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Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA 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.

Photograph of children with diverse abilities experiencing musical instruments.

Adaptive Music Pop Up Class For Disabled and Neurodivergent Children and Their Caregivers

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Children
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP 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.

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Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Springfield Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
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.

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Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Room: IO 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.

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Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP 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.

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Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW 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.

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Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL 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.

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Community Health Fair

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotunda at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

April is Public Health Month! Join us for our third annual Community Health Fair and meet representatives from local organizations with free resources and services to support your health and well-being.

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Maker Time!

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is open! 

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.

Circle Time Fun

10:30am–11:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun.

Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup!  No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program.  Birth - 5 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.

Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club

1:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you want your creativity sparked through drawing and art? Are you up for a Challenge of the Month?  Who’s ready for fun art challenges?

Adult Chess Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club. 

Meet Me at the Library!

3:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

It's an afterschool playdate at the library!  Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun.

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.

Blackout Poetry

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Blackout poetry is a form of found poetry where a person takes an existing text, like a page from a book or newspaper, and creates a new poem by blacking out most of the words to create a new poem.  

BINGO

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for BINGO in the Mason Square Library Community Room. Enjoy a few games, have a snack, win a prize and spend time with other friends from the community. All are welcome!

Join the Quest! D&D Club

5:30pm–7:45pm
Teens, Adults
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join our D&D club! 

Event Booking for The Root Mason Square Community Design Dinner

5:30pm–8:00pm
Mason Square Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

This meeting will engage residents of Mason Square to discuss the impending opening of The Root Mason Square at 106 Wilbraham Road, a community third space that seeks to connect neighbors, build intergenerational connections, and strengthen commun

World of Maps - Homeschool Program

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens
Library Express at Pine Point
Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Map reading is an important skill to cultivate, even in the age of GPS.

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.

Knot Just Knitters

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield 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.

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.

Maker Time!

10:00am–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is open! 

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.

La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group

12:30pm–1:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to discuss breastfeeding experiences and get support from other breastfeeding parents.

Knot Just Knitters

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
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.

Lego Freestyle Club

1:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination.

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.

Home City Families Playgroup

1:30pm–2:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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, 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.

Paper Quilling

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
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 every other Friday for some paper-quilling! We will have paper-quilling supplies for everyone to make their own creations! For teens and adults 14+

LEGO Challenge

3:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

It is time to get your brick on!

Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge.  

For master builders of all ages!

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.

Gaming Friday

3:15pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
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? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash battle. We'll be gaming every other Friday this year! Recommended for ages 12 - 18. 

Read with Henry the Rabbit

3:30pm–4:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 

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.

"Pasqualina: The Bootleg Queen of Springfield, Massachusetts" Author Talk

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:
Author and Mafia Historian Justin Cascio’s latest book is about a hidden piece of Springfield’s history.

Has a woman ever been a Mafia boss? 

How did the Mafia come to Springfield, Massachusetts? 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

Mujeres ancladas en sus promesas

11:00am–1:00pm
Mason Square Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Single moms' book group

Write-Up Springfield

11:00am–1:00pm
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly writing group

LBS Chapter Meeting

11:00am–2:00pm
Forest Park Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: FP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly chapter meeting