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 "All Ages" group. Dec 1 - 31 2024 Winter Wishes All Day 12/1 - 12/31 All Ages Special Events Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 1 - 31 2024 Winter Wishes All Day 12/1 - 12/31 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join in on a tradition practiced around the world! Write or draw your wish for the new year and hang it on our Wishing Tree for good luck. Available at all library locations during open hours this December.
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. Dec 2 - 13 2024 Guess the Number of Candy Canes All Day 12/2 - 12/13 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Forest Park 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. Dec 2 - 13 2024 Guess the Number of Candy Canes All Day 12/2 - 12/13 Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Think you can make the best guess? Stop by the Forest Park Branch and see if you can guess how many candy canes Librarian Alexandra has! Winner will be contacted December 13th.
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. Dec 2 2024 Mon Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" 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 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 2 - 19 2024 I Spy the Grinch at the Library 12/02/2024 @ 1:00pm - 12/19/2024 @ 5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 2 - 19 2024 I Spy the Grinch at the Library 12/02/2024 @ 1:00pm - 12/19/2024 @ 5:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: I Spy something green, something mean, grouchy and grinchy! Where is the Grinch hiding in the children's room?Find all four Grinch's in the children's room and get a raffle ticket to possibly win a mini Grinch stuffy and a book.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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.
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 2024 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm - 4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages East Forest Park 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. Dec 2 2024 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Technology Event Details: Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Crafternoon 3:30pm - 4:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Crafternoon 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us on Mondays in the Children's Room to create exciting winter crafts together.
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.
Dec 2 2024 Mon Ranked Choice Voting Film Screening 5:30pm - 7:45pm Central Library Dec 2 2024 Mon Ranked Choice Voting Film Screening 5:30pm - 7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting The film “Majority Rules” (90 minutes) will be screened, followed by a brief Q&A session with members of the Ranked Choice Voting coalition.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Candle Workshop 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults East Forest Park Branch Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Candle Workshop 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Waitlist Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Curious about how beeswax candles are made? Interested in making your own? Come join us for a candle workshop, hosted by Kristie Valenze! Participants will go home with two candles that they made during this workshop. Ages 16+. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am 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: Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals! Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park 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.
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 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.
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 "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 3 2024 Tue Open Studio Tuesdays 2:00pm - 4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages East Forest Park 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. Dec 3 2024 Tue Open Studio Tuesdays 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.
This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Little Adventures Storytime 2:30pm - 3:00pm Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Little Adventures Storytime 2:30pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for stories and songs every Tuesday afternoon! All children and their grown-ups are welcome, but preschool aged littles will find this storytime especially enjoyable! 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. Dec 3 2024 Tue Crafternoon 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tweens, Teens Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Crafternoon 3:00pm - 4:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Every Tuesday we will place crafting materials and instructions out on tables in the center of the library for patrons to use. This program is designed for teens and tweens, but adults and younger children are welcome as well.
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 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Lego Questers of Indian Orchard 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Lego Questers of Indian Orchard 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Are you up to the LEGO Challenge? Join other LEGO Questers in building our Challenge of the month, or build your own. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm. Indian Orchard branch. For ages 5 and up.
