This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 27 2024 Wed Wow Wednesdays! 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 27 2024 Wed Wow Wednesdays! 3:30pm - 4:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us every other Wednesday in September, October, and November at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18.
Nov 27 2024 Wed Thanksgiving Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm All Branches Closing Nov 27 2024 Wed Closing Thanksgiving Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm 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: All libraries close at 5 pm for the holiday.
Nov 28 2024 Thu Thanksgiving Day All Day All Branches Closing Nov 28 2024 Thu Closing Thanksgiving 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: Closed for the holiday
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 29 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 29 2024 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 29 2024 Fri Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 1:00pm - 2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 29 2024 Fri Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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. Nov 29 2024 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 29 2024 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 29 2024 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 29 2024 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 29 2024 Fri Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club 2:00pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 29 2024 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: Come join us Friday afternoons for board games, puzzles, legos, and crafts! 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!
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 29 2024 Fri Gaming Friday 3:00pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 29 2024 Fri Gaming Friday 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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? Don't want to spend your summer gaming alone? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash tournament. We'll be gaming every Friday this summer!
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. Nov 29 2024 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Indian Orchard 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. Nov 29 2024 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, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 30 2024 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. Nov 30 2024 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, themed family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do an activity, all about a special theme. Costumes and toys are 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 "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. Nov 30 2024 Sat Sticker Swap 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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. Nov 30 2024 Sat Sticker Swap 12:00pm - 1:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Join us for our sticker swap at the Mason Square Branch Library! Get ready to trade a ton of stickers with us or other fellow patrons! We'll have a variety of stickers, perfect for your water bottle, notebooks, and maybe even your car!
Nov 30 2024 Sat Play Group 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Nov 30 2024 Sat Play Group 1:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Purpose of Meeting The children learn while playing.
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. Dec 2 - 31 2024 Mitten Tree All Day 12/2 - 12/31 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Special Events Virtual Event 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. Dec 2 - 31 2024 Mitten Tree All Day 12/2 - 12/31 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and add your donations of new mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves to the Mitten Tree at every library location. Donated items will be distributed throughout Springfield in January.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Children Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: 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 "Children" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Listen and Draw 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Listen and Draw 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for our Listen and Draw program for kids who love to draw and create. Listen to an audiobook to inspire your imagination. Draw a picture or make a craft. No art experience required. 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. Dec 3 2024 Tue Stompers Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Stompers Storytime 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. Dec 3 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 3 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Parents and their children are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. 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. Dec 3 2024 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Café Room 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Game Day! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Game Day! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Stop by the Mason Square Branch Library on Tuesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch! For ages 10-16.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group 10:30am - 11:30am Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities. 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. Dec 4 2024 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Afternoon Crafts 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Afternoon Crafts 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for some after-school crafting on the 1st Wednesday of the month! Some examples are soap making, painting, and glitter bottles!
