This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 2025 Thu Water Color Fun! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 2025 Thu Water Color Fun! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us in the Activity Den to experiment with water color painting!
This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2025 Thu Meet Me at the Library! 3:00pm - 4:45pm Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2025 Thu Meet Me at the Library! 3:00pm - 4:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Events 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.
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 1 2025 Thu Let's Play. . . 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Mason Square 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. May 1 2025 Thu Let's Play. . . 4:00pm - 5:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Surprise! Each month we will learn to play a new game such as Dominoes, Checkers and many others! For families.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 2025 Thu Teen Yoga! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tweens, Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 2025 Thu Teen Yoga! 4:00pm - 5:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us every Thursday in May for Teen Yoga with Hannah. Come enjoy the benefits of Yoga for mind and body in this beginner's course. Mats and water provided.
May 1 2025 Thu DRAFT City of Springfield Consolidated Plan Public Hearing 5:00pm - 6:00pm Brightwood Branch May 1 2025 Thu DRAFT City of Springfield Consolidated Plan Public Hearing 5:00pm - 6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Purpose of Meeting Public meeting to receive comments on the DRAFT 5 year Consolidated Plan, 2025-2029 and proposed NRSA.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 2 2025 Fri Home City Families: Baby & Me Playgroup 10:00am - 11:15am Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 2 2025 Fri Home City Families: Baby & Me Playgroup 10:00am - 11:15am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Do you have an infant under 12 months (pre-walker)? Join us for some fun and socializing. Developmentally appropriate toys and materials available for you to use with your child. 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 2 2025 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2025 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2025 Fri Chair Yoga 11:30am - 12:15pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2025 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: Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2025 Fri Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 11:30am - 12:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2025 Fri Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 11:30am - 12:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! For ages 6 months - 6 years with accompanying adults, but older 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. May 2 2025 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2025 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: 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. 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. May 2 2025 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2025 Fri Open Sew 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: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 2 2025 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm - 4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 2 2025 Fri Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2025 Fri Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2025 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 Event Details: 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. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2025 Fri Drop-In Tech Help 1:30pm - 2:45pm Teens, Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2025 Fri Drop-In Tech Help 1:30pm - 2:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Technology Event Details: Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our monthly Drop-In Tech Help session.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. May 2 2025 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. May 2 2025 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 "Adults" group. May 3 2025 Sat Craft Supply Swap All Day Adults Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 3 2025 Sat Craft Supply Swap All Day Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: It's time for spring cleaning! Do you have any craft supplies that you don't need anymore? Did you try to learn to knit and end up with a ton of needles you don't know what to do with? Turns out painting isn't for you?
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 3 2025 Sat Free Comic Book Day 2025 All Day All Ages Special Events Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 3 2025 Sat Free Comic Book Day 2025 All Day Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Stop by any Springfield library on Saturday, May 3, 2025 to celebrate Free Comic Book Day! We'll have a selection of FREE COMICS for children, teens and adults! Make a comic book themed craft! Enter our door prize raffle!
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 3 2025 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Online Registration Open Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 3 2025 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.
May 3 2025 Sat Adopt-a-Plant Pickup Event 10:00am - 2:00pm Central Library May 3 2025 Sat Adopt-a-Plant Pickup Event 10:00am - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting This is a plant pick-up event for ~100 participants of our Adopt-a-Plant community science project who live in the Springfield, MA area.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 3 2025 Sat Super Saturday Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Babies & Toddlers, Children Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 3 2025 Sat Super Saturday Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us Saturday mornings for an all ages, family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do a fun activity. 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 3 2025 Sat Adult D&D 11:30am - 2:30pm Adults East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 3 2025 Sat Adult D&D 11:30am - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Do you want to try Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know how to start? Do you remember playing, but don’t have a group to play with now? Come to the East Forest Park library’s Dungeons & Dragons for Adults group! All levels welcome. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 3 2025 Sat Mermaid and Merperson Storytime 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group. May 3 2025 Sat Mermaid and Merperson Storytime 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for a special mermaid, merman, and merperson story time. Perfect for inspiring reluctant readers. 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. May 3 2025 Sat Royal-Tea Party 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. May 3 2025 Sat Royal-Tea Party 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Princes, princesses, and all royal friends, you're invited to our tea party! We'll decorate crowns, nibble on biscuits, and sip tea in style. Costumes and fancy outfits encouraged! 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. May 5 2025 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 5 2025 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.
