Nov 26 2025 Wed Thanksgiving Eve 5:00pm–11:45pm All Branches Closing Nov 26 2025 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 27 2025 Thu Thanksgiving Day All Day All Branches Closing Nov 27 2025 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 Dec 2 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 2 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 4 2025 Thu Funding Information Network - Office Hours 10:00am–11:00am Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 4 2025 Thu Funding Information Network - Office Hours 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Meet with our Digital Services Librarian to learn about grants for 501(c)3 nonprofits. Get acquainted with the Foundation Directory Online, and learn where to get useful resources for the entire grant seeking process.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 4 2025 Thu Spice Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 4 2025 Thu Spice Club 11:00am–12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club. Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 5 2025 Fri First Friday Feasts for Teens 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 5 2025 Fri First Friday Feasts for Teens 3:30pm–4:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Civic Engagement, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: The FIRST Friday of every month, we will offer a feast for the teens. Each month will have a theme:*September -Pajamas (appropriate, please!) and Pancakes*October - Board Games and Brownies. Play board games, eat brownies.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Local History Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Local History Club 11:00am–12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement Event Details: Are you interested in Springfield's history? This group is for those who are familiar with its history along with those who are looking to learn about it. Discussions will be about the people, events, and buildings of Springfield.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events 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.
Dec 24 2025 Wed Christmas Eve All Day All Branches Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve 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
Dec 25 2025 Thu Christmas Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas 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 Dec 30 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Adult Chess Club 2:00pm–4:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, 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.
Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve 5:00pm–11:45pm All Branches Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's 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.
Jan 1 2026 Thu New Year's Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's 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 Mar 4 2026 Wed Library Commission Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Library Commission Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details: Monthly Meeting of the Springfield City Library Commission
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Library Commission Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Library Commission Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details: Monthly Meeting of the Springfield City Library Commission
This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Library Commission Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Library Commission Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details: Monthly Meeting of the Springfield City Library Commission
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Library Commission Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Library Commission Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement Event Details: Monthly Meeting of the Springfield City Library Commission
Jun 19 2026 Fri Juneteenth All Day All Branches Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth 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
