 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. May 11 2024 Sat Central Library Building Tour 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 11 2024 Sat Central Library Building Tour 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: Join us for a rare tour of Springfield City Library's Central Library building at 220 State Street! Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
May 12 2024 Sun PSL Candidacy Class #6 12:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library May 12 2024 Sun PSL Candidacy Class #6 12:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting Educational event for new members of the organization.
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. May 12 2024 Sun Rotunda Rhythms: The Marlborough St. Band 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Registration Open Registration 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. May 12 2024 Sun Rotunda Rhythms: The Marlborough St. Band 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Performances Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: It's the return of the Rotunda Rhythms concert series at Central Library! Noah Staub and his local group The Marlborough St. Band with Special Guest Chestina Thrower will play rock and R&B for an uplifting good time! All ages are welcome.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2024 Mon Teen Advisory: Teen Choice Day 3:00pm - 4:30pm Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2024 Mon Teen Advisory: Teen Choice Day 3:00pm - 4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Games Event Details: Join us for YOUR choice in teen programming! We're inviting all 13-18 year old to suggest super fun activities they would like to see at the library. Talk with your local branch librarian or connect with us through polls, suggestion boxes and more.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2024 Mon Chess Knights 4:30pm - 6:00pm Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2024 Mon Chess Knights 4:30pm - 6:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment. 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.
May 13 2024 Mon New Horizons Group 5:30pm - 7:00pm Central Library May 13 2024 Mon New Horizons Group 5:30pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting Support group for men and women seeking answers to different life-challenging situations through sharing, reading, and engaging in conversations.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2024 Mon Silent Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2024 Mon Silent Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 14 2024 Tue Wee Ones: Storytime and Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 14 2024 Tue Wee Ones: Storytime and Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Wee Ones is a special storytime developed for toddlers that encourages interaction through stories, music and play. Come have fun while building early literacy and social skills. For children and their caregivers. 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. May 14 2024 Tue Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm - 1:00pm Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 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. May 14 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 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. May 14 2024 Tue Knot Just Knitters 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2024 Tue Knot Just Knitters 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Wellman Hall 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 15 2024 Wed Crafting Circle 4:00pm - 5:30pm Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 15 2024 Wed Crafting Circle 4:00pm - 5:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Come hang out and craft on Wednesday evenings from 4-5:30pm. Embroider, sew, stitch, knit, or anything else you desire. We will provide embroidery materials, strings and needles, but feel free to bring your own crafting projects to work on.
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. May 15 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. May 15 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.
May 15 2024 Wed Center for New Americans ESOL Class 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library May 15 2024 Wed Center for New Americans ESOL Class 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Purpose of Meeting ESOL class for refugees
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2024 Wed Stories of Living and Dying 5:30pm - 7:45pm Central Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2024 Wed Stories of Living and Dying 5:30pm - 7:45pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Join us to discuss our mortality openly and without judgment. Maggid Jim Brulé will be reading from his book Stories from the Heart: Journey into Dying and Living and discussing his work as an end-of-life doula. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2024 Thu Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2024 Thu Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 16 2024 Thu Game Night 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 16 2024 Thu Game Night 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Want to play a Game?!Come hang out in our teen room for snacks and fun with board games, puzzles, card games, magic and more!We take suggestions for any games you want to play!Ages 10+ welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2024 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Online Registration Open Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 20 2024 Mon Chess Knights 4:30pm - 6:00pm Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 20 2024 Mon Chess Knights 4:30pm - 6:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment. 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.
May 20 2024 Mon New Horizons Group 5:30pm - 7:00pm Central Library May 20 2024 Mon New Horizons Group 5:30pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting Support group for men and women seeking answers to different life-challenging situations through sharing, reading, and engaging in conversations.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2024 Tue What's Cooking Cookbook Club 10:00am - 11:00am Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 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!
