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-Sep 2023 Middle Earth Walking Challenge All Day 5/1 - 9/30 All Library Locations 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-Sep 2023 Middle Earth Walking Challenge All Day 5/1 - 9/30 All Library Locations Library Location: All Library Locations Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Now is your chance to help Bilbo cross Middle Earth by walking from The Shire to The Lonely Mountain to steal from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Can you walk 950 miles to complete the adventure? Walking logs can be picked up at any location beginning Ma...
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. Sep 5 - 30 2023 Community Quilt All Day 9/5 - 9/30 Sixteen Acres 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 5 - 30 2023 Community Quilt All Day 9/5 - 9/30 Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Help us build a Community Quilt to be displayed in the Sixteen Acres Branch Library. Each quilt square you decorate will be added to the quilt and displayed on the wall. Draw pictures, write poems or a paragraph, now is your chance to leave you...
Sep 28 2023 Thu Springfield Democratic City Committee Fall Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Mason Square Branch Sep 28 2023 Thu Springfield Democratic City Committee Fall Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Purpose of Meeting Fall Meeting of the Springfield Democratic City Committee. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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. Sep 29 2023 Fri Canvas Cafe 10:30am - 12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri Canvas Cafe 10:30am - 12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Café Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Join in on a morning of fun while completing a painting from start to finish. Using the step-by-step method, we will create a painting using brushes as well as some non-traditional tools. All supplies will be provided. Limited to 12 participant... Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri Chair Yoga 11:30am - 12:15pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri Chair Yoga 11:30am - 12:15pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. Ages 18+...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Technology, Event Details: Join us every Friday for Open Sew at the Mason Square Library! 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. Whether you're looking t...
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri Drop-In Chess 1:00pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri Drop-In Chess 1:00pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Café Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities, from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Just come for fun! You don't need to bring any game equipment - all materials including boards an...
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club 1:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri 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 School getting you stressed? 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 and color your stress away. (Please ask for supplies in the Children's Room.)
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 29 2023 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. Sep 29 2023 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 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. Sep 29 2023 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. Sep 29 2023 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: 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! Bring a friend or make one while you...
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. 3-5pm....
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri Gaming Fridays 3:30pm - 4:30pm Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 29 2023 Fri Gaming Fridays 3:30pm - 4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: End of the week blues got you down? Visit the Forest Park branch on Fridays after school for some gaming fun in the teen area! We'll have a variety of board and card games along with our Nintendo Switch! For t(w)eens, ages 11-18. From 3:30-4:30pm.&nb...
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 30 2023 Sat Fun with Snap Circuits! All Day Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 30 2023 Sat Fun with Snap Circuits! All Day Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games, Technology Event Details: Have fun exploring our Snap Circuit sets. Light things up! Make them move! Make at least 200 different circuits. For ages 12 and up, 7 and up with supervision. ...
Sep 30 2023 Sat The Visionary Club of Greater Springfield 10:00am - 3:00pm Mason Square Branch Sep 30 2023 Sat The Visionary Club of Greater Springfield 10:00am - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Purpose of Meeting Board Meeting...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 30 2023 Sat Art & Craft Supply Swap (Early Birds) 10:30am - 11:30am East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 30 2023 Sat Art & Craft Supply Swap (Early Birds) 10:30am - 11:30am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you have a stash of art and craft supplies just sitting around, now we're not home all the time? Bring those unused supplies to a community swap and find new treasures to bring home! Donations accepted in advance - see important details on our web...
Sep 30 2023 Sat Restoration City Church 11:30am - 12:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Sep 30 2023 Sat Restoration City Church 11:30am - 12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Purpose of Meeting A 12-week gathering for individuals interested in the creative and performing arts. To learn, create, and participate in different genres of acting, dance, music, and visual arts. All for the outcome of ministering to the community through the hope a...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 30 2023 Sat Art & Craft Supply Swap (General) 11:30am - 1:00pm East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 30 2023 Sat Art & Craft Supply Swap (General) 11:30am - 1:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you have a stash of art and craft supplies just sitting around, now we're not home all the time? Bring those unused supplies to a community swap and find new treasures to bring home! Donations accepted in advance - see important details on our web...
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 30 2023 Sat Acrylic Paint Pour 12:00pm - 2:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 30 2023 Sat Acrylic Paint Pour 12:00pm - 2:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Enjoy traditional painting but want to try something new? Visit the Forest Park Branch and make a fluid acrylic masterpiece! Adults 18+. Supplies are limited, registration required.... Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 30 2023 Sat Drumming Circle 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 30 2023 Sat Drumming Circle 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Registration Open Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Performances, Storytimes & Playgroups Registration Required Seats Remaining: 90 Event Details: Join us for an outdoor drumming circle with experienced facilitator Donna McArdle. Adults, teens and families with children preschool and up are welcome to try out drums and percussion instruments at this joyful community program. Weekly registration... 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. Sep 30 2023 Sat Tabletop RPG Club 1:00pm - 3:30pm Central Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 30 2023 Sat Tabletop RPG Club 1:00pm - 3:30pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing long campaigns of Dungeons & Dragons and other games that interest the members. These sessions are for experienced players who are able to commi... Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required.
Oct 1 2023 Sun Plant Communities of Massachusetts 12:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Oct 1 2023 Sun Plant Communities of Massachusetts 12:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting The Conservation Lecture Series shares the “Plant Communities of Massachusetts” talk at libraries around the state, free of charge. The talk offers audiences an overview of the extraordinary diversity of native plant communities and shares plants' ha...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 2 2023 Mon Home City Families: Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 2 2023 Mon Home City Families: Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups 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.
